1223 Best Hotels in USA

The ultramodern, nearly minimalistic redo of this classic, circa-1903 Queen Anne mansion—an adults-only property—offers a break from the sensory overload of Key West's other abundant Victorian guesthouses. The boutique hotel, 3½ blocks from Duval Street, combines original trim, high ceilings, and shiny wood floors with sleek furnishings, including a curved frosted-glass-and-chrome check-in desk and leather loungers. Some of the spacious, serene rooms have private verandas, flat-screen TVs, and remote-controlled fans and lights.

Sumptuous guest rooms with modern amenities draw guests to this grand 1887 Victorian house that retains many of its original design features without feeling stuffy. Each room has its own traditional style and might include a stained glass window, hand-painted French tiles, an electric fireplace, or a whirlpool bath. Afternoon snacks are laid out in the comfy parlor, and wicker furniture awaits on the long porch overlooking the garden and town. A full breakfast is served at a long dining room table.

Though it's in the middle of Santa Cruz, this inn has lush gardens, a running stream, and tall trees that make you feel as if you're in a secluded wood. All rooms have fireplaces (a few are electric) and featherbeds; most have private patios. Complimentary wine, cheese, and freshly baked cookies are available in the afternoon.

Built for a waterman in 1880, this blue wood-frame house sits in a residential neighborhood on well-tended grounds at the edge of Back Creek. You can lounge on the deck next to a beautiful perennial garden. Four rooms have water views, and one opens onto the garden. Breakfast is served in the dining room. The Lavender Cottage in the rear of the Inn costs a little more and boasts water views and a king-size bed, but it is a favorite for couples. The Back Creek Inn is in a residential neighborhood, but easily within walking distance to town. Kayaking and bikes are nearby for rental.

This 1812 farmstead just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown Gettysburg offers 10 carefully restored rooms among three 19th-century homes. Many of the antique-filled rooms have fireplaces; those on the carriage house's ground floor have their own patios. The included three-course breakfast is served in the airy great room or on the terrace overlooking the broad lawns. The property was used as a field hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Travelers seeking an authentic Seattle neighborhood experience will fall hard for this charming budget-friendly inn right in the heart of Ballard, tucked between coffee shops, trendy boutiques, and restaurants. It's got character too: the 1909 property, a former bank, is done in a minimalist, modern Louis XIV style, from the giant black rosette chandelier in the black-and-white lobby to the gold-leaf French provincial dressers, blue walls, and quilted headboards in some rooms upstairs. Other than the deluxe king rooms, the rooms use shared bathrooms. Two of the four suites have separate entrances for a private apartment-like feel.

A quick floatplane ride from Sitka, this cozy fishing lodge is on Baranof Island, a remote and magnificent location from which to explore the surrounding landscape and view wildlife that includes bears, whales, and eagles. Fishing packages that start at $6,550 per person for five nights include transportation from Sitka, boats and guide service, lodging in cabins with private baths, and gourmet food and wine served at communal meals. Special wildlife photography seminars and fly-fishing classes are offered throughout the summer. The lodge has two wood-fired hot tubs, and nearby is a natural hot spring.

The main building of this circa-1890 inn really does seem to be part barn and part castle, giving it a whimsical Loire-Valley-meets-Maine feel. Its rooms all have king-size beds and en suite baths. The on-site restaurant, which is open to guests and the general public, is lively, and a barn in back periodically hosts live music. 

This boutique inn has created its own little oasis, taking 1830s farmhouse lodging to the next level by pairing New England charm with luxury amenities. Rooms have modern comforts and special touches like the stone fireplace in the Stratton Suite or the copper soaking tub in the Hildene Suite. In the warmer months, enjoy the property's outdoor swimming pool and flower gardens. The on-site Stonewall Tavern serves craft beers and snacks such as salmon bites and charcuterie boards. In addition to the human innkeepers, the resident pups Lucky and King (both are hypoallergenic breeds) roam around the property, making sure things are up to par for the guests.

As a third-floor B&B above retail frontage, the Barrington may lack the exterior aesthetic appeal of its Berkshire peers, but it more than compensates for this by its central Main Street location and spacious, eclectically furnished guest rooms. All rooms have queen beds, pull-out sofas, and inviting sitting areas.

This 19th-century Victorian farmhouse, high on a hill overlooking Great Salt Pond, is now a quiet, refreshed, and bright B&B inn with water views from most rooms. Three of the seven guest rooms in the main building have deck access; two apartments in a separate building, each of which can be rented by the week in-season, are good options for families.

Natives Jordan and Alice Lloyd returned to their hometown and bought a 220-year-old home (the former Inn at Easton) right in the center of town. They restored the inn, creating seven guest rooms and suites, each named after a different variety of pear. Impeccable hosts, the Lloyds considered every detail, from the luxurious sheets to the brightly colored walls.

The warmly furnished rooms in this contemporary house on a slight bluff overlooking and directly accessing the trails along Kachemak Bay all have private baths, and most have water views. Guests can mingle and relax at their leisure over continental breakfast in the morning, and common spaces include two living rooms, and a large deck with a grill that faces the bay. The hosts have experience in the commercial fishing industry and are a great source for recommendations about what to see and do in the area. 

A fanciful complex of gingerbread-style cottages, this inn is an enchanting and relaxing place to experience the Bay. The innkeepers are welcoming, and are known for their delicious breakfasts. In addition to the Bay View Inn, there is one B&B on Tangier Island.

This romantic waterfront inn has classic bay views and gorgeous antiques, as well as such contemporary conveniences as plush beds, double whirlpool tubs, and flat-screen TVs. Huge breakfasts, ordered the evening before, are usually served in the manicured courtyard, and guests gather at 5 for snacks, desserts, beer, wine, and homemade sangria. Owners and staff go to extraordinary lengths to accommodate guests' needs. Children, pets, and visitors with disabilities also find a warm welcome here.

A bit more elegant and formal than the average B&B, this inn wows guests with a combination of English and American antiques and a wealth of complimentary food, from extravagant breakfasts to wine and canapés in the early evening. Rooms charm those with romance in mind; many have luxurious bathrooms, and some have double whirlpool tubs. Innkeepers Joy and Andrew Warren are experts at fulfilling special requests from a sunset sail to gourmet picnics on the beach to private carriage rides.

These cozy one- and two-bedroom cabins are right on a main drag, but with their homey decor and shade from the property's many trees—and with some featuring porches facing Bayou Teche—they feel rustic and have personality galore.

There could scarcely be a better way to appreciate the Queen City of the Teche than to spend a night in this simple, two-room, 18th-century cottage on the bank of the bayou, down the road from downtown attractions. Guests are left on their own, with self-service breakfast items provided in the refrigerator. You can explore the 3 acres of quiet grounds or sit in the front-porch rocking chairs and watch towboats ply the waters.

At this relaxing bed and breakfast, a lovely patio overlooks the Saugatuck harbor that winds its way to Lake Michigan. Gracious hosts Kathy and Frank Wilson purchased the once-dilapidated 1827 boathouse in 1990 and transformed it, adding a second floor for additional space. Choose a room with a view of the harbor or head out to the year-round, outdoor jetted tub to watch the yachts motor back and forth. Couples lounging by the common-room fireplace and families barbecuing on the charcoal grills set a low-key atmosphere. Feel free to get a pass to pop over to the pool at the owners' other property, the Beachway Resort & Hotel.

With splendid ocean views and enormous junior suites throughout the property (each is more than 500 square feet), this appropriately named seaside getaway really does help travelers feel at home by the beach. All of the accommodations have balconies or patios and most gaze out towards the Pacific. Each junior suite has a king bed and a queen-size sleeper sofa in a separate living room area. Once guests leave their suites, there's a swimming pool and hot tub to visit along with the ocean practically right outside the door. 

This property 1½ miles southeast of town has three cozy cabins with views of the Lynn Canal, two rooms in the main house, and a stand-alone yurt, all with easy access to nearby nature trails, Each room has a kitchenette and a private bath; the cabins have fully stocked kitchens, loft bedrooms, sofa beds, and private baths. The yurt has a kitchenette but no shower (available in the main lodge). Discounted rates are offered for weekly stays.

A convenient setting and inexpensive room rates are the draw at this family-friendly place within Bear Mountain State Park. Constructed in 1915 of native stone and timber found on the site, the Main Inn has 15 rooms, a restaurant, bar, spa, café, and a vast, rustic lobby with a cozy stone fireplace. About a mile away, on the other side of Hessian Lake, are two additional buildings called the Stone Lodges. These have large windows (some with lake views) but get traffic noise from nearby highways. Overlook Lodge, in a quiet wooded area, has 24 spacious, serviceable rooms and a lobby with Hudson River vistas.

Once owned and operated by the Nature Conservancy, this serene 1928 haven was restored in 2010, and reopened to great acclaim in the hands of new owners, Linda Brewer and John Rohovec, who continue to offer luxury accommodations for bird-watchers and nature lovers. You have direct access to 178 acres of Gila National Forest land, where you can spot bird species such as the Gila woodpecker, vermilion flycatcher, and red-faced warbler. Four second-story rooms in the main lodge have views of mountains and forestland. Two downstairs lodge rooms have outdoor access to a covered porch. Four guest rooms are available in Myra's Retreat, a separate building named for the former owner, and a great space for a larger family or group. A two-bedroom guesthouse known as the Wren's Nest has an exposed wood ceiling, and a new-for-2021 Mongolian yurt offers another interesting option. Throughout the lodge, hardwood floors and locally handcrafted furniture—all made from reclaimed wood—add to the rustic elegance. The rooms and grounds now have a contemporary touch as well, with the bright addition of sculptures and wall art from the owners' Blue Dome Gallery with locations onsite and in Silver City, where you'll find the Ursa Minor Suite for overnight stays. Box lunches and dinner are available for additional charge and by arrangement. Cafe Oso Azul, featuring local foods and an irresistible menu (roasted vegetable strata, chile-laden pot roast hash, fresh apple cider, Mexican chocolate-chip cookies, and homemade ice cream), is open to the public for Sat. and Sun. brunch.