5218 Best Hotels in USA

Slightly removed from the busy Snowmass Village Mall, this hotel has a lobby and bar that are streamlined and elegant—with mood lighting, art that reflects the region's ski history, and rustic lodge furniture—as well as contemporary mountain-style rooms that have rough-hewn paneling, rustic wooden furnishings, and stone-colored fabrics. The cozy, window-ringed Artisan restaurant serves simple, hearty dishes using the freshest regional ingredients. A full breakfast buffet is available at an additional cost. The fitness facility has a sauna, steam room, outdoor pool, and hot tubs.

The sunny, 19th-century Georgian Colonial--style house marks the center of Stonecroft: 6½ acres of green meadows, woodlands, and rambling stone walls. Although individually decorated, guest rooms here and in the historic Yellow Barn are united in their refined but welcoming country atmosphere, including fireplaces in all of the rooms.

Six miles out of Seward, sandwiched between two streams—one glacial, the other salmon-spawning—this tranquil inn offers respite from the summer buzz. Detox in the sauna or soak in the wooded streamside hot tub and watch the salmon migrate. An indoor common area has games and books, and there's an outdoor picnic pavilion with a fireplace. Groups can rent the three-bedroom, two-bathroom guest house next door that comes with a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and deck with a gas grill.

A vast, light-filled great room with exposed beams, comfy couches, and a massive hearth welcomes you to this white-clapboard country B&B. Rolling lawns and a peaceful feng shui garden surround the 1801 post-and-beam barn, which was converted to a guesthouse in the 1920s. The covered back porch—often a setting for breakfast or an evening drink by candlelight—looks out over the Storm King Art Center's sculpture-strewn meadows across the thruway. Upstairs guest rooms have higher ceilings and are bright; the Lavender Room has a fireplace, rocker, and wide-board floors. A separate guest cottage features two guest suites.

If you prefer quiet nights and an unfettered view of the starry sky and nearby Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and Mosaic Canyon, this property is for you. Rooms are simple yet comfortable and provide wide-open desert vistas. On-site amenities include a refreshing pool, and the Toll Road Restaurant and Badwater Saloon, which serve American breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites, from omelets and sandwiches to burgers and steaks. RV campsites with full hookups ($40) are available by reservation.

The accommodations at this family-owned motel on 16 acres range from studios with small kitchenettes to modern two-bedroom suites warmed by their own fireplaces to rental houses that can sleep 10 or more people. Cruiser bikes, helmets, and other gear are available to guests; the game room has foosball, table tennis, and a pool table; and there are two pools and a tennis court on the property.

With one of the largest spas in the area Stoweflake lets you enjoy an herb-and-flower labyrinth, a fitness center reached via a covered bridge, and a hydrotherapy waterfall that cascades into a hot tub. Accommodations range from standard hotel rooms to luxurious suites with fireplaces, refrigerators, and whirlpool tubs; one- to three-bedroom town houses sit on the resort's perimeter.

The Strat is synonymous with the 1,149-foot observation tower that soars over every other building in town, with newly renovated rooms that are downright sumptuous for the price. The tower itself, an iconic part of the Las Vegas skyline, contains one-of-a-kind thrill rides, a fantastic restaurant (Top of the World), and a great bar (108 Drinks)—but notably no hotel rooms. Those are down below, in two hotel towers, in both \"standard\" and \"Elevate\" styles, the latter with higher-end amenities and prices, though still a decent value. Restaurants worth exploring: McCall's Heartland Grill, a comfort food palace, and CHI Asian Kitchen. The Swim & Social Pool, on the eighth floor, has cabanas, daybeds, and poolside games.

Suites here are either one-bedrooms, with full kitchens and living rooms, or studios, with kitchenettes and living areas separated by shelving units. Every other suite has a balcony, with views toward downtown or the residential neighborhood. Suites are furnished with microfiber sectional sofas, contemporary wood-veneer furniture, and stainless-steel appliances. At the highly regarded Grill at Strathallan, seafood and beef dishes have some Asian influences.

Most locals say this is essentially a wedding venue, but it’s also a great place to stay even if getting hitched isn’t part of your weekend plans. The rooms in this gorgeous countryside inn have faux-antique furniture (some with four-poster and canopy beds); the suites have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. The inn is set on a 300-acre expanse of countryside that overlooks a verdant valley.

Set on 4 acres, this three-story Victorian home is a few miles from Crazy Horse. The 140-foot veranda with a gazebo on each corner looks out over a lovely garden and the Black Hills beyond. Most of the guest rooms of the well-furnished retreat are decorated with pastels, frills, and floral patterns. Rooms have king-size beds, but no TVs; there is, however, a 46-inch TV in the common room.

With a pair of spectacles emblazoned on all hotel signature items and overflowing bookshelves in the hotel's lobby, The Study at Yale is chic lodging for the scholarly set. Overlooking the sea of brick buildings that make up Yale University, this boutique hotel is designed to fit in with its erudite surroundings. Smartly decorated guest rooms have all the amenities of a posh hotel (plush Frette linens, free Wi-Fi) as well as long desks, sharpened pencils, and leather reading chairs. Make sure to treat yourself to a cappuccino or a cocktail in the light-filled lobby.

Across the street from Old Sturbridge Village and beside a pleasant lake that some room balconies overlook, this hotel has luxuriously appointed bedrooms in Colonial style, reproduction furnishings, and updated baths with granite tops. Many rooms have balconies or patios overlooking the lakefront or gardens, or that open onto the indoor village-mall-feeling courtyard. The lobby, with a large fieldstone fireplace, is a pleasant gathering spot if you don't mind its proximity to the pool.

This posh, Mission Revival–style inn sits in a quiet neighborhood a few blocks from Libbey Park and a short walk from downtown. One- and two-bedroom suites, each named after a bird, ring a cobblestone courtyard with fountains and olive trees. All suites have spacious living rooms, kitchenettes, fireplaces, and feather beds.

Housed in a beautiful old Victorian home and set among rambling, 3-acre grounds, this relaxing B&B is comfortable and filled with antiques. It's run by Todd and Karen Hennessy, and Karen makes delicious sit-down breakfast in the morning and refreshments in the afternoon. The owners have chosen not to set up Internet access, and to keep the phones and TV downstairs in the main area. "This is where you go to get away," Karen says.

Arrive early for the best choice among the fully developed sites at either of this park's two campgrounds, Lake Alice and Soda Pocket. Be sure to follow park warnings regarding the resident brown bears at Soda Pocket.

Famous 19th-century architect Thomas Sully built this handsome, rambling Queen Anne–style house in 1890. In the foyer, light filters in through stunning stained-glass windows original to the home. Though not the only such accommodations in this neighborhood, this B&B stands out for its attentive service and lovely 1940s furnishings. The home is on a tree-lined street one block from the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line and close to Magazine Street shops and museums. Delicious breakfasts are made with local, farm-fresh ingredients, and include such delicacies as crab cakes with poached eggs and sourdough blueberry pancakes. Weather permitting, guests enjoy breakfast in the tropical courtyard.

Painted sunflower gold and edged in red, the 1867 Italianate-style inn seems to smile as you enter the gate and approach its veranda ringed by floppy-headed hydrangeas. In every Victorian-dressed hallway, a bowl of candy sits on a table. The rooms are all plastered with designer floral wallpaper, but each has a different color scheme and theme. There's grand opulence in dark green and pink for the Renaissance Room and a sedate airiness of lace and turquoise for the Turn of the Century Room. It's an upbeat place, and close to town and beach.

Located at the edge of Oak Bluffs' crazy-colorful collection of cottages, this is the last of the town's grand old hotels (circa 1879), reimagined with a playful summer camp theme. Rooms are spread among two buildings; the best feature is an expansive porch with rocking chairs that overlook the harbor. Families will appreciate Camp Canteen, open 24/7 for snacks.

Along with having an absolute prime location at the foot of Big Sky's chairlifts, the Summit Hotel now has bragging rights for having hosted the First Family during President Obama's 2009 visit to Montana. A Euro-Western flavor decorates the spacious rooms and suites, which are ideal for discriminating business travelers and families looking to be at the center of the mountain action. The best things about the Summit just may be the underground, heated parking garage, unusual in Montana, and the outdoor, year-round soaking pool.

Not many hotels can boast having a bowling alley, but this part-new, part-renovated inn can top even that, adding an 18-hole minigolf course, an indoor pool, and small fitness center. While the former motel section now sports boutique-like rooms with double beds and standard amenities, suites in the new building add kitchenettes (full kitchens in some cases), king beds, and pull-out sofas.

In the charming, Austrian-style Sun Valley Village, this behemoth lodge was built in 1936 and maintains the elegance and splendor of the original ski culture. Photos of 1950s glitterati, including Marylin Monroe and Clark Gable, line the decadent halls, where you can catch sightings of 21st-century celebrities as well. The Duchin Room piano bar has regular live jazz, with an outdoor terrace and year-round ice rink down the steps. A downstairs bowling alley and game room, village toy store, and hot cocoa bar make it a favorite for kids as well.

This cozy compound of six charming, eco-friendly cottages—each sleeping five–eight people and with small but well-equipped kitchens—is a stone's throw from Sunapee Harbor and an easy drive from winter skiing at nearby Mt. Sunapee. All units have gas fireplaces, private porches, and a well-chosen mix of antiques and modern furnishings.

Built in 1919, this economical eight-room inn sits in the center of Sunnyside and offers everything from simple, snug rooms to rangy suites with kitchenettes and separate sunrooms. Some have private entrances, making them ideal for longer stays. A generous full breakfast consists of breads, pastries, meats, and a hot entrée.

This is one of the few places you can go in Montauk if you are looking for a quiet, grown-up vacation where you can relax in true serenity. Small and romantic, this country home by the sea has an old-fashioned porch with rockers overlooking the ocean. Tables are garnished with wildflowers, and there's an outdoor hot tub. The common living-dining area has a fireplace. Rooms have hardwood floors and are done in soft vintage-floral prints. A path directly across the road traverses the shoreline and leads you on a short, leisurely walk into the village. Go off-season for an ultimate retreat.

Catering to those who want to be as close as possible to the lifts, this hotel has comfortable rooms with ski racks and runs a shuttle to the slopes every half hour. In summer you can enjoy boating on Sunrise Lake, scenic chairlift rides, and mountain biking on designated trails. Note that the lodge closes twice a year during the shoulder seasons (the end of ski season until Memorial Day weekend and mid-October until the first heavy snowfall).

Central Oregon's premier family playground and luxurious destination resort encapsulates so many things that are distinctive about central Oregon, from the mountain views and winding river to the biking, rafting, golfing, skiing, and family or romantic getaways. A network of paved bike-and-pedestrian paths connects all corners of the 3,300-acre resort; there are four golf courses (including the renowned Crosswater), tennis courts, marina, stables, swimming pools, skiing at nearby Mt. Bachelor, an indoor fitness club and spa, Fort Funnigan for kids, nine restaurants and bars, and lots of other activities and organized tours. Accommodations vary from vacation-house rentals to guest rooms and condos around the cozy Northwest-style lodge.

An international crowd has flocked to this trendy hotel ever since celebrity hotelier Andre Balazs (of Los Angeles's Chateau Marmont and SoHo's Mercer) opened it in the late 1990s. Each retro-style guest room has a sundeck that looks out over the parking lot to the water. The beachfront French bistro–style restaurant provides the best people-watching around, and a great place to relax with a cocktail and enjoy the lingering sunset.

It's all about the view at this striking Victorian inn set high on a ridge in tiny Sugar Hill, its 70 acres holding lovely gardens, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a great little golf course. Having been updated with modern amenities and contemporary room decor, the inn offers a wide range of room types, from spacious suites with expansive decks, whirlpool tubs, and fireplaces, to smaller, simple rooms with wallet-friendly rates. The casual restaurant serves creative burgers and comfort fare, and there's seating on a deck overlooking the mountains or in a bar that looks west over the golf course and offers dazzling sunsets.

A 1929 art deco landmark, this boutique hotel on the Sunset Strip brings out as many locals as it does tourists. The lobby sets the tone with dark wood and marble floors; vintage Hollywood star photos add retro glamour to the Tower Bar (a secret celeb favorite), where you can sink into couches and upholstered corners while taking in the dramatic city views. The indoor/outdoor restaurant is poolside and has equally impressive vistas. Guest rooms feature floor to ceiling windows, and some have deep soaking tubs in bathrooms.