5218 Best Hotels in USA

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this B&B includes a main house and separate cottage, offers a glimpse of old Columbus's elegance—with four-poster mahogany beds, hardwood floors, and period antiques. Each stay includes a full Southern breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese reception. The inn has recently undergone renovations and added an expansive courtyard that offers occasional live music and literary events for guests and the community.

A wonderful example of the revitalization of the city, the Roundhouse at Beacon Falls is a boutique hotel and spa housed in an red brick building, adjacent to Beacon Falls. Penthouse suites have private roof decks.

Part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, The Row's elegant calm pays homage to its past life as a Ford Motor assembly plant. A steampunk wonderland, the lobby's sweeping spiral staircase edged in glass and galvanized metal, antique mirrors, textured tiles that evoke cast iron molds, and whimsical prism sculptures atop reclaimed automotive parts hint at the site’s history. Rooms are neutral and elegant, both providing a sense of peace (pillow top mattresses, Netflix streaming, and comfy bath robes) and purpose (think ergonomic workspaces and Wi-Fi). The locale can't be beat, as you're steps off the Mystic River and Assembly Row's gigantic work-live-play destination.

Formerly the Tribeca Grand, the Roxy is a stylish downtown property with an emphasis on art, music, and culture that has made it a neighborhood gathering place. It's home to The Django, a jazz club, plus the Roxy Cinema, which screens mostly independent and retro films. Cozy rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, work spaces, gourmet minibars, and high-end bath products. Java fans will love the on-site coffee bar from Jack's Stir Brew and weekend brunch affairs, perfect after a late night at the exclusive on-site club Paul's Cocktail Lounge.

The two historic town houses facing Washington Square on Frenchmen Street were a millinery and an orphanage before opening as a boutique hotel in 2017, and has comfortable, art-filled rooms with amenities like Keurig machines and small refrigerators. There is a large courtyard and a beautiful fountain, as well as a bar that produces terrific craft cocktails. There is live music featured most nights, so rooms can be noisy.

This iconic Kona hotel is a great option: the location is central; the bar, lounge, pool, and restaurant are right on the water; and the rooms feature comfortable, contemporary Hawaiian decor with Polynesian accents. The hotel is adjacent to numerous shops and restaurants in the heart of Kailua Village. A luau with Polynesian entertainment (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday) is fun and quite popular, and the Lotus Center spa offers massages, facials, and chiropractic. There's also a fitness room on-site. Don's Mai Tai Bar (check out the restaurant's classic South Pacific architecture and authentic tiki decor) unveils incredible oceanfront views of Kailua Bay with a backdrop of authentic Hawaiian music. 

Built in 1962, this grand property on the uncrowded, sandy shore in North Kaanapali has hosted millionaires and Hollywood stars, and today it pleases families and budget seekers as well as luxury travelers with a variety of lodging options. The decor plays off an ocean-sports theme that complements the understated furnishings, which include plush beds with Egyptian cotton linens, Hawaiian quilts, tropical wood paneling, vintage artwork, and a saltwater aquarium in the breezy lobby. The one- and two-bedroom cottage units, with modern kitchen appliances and fixtures are ideal for families and guests seeking a more private, homelike experience.

Steps from iconic Chicago attractions, the Royal Sonesta has some of the largest standard guest rooms in Chicago, many with a river or city view. Amenities include a restaurant with outdoor patio dining, a 24-hour fitness center, and an outdoor terrace with skyline views.

A $50 million refurbishment of guest rooms and common areas has refreshed this resort, whose sprawling property fronts the sandy shore of Kalapaki Bay and offers a lovely view of dramatic Haupu Ridge. The grounds are lush and lavish, with tropical gardens, waterfalls, Greek statues and columns, and an enormous 26,000-square-foot swimming pool. This resort is a one-stop destination, with dining, shopping, a spa, golf, tennis, fitness center, and water activities of all kinds on-site; other restaurants, resort amenities, and shops are nearby. Most rooms have expansive ocean views and some have separate sitting areas. Five-night stays are required in peak season, and housekeeping is weekly. A $30 parking fee has been imposed, but there is a convenient free shuttle to the airport for those who want to avoid renting a car. The resort is a comfortable and convenient for families and people seeking a lively resort experience.

The Royalton's lobby bar is one of the prime Midtown meeting spots for local A-listers, along with a new generation of movers and shakers—so be prepared to run the gauntlet of the buzzing lounge before reaching your room. Updated guest rooms, designed by Charlotte Macaux, are comfortably sleek and elegantly outfitted with atmospheric lighting, fresh flowers, and candles changed daily. Some rooms have working fireplaces; all rooms have plasma-screen TVs and iPads. Luxe bathrooms have huge circular Roman soaking tubs and rainfall showers. The restaurant Forty Four is a solid locale for a quick bite, with a menu of global small plates and fancy cocktails.

Original and reproduction Roycroft Arts and Crafts furnishings fill the rooms at this lovely three-story inn on the old Roycroft Campus. Most accommodations here are three-, four-, or five-room suites. Some have two twin beds or a queen-size bed and a pullout queen sleeper. Bursts of bright color—in a throw rug or pillow or a bedcovering, for example—play off the straight lines of the Mission furniture and the neutral walls.

This sprawling riverfront hotel on 8 acres was reinvented as an urban resort in 2020, with an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, a lively restaurant, and free live music on the patio in the summer. The streamlined rooms spread across six buildings have calming neutral colors, comfortable furnishings, built-in USB chargers, and hidden-away mini-refrigerators and microwaves. With direct access to the Centennial Trail, it's easy to walk downtown through Riverfront Park, or borrow one of the complimentary bikes. A playground and outdoor games like corn hole make this a great family choice. The excellent on-site riverfront restaurant, Osprey's, is open daily.

In the heart of Ruidoso's gorgeous, tree-filled Upper Canyon, owners Judy and Kurt Wilkie oversee a placid retreat of renovated 1920s, knotty-pine abodes. The immaculate one- and two-bedroom cabins are adorned with Western and Southwestern decor. Some have whirlpool tubs, and all have fireplaces and decks with gas grills offering serene views. Porches with Adirondack chairs are great for barbecues and gatherings. The cabins are fully equipped with kitchen utensils and dishes. You can fish for trout here, right along the Rio Ruidoso, but you must arrange for your own gear. Hiking trails lead off the property through the pine forest. These folks also own the romantic Riverside Cottages across the river .

You’ll be hard pressed to leave the grounds of this high-rise beachfront property, where amenities include two pools—one for adults and one for children—lots of hammocks, a surf simulator, a play area, fire pits that are perfect for making s'mores, and a poolside tiki bar. Rooms aren't overly fancy, but they have mini-refrigerators and microwaves so you can heat up simple meals when you want to eat in. The on-site RumFish Grill is a popular seafood restaurant with a gigantic aquarium stocked with local sea life (in the off hours, you can suit up for a tank swim for $25).

Golfers rave about the Arnold Palmer–designed course at this 3,600-acre resort in a juniper- and ponderosa-shaded canyon overlooking Upper Klamath Lake. Rooms in the main lodge are spacious and modern; the two- to three-bedroom town houses have many amenities, such as built-in entertainment centers and outdoor hot tubs. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, sailing, fishing, and wildlife-watching are some of the prime activities, and a full-service spa provides a range of relaxing treatments.

This locally owned hotel has all the amenities you’d expect from a top-notch national chain, including modern and stylish rooms with locally themed decor, a lounge (frequently featuring live music), and two on-site restaurants. The property stands tall on the western edge of walkable downtown Rapid City, along the road that eventually leads to Mount Rushmore.

If you're looking for an inexpensive summer destination—to take in the scenery, canoe the lake, or go biking—this will do quite nicely as the lodge is on the rarely visited Isle La Motte. Guest rooms are very simple: bed, dresser, night table, and stenciled wall border.

When The Ryder opened in 2021, repurposing the old King Charles Inn, it immediately endeared itself to locals thanks to its poolside bar, Little Palm. On steamy summer days, it's the place to kick back with a cocktail. A stay here puts you close to the action—and the City Market. Rooms sport natural and muted tones, and furniture with surprisingly few right angles, creating a relaxed aura. 

Opened in early 2021, the Sable is the first hotel located right on Navy Pier in the latter's 100-plus year history. The location makes it a perfect spot to not only watch all the action on the pier but also the skyline and the fireworks that light up the summer sky. While the 50-acre Navy Pier boasts plenty of dining and drinking options, the Sable’s rooftop bar, Offshore (which covers 20,000 square feet), and Lírica Restaurant are big draws.

Situated about a half hour north of Downtown Tampa, Saddlebrook is one of west Florida's top resorts, largely because it has so many things in one spot—36 holes of championship golf; the Saddlebrook Golf Academy; 45 clay, grass, and artificial-surface tennis courts; a Harry Hopman tennis program; a full-service spa; a fitness center; and a kids' club. Varied accommodations include one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, making it a good place for families.

Around half the price of other downtown hotels, this African safari–themed hotel has comfortable beds and simple amenities at an affordable price. Although the TVs are circa 1990, the rooms are large and clean and the location is unbeatable. Ask for a room away from the street or on the second floor, as downtown can be noisy, and you’ll have no trouble sleeping. The complimentary breakfast has good pastries, but there are alternatives nearby.

This resort sits over mineral springs—which feed its pools and water coolers—and has been drawing visitors since 1927, though accommodations are continuously being upgraded, so expect to find high-end mattresses and luxurious linens, as well as the latest treatments and therapies in the 50,000-square-foot spa. Request a treatment room overlooking Tampa Bay and plan to spend a little downtime in the tranquillity garden. 

Across from the marina and within walking distance of Main Street, this two-story hotel has simple but spacious rooms, each with a sitting area and French doors leading out to a patio or balcony for views over the harbor or the pool. The Simmons Beautyrest matresses are all fairly new, and although bedspreads are on the older side, they're spotless. All rooms have flat-screen TVs. The breakfast room and promenade deck have harbor views.

The cornerstone of Fells Point has long been the Rec Pier building, once an immigration hub, then later the setting for the TV series Homicide: Life on the Street, and now a 128-room boutique gem that has inspired a neighborhood-wide renaissance. Andrew Carmellini's Rec Pier Chop House has prime placement beneath the hallowed brick archway. Guest rooms are part of a new addition and feature harbor or courtyard views, wood floors, and lots of extras.

This supersleek, all-white, all-suites hotel in the middle of the action looks and feels like an edgy art gallery, filled with brilliant contemporary works, the perfect complement to the posh, gargantuan, 500-square-foot crash pads. With all the mind-bending hipness, you might expect South Beach pretentiousness, but there's none here. In fact, the service is excellent. All suites have some kind of kitchen component, with at least a microwave and mini-refrigerator, sometimes a full refrigerator and stove. What else? How about huge flat-screen TVs and whirlpool baths? As you might expect of such an arty place, hallways are lined with noted artists' quotes, and public restrooms feature avant-garde video installations. The 500-square-foot terrace overlooking the ocean is great for spa parties.

A little less than 10 miles from Wimberley is a little weekend escape set on an 88-acre plot with rolling hills and enchanting vistas, surrounded by 2,500 protected acres that make the location prime for stargazing. And you won't even have to leave the premises to forage for dinner. Instead, a three-course meal is prepared each night and served family-style to you and the other inn guests. Rooms have romantic fireplaces and views of the fiery Texas sunsets. Hiking trails and pickleball are on offer. The spa is small but mighty with excellent Swedish and deep-tissue massage therapy.

On the southern edge of the Railyard District, this smart motel offers affordable comfort, modern bohemian Southwestern decor, and a location that's just about a 5-minute walk to the Railyard and a 15-minute walk from the Plaza. Although there is a $15 "Xperience Xclusive" fee in addition to room rates, it includes access to the seasonal outdoor pool, parking, shuttle service to/from the Plaza, property-wide Wi-Fi, the 24-hour fitness center, the business center, and an extensive hot breakfast. The on-site bar and restaurant, Social, has good Southwestern comfort food, a broad drink menu, and regular live entertainment. Get a room upstairs in one of the rear buildings for the most privacy and quiet.

Paradise Valley's most luxurious property opened in 2018, and it's hard to top your first impression: the two-story open floor plan A-frame lobby with views of Emigrant Peak. Amenities include hot tubs, a day spa, fitness center, gift shop, classic games, and activities like fly-fishing, mountain biking, wood-burning crafts, and even axe-throwing. The on-site restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is so good it's a destination in itself, attracting diners from as far as two hours away, just for a meal.

Ask for a mountain-facing room, and get your dining reservations in early.

Georgia O'Keeffe once lived and painted in a third-story room of the original inn; these days it's not as upscale—or expensive—as many other lodging options in Taos, and most rooms are in a newer building, but it has a shaded patio with large trees, a serviceable restaurant, and a collection of antique Navajo rugs. Many rooms have Pueblo-style fireplaces; some have balconies. There's country-western or rock music most nights in the Cantina, a popular spot for drinking and dancing.

Manhattan-based architects Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat took a ho-hum Holiday Inn of yore and turned it into a rainbow-bright stay for sunseekers, where the proudly loud palette—said to be inspired by the surrounding desert's wildflowers—is carried through the grounds, the pool area (which always seems to be mid-party), and the rooms. Weekend DJs, reasonable rates, a 24-hour fitness center, two flower-shape hot tubs, and a speakeasy-style bar entered through a door hidden in a bookcase are all siren songs for the young and hip, especially those with active social feeds.