1951 Best Hotels in USA

The Jewelry District is Providence's trendiest neighborhood, and in the heart of the action is the Aloft hotel, with rooms that have a colorful pop-art design that nods to its proximity to the Rhode Island School of Design and both a trendy lobby cocktail bar, WXYZ, and a popular rooftop nightclub. The hotel is full of youthful energy even when unwinding in the outdoor, guests-only backyard. Home to new parks, residences, and restaurants, the neighborhood is within easy walking distance to the East Side via the Providence Pedestrian Bridge. 

Right on the Hillsborough River and close to some of Tampa's best restaurants and entertainment venues, this high-rise used to be a bank but is now a boutique chain hotel with sweeping Downtown and water views, local art in the lobby, and a homeyness that makes it seem more like a locally owned property. Business travelers appreciate the generous workspaces and gadget-friendly furnishings, but the pool, access to the Riverwalk, and closeness to nightlife make it a good choice leisure travelers, too. There are also kid-friendly amenities here, and the whole hotel is pet friendly; dogs up to 40 pounds are given a bed, bowl, treats, and toys.

In the hills above Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, this guesthouse offers quiet elegance, complete privacy, and beautiful ocean views from every room. With a focus on nature, the house is tastefully furnished in tropically inspired earth tones. The bath products are 100% organic, and the yummy full breakfasts are as close to organic as they can muster, with produce grown on-site. Common areas include a kitchenette and living area with a high-definition television, DVD library, and computer with high-speed Internet. Minimum stays may be required, depending on the season. 

Across from the Village at Mammoth, this family-run hotel (with rooms and a couple of cabins) offers basic comforts and a few niceties such as attractive pine furniture. All rooms have fresh color schemes, contemporary bedding, ski racks, refrigerators, coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs, and some rooms have fireplaces and kitchens. The pool is a nice touch in summer. Best of all, you can walk to shops and restaurants, including the on-site Petra's. In business for over 50 years, the owners also run the downstairs Clocktower Cellar pub. The Village Gondola is across the street, a major plus for skiers.

Although this quiet, friendly B&B is directly off the highway frontage road, it feels worlds away. The inn resembles a late-19th-century ranch house, but its soaring ceiling and contemporary Southwestern art make the interior distinctly modern. Western-theme rooms have a view of the gardens and the Santa Rita Mountains. A full, hot breakfast and afternoon wine are included.

At this simple yet chic resort, spacious rooms evoke well-to-do bachelor pads, complete with a counter and stools, wine chiller, minimalistic furniture, and artwork. Try to score a room with an ocean view. Hang out in the lobby (literally) in one of the hanging wicker chairs and admire the award-winning decor, or call dibs on a beach hammock or a seat at the oceanfront poolside bar. Guests can use the kayaks and paddleboards (included in the resort fee) or book a dive trip right on-site, as well as enjoy a casual bite to eat at the on-site restaurant, ReelCatch, which also serves breakfast.

At the north end of downtown Bethesda, the American Inn breaks no new fashion frontiers for motel decor, but the rooms are clean, generally bright, and affordable. The independently owned hotel houses Guapo's restaurant, serving moderately priced Tex-Mex fare. Use of the business center—including Internet access—is free. The hotel also provides a free shuttle to the National Institutes of Health and the Naval Hospital.

The smell of freshly baked cookies welcomes you to this turn-of-the-20th-century home. Guest-room furnishings are a blend of Victorian and country-romantic styles. Two rooms have whirlpool tubs, three have electric fireplaces, and one has a private porch. The living room also has a gas fireplace.

This English Tudor looking hotel is a little prince or princess's dream. It's the castle of Princess Corinne and her white dragon friend named Shadow. She is friends with all of the nearby Disney Princesses, and her story is featured in the lobby and on each floor. Outside there is a pretty rose garden, white gazebo garden, and movie night on the lawn during the summer. Fountains and a pond with koi fish and ducks are serene water features. Princess Corinne invites guests to join her for fireside story time at the grand fireplace lounge on certain evenings, and visits guests on the weekend during Garden Court Bistro's breakfast buffet. She also will come tuck little ones in and read them a bedtime story in the evening. Rooms are sizable; some first-floor rooms open onto interior gardens and a pool area. Some premium rooms have royal headboards and others have castle bunk beds among misty forest walls. A complimentary Dream Machine shuttle takes guests to the entrance of Disney theme parks. Pets are welcome for an additional fee. The on-site Hanagi Japanese Restaurant is open at 5 pm, offering fresh sushi and an interactive hot pot and shabu-shabu Wednesday through Sunday.

These sweet downtown cottages from the 1950s sleep from two to nine guests, overlook a grove of evergreens, and lead out to a private ¼-mile path that leads to the beach. All are outfitted with fully stocked kitchens, fireplaces (in most cases), and flat-screen TVs. A play area make this a great place to bring kids. Two pets per cottage are welcome, too.

Andaz on Sunset is Hyatt's fun younger sister, catering to hipsters, techies, and rock stars lounging in the lobby. Sip a cup of tea or a glass of wine in the lounge and admire the artwork. When hungry, wander over to the wide-open hotel restaurant, Riot House, with an open viewing kitchen preparing a variety of dishes made with California ingredients. Guest rooms are large offering ample work space with a task chair, a comfy seating area, and comfortable Hyatt beds. Check out the rooftop pool deck for jetliner city views. Andaz West Hollywood is pet friendly, welcoming dogs up to 50 pounds.

A giant indoor pool is a rarity in the Pacific Northwest, making this spot in demand for that reason alone, but the proximity to Woodinville's wine country and location in the sweet lakeside suburb of Bothell are almost as compelling. Like all of the properties from quirky hospitality group McMenamins, the unique art (each room has a name, biography, and custom headboard) and fun story behind the property are part of the draw. However, the sometimes overzealous branding also means the signage is sparse and confusing, so you have to wander to find the brewery, movie theater, and that famous pool.

The interior of this 1902 Victorian showplace is spacious and filled with sunlight, but it's the big grassy lawn overlooking the mountains and river that let you know you've arrived somewhere special. The two suites and three large rooms in the main house, along with two carriage-house suites, are nicely decorated in a crafty early-American style. You can relax in the guest lounge, lined with windows and featuring a stone fireplace and bar.

This quiet two-story lodge, one of the few Gustavus places open year-round, faces the Good River, has beautiful grounds, and is a five-minute walk from the beach. Seven quiet guest rooms have outside entrances, refrigerators, microwaves, and private baths. The whole lodge with full kitchen can also be rented out for weddings and other events.

Dating back to the late 1800s, this cozy lodge has rooms in the main building as well as rustic, secluded cabins with their own kitchens. The Riverside Restaurant serves upscale dishes, European fare, and regular specials as well as a from-scratch breakfast. The deck is a great place for fine views. Recreation options include a game room with a pool table, outdoor fire and horseshoe pits, a private stocked fishing pond, and a playground with Western touches like a train and miners cabin.

Decorated to the hilt with floral pillow covers and watercolors by local artists, this Wine Country–theme hotel is highly popular. Each room has a gas fireplace and fresh flowers; some rooms have canopy beds and cozy window seats. Inside are a restaurant serving American food (hearty breakfasts), a gourmet food and wine shop, a bakery, and a gift shop. Smaller, motel-style rooms are also available for a considerably lower price than the inn-style ones.

This quiet B&B sits on five acres in the lush Animas Valley with an apple orchard, flower gardens, and trout ponds on the grounds. Cherrywood antiques add a graceful touch to the handsome rooms and cottages. In the evening, relax on your cottage swing and enjoy views of the surrounding cliffs. Breakfasts are superb and brought to your room; all baked goods and jams are homemade.

This bright pink inn on the way to the ski lifts feels remote and peaceful, thanks to the surrounding pines and sprawling back gardens. The colorful rooms have names such as Golden Delicious, Pippin, and McIntosh; all have gas fireplaces, floral wallpaper, and four have Jacuzzis. Some family rooms are available. A common room has a wood-burning stove, game table, and library loft. Included in the rate is a full breakfast—ranging from blueberry French toast to strawberry crêpes—which is served at 9 am at a communal table. 

Rooftop bar Spyglass, with its killer view of the Empire State Building, is the star of this boutique property just south of Bryant Park, with its subtly industrial-inspired look that nods to the neighborhood’s past. The Archer has rooms that feel contemporary, if a bit cramped (standard rooms average 180 square feet). Still, if you’re not looking for space and don’t care about amenities like a gym or spa, this makes for a well-priced, conveniently located stay. Standouts of the property include the gorgeous, subway-tiled bathrooms stocked with Malin+Goetz products and Frette robes. 

The nautically themed Argonaut's guest rooms have exposed-brick walls, wood-beam ceilings, and best of all, waterfront rooms windows that open to enjoy Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge views. It's easy to relax here, far from the downtown bustle, with in-room yoga kits, fire pits outside, and some rooms have ultra-comfortable plush chaise-style lounge chairs. The building is part of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, whose visitor center is next door to the lobby.

In a 1923 building that's on the National Register of Historic Places, the boutique Armstrong Hotel (renovated in 2020) offers historic character in the heart of town, including a lobby that charms with its original terrazzo floor, pressed-tin ceiling, and leaded prismatic glass windows. Each room is uniquely decorated in a contemporary Southwestern style, blending comfort, luxury, and charm. The comfy beds are made up with cotton sheets and feather duvets and pillows. Request a third-floor room to minimize noise.

This sprawling 6-acre property dates to 1775, with rooms spread across the Manor House, a Garden Cottage, and a cabin, all amidst gardens and green space. Its surroundings are as lovely as its accommodating owners. All rooms are filled with antiques and feature a working fireplace, and many have whirlpool tubs and steam showers.

The family-owned hotel, named for the famous ski jumper, sits on 2 acres three blocks from the Olympic Center. Every year, the owners renovate a new bit of the property. All but two rooms have been renovated since 2000, and many are now larger, have bigger flat-screen televisions and refrigerators and feature granite countertops and wood ceilings.

Part hotel, part art gallery, Art Ovation stands out among the city’s luxury hotels with several rotating exhibits and a location in the heart of downtown. The hotel showcases a variety of styles, genres, and artistic experiences for guests and visitors. You’ll often find musical acts and other performances entertaining in the lobby, as well, and the artist’s studio features visiting creatives who share their process and their passion. The year-round rooftop pool and bar offers gorgeous panoramic downtown views.

Built in 1992, this three-story boutique hotel near downtown Nashville resembles the area's many clapboard farmhouses. Windsor chairs, woven coverlets, and antique furnishings distinguish each of the rooms, which are named for Hoosier School artists, and much of the furniture throughout the inn was crafted by local artisans. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in a dining room, which has a stone fireplace, Oriental rugs, and a beamed ceiling. During the warmer months meals can be taken on the wide porch.

Ashland's stately 1925 landmark hotel towers seven stories over the center of downtown, with 70 rooms done with a preponderance of gentle fall colors and unconventional decor—think French-inspired botanical-print quilts and lampshades with leaf designs. The hotel offers theater, sports, and romance packages; a full range of soothing treatments is available at the hotel's adjacent Waterstone Spa; and an on-site bar and restaurant serves some of the best food in town.

This cozy, attractively updated and refurbished hotel has a decidedly hip vibe, its 22 minimalist rooms outfitted with French presses and locally roasted coffee, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, eco-conscious bath products, and comfortable linens—most have electric fireplaces. Perks include free loaner bikes, and a comfy bar where you can hang out over sandwiches, waffles, and other snacks while sampling local beer and wine. For adult travelers, Ashore offers a refreshing alternative to Seaside's many larger, family-focused properties. 

This Soldotna hotel sits on a bluff overlooking the Kenai River, and if you get a river-view room you'll have a front-row seat for the fishing action during salmon runs. In addition to regular rooms, the Aspen also offers two family suites with bunk beds and several executive suites as well as a swimming pool and a gym.

One of only two hotels in downtown Honolulu, this all-suites high-rise is in the center of the business district, within walking distance of the historic Capitol District, museums, and Honolulu's Chinatown, and a 10-minute drive from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. It's also three blocks from the Aloha Tower Marketplace and the cruise-ship terminal at Pier 10. Accommodations occupy the top 10 floors of the 40-story glass tower, with panoramic views of downtown Honolulu and Honolulu Harbor. Each spacious suite has a separate living area, deep whirlpool tubs, and a kitchenette stocked with cold beverages. Some units have washer-dryers. The revitalized Chinatown area offers foodie hot spots, bars, and art galleries. For travelers with business in downtown Honolulu or cruise passengers departing from Honolulu, this hotel is a convenient option. Remember that downtown is deserted on weekends and at night, so expect to wander to Waikiki or Chinatown for restaurants and activities.