5218 Best Hotels in USA

Joe and Nancy Dick have run their B&B on Long Neck Creek since the early 1980s—and they've harvested grapes from their 3 acres of vines nearly as long as that. Rooms, which overlook the water, are decorated with antiques and family heirlooms, the beds covered with hand-sewn quilts. There's a working fireplace at each end of the public space in the Federal-style main building. Nancy's eggs Benedict are always popular, and her airy Austrian puff pancakes over fresh apples or peaches are delicious. Upon arrival guests are invited to sample wine from the vineyards.

Just two blocks from the White House, this gorgeous 1926 Italian Renaissance–style landmark attracts a business and diplomatic crowd. The hand-painted ceiling in the lobby sets the stage for the attention to detail that awaits in the guest rooms, where Pratesi linens line the beds, LCD TVs are recessed behind the bathroom mirrors, and Bose sound systems play your favorite music. Book one of the hotel's luxurious suites, and you'll receive personalized St. Regis Butler Service—whether you need the newest best-selling novel, tickets to a Kennedy Center show, or in-room coffee service, just call your butler and consider the job done. Add the beautifully curated afternoon tea to your list, especially if you visit during the cherry blossom season. 

Business travelers in particular appreciate the 16-floor hotel's up-to-date facilities and convenience to trains and airport shuttles. Furnishings are modern and comfortable, and there's a full-service spa, a well-appointed fitness center, and an indoor-outdoor pool.

An extension of André Balazs's trendy and hip—yet budget-conscious—brand, this shabby-chic boutique hotel is a mile from South Beach on an island just over the Venetian Causeway and has among South Florida's most renowned spas, trendiest bars, and hottest pool scenes. The message: we'll do what we please, and the cool kids will follow. The scene attracts trendy 30- and 40-year-olds interested in showing off at the pool and then indulging in the hotel's many "do-it-yourself" spa activities, including mud bathing, scrubbing with sea salts, soaking in hot or arctic-cold waters, and yoga. An 8-foot, 103-degree cascade into a Roman hot tub is typical of the handful of adult pleasures on the pool deck. You can also go kayaking around the island. On the hotel facade you'll see the monumental signage of a bygone occupant, the Lido Spa Hotel, and the much smaller sign of its current occupant, hung, with a wink, upside down. Rooms are small and simple, though they have thoughtful touches like a picnic basket and embroidered fabric covers for the small flat-screen TVs. First-floor rooms have outdoor soaking tubs but very limited privacy, so few take that plunge. The waterfront, alfresco Lido Bayside Grill makes for great people-watching.

Built in 1955 as the headquarters of Standard Oil, the building was completely revamped under the sharp eye of owner André Balazs to become a sleek, cutting-edge hotel with spacious guest rooms. The indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge in a stunning setting has a happening social scene, but be prepared for some attitude at the door. For a less exclusive scene, the Garden Bar on the roof has games and great beer. The Paddle Room lounge is a haven for people-watching.

In the low-rise East Village, this giant, 21-story glass-and-steel building soars above everything around, providing gorgeous views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The vibe is chic but casual, and there are several easygoing dining options on-site. There's no gym in the hotel, but access to Crunch Bowery is provided.

Railroad baron Leland Stanford's mansion once stood at the top-tier location where the Stanford Court is today, and the warm tones and handsome leather chairs are reminiscent of a grander time. Reopened in 2022 after nearly two years of renovation, the hotel marries classic style with modern accessories and attention to technological detail, from the strength of the Wi-Fi signal to the laptops, iPads, and Bluetooth speakers available on loan. Interior rooms are smaller and quieter, while larger exterior rooms provide splendid views but come with a bit of cable-car din (earplugs available). The lobby and hallways display a striking collection of local art, including the beloved sculpture of penguins by Beniamino "Benny" Bufano outside the lobby entrance. Blackout shades, a modern fitness center with Pelotons, day use of regular and e-bikes, and the Mixing Room bar and lounge are among the amenities.

This woodsy yet luxurious family-run property a few minutes south of town feels like the Northern California version of an old-time summer resort but with an ecologically friendly twist. Several lodge buildings house guest rooms that range from cozy to chic, many with ocean views and fireplaces. On the spacious, dog-friendly grounds you'll find organic gardens, llamas, and a sandy river beach where you can rent a kayak or canoe and head 8 miles upriver. Yoga classes and massages and body wraps are complemented by the sophisticated, all-organic plant-based cuisine at The Ravens restaurant. Breakfast is vegan, too.

Grapevines surround this luxury property that opened in 2022 on 96 acres carved out of the titular, eight-times-larger Carneros ranch, whose grape-growing history dates to the 19th century. The mid-vineyard lifestyle isn't priced for mere mortals—even during the slowest periods, the rooms and cottages here start at four figures—but the resort delivers a full-service (wellness sanctuary, pools, restaurants) ultrahaute-rustic experience. Oriented toward their outdoor living spaces, the 135 mod-farmhouse guest accommodations start at 400 square feet for a king with a private terrace to nearly 3,000-square-foot cottages with multiple soaking tubs and lavish patios. In addition to the resort lodgings, two types of residences—villas and vineyard homes—are available for booking when the owners are away.

A modern, but warm, alternative to the typical Victorian fare, this new boutique inn and motel from the owners of Congress Hall is an understated jewel. In the motel section, ten efficiencies with kitchenettes and backyards are a boon for small families who would prefer to avoid renting a house for a week. The two carriage suites have their own decks and two bedrooms and bathrooms, ideal for couples traveling together. There's an on-site Starbucks, but guests need only hop across the street to Congress Hall for a bite to eat and even a swim. Booking a room at The Star Inn grants you pool and beach access with Congress Hall.

A charming bastion of historic hospitality sits just off UT campus, amid the otherwise lackluster surroundings of student apartments and frat houses. The B&B operates two guesthouses on neighboring lots, but we recommend the original two-story Victorian house with wraparound porches. All rooms, furnished with antiques and vintage elements, have the same amenities and private bathrooms; most with tubs. Breakfasts, served either buffet-style or made-to-order, are delicious and the staff doubles as a knowledge resource for restaurant recommendations or directions to nearby attractions, like Pease Park or the Capitol. Downtown is a short drive away.

Once the "Summer White House" for President Calvin Coolidge, this classic stone-and-wood lodge is the largest of Custer State Park's hotels. Cabins, many of them on the banks of a creek, range from simple and spartan to deluxe; hotel rooms are awash in earth tones and natural woods; and historical lodge rooms are stately with elegant hardwood furniture and massive stone fireplaces. You can arrange for Jeep rides into the buffalo area. The excellent, upscale dining room—which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner—is known for pheasant and buffalo specialties.

This hotel is the perfect blend of elegance and comfort, just two blocks from the National Mall's west end and across the street from the State Department. Every room class except the State King has full-size kitchens with eating areas. Rooms come with sleek furnishings in neutral tones and large bathrooms. Staffers here are especially friendly and accommodating. Daily happy hour drinks and appetizer specials are offered in the Garden Café—ask for a table on the outdoor terrace on a lovely day.

Comfortable beds, charming antiques, a fireplace in the parlor, and a hearty breakfast suited to your dietary needs make this inn truly feel like a home away from home. Lots of windows bring in natural light. Dover museums and the First State Capital District are within walking distance.

The intimate, neoclassical town home is near the state capitol, museums and other attractions, and restaurants. Rooms have either one king bed, one or two queens, or one or two doubles; some have working fireplaces. Guest-room furnishings include large flat-screen televisions. Breakfast is served in a parlorlike space with a fireplace and a European feel.

Cornell's School of Hotel Administration operates this nine-story hotel, as well as an Italian restaurant and two cafeterias. Guests have access to university recreational facilities, including the pool, golf course, basketball court, and ice-skating rink. Rooms, with contemporary furnishings, have beautiful campus views. Suites are spacious and have one full and one half bath. The hotel and dining facilities are closed during the university's Thanksgiving and Christmas recesses.

Extended-stay hotels are known to be a bit on the plain side, but this all-suites hotel just off Interstate 94 is far from ordinary. It's remarkably elegant, and features suites decked out with dark-wood furniture and slick appliances. It definitely caters more to business clientele than to tourists, but the indoor heated pool and huge complimentary breakfast buffet make it a popular choice with all types of visitors.

The guest rooms in this all-suites hotel are infused with modern comfort and are especially geared toward longer stays, each with a good-size, fully stocked kitchen, desk, and pull-out couch. The spacious lounge has tons of light and high ceilings, and it's right next to the area where a hot, complimentary breakfast is served every morning. The pool and hot tub area is large and sparkling clean, as is the workout room. There are four tiers of rates, with nightly prices going down the longer you stay.

Located in a historic building, the Staybridge Suites has a perfect downtown location, with rates that include free Wi-Fi, same-day dry cleaning, a well-equipped gym, continental breakfast, and a social evening receptions on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with free wine, beer, and appetizers. The suites may be slightly smaller than one may expect from new builds, but the convenience can't be beat.

This small property, part of a small brand of hotels, has a fresh, contemporary style with lots and lots of yellow accents along with complimentary Wi-Fi, plush pillow-top beds, and marble bathrooms with walk-in glass showers. The on-site gastropub, the Trophy Room, serves dinner daily and brunch on the weekends. In the afternoon, the hotel puts out pineapple-infused water, coffee, and sweet treats. The inn sits on one of the South End's prettiest streets, and is easy walking distance from shops, restaurants, and Back Bay T Station. As far as South End lodging goes, this may be your best hotel bet, despite slightly cramped quarters. Try to snag a sun-lighted corner room with a number ending in 08.

This historic property, built in 1895 by D.H. Burnham & Co. as one of the first skyscrapers, retains ornate original details including Carrara marble and wrought-iron-trimmed elevators. Rooms have historic charm (read: they're on the small side) but are comfortable, especially for the business traveler. There's also a great restaurant, Atwood, on-site that serves modern American food.

Alongside pretty meadows at the edge of pine forest, this rustic ranch is a center for hikers and horseback riders, who stay in barnlike cabins with cedar paneling, tile floors, and a private bath, in trailer-like wagons that sleep two, or in canvas-roof tent cabins with bunk beds, kerosene lamps, and shared bathrooms. New in 2023, the solar-powered Ranch House sleeps six to nine people, with three bedrooms, kitchen, and laundry. Enormous breakfasts and meaty dinner buffets are turned out family-style at picnic tables in the lodgelike restaurant. Rates for ranch and tent cabins include accommodations, linens, meals, and transport from Stehekin Landing.

Locally known as the “Stephen F.,” this 1924 hotel relies on its landmark location on Congress Avenue, next door to the equally historic Paramount Theatre, to maintain its downtown appeal. But the "four star" standards of its glory days have reportedly been left in the past. Rooms are bland and in strong need of updating. It's still convenient for downtown theatergoers, and the hotel bar's popular terrace overlooks Congress Avenue and the Capitol.

Half the rooms at Wrangell's largest inn have excellent ocean views, and others look out on Mt. Dewey and downtown. Guests can also enjoy the waterfront view from the outdoor patio and the restaurant, one of the best in town. Room types range from doubles to suites with kitchenettes.

The 5-acre property has an expansive patio that overlooks 300 feet of lakefront. Motel-style rooms are paneled in wood and have large windows. A private boathouse provides dock space.

Built in 1880, this green-certified bed and breakfast is in a good, central location by the water, and just steps from Mitchell Park and the Main Street shops, restaurants, and museums. You can take the train from the city for a quick getaway, and would only need a car for exploring beyond Greenport. Breakfasts are copious, and include home-baked breads, free-range eggs, and treats such as German apple pancakes with raspberry coulis. Each generously appointed room has ensuite bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Ask about the Vine Time Wine Getaway special.

Before its latest incarnation, this three-story Federal-style building in the heart of the Stockade served as a bank and an exclusive men's club. The Victorian-style rooms, all on the top floor, have plush carpeting and reproduction antique poster beds; six have gas fireplaces. The first two floors hold a swanky restaurant, which has upholstered armchairs, high ceilings, and chandeliers; a billiards room; and meeting rooms.

A contemporary, romance-inducing B&B where classical music plays in the hallways, Stone Hill has guest rooms with two-sink vanities and two-person whirlpools in front of double-sided fireplaces. Common areas include a sitting room and a game room, and the pantry is stocked with complimentary snacks and drinks; there are also nine acres of grounds that are beautifully landscaped with gardens and waterfalls.

This rustic yet classy spot stands out from Blanding's mix of chain hotels and motor lodges with its serene garden area and individually decorated rooms, all with local art on the walls and Navajo-style rugs on the hardwood floors. Built in 1947, this was Blanding's first hotel and has maintained its historic feel while adding modern touches, including high-speed Internet and flat-screen smart TVs. Each room has its own unique flavor but all exude a sophisticated Southwestern vibe. Large groups can book the Family Suite, with three bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a living room.