5218 Best Hotels in USA

This low-key establishment offers reasonable prices for one of the nicest lodgings in the area, mainly because of the large, pretty rooms filled with handsome wood furnishings. Some rooms (and both suites) include soothing whirlpool tubs. Guests can also enjoy a heated outdoor pool, an indoor hot tub and fitness center, and a hearty, hot breakfast buffet.

This simple but clean family motel has wonderful views of the Madison Range and is within walking distance of downtown shops and galleries. There's a cozy fireplace in the lobby.

In this delightful cottage in the heart of downtown, you can relax on a veranda overlooking the Alabama River plain and the state capitol. Rooms have ceiling fans and lovely antiques. The sitting room with a fireplace and the library are good places to relax, as is the long, wide porch furnished with rocking chairs.

vintage cabooses with themes ranging from the Casey Jones (an original conductor's desk and other train memorabilia) to the Orient Express (a fireplace and double whirlpool bath). Cupolas afford views of the Olympic Mountains. The Silver Eagle restaurant, in an elegant 1937 Zephyr dining car, turns out four-course breakfasts on fine china, crystal, and linens.

Director John Ford discovered this working cattle ranch in the late 1940s and used it as the setting for several of his westerns, and you can feel transported into one as you gaze onto the Colorado River and high canyon walls from your simple but elegant room. The River Queen cabins are especially nice, with private decks overlooking the rapids below. All rooms have western-style decor, including log furniture and Saltillo-tiled bathrooms. Attractions include an on-site winery, a movie memorabilia museum, and plenty of space to walk and enjoy the location. The helpful staff are happy to arrange guided rafting, hiking, biking, and off-road tours throughout your stay. Although it's not a traditional guest ranch, horseback riding, guided by real-life cowboys and cowgirls, is also offered. With all the adventure here, you'll probably work up an appetite, and The Cowboy Grill at Red Cliffs serves excellent meals. It's a good thing, too, because town is about 14 miles away.

Established in 1923 and modeled after an old English inn, the Tudor-style building has spectacular views of Niagara Falls' upper rapids from street-facing suites. The size of apartments, suites have full kitchens and living rooms, one or two bedrooms, and some have a second bathroom. Rooms and suites are furnished with antiques, gas fireplaces (some), and four-poster beds with toile duvets. Champagne and cheese is served upon arrival. The dark-wood restaurant ($$), with three meals daily, has snug seating, plush chairs, a stone fireplace, and a patio. Rib-sticking dinners might include sirloin with garlic-herb butter or an 8-ounce lobster tail.

Built in 1728 of local fieldstone, Mr. Chinn's Ordinary (tavern) was sited on the vast estate of Thomas, sixth Lord Fairfax. George Washington visited the popular tavern in 1748. During the Civil War the inn served as a headquarters and hospital for Confederates. Today it is on the National Register of Historic Places. Guest rooms are spread across four buildings, the Red Fox (where the tavern and restaurant are also located), the Stray Fox, the 12 East Building, and the Middleburg House. Bedside cookies, bathrobes, and romantic four-poster beds are extras that make for a special stay. The restaurant is one of the most popular places to dine in Middleburg.

This restored saloon and bordello from 1897 now houses a small, antiques-filled B&B. Guest rooms are on the second floor; ask for the "Best Gal's Room," which has its own sitting room overlooking the train tracks, forest, and mountains. All four rooms (one is interior, with skylights) are quiet, as the only train traffic is the Grand Canyon Railway. Even if you don't stay here, the fresh pastries served in the first-floor coffee shop are worth a stop.

RV travelers enjoy a glorious "glamping" experience at this luxurious campground minutes outside the city. Hot showers, sparkling swimming pool, fishing ponds, horseback riding and a well-stocked clubhouse keep the spaces filled year round, as does Red Gate's partnership with Old Town Trolley—you can park your rig under the oaks and catch a ride into town to have the best of both worlds.

Rooms in this 1840s inn with a wide front porch are spacious and uncluttered; floral fabrics, some vintage, dress a couple of them. Breakfast is served in the restaurant, or on the porch during the warmer months. The main dining rooms have white tablecloths and lace curtains. Local produce is used when available and the eggs come from chickens in the backyard.

The beige-and-red rooms in this four-story hotel on the Columbia River have balconies and excellent views of the river and Vancouver, Washington. The big-box retail and chain restaurants of Jantzen Beach are nearby, and the airport is fairly close (there's a free shuttle to the terminal) but the location is otherwise not especially convenient or interesting.

An inn since 1773, the Red Lion has hosted presidents, senators, and other celebrities, in the large and historic main building filled with antiques and small guest rooms. If you don't care about authentic ambience or prefer more space and modern furnishings, request a room in one of the annexes.

The best of the three chain hotels in Polson offers comfortable beds and clean, quiet rooms, some of which have stunning views of Flathead Lake and the Mission Mountains. Mackenzie River Pizza and Grill, a local favorite, serves pub-style food and local beer right next door. 

Way out on the western edge of the Las Vegas suburbs, this swanky golden-age Vegas property looks out on the ocher-red Spring Mountains, just a stone's throw from Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Inside, dozens of crystal chandeliers contrast with earthy sandstone walls and teak-marble floors. Rooms upstairs are among the nicest in all of Vegas, mixing modern touches such as mini-sculptures and USB ports with traditional elements such as couches. Suites take accommodations to another level, with pool tables and private patios (some even with private pools). Red Rock has a large public pool area, a 16-screen movie theater, a bowling alley, a vast selection of excellent restaurants (some with outdoor patios), and rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. Even the gaming area is exquisite; the sports book has its own VIP area and three video walls that can combine into one huge screen. There's also a poker room. Factor in the live music in the hopping Rocks Lounge, occasional ticketed concerts in the backyard pool area and walking distance to baseball and other attractions in the Downtown Summerlin shopping district, and you can see why a lot of repeat visitors decide to skip the Strip.

The more popular choice in town, the Herkimer Motel gets lots of compliments on cleanliness and service. Inexpensive though it is, it offers an outdoor pool and fitness room, and is conveniently located for further excursions into the area.

Affordable rates are the draw at this motel, 11 miles west of Downtown and 5 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport.

Convenient to the action without being smack in the middle of it, the bohemian-chic Redbury is a stylish hotel with three Roman-inspired dining venues by acclaimed restaurateur Danny Meyer, including the pizzeria Marta (reserve ahead) and wine bar Vini e Fritti. Guest rooms are cozy, with whimsically colorful decor.

The only privately owned property and lodge on 9-mile Crescent Lake offers excellent meals, plenty of comfort, memorable adventures, and a fantastic view of Mt. Redoubt—the park's volcano—8 miles away. The lodge can assist you with getting outfitted for kayaking, paddleboarding, wildlife-viewing, fishing, flightseeing, and photography trips. Airfare from Anchorage and fishing licenses are included in the rates.

This collection of more than 125 homes in the Wawona area is a great alternative to the overcrowded valley. Fully equipped options range from cozy one-bedroom cabins to spacious six-bedroom houses with plenty of room for groups. Most have fireplaces, many have Wi-Fi, and all have decks with barbecues. The property rarely fills up, even in summer, so it's a good choice for last-minute lodging; there's a two-night minimum in the off-season and a three-night minimum in summer and on holidays.

This older motor lodge might have new ownership, but it's still decidedly, and charmingly, stuck in the past: what used to be a complete homage to the American Western is now home to a kitschy, quirky vibe throughout the motel-style rooms, which are being renovated one-by-one. Vinyl records adorn the walls of one room, while another has a vintage rotary phone. The John Wayne memorabilia is gone, replaced by stronger Wi-Fi and updated fixtures. 

Set on 17 acres overlooking Blackwater Sound, this hotel has been given a much-needed refresh, including the rooms, which span traditional and two-bedroom suite-style accommodations. A private beach, marina, and dive shop provide plenty of water-based activities. Amenities include By the Bay Spa, a 24-hour fitness center, poolside Flipper's Bar, Breezer’s Tiki Bar, and Gus' Grille for all-day dining in a waterfront setting with outdoor covered patio.

Walk to the ocean side of the soaring atrium at this family- and pet-friendly hotel (formerly the Loews) and you feel like you're on a cruise ship: massive windows give way to the expansive sea below, and sunny "experience managers" are just a text away. All rooms are a minimum of 720 square feet and offer soaking tubs and rain showers, marble counters, and walk-in closets. Rooms come with a complimentary "refreshment center" stocked with drinks and snacks (you can even choose what you want before you arrive). Higher rooms have arched ceilings with side skylights. The state-of-the-art fitness center is joined by the West Coast's only Guerlain spa for true L.A.-grade training and primping. The experience managers are joined by beach butlers to plan out and enhance your stay. Meet friends in the clubby lobby, take in the ocean views over fresh Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare at the dreamy Orla by celebrity chef Michael Mina, or enjoy tableside cocktails at the Orla Bar. If you're seeking something simpler, try Sweet July Cafe (featuring another hot chef collab with Ayesha Curry) for warm drinks, pastries, and other quick bites. Kids and pets go first-class at the Regent, with loaner gear, amenity kits, and special activities.

The Region is plain-Jane from the front, and inside the rooms are a bit dark, but all are updated and comfortable. The three-story motel is independently owned, and the staff's accessibility and responsiveness reflects that. Tequila's restaurant off to the side is quite serviceable and fun for a drink at least.

At this waterfront fisherman's hotel you can watch the commercial-fishing fleet and other maritime traffic sail by. Be sure to ask for a harbor-view room to watch for otters and waterfowl at play. Many of the nautical-theme rooms overlook the harbor, as does the large, south-facing deck of the Reluctant Fisherman Restaurant. Microwaves and refrigerators are available for a small charge, and two of the suites offer a kitchenette.

Art lovers looking to stay close to downtown should check out this circa-1910 warehouse-turned-hotel, where huge windows now make for great views from comfortable, spacious, well-designed rooms furnished with a minimalist bent. The lobby features contemporary art by the likes of Dale Chihuly. There is a good restaurant on-site, along with a coffee and beignet shop.

The most conveniently located of the Inner Harbor hotels—across the street from the shopping pavilions—the Renaissance Harborplace meets the needs of tourists, business travelers, and conventioneers. Guest rooms are light and cheerful, with amenities that include Wi-Fi (for a fee), shoe-shine service, terry robes, hair dryers, and ironing boards. Rooms have a view of the harbor, the downtown landscape, or the indoor courtyard. The hotel adjoins the Gallery, a four-story shopping mall.

Located near Boston's working fish piers and very close to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, this property caters largely to a business clientele. Overall, its decor feels part nautical part preppy, and most guest rooms have water views. The fitness center features a lap pool.

Perched on prime real estate on the south bank of the Chicago River, this cosmopolitan spot is shouldered by high-rises but you can still enjoy fantastic views of the Chicago skyline right from your room. Stay on the slightly pricier club levels for complimentary weekday access to a private business center, continental breakfast, hors d'oeuvres, and nonalcoholic drinks.

This grand 14-story 1851 hotel is within walking distance of the Cleveland Convention Center, the Flats, the Theater District, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Each tastefully furnished room has one or two queen-size beds or a king-size bed, a dark-wood entertainment center, plush sitting chair with ottoman, and a work desk. Jacuzzi suites are available, as are oversized marble bathrooms with TVs. The lobby area, which has a towering atrium, houses the Sans Souci restaurant.

A breathtaking chandelier graces the lobby of this Marriott property that attracts business folks during the week and leisure travelers and wedding parties on weekends. The curved building is a distinct landmark on I–35; it sort of resembles a giant tube of lipstick. Ask for a room with a Downtown view.