5218 Best Hotels in USA

Don't be fooled by the tiny front entrance under the 'L'; the Silversmith's oak-covered lobby is enormous and houses a sleek, chandelier-decked restaurant and lounge. The guest rooms—with 12-foot ceilings—are also unusually large, and decorated with luxe touches like sequin-patterned wallpaper and silvery, tufted-leather headboards. The window seats are a treat. Steps from Millennium Park and the Art Institute, this hotel is ideal for art and theater lovers.

The boutique Silverton has long embraced a rustic mountain theme but doubled down after recent major renovations, redoracting rooms with cowboy kitsch or modern rustic style, improving the pool, and proclaiming the property a \"Lodge.\" The $40 million project to freshen the hotel has created rooms that might reflect the home of a cattle baron like John Dutton, with suites designed for working or entertaining, and some adjacent to The Swimmin' Hole pool deck, complete with direct access from the balcony. Speaking of that pool: $10 million was spent to renovate it, adding deluxe cabanas and daybeds, a 32-foot retractable screen and three fire pits—and the pool itself is kept at 86 degrees year-round.

A small world all its own, this adults-only maze of accommodations and four swimming pools makes you feel deliciously sequestered from Key West's crasser side but keeps you close enough to get there on foot. The "basic" rooms are in an old cigar factory, and each has its own unique decor (and street noise). There's also a restored shotgun house, cottages, and a town house. An over-the-top continental breakfast is served on the brick-paved courtyard.

An affordable option in downtown Sitka, the renovated Sitka Hotel offers clean, spacious rooms, friendly staff, and a central base from which to explore Sitka's many treasures. A restaurant on the ground floor, Mangiare, serves Italian food in the evenings.  

With its bold black and red color scheme and angular light fixtures and furnishings, this redbrick boutique hotel just off Hanover's bustling Main Street is a perfect roost for visiting Dartmouth and its museums. In the morning, pop down to the lively cafe for well-crafted coffees and freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches.

Each room in this family-friendly downtown Victorian inn (once a not-so-family-friendly bordello) is named after a different gold-rush gal. The creaky building, one of Skagway's oldest, was built in 1897 and has been lovingly restored. The small rooms have no televisions and share a Victorian motif, with period antiques and cast-iron beds. A big homemade breakfast is served downstairs each morning in Olivia's Bistro.

Opened as a stop along the stagecoach route back in the 1880s, this property was turned into the state's first ski lodge in the 1940s by skiing pioneers Max and Edna Dercum. The rooms in this charming log cabin have been given quaint names like "Edna's Eyrie." Recently renovated rooms include some two-bedroom suites and feature light and bright decor with neutral bedding, vintage skis on the walls in some rooms, and wood trim that keeps the cabin feel. In winter you can relax in the sitting room in front of a wood-burning fireplace. In summer, retreat to the patio for a view of the surrounding mountains. A delicious breakfast is included in the room rate.

Billed as the grande dame of Oklahoma hotels, the Skirvin has had more than a century of practice to earn top billing with business and leisure travelers alike. A massive lobby flanked with enormous red theater curtains and complemented by a red piano create a fitting prelude to the lodging experience at this downtown property. Meticulously restored in 2007 with contemporary elements like reconfigured guest rooms and new elevators, the hotel's architects have preserved historical elements like crown moldings and ceiling tiles. There's an on-site restaurant, and the lounge has live music Tuesday through Saturday.

There may be no better vantage point in town from which to view Sedona's red rock canyons and sunsets than the private patios and balconies at Sky Ranch Lodge, near the top of Airport Mesa. Some rooms have stone fireplaces, and some have kitchenettes; all have refrigerators and microwaves. Local wines and craft beers are served at their garden bar. Paths on the grounds wind around fountains and, in summer, through colorful flower gardens.

With an array of accommodation options (guest rooms, rustic-chic cabins, and modern suites), this lodge sits atop the highest point on Skyline Drive and is the park's largest lodge. Skyland is broken up into 28 separate buildings set across a 27-acre wooded area. Pet-friendly rooms are available. On-site, there is an ATM, a gift shop and restaurant options. The colorful sunset views from the resort patio are among the best in the park. Boxed lunches are available for preorder at the front desk.

This midcentury-modern lodge was designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright devotee, abandoned for decades, and is now restored to glory. Forty rooms all feature porches or patios, and an exemplary restaurant, Oak Steakhouse, offers views across the valley below. Perks of the modernization include heated bathroom floors and the gorgeous Butler's Bar speakeasy, featuring a small library, a fireplace, and a wall of windows to soak in the mountain vista. 

Situated just a few feet from the Colorado Convention Center in the building that once housed the Emily Griffith Opportunity School, the Slate pays homage to the technical college's history through decor and name references that are classy and avoid cheesiness. Vintage photos of the original rooms and classes complement the prep school atmosphere, with its plaid upholstered chairs, navy-and-gray color scheme, and tiled stairwells. Rooms are quiet and offer walk-in rain-forest showers, blackout curtains, and minifridges. The on-site Teacher's Lounge Food + Drink serves three meals daily with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients (the Colorado lamb hand pies are delicious), and the spacious bar is a nice spot for a cocktail.

Fall asleep on a hand-hewn log bed under a down comforter along the banks of Icicle Creek at this quiet and scenic retreat in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, where the lodge-like, wood-accented rooms are light and airy, and activities include yoga, birding, hiking, horseback riding, white-water rafting, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. A casual eatery, O'Grady's Pantry, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, and the Grotto Bar is open most evenings for imbibing, with selections of local beer and wine and an impressive number of whiskeys, along with some tapas choices.

The modern rooms inside this Philippe Starck--designed, Alice in Wonderland reminiscent luxury escape may feature mirrors over the bed, but the real jawdropper is the rooftop pool deck with lovely city views and cabanas. An extra bonus: the rooftop bar is available only to those staying on the property. Fi'lia is the hotel's resident Italian restaurant, with woodfire pizzas and large pasta dishes. The Lounge is a safari-theme hideaway with great cocktails and bites featuring an outdoor terrace with views of the city streets below.

Housed in a restored 1939 art deco building, SLS South Beach exudes beachfront sophistication over a commingling of Latin and Asian inspiration in its common areas, plus dining outposts The Bazaar South Beach, Katsuya South Beach, and Hyde Beach Miami—an 8,000-square-foot masterpiece of pool, beach, and cabanas attracting glitterati daily. Rooms exude a design that's remarkably Philippe Starck. Think predominantly white-on-white panache, with sexy chandeliers and even sexier (or kinkier) ceiling mirrors, and sketchbook-style wall drapings. Starck also designed the two pools, which feature a 10-foot-tall, silver rubber ducky as their focal point. Cabanas are available for rental, or you can lounge on a daybed with a cocktail.

If the bustle of the Parkway feels overwhelming, this family-run gem a few miles off the main drag will remind you why you came to the mountains. Four luxury covered wagons and two teepees are set up to accommodate families and include A/C, Wi-Fi, and refrigerators.

Located on a corner above the Chambers Street 1, 2, 3 subway station, this modern hotel with its comfy Galerie Bar off the lobby makes TriBeCa a welcoming landing spot for visitors. Upstairs, the guest rooms are coolly functional with a sleek color palette and plush carpeting. Upgrade to a suite, and you'll get much more than extra space: some have soaking tubs in the bathroom. Downstairs, Smyth Tavern is a posh restaurant for hearty upscale dining.

Anchored by an expansive four-level spa, Snake River combines the best elements of a genteel resort and a large lodge that feels both high-end and folksy. Antler chandeliers, Native American art, and carved bear fixtures lend a Western feel, but the luxury mentality comes through in granite countertops, glass-wall showers, and an indoor-outdoor pool like something out of The Blue Lagoon. In winter, the outdoor ice bar is a happening après-ski spot where locals and guests mingle.

Calm, comfort, and charm await at this adults-only escape where you will find picturesque mountain, harbor, or ocean views from Cape Cod--chic rooms. Each room in this small, six-room inn is uniquely decorated and all feature comfortable king size beds and deep-soak jetted bathtubs. Friendly and attentive staff prepare a continental breakfast in the morning and display wine and hors d'oeuvres each evening. 

At this popular cottage resort and marina on the northwest side of the island, all of the units feature tall windows overlooking the water, high ceilings, well-equipped kitchens, knotty-pine wood paneling, gas fireplaces, and private decks. Each cottage sleeps up to four (even the one bedrooms have additional hideaway beds). You can book a kayak or whale-watching tour, leaving daily from the marina, and there's a small camp store and coffeehouse on-site.

This resort on the shore of Soap Lake combines two historical lodgings into one—the former Notaras Lodge with its rustic-cabin style rooms and the Inn at Soap Lake, which originally opened in 1915 and has rooms and standalone cottages. The lodge-style rooms have quirky touches like split-stump stools and beds with log frames, as well as photos and other artifacts from the original owner. Some accommodations have both refrigerators and microwaves; several have whirlpool baths. Outside there's a hot tub, sauna, fire pits, private beach, hammocks, games, and beach toys.

A haven for fly fishers who want casual but upscale accommodations, this lodge houses guests in cabins that are fully furnished, complete with kitchenettes and rod-and-wader racks. You can step out of your cabin to a mile and a half of private river access, or take advantage of the on-site guide service and full fly shop. The food here is excellent, and the location remote, so the package that includes breakfast and dinner is a good choice.

This stylish and centrally located boutique hotel may have small rooms, but it compensates with plenty of pampering extras like an on-site yoga studio, Zen-like spa suite, updated lobby, and Sofia Signature spa products in each room. Rooms feature pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen TVs, contemporary bath fixtures, and mini-refrigerators and microwaves. The four slightly larger VIP suites have extra sitting areas and soaking tubs in the bathrooms. Explore the nearby area at one of the hotel's complimentary hour-long walking tours, every Saturday and Sunday at 9 am.

Located near Beverly Hills and across the street from the Beverly Center, this elegant French hotel is known for its specialized services to guests and first-class amenities. They have a new specialized in-room "All-Be-Well" wellness program with nature-based restorative experiences, and a complimentary VIP pet package. Pets are welcome and can stay for free, no matter the size or weight. Special amenities for VIP guest pets include a luxury orthopedic dog pad and a discounted grooming session at a nearby pet salon. Breakfast and dinner are available at the ground floor and garden patio of Esterel Restaurant. The hotel has an outdoor heated pool and fitness center.

This luxury hotel has more of a hip feeling than some of its stuffier Federal-style neighbors. The simplicity of Shaker quilts inspired the lobby floor, done in seven types of granite and marble. Shades of soft brown, gold, and green hues give the rooms a warm, tranquil feel. Rooms have large desks, flat-screen televisions, and spacious bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and oversize tubs. The hotel's gym is open 24 hours. Liberté Lounge serves French-inspired food in a chic, European setting, while Chez Colette, the hotel's breakfast restaurant, pays homage to the famous writer.

The stalwart Soho Grand has defined the neighborhood for decades, and as new properties crowd the field, the Grand's low-key sophistication continues to stand out. The Grand Bar and Lounge, on the second floor, is an oasis of low-lying velvet sofas and leather armchairs, with a fireplace and a well-stocked bar. Upstairs, comfortable, contemporary guest rooms have an industrial-chic design and are mainly focused on the view out the ample windows. A great seasonal pleasure is Gilligan's—a large outdoor space where you can have a drink or meal and then spread out on teak lounge chairs. The staff is professional, polished, and more experienced than at other fashionable hotels.

Rooms at Soho House range from cozy (300 square feet) to big+ (600 square feet), and each space is uniquely furnished and decorated; local designers and artists were tapped for the decor. Complimentary Wi-Fi, homemade biscuits, coffee and tea, and use of the lounge and bar area are included with the rooms, but access to the private screening room, pool and patio, restaurant, gym, and other amenities are for members only.

The main draw of this remote 1910 resort, located deep in the brooding forest along the Sol Duc River and surrounded by 5,000-foot-tall mountains, is the pool area, with soothing mineral baths and a freshwater swimming pool. Some forest cabins have kitchens, but all are spartan; however, after a day's hike, a dip, and dinner at the Springs Restaurant, you'll hardly notice. The attractive fir-and-cedar-paneled dining room serves unpretentious meals at breakfast, lunch, and dinnertime, drawing on top Northwest seafood and produce.

A landmark Tudor-style building in a quiet spot outside of town offers a peaceful retreat with a hip, lounge vibe. It's bungalow-like rooms are small but well-appointed with a beachy feel, and there are also cabana suites. Bamboo walkways lead to a large, heated pool surrounded by oversized sunbeds, and when a DJ is not spinning tunes poolside, there's always chill reggae or loungy music setting the tone. Grab a drink or a bite to eat at the poolside lounge or on-site restaurant. Their summer concert series attracts big names like Maxi Priest.