5218 Best Hotels in USA

A self-described "barefoot paradise," Sea View is a no-frills beachside boardinghouse (there are no TVs or in-room phones) with long porches. Rooms in the main inn, with views of the ocean or marsh, have half baths; showers are down the hall (private beach showers are also available outside). Cottage rooms are marsh-side and now have air-conditioning. Three meals, served family style—with grits, gumbo, crab salad, pecan pie, and oyster pie—make this an unbeatable deal. There's a two-night minimum stay during May and September and a one-week minimum from June through August.

Crushed seashells line pathways throughout the dapper planned beach resort town of Seabrook, where nearly half of its collection of some 450 Cape Cod–style homes are available to rent. Accommodations range from cozy and modern cabins that sleep four to sprawling houses where up to 24 can comfortably gather. A bike-rental shop offers beach cruisers for exploring, and there's an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, several parks, playground, tennis court, and basketball court. Free summer concerts and festivals throughout the year make Seabrook a fun destination for all ages.

About 350 fully equipped one- to six-bedroom villas, cottages, townhomes, and homes are available on Seabrook, one of the most private of the area's island resorts. Seabrook is endowed with true Lowcountry beauty, and wildlife sightings are common: look for white-tailed deer, alligators, and even bobcats. Going to the beach is as popular as playing golf or tennis. The Beach Club and Island House are centers for dining and leisure activities. Because each unit is individually owned, Wi-Fi access varies accordingly, and rentals are made via Vacasa. The smallest units are often priced as cheaply as a hotel room, making the island a secluded, quiet value for relaxed family time. The pool complex is oceanside and is across the street from the clubhouse.

Families and business travelers like this 6-acre property near Seacliff State Beach that's more resort than hotel. Six two-story lodge buildings encircle a large pool and lush gardens with a koi pond and waterfall—ask for a room in a building away from the busy restaurant and bar, which can get noisy at night. The decent-size rooms have a fresh contemporary look.

It's impossible not to be charmed by this gorgeous European-inspired bed and breakfast surrounded by cypress trees in the small town of Moss Beach. It's located directly above coastal walking/biking trails and the JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. With plush beds, fireplaces, and cozy sitting areas in each room, it's a wonderful retreat from the coastal chill. Each suite also has its own patio and balcony (some are just Juliette balconies) to take in the refreshing salt air and quiet surroundings.

Near two convention centers, the Seaport Hotel can sometimes be awash with badge-wearing, convention-going suits. Guest rooms (hypoallergenic available) are outfitted in soothing, warm tones, with free Wi-Fi, and bathrooms complete with marble floors and rain showers. The 24-hour fitness center offers strength and cardio equipment.

It's easy to unwind at this full-fledged resort on a bluff overlooking Monterey Bay. The spacious suites sleep from two to eight people. Each has a kitchenette and a fireplace, and many have ocean-view patios with barbecue grills. Treat yourself to an in-room manicure, facial, or massage, or a bonfire with s'mores on the beach.

With views of Elliott Bay from most rooms (half have small Juliet balconies), proximity to the cruise terminals, comfy beds, and a great location near the tourist spots and the financial district, this property is a hot spot for groups and cruise travelers. The decor in the public spaces is warm, rich, and somewhat interesting, while guest rooms fall back on standard hotel decor. The Hook and Plow restaurant serves casual American fare with local and organic meats and produce.

The north tower has the best view, for a price.

This nearly century-old resort on 450 waterside acres at the western side of the Phippsburg Peninsula is a good choice for both couples and families. It's also popular for family reunions and weddings. Cozy guest rooms in the clapboard-covered main lodge have cottage-style furnishings. Rooms in what was built to resemble a lighthouse have classic Maine furnishings, and most have great water views. Luxury suites and cottages round out the selection of lodging options. Amenities include a golf course, tennis courts, and a heated saltwater pool. The waterside patio at the Ledges Pub serves up lunch, dinner, and great views.

Seven U.S. presidents and such notables as gangster Al Capone, the Duchess of York, and author F. Scott Fitzgerald (who set a scene in The Great Gatsby here) have stayed at this historic hotel, which celebrated its 100 anniversary in 2005. Check out the live jazz in the bar off the lobby before retiring to your four-poster for the night.

With fabulous views of the harbor and tastefully decorated rooms, the Boardwalk has many of the simple amenities found in an urban hotel, but with a cozy B&B feel. The hotel houses the Pub & Grill, a great eatery with a terrific outdoor deck on the water. The grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and there's a full-service pub serving craft beer and fine wine. On the weekend, they feature live music, too.

An economical but stylish downtown boutique hotel, the Selina (formerly known as the Commodore) is a favorite with young and artsy souls from Portland and Seattle thanks to its vintage-chic aesthetic, large wall murals and photos, and hip Street 14 Café off the lobby. The three-story building opened as a hotel in the 1920s, but sat vacant for 40 years until a 2009 rehab; If you don't mind sharing a bathroom and don't require too much space, book one of the cozy "cabins," which offer communal bathroom facilities. 

This charming boutique hotel is a refreshing escape from a run-of-the-mill chain stay. Modern amenities and eclectic style abound, with tasty cocktails served in the black-and-white tiled bar, inner courtyard, and rooftop.

This low-slung four-story resort with an acclaimed golf course, several restaurants, and a slew of family and recreational activities enjoys one of the more dramatic settings of any hotel in the state, on the peninsula extending into Semiahmoo Bay and overlooking the Canadian shoreline near Vancouver. Many rooms have water views and fireplaces, and all have a number of cushy amenities, including Keurig coffee makers, terry robes, and premium linens.

This historic Mediterranean-revival inn has lovely Old Florida original touches like cypress ceilings and pine floors. It's run by Jonnie Wall Flewelling, an Indiantown native whose family has owned the property for decades. Hunters, fishers, and birders are fans of this spot for its location, but it's got enough Southern charm to attract everyone—and the restaurant serves the finest fried-green tomatoes around. Carpeted rooms are done in country ruffles, and there are rocking chairs on the porch and a sitting area on the second floor. Indiantown memorabilia decorates the lobby, and there's good local art throughout, including a mural depicting the Seminole tribe's history.

This 11-story hotel is in a casino complex with restaurants, bars, a deli and two cafés, plus a spa-salon, large fitness center, and a rooftop pool with a great view toward Allegany State Park. Rooms include corner suites with 46-inch plasma TVs, standard king or queen rooms, and suites. All rooms have Jacuzzi tubs.

This 26-story glass hotel, opened in 2006 as part of the Seneca Niagara Casino complex, is a beacon of rainbow-LED-light glam in downtown Niagara Falls. Rooms are spacious and contemporary in design, in caramel tones, with floor-to-ceiling windows (some with views of the river and the skyline of Niagara Falls, Ontario), big flat-screen TVs, and large bathrooms with oversize showers. Suites have stand-alone Jacuzzis at the foot of the bed. The hotel has four restaurants (Asian, Italian, steak, and Southern), a 24-hour café, and the requisite buffet, here the size of a basketball court.

Exterior fountains, gallery-quality outdoor sculptures, and rows of grapevines signal this boutique hotel's Wine Country–chic aspirations. The several-building complex, just off Highway 29 near the Oak Knoll District, is decorated in soothing shades, with haute fabrics, finishes, fixtures, and furniture throughout. Eighteen spacious rooms in two buildings have private balconies or patios, and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and heated floors; all rooms have large flat-screen TVs and fireplaces. Just as modern are the renovated accommodations in the 1870 Parker House, named for the local seaman who commissioned it. Among the quietest rooms at the hotel, which is just off the highway and has some noise issues, especially outdoors, are the three in the Nook, which has vineyard views. 

Brown carpeting and red drapes decorate the spacious rooms of this hotel. With its inlaid cedar accents and comfortable deck chairs, the room housing the indoor pool is surprisingly stylish for a small-town hotel.

At Georgetown Lake, this simple, clean lodge has views of the Pintler Mountains and is 4 miles from skiing and across the road from fishing. The restaurant ($–$$$) serves simple fare such as pressure-fried chicken and burgers; there's also a salad bar.

Since moving from England to Lake Geneva, Amanda and Leon Lavallin have put their hearts and souls into making their 21-and-over, nine-suite luxury bed-and-breakfast one of the best romantic getaways around. The seven one-bedroom and two two-bedroom suites are lovingly named after their favorite English towns, including Cambridge, Oxford, Windsor and their own hometown of St. Albans. The personal details carry over into the rooms where each guest is greeted with a cheese and cracker tray, and breakfast is delivered each morning. Comfortable furnishings beg for lounging in front of the stone fireplace, while bathrooms feature two-person spa tubs and heated floors. Take a short walk into town or enjoy the tranquility from the rocking chairs outside your suite.

In a thickly forested setting near the bank of the Resurrection River, this lodging 2 miles north of Seward has the feel of a mountain upscale cabin. The rooms and balcony suites are decorated in warm plaids, pine furniture, and Alaskan prints. The lodge has hiking trails and offers hourly shuttle rides to the train and walking tours of Exit Glacier.

Super-contemporary design makes this hotel, rooftop pool, and Skydeck feel like an adults-only playground, and it's just a short walk to the shoreline, the local pier, and Manhattan Beach's lively downtown. Rooms come with features like luxe linens, a rolling desk that can be used in bed or on its own, a heavenly freestanding tub or sunken whirlpool bath surrounded by a movable shoji-like screen, a sculptural fireplace or daybed, and overhead "chromatherapy" lighting that changes color via digital touch plates. Enjoy meals and "Shade Hour" deals in the indoor-outdoor Zinc Lounge; the space also hosts DJs on weekend nights, and serves signature cocktails among the firepit tables.

Operated by the U.S. Armed Forces Recreation Center, this resort is open only to active-duty and retired personnel from the armed forces, reserves, and National Guard; their families; and others connected with the military. The resort offers standard rooms, family suites for up to eight adults, 23 ADA rooms, and a Wounded Warrior Suite.

Designed for couples, this lodge in the Upper Canyon has king suites with fireplaces and furnished kitchens in the lodge, and cabins with queen beds, two-person whirlpools, and two-sided fireplaces opening into the living room and bedroom. The front veranda views tall pines and the lush, landscaped gardens. Separate cabins all have wood paneling and ample privacy. The staff here is gracious and attentive but not intrusive. The owners have other properties for families and larger groups—ask if you've got a family or a big group to house.

The opulent guest rooms and suites on the second floor are large, with private baths, antique furnishings, Oriental rugs, huge windows, and lush details like ornate four-poster beds; third-floor rooms, while lovely, have a more contemporary country feel, but still have private baths and large windows. Downstairs, guests have plenty of room to lounge and enjoy round-the-clock snacks, coffee, and tea in the library and salon of this gorgeous Grand Tudor Revival mansion, steps from Capitol Hill's Volunteer Park. The expanded continental breakfast includes the standards plus extras like smoked salmon and prosciutto, conveniently served over an extended period of time.

Most rooms at this two-story motel have knotty-wood paneling and forest views; some have two queen beds and a pull-out couch. The location is convenient to canoeing, hiking, and other outdoor activities.

In addition to offering stunning views of Popof Glacier and Mt. Basargin, these remote and very rustic Forest Service cabins are a 4-mile boat ride from Shakes Slough Hot Springs, where you can soak in open-air and enclosed hot tubs. Guests may spot the brown and black bears, goats, and moose that frequent the area. Cabin 1 sleeps four and cabin 2 has room for seven; both include basic facilities, such as outhouses and woodstoves, but no water or electricity. Bring your own sleeping bag, food, and cooking utensils. Reservations are required for the cabins; make reservations through  www.recreation.gov.

Located right on the banks of Long Lake, the cottages, efficiencies, and motel rooms at Shamrock are trim and tidy, though not overly luxurious. All are located a skip away from the sand and near recreation opportunities. Open year-round.

The closest hotel to Google’s campus feels more like Palm Springs than Silicon Valley. There’s a central courtyard with palm trees, a pool, and a Jacuzzi. Elsewhere, there’s a sauna, steam room, and 24-hour fitness center including Peloton bikes. Still, it’s no surprise that the hotel has an app that allows guests to adjust preferences like lighting and temperatures in their rooms. All beds (including those in guest rooms with two beds) are king beds with very comfortable mattresses and 100% Egyptian cotton linens. Besides its location, the biggest draws for the hotel are the Emerald Hour craft cocktail bar and the Broma restaurant (Spanish cuisine).