5203 Best Hotels in USA

This mountain-luxe slope-side hotel provides an upscale retreat at a down-home resort, featuring roomy two- to four-bedroom suites decorated with contemporary furnishings. Each is equipped with a kitchen (think granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances), gas fireplace, and washer/dryer. A game area and a heated pool with a slide make it a hit with kids, while a hot tub and private club make it a perfect place for adults to unwind. A wide range of on-site and Village Center restaurants provide variety for longer stays, and Purgatory also offers condos and townhomes.

Set on the pine-shaded shore of a rippling lake and adjacent to the slopes of King Pine Ski Area, this inviting boutique resort is a year-round destination for family-friendly recreation. Amenities are extensive and include lawn games, an indoor pool, free use of kayaks and canoes, and a restaurant with traditional but reliably good food. Accommodations come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and many have kitchens. This is a great option for a family getaway or reunion.

Popular with large groups, business-conference travelers, and tourists who want everything under one roof, Put-in-Bay Resort is a decent option. It is billed as a resort, but is really more of a large hotel, with bland rooms and no meal plans, although there is an on-site restaurant. The resort’s central feature is a large outdoor swimming pool with a swim-up bar and what it claims is the world’s largest Jacuzzi. There’s also a small splash pad for children.

Set amid 14,000 acres of forest and pastureland, this ranch is a great place to get away from it all, with oceanview accommodations that include two, romantic, two-bedroom cottages that are perfect for couples and a lodge that can accommodate up to 22 guests, with 12 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, and a large kitchen.

Intimate and tasteful, this hotel three blocks outside the French Quarter is a good alternative to the megahotels that surround it. The 1913 building retains many of its original architectural elements. Renovated rooms come with in-room coffeemakers, hair dryers, ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi. The lobby bar is a fun hangout and serves reasonably priced small plates.

A sprawling collection of ranch-style buildings on 850 acres of meadows, fairways, and lakes, Quail Lodge offers luxury rooms and outdoor activities at surprisingly affordable rates. The resort is a casual, family-friendly enclave with swimming pools, a boccie court, a 9-hole putting green, 18-hole golf course, nature trails, and conference rooms for business presentations, movie nights, and special events. Rooms are decorated with natural fabrics, wooden furnishings, and Spanish accents. All rooms have decks or patios, smart TVs, and spacious bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and separate showers. All suites and some guest rooms have fireplaces. Dine at Edgar's at the golf clubhouse around the corner or in the Covey Grill.

Standard rooms here have wood furnishings and colorful carpeting and bedspreads, and business-class rooms have an extra-large desk and an ergonomic office chair. The bar has a DJ, live band, karaoke, or comedy in the evening. The hotel is 17 miles northeast of Downtown.

The amenities at Craig's largest hotel include a recreational center with a pool, whirlpool, and exercise and game rooms, all inside a lush atrium. The on-site eatery's breakfast is pretty good, and the spaces are clean and tidy. Austere but spacious rooms have standard-issue blond-wood furniture, irons and ironing boards, and coffeemakers. Ask ahead for a room with a microwave and refrigerator.

On busy Grand Avenue, this is a good budget option close to restaurants and fast-food chains, as well as War Memorial Stadium at the University of Wyoming. The simple, welcoming rooms are decorated in shades of gold.

Nestled in a complex of hotels, gas stations, and eateries just off U.S. 1, this two-story Quality Inn has a friendly front-desk staff offering tips on Everglades and Keys adventures or race action at the nearby track. Large rooms with contemporary furnishings have a decent lineup of amenities, from irons and hair dryers to coffeemakers, microwaves, refrigerators, free Wi-Fi , and cable/satellite television. Early birds can access free weekday newspapers in the lobby before the supply runs out.

This chain property is a five-minute walk from the main terminal at the airport, about 4½ miles from downtown (free airport transportation is provided).

Rooms in this two-story beam-and-stucco hotel near the Navajo Museum are decorated with an earthy Navajo-inspired palette that complements the dark wood furnishings. The decor, bedding, and amenities exceed typical Quality Inn standards and are nicer than you might guess given the hotel's drab exterior. The Diné Restaurant serves tasty Navajo and Southwestern fare (mutton stew, Navajo tacos, veggie burritos) plus a handful of American standards, and the gift shop sells authentic Navajo jewelry.

Each room in this handsomely restored 1793 country home has Queen Anne–style furnishings and period antiques. The dining room's creative entrées include the house specialty: slow-roasted crispy duck.

Just north of downtown in the regentrified Clements historic district (some of the neighboring blocks have yet to be reclaimed), this inn made up of adjacent Victorians is a delightful, romantic getaway. Both houses have handsome oak wainscoting and balustrades, vaulted ceilings, numerous bay or stained-glass windows, and period furnishings like brass and canopy beds, cherry and pine armoires, and oak rocking chairs. The best accommodations are the four "local artists" rooms, each decorated by a different well-respected artist from the area. A nice breakfast is prepared daily, usually using fresh ingredients from the gorgeous garden.

Built in the 1890s as a girls' finishing school, this Victorian mansion is a taste of old San Francisco, with a large parlor and guest rooms that have classic touches, such as painted cherub murals and, in some, wood-burning fireplaces. Burgundy brocade, lace, heirloom antiques, stained glass, and inlaid wood floors add character throughout. Complimentary amenities include an expansive continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, and afternoon tea and sherry. The versatile parlor, salon/library, boardroom, and covered outdoor courtyard make this a popular spot for weddings.

With a contemporary look combined with a retro nod to the 1970s, the Queen Kapiolani Hotel is a short walk from the beach and is known for its stunning, unobstructed views of Diamond Head—a fabulous backdrop for its expansive pool deck. The adjacent Deck Bar serves food and cocktails and showcases music on some nights. Rooms are decorated in pastel colors; some include kitchenettes and private lanai. The hotel’s bright, open lobby has several stores, including a small café serving light bites, an art gallery, and a surf shop where you can sign up for lessons. It’s also worth checking out the hotel’s large, museum-quality art collection throughout the property. 

A Victorian B&B made up of four buildings—The Queen Victoria, Prince Albert Hall, House of Royals, and Queens Cottage—that date back to the 1870s and 1880s and combine the best of old and new. Although furnishings are antique and many of the bedrooms have handmade quilts, amenities are modern, like 310-thread-count sheets, whirlpool tubs, and minifridges. For those in search of the peace and quiet of yesteryear, owners will gladly remove the TV from the room. Afternoon tea is served 4–5:30 pm. Guests can borrow the inn's bicycles to explore town, but only need to walk a block to reach the ocean.

Ivy tendrils scale the facade of this five-story redbrick hotel built in the 1920s. A large fireplace graces the lobby, where cushy chairs invite lingering. Rooms are traditional, with lace-fringed windows, soft colors, and dark-wood furniture. The indoor pool, under a massive skylight, is a nice size. The hotel is across from the city park in downtown Glens Falls.

One of relatively few Washington accommodations with a direct oceanfront location, this rustic but well-maintained compound of cabins and two motel buildings is set on a stunning mile-long beach on the Quileute Tribal Reservation in La Push, 15 miles from Forks. Indigenous artwork fills the cabins and rooms, all of which have either kitchenettes or full kitchens; deluxe cabins have fireplaces and jetted tubs. There are also RV camping sites, plus a convenience store, coffee shop, picnic area, and barbecue grills; River's Edge seafood restaurant is a 10-minute walk.

The residents of Quogue so love this historic property that when is was about to close, they formed a cooperative to purchase and restore it to its former glory, adding designer chic and a range of health and fitness activities to its appeal. The tranquil complex in the village center consists of an 18th-century house, a 19th-century house right across the road, and two private cottages. With interiors by famed designer Alexa Hampton, it's a sophisticated and relaxed place to clear your mind and get in vacation mode, with complimentary bicycles, a fitness center, yoga and Pilates classes, a massage room, and a children's room.

A stay at this 10-bed, 10-bath historic Sapelo Island mansion is a rare treat reserved only for groups of 16 to 25, or a smaller group willing to pay the minimum nightly fee per person. The Spanish moss-draped home was once the summer retreat of tobacco magnate R. J. Reynolds and features a bowling lane, billiards, library, and ornately decorated "Circus Room." Owned and managed by the State of Georgia, the property stays booked well in advance, so definitely plan and book ahead. A stay here includes all meals, and you can arrange guided tours and nature experiences on the island.

The playful, pink-neon bunny sign outside this motel has been a local landmark since 1952, making it an unofficial gateway to Steamboat Springs. The location is ideal if you're visiting the springs (across the street); the ski area (the bus stops outside); and downtown shops, bars, and restaurants. All rooms are standard motel style, although there's new carpeting and updated decor, along with EV charging stations. Most have balconies with views of the Yampa River, and there's a free shuttle to the slopes. Continental breakfast is included.

The River Arts District finally has a boutique hotel, and it's as funky as the building's history (it's been a cereal factory, a coffee roaster, and an indoor paintball arena). The adults-only destination features rooms with high ceilings and graffiti murals on exposed brick walls. The on-site restaurant, Golden Hour, serves locally sourced, wood-fired fare. There's also a rooftop bar and coffee shop. 

In downtown Corning, this hotel is steps from Market Street, the Rockwell Museum, and the Corning Museum of Glass. Rooms have such traditional furnishings as dark-wood desks and big leather chairs, many have king-size beds, and some have bathrooms with granite countertops and brushed-steel fixtures. Guests share a 10-person hot tub outside.

Enjoying the city's best harbor views, this hotel within a circular-tower building is connected to Duluth's climate-controlled skywalk. Rooms are decorated with calming sage-green and ivory hues, and those in the tower have stunning views of Lake Superior's shoreline or the Duluth skyline. Topping the tower is Duluth's only revolving eatery, J. J. Astor, with a menu of classic American dishes. A cozy vibe prevails at Bowery Bros. Pub, offering pub fare.

This eight-story chain hotel is in Jamestown's business district. Rooms have luxurious mattresses, large windows, cushy leather desk chairs, granite-countertop bathrooms, and traditional furnishings in muted color schemes. The hotel was completely renovated in 2008.

For cruise-ship passengers who can't wait to get under way, this splashy resort, done up in pink and turquoise, already feels like the Caribbean. Guest room decor is simple and restrained, but the pool is lushly landscaped and features a cascading waterfall, tiki bar, and occasional appearances by the "Radisson parrots," about a dozen wild birds who call the resort home. This resort, a little south of Port Canaveral, is not on the ocean, but only a short ride away.

Location is a big draw for visitors to this hotel near the Magnificent Mile; inside you'll find spacious, comfortable rooms in neutral shades, with modern-looking bathrooms and superlative city views.The clientele is international but also includes suburbanites eager for a city fix. Don't linger in the small lobby—with little more than a check-in desk and a few chairs, there's not much excitement there; ascend instead to the 18th floor, where Drumbar offers craft cocktails, roaring fireplaces in winter, and a bustling patio in warmer weather.

Boston's newest hotel is an outstanding exercise in utter luxury, and it all begins at check-in high above Boston (17 floors to be precise) at the gorgeous Sky Lobby. The hotel decor is unparalleled and palatial, a nod to its historic cultural surroundings and the city’s Emerald Necklace, with botanical influences throughout the property. Everything about the mid-century American rooms is over the top, from Garnier Thiebault linens to marble bathrooms with rain showers, 24-hour butler service to 4K UHD 65-inch televisions. The well-being sanctuary on the 4th floor features a state-of-the-art fitness center, a sensational 65-foot indoor pool, and the Guerlain Spa. There are several incredible dining options on-site, including La Padrona and the celebrated Amar. Pop into the hotel's speakeasy, Blind Duck, if you can find it (hint: take the staircase in the Sky Lobby to the lavish space behind an unmarked door).

Nicely tucked away in a residential area at the ocean's edge, this family-owned hotel draws returning guests who'd rather fish off the dock and grill up dinner than loll around on Egyptian-cotton sheets. Even those who turn their noses up at the plastic deck furniture and pine paneling admit that the place has a million-dollar setting, with fabulous ocean views. There's no beach, but you can bike across the street to Founders Park, where you'll find one with water toys for rent. Some declare the rooms plain-Jane, but they're clean and spacious, and the bathrooms have been nicely updated. A sandy area is perfect for kids to play in while waiting for manatees to make an appearance at the marina. Ground-floor units have screened porches; upper units have large decks, a number of windows, and beam ceilings.