5218 Best Hotels in USA

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.

At this cliff-top resort—the only inn and restaurant for miles around—glass walls in most rooms open to awesome ocean views. Though not especially luxurious, some rooms have spa tubs, kitchenettes, and fireplaces. The restaurant is a good place for well-made American fare (sandwiches, salads, pastas, and main courses) before or after the winding Highway 1 drive. Even if you're just passing by, stop to stretch your legs on the 14 acres of lush gardens above the sea.

Railey Mountain Lake Vacations. The area's most popular lodging choice is the ski resort, but vacation rental homes are a good choice for families and groups of friends. This company offers year-round options that include everything from lakefront chalets to log cabins in the woods. Many of the rentals have amenities like outdoor hot tubs, double balconies, game rooms, stone fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and private piers.

The antique cabooses here were collected over several decades and converted into 23 cozy motel rooms in honor of Dunsmuir's railroad legacy; there are also four cabins. Fashioned from vintage railcars, a vaguely Orient Express–style dining room and lounge are open some days for breakfast and dinner. A creek runs next to the landscaped grounds, where you'll find a huge steam engine, a restored water tower, and a spectacular view of Castle Crags. Most of a campground and RV park are open seasonally from late April through October, with some sites available year-round.

Antiques, quilts, hand-painted furniture, and stenciled walls give this turn-of-the-20th-century Victorian B&B its folksy charm. Honeymooners love this spot; a wedding chapel on the premises lets them have the ceremony, reception, and honeymoon all in one place. The Honeymoon Suite has an antique fireplace and a porch with a swing. Note that there are cats on the premises.

Sports fans find each other and comfortable rooms at the Rally in McGregor Square, which not only sits right across the street from Coors Field but also features a 60-by-20-foot LED screen that can be seen from most windows and displays sporting events and news stations 24/7. Concerts year-round and an ice skating rink in winter provide additional entertainment on the 17,000-square-foot plaza. Rooms are masculine and spacious, filled with dark wood and leather furniture. The $25 (plus tax) daily amenity fee includes a daily cup of coffee, a daily happy hour drink, access to the fitness center and yoga room, a plunge pool surrounded by lounge seating and fire pits on the roof, and discounts on food and beverages in the hotel and nearby eateries and museums. The hotel houses one of the outposts of the beloved Tattered Cover bookstore, which also provides a selection of books in each room for guests to enjoy during a stay. The Original sends out upscale twists on classic diner foods for weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner; the Rally Bar is a hotspot before and after sporting events; and the primary food options on morning weekdays are the Grandstand Cafe, which microwaves a few breakfast sandwiches, and an on-site Starbucks.

A short walk west of downtown, this nicely appointed but visually unremarkable hotel (formerly known as the Prospector) is a favorite with business travelers year-round and lawmakers during the winter legislative session. Rooms are spacious and have cherrywood furnishings, leather chairs, and ottomans. T. K. Maguire's dining room and lounge, just off the lobby, serves prime rib, steaks, and seafood, and Sunday brunch is popular.

A bright, lovely atrium is the stunning centerpiece of this reliable chain option, featuring comfy rooms with a long list of standard amenities (mini-refrigerator, microwave, desk, and more). Families will enjoy the indoor pool, and suites with kitchenettes are a great option for longer stays. Ask if one of the suites with a skylight is available. This is also a favorite stop for large groups and conventions, so make sure to book ahead. Both a steak house and a separate bar are on-site.

While not a fancy place, this hidden oasis has many perks that merit a stay, including a convenient location between the airport/UCSB and downtown; lush gardens around a lagoon with ducks, turtles, and koi; a solar-heated outdoor pool and hot tub; a fitness center; free parking and Wi-Fi; and relatively affordable rates for the region. This is a particularly good choice for families and is close to many restaurants and services.

This full-service hotel, off I–25, has everything under one roof, from dining options to business services. Muted blues, greens, and mauves decorate the large, contemporary rooms, some of which have whirlpool tubs.

The Ramsey Canyon Preserve is an internationally renowned bird haven, and the neighboring Ramsey Canyon Inn is a bird-watcher's delight. Antique furnishings and original watercolors of hummingbirds adorn the rooms in the inn and those in the well-equipped, creekside apartment suites (unlike the main inn, kids are welcome here, but breakfast isn't included). The innkeepers serve a rotating menu of breakfast treats, such as French toast stuffed with cream cheese and nuts, each morning, as well as homemade pie in the afternoon. Reserve rooms in advance during the busy spring season.

Originally the crew headquarters for the Pacific Coast Borax Company, this ranch-turned-resort is more like a town, with two restaurants, an ice-cream parlor, general store, saloon, golf course, riding stables, and comfortable rooms that are great for families. The newest additions are 80 cottages with private laundry facilities, a lounge, patio, and rooms with either one king or two queen beds. More affordable rooms are in the original four buildings that overlook green lawns and the surrounding mountains. The property also has an RV campground with 25 nonhookup sites, as well as tent sites. The spring-fed pool here is popular, but the multisport complex also offers basketball, tennis, volleyball, a playground, and a small driving range.

If you're looking to get in touch with yourself—or your traveling companion—this Old West–style ranch on the banks of Piney Creek in the foothills of the Big Horns may well be the place. The four bedrooms in the restored 1912 house, as well as modern rooms and cabins around the property, are given a warm Western feel by gnarled wood lamps, quilt-covered beds, and comfy throws for cool nights. Most accommodations open onto spacious decks where you can read, watch the sun set, or just gaze at the Canada geese, grazing horses, and towering cottonwoods. Do some mountain-stream fishing or take a pack trip to mountain lakes. Good for family reunions and retreats.

The gorgeous, flower-decked 265-acre grounds draw a sophisticated clientele looking for a golf and spa getaway. Public areas throughout the resort are a collection of fountains, pools, and small sitting rooms, where Spanish mission–style sofas and fireplaces invite you to linger with a good book, and guest rooms hold platform beds tucked into corner upholstered banquettes, and great fairway or garden views are visible from private patios or balconies. A spa, complete with a saline pool, holds the ultimate treatment rooms: shuttered and heated garden casitas, where you can relax under the sun to the tune of moving water. Day passes are available to nonresort guests Monday–Thursday. The resort boasts the fine-dining venue, AVANT. Many guests select this property for the public 18-hole championship golf course that has hosted both PGA and LPGA events.

Set on 250 eucalyptus-shaded acres near the Mexican border and Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge, this tranquil late-19th-century ranch with adobe buildings offers guests plenty of activities like horseback riding, hiking, biking, and archery. The comfortable rooms, named for the dignitaries and celebrities who have stayed here over the years, have modern comforts, wood-burning fireplaces, and porches with Adirondack chairs. Rates include all meals and activities or, if you choose, just lodging and breakfast (with the option to add meals or activities for an additional fee).

Built in 1927 as an apartment house, the Raphael today bills itself as a boutique hotel. It's an intimate, European-style facility with large rooms that have excellent views of the plaza.

This B&B is made up of two historic 1800s mansions on Esplanade Avenue, both minutes from the French Quarter, but peaceful enough to feel much farther away. The fair price makes it even more appealing, as does the front porch overlooking the street and the quiet backyard with a pool and Jacuzzi. The decor is somewhat quirky and a bit worn.

The standard-size rooms are rustic but warm, and service is friendly at this affordable, locally owned motel in downtown Lusk. It's within walking distance of area restaurants.

Embracing Key West's only natural beach, this full-service, luxury resort offers stylish rooms—all with balconies and modern amenities—and access to the spa, pools, and other facilities at the nearby Casa Marina resort. Rooms have crisp white linens, a nautical palette with blue and dark brown accents, a Keurig coffee machine and a mini-refrigerator, and high-end touches like turndown service and plushly lined robes. For a glorious ocean view, dine at Four Marlins, the Hemingway-inspired restaurant that serves fresh, local seafood. Outdoor amenities include life-size chess and bocce in the courtyard and a pool concierge delivering Popsicles and drinks du jour.

Maybe the best deal in all southeastern Utah, this family-operated inn sits right on the river, with clean, basic rooms and a pool that's a godsend on blisteringly hot days. There's tons of delectable shade and walking trails to meander on, and most amenities are just a short walk away. If you're lucky, you'll get to catch one of the occasional slide shows by the friendly owners on local geology, art, and history. The Recapture also rents out fully furnished vacation homes, available by the day, week, and month.