5203 Best Hotels in USA

Extensively renovated in 2017 (the fitness room was redone even more recently), this tastefully nautical hotel is within walking distance of both the waterfront and the Old Port. (If you're in a mood to treat yourself, the Whirlpool Spa Suite is a world unto itself.) Meals are not included, but Harbor Bistro + Terrace, the on-site restaurant, serves breakfast and dinner with a focus on locally sourced seafood and, weather permitting, outdoor dining in the courtyard to the sounds of fountains and sea gulls. Each floor features a pantry area with automatic coffee machines serving Starbucks coffee. Early risers or night owls, take note: the fitness center is open 24/7. There is no self-parking; on-site valet parking costs $45 a night.

If you don't mind shared-bath accommodations, this European-style B&B in the heart of Nob Hill and Alphabet District is a terrific bargain given the great location. The six rooms in this handsome early-20th-century house have queen beds and simple, tasteful furnishings; a few of them have additional single beds that accommodate a third guest for $10 nightly. Help yourself in the morning to complimentary juice, coffee, tea, cereals, and a common microwave, toaster oven, and fridge.

A 20-story stone-and-brick property, this hotel is centrally positioned near plenty of great restaurants and key attractions, and it's just a 10-minute walk from the Pearl District. The "plus" rooms have everything you'd expect of a Marriott property geared toward business travelers, including large work desks, voice mail, inroom coffeemakers, and onsite fitness and business centers. The MAX light rail is two blocks away.

The large rooms at this 16-floor, business traveler–focused Marriott are decorated in off-whites and tans; the best ones are on the upper floors face east, taking in sweeping views of the Willamette River, Hawthorne Bridge, and—on clear days—Mt. Hood. Rooms have well-designed work spaces, local artwork, and updated bathrooms. Truss Lounge & Bistro in the lobby serves breakfast in the morning and drinks and light food later.

Just 2.4 miles from Portland International Jetport and close to The Maine Mall, South Portland’s recently renovated Marriott now sports sharp, contemporary design with funky industrial lighting fixtures, ergonomic furnishings, and tech perks like free Wi-Fi.

Hardwood floors with Oriental rugs, chandeliers, antiques, and fountains create a warm and romantic mood at this lavish 1910 Greek Revival mansion in the historic Irvington District, where guests can gather in several common areas and stroll the landscaped gardens. Rooms have private baths, flat-screen TVs, and mahogany canopy or four-poster beds—complimentary fresh-baked cookies or chocolates are served, plus champagne in the deluxe rooms, and the full breakfast uses fresh, local ingredients.

This former budget motel has transformed into a contemporary hotel-motel with modern furnishings, a stylish restaurant and lounge, a fitness center, and even a hair salon. The brightly colored rooms are outfitted with pillow-top beds and interesting wall art; suites offer wet bars and some have marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. The on-site restaurant, the Glass Door, has fourth-floor harbor views, a stellar weekend brunch, and late-night happy hours. Complimentary shuttle service is available to the airport, cruise terminal, and convention center.

Open your balcony door and listen to the calls of seabirds and sea lions from ocean- and channel-side rooms here (earplugs are provided for humbugs); marina-side rooms overlook sailboats and docks. Refreshed interiors adhere to a transitional beachy style—guest rooms are a mix of blues set off by crisp white bed linens. Long-term room and apartment rentals also are available. Compact, well-designed bathrooms are accented in stainless steel, with extra-plush towels and pleasing bath products. The Baleen restaurant has an open, airy tropical vibe and excellent craft cocktails; try the Chef's Table prix-fixe experience for groups of up to 10. The attached lounge offers live music on the weekends and there's an oceanfront heated pool and fitness center with Peloton bikes.

One of Southern Living's 10 Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Florida, these vacation-rental condos are luxuriously appointed and feature both sound and Gulf views. Each tower has its own private pool in addition to the larger resort pool, where you can have drinks and food brought right to your lounge chair. 

One of Monterey's largest hotels, and locally owned and operated for more than 40 years, the coastal-theme Portola anchors a prime city block between Custom House Plaza and the Monterey Conference Center. A lofty lobby atrium with live trees evokes the essence of Monterey Bay and welcomes you to its popular farm-to-table restaurant, Jacks Monterey, and adjacent Peter B's, a brewpub. The hotel's Spa on the Plaza is the largest day spa in Monterey County.

Take a Waikiki surf shack from back in the day, shake it up with a little midcentury Miami chic, and give it a clean modern twist—that's this ultra-hip beachfront hotel to a T. Each room is furnished with a different antique lamp, rustic but refurbished dressers, and vintage surf memorabilia, and the quirky decor is balanced by the crisp white bed linens. The restaurants and bars, fire pits, Olympic-size swimming pool, Ping-Pong table, and vintage photo booth make this a fun destination for anyone who's up for something out of the ordinary.

The boathouse-chic units at this storied property have white wooden accents, faux-wood–tiled floors, and a comfy daybed. Some of the spacious one- and two-bedroom beachside cottages have a kitchenette; all have driftwood tile floors and rustic furnishings. If you like keeping busy, the marina offers fishing charters, diving, and snorkeling trips. Or check out the water-sports rentals and the famous Holiday Isle Tiki Bar.

The Bardavon Opera House and the train station are within walking distance of this modern downtown hotel. Rooms have either one king or two double beds, two telephones (one in the bathroom), and wireless Internet.

On a hill on the outskirts of town, this upscale property run by the Yavapai tribe has views of the mountain ranges surrounding Prescott and the valley, although many guests hardly notice, so riveted are they by the poker machines and slots in Prescott's only hotel casino. There are plenty of recreational facilities, including a saltwater pool, full-service spa, and good restaurant, to occupy those able to resist the gambling.

Set amid 3,500 acres of rural land in South County, the upscale Preserve has a large variety of lodging options from hotel suites in the Hilltop Lodge to dozens of tiny houses, condos, and entire homes. The selection of on-property activities at this upscale Preferred Hotels & Resorts property is equally diverse and includes shooting sports, hiking, boating, fishing, equestrian, spa, and meals served in a hobbit house.

You'll be impressed even before you enter this lovely historic inn, which has an exterior courtyard so beautiful and inviting that it's popular for wedding receptions. Each room in this classic inn, fashioned out of a pair of meticulously restored 1860s town houses, is named for an American president; some have four-poster beds, working fireplaces, and private balconies. Enjoy complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres in the evening and a turndown service that includes a glass of port or sherry. There are also rooms in another adjacent town house. Some rooms are wheelchair accessible, and small pets are allowed on the first floor.

Right on the shore beneath the beautiful South Beach Park, this small, unpretentious resort was recently bought and renovated with a clean, modern decor. A few good restaurants are within walking distance, and it's a short drive to the plethora along Ocean Drive. The area by the beach is quite lovely, with a small pool, two shuffleboards, tiki huts for shade, and plenty of beach chairs.

Importing much of its sensibility from Japan, the Kitano has international touches that include a bilingual concierge and a high-concept Japanese restaurant called Hakubai—it also makes for a notably service-oriented stay. What is not classically Japanese, though, are the good-size guest rooms, decked out in neutral hues or with pops of red. Head downstairs through the quiet lobby to rub Fernando Botero's rotund sculpture of a dog for good luck—it's the hotel's mascot. The property's Hillside Cafe is open only for breakfast and lunch, and the Roof at 66 Park has such views of the Chrysler Building. 

Named for Prince Carl Solms, the German prince from Braunfels Castle who founded New Braunfels, this historic inn—the longest-running hotel in the area—has been lovingly restored to reflect its original Victorian charm. (The suite is very comfortable, with a nice-sized living room.) Built in 1898, each room now has a private bathroom, and there’s a speakeasy in the basement, where guests can toddle down for a nightcap and not have to travel very far to get back home.

The sleek, modern Prince—which looks to Asia both in its high-style decor and such pampering touches as the traditional oshiburi (chilled hand towel) for refreshment upon check-in—has luxury oceanfront rooms and suites overlooking the Ala Wai Boat Harbor at Waikiki's ewa (western) edge. It's close to Honolulu's downtown business district, the Hawaii Convention Center, and world-class shopping at Ala Moana Center. There's no beach here, but the sprawling, contemporary pool deck with cabanas and plenty of seating is an ideal spot to relax and soak in the island vibes. Ala Moana Beach Park is a 10-minute stroll along the harbor, and the hotel also offers discounted golf rates at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club (and a complimentary shuttle there). 

Antiques and reproduction pieces furnish this European-style hotel. It's on the North Side, but provides complimentary shuttle service to the downtown area.

The likes of Theodore Roosevelt, Zane Grey, Jack London, and William Jennings Bryan have stayed at this quaint, country-style bed-and-breakfast that's just 39 miles southwest of the park entrance on Highway 62. The traditional Dinner House restaurant serves lemon-dill salmon, lasagna, and the signature prime-rib special to hotel guests and the public from May through October. Behind the main house are clean but basic and less pricey motel units in which some pets are allowed.

One of the best bets in town, this comfortable hotel walks the line between classy and delightfully kitschy, with Western-theme rooms, on-site gambling, a pool, and a tasty Mexican restaurant. The lobby is fun and welcoming, with cowboy art and antiques on display. Be sure to take one of their signature rubber duckies from your room.

This hotel near the end of the road at Deadhorse primarily serves workers employed in the Prudhoe Bay oil fields, but tourists are also welcome. The rooms are dormitory-style, and not all of them have their own bathroom. The hotel includes a cafeteria-style dining hall with specific hours for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Food and drinks can be purchased from vending machines around the clock. The hotel is within walking distance to Deadhorse Airport.

Ian Schrager's buzzy Lower East Side hotel has the same sleek modern design, state-of-the-art technology, destination dining, and hot bar scene that define every property he touches. The rooms are on the small side but the views out of the floor-to-ceiling windows, the active lobby, and in-house eatery, Peruvian-accented Popular, make up for it.

The Bureau of Land Management runs 12 public-use cabins in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and one road-accessible cabin on the Elliot Highway, with 300 miles of interconnecting trails. Designed primarily for winter use by dog mushers, snowmachiners (snowmobilers), and cross-country skiers, cabins provide shelter for summer backpackers, although summer access is limited by mountainous and boggy terrain. The cabins have bunk beds, wood stoves, tables, and chairs.

Usually reserved by locals and adventurers with extensive backcountry experience, these Alaska State Parks cabins have woodstoves, bunks, and tools for cutting wood; you have to supply everything else—food, bedding, water, cooking utensils, and, at some, firewood. This is basic Alaskan shelter, but it can't be beat for leaving the real world behind.

Step back in time at this rambling 1771 inn, whose 60-acre property sits on the town green encompassing five buildings including the neighboring Chamberlain House and the Country Motor Lodge. The inn's guest rooms have wide-plank floors and a few period antiques and reproductions, and the public areas and dining rooms have original woodwork and fireplaces; the additional rooms are spacious but no-frills, motel-style rooms.

Rooms in this reasonably priced 1873 adobe compound have handmade and hand-painted furnishings, Navajo weavings, brick and hardwood floors, sand paintings and pottery, locally carved santos (Catholic saints), and Western art. All have kiva fireplaces and private entrances, and many have kitchens. Breakfast is served in the convivial main dining room with lots of fresh fruits and yogurt, baked goods, cereals, coffee, and teas, but the standout features are red chile pork tamales and hearty green chile chicken stew. The Plaza and the Railyard District are both a short walk away.