5218 Best Hotels in USA

Warm and welcoming conviviality and casual elegance define this compact, modern resort overlooking the Chesapeake Bay and a waterfowl marsh. Decor and furnishings throughout are bright and modern, with lots of white enhanced by splashes of color. Five deluxe waterside suites have hot tubs, fireplaces, and spacious decks. The 5-acre complex includes a 20-slip transient marina and a small fleet of tandem and single kayaks available for rent. Dishes served at the Gallery Restaurant ($$–$$$) are at once innovative and traditional, enhanced by a well-selected wine list.

With an enviable spot along the Lihue coastline, 450 acres of landscaped grounds, and a choice of elegant homes and townhomes, Timbers Kauai caters to those who are seeking a self-contained resort experience with an air of exclusivity. Accommodations are available with two, three, or four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, private lanai, and lovely views of the mountains, pool, or ocean. Full kitchens, washer-dryers, soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and sophisticated decor that hints at the tropics offer comfort and convenience. The resort features walking and biking paths, beach access, lagoons, a Jack Nicklaus–designed oceanfront golf course, two pools, four outdoor tennis courts, a spa, fitness center, and fruit orchards and vegetable gardens. Hualani's Restaurant is on-site, or have a chef whip up a custom meal in your kitchen. Parking and Wi-Fi are free.

Recently rebranded as part of Hilton's boutique Curio Collection, this art-driven hotel draws creatives and tech workers with its effortlessly chic design, central location, and rooftop bar. Tiny local artworks composed of found wood, metal, clay, and moss lead into the white-washed, high-ceilinged registration area; more art awaits around the corner in the modern but comfortable lobby, done in white, light blue, and gray. Oversize windows onto city views dominate the roomy guest rooms—soothing in earth tones and blues with exposed-cement touches—which come equipped with 55-inch LED TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, Grind-brand Nespresso machines, and fun local art accents. Bathrooms have vertical tiles in green hues and walk-in showers (suites have deep soaking tubs); Cowshed bath products, robes, and slippers come standard. On street level, Spoke Coffee & Cafe offers morning coffee and light meals, and rooftop bar Rise Over Run draws a trendy crowd.

This large, century-old, white-columned house, tucked on a hillside not far from the heart of Newcastle, has large and comfortable rooms, appointed with period-appropriate furniture and equipped with modern conveniences like Nespresso machines, high-speed Wi-Fi, and Blu-ray players. The innkeepers welcome children (they have their own). If guests are dog lovers, the very friendly family pup, Daisy, will be given permission to say hello. The porch across the front of the inn overlooks a small meadow and beckons guests to sit a spell.

On the edge of downtown Los Gatos, this beautiful contemporary hotel is a great choice for wine-tasting weekenders or business travelers looking for a calmer, more charming locale than most of Silicon Valley. Guest rooms are refined and low-key in their design, with gray carpets featuring a catchy geometric pattern, comfortable sitting areas, and light purple drapes. Some suites have fireplaces, while the best rooms and suites have balconies facing the adjacent hillside. The on-site Due Dieci restaurant serves Italian cuisine and is owned by the acclaimed Dio Deka restaurant, also in town.

Set on the beach at the quieter southern end of town, the large, rambling Tolovana Inn is one of the best values in this tony seaside community, especially considering that most rooms enjoy partial or full views of the Pacific. The least expensive standard rooms are cozy and don't face the beach, but they can be booked in conjunction with an ocean-view studio to create a large suite, while the largest units, most with balconies and fireplaces, have full kitchens and two bedrooms.

Nestled into a hill just outside town, this modern two-story property offsets basic rooms with spectacular views of the mountains and desert valley. The rooms are Western-themed, of course, and nightly activities might include a singing cowboy, a Wild West storyteller, or an old Western movie screening.

It became the first Tommy Bahama resort in late 2023, and with the change came public spaces, guest quarters, and amenities that were refreshed and reimagined to reflect the laidback resort wear and island lifestyle brand for which it is named. The setting remains intimate however, with 11 acres of lush gardens and fruit/olive groves dotted with fire pits, seating areas, and two-story bougainvillea-covered bungalow buildings containing comfortable guest rooms. The spa is one of the desert's best.

On the shores of the Arctic Ocean, this tiered and multicolored hotel is minimalist but comes with the modern conveniences expected by most travelers. A life-size stuffed polar bear and the mounted head of another greet visitors in the lobby. The community television is a great spot to mix and mingle with locals and guests alike. Modern, spacious rooms have sitting areas and some have kitchenettes; ask for a room with an ocean view.

One of the more interesting and historic lodging options in the Capitol Reef region, this stately three-story building with thick sandstone walls served as the local schoolhouse from 1917 to 1954 and has been transformed into a romantic inn with rooms individually decorated with a mix of antiques and newer pieces. Fragrant flower gardens surround the property, and common spaces include a large living room and, on each floor, a kitchenette. 

This hotel is one of the newer lodgings in Valdez and looks the part, with its sleek corrugated metal siding and slick rectangular lines. The lodge boasts a heated pool and exercise room while rooms are spacious, comfortable, and include microwaves and mini-fridges. There are also 10 small cabins on the property that include full kitchens, bathrooms, and both a queen and sofa bed. The location offers views of the mountains and the harbor, has a small market on-site, and is within easy walking distance to the town's main drag where you'll find a number of eateries and shops.

Visiting celebrities often fill the rooms of this downtown hotel across from Shain Park. Rooms are traditional and tasteful, with handsome antique-style furnishings.

The only resort on the beach with its own fireworks display, the island-chic TradeWinds is also very pet-friendly—in addition to a play area and a room-service menu for dogs and cats, there's an entire building with rooms reserved for those traveling with pets. Those with children in tow will appreciate such younger-set activities as swimming lessons or digging for sharks' teeth with the notorious pirate, Captain Redbeard. Standard rooms have a wet bar with a microwave and mini-refrigerator; many rooms have beach views, though you may have to crane your neck (to avoid having to do so, opt for a Gulf-front suite with a balcony).

Located just behind the Adams Theater and steps away from the paved Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, this newly remodeled inn is a hidden spot for art and nature lovers just 10 minutes from downtown North Adams. The inn uses only organic materials and offers guest packages with discounts for the nearby theater.  

This charming 19th-century-style waterfront inn would look perfectly in place on Martha's Vineyard and is just steps from shops, restaurants, and Roanoke Island Festival Park. Individually decorated rooms were updated in 2022 and sport clean, classic lines and muted colors. 

This affordable hotel is close to Florida's Turnpike, Everglades and Biscayne national parks, and Homestead-Miami Speedway. In fact, many racer enthusiasts stay here, making it difficult to book a room during track events. You'll find a heated pool with nearby tiki huts for picnics, plus a guest laundry facility. Clean and comfortable (all ground-floor) rooms have pillow-top mattresses and more amenities than usual for this price range, including a TV, a "microfridge," coffeemaker, hair dryer, and free Wi-Fi. The Bear Bites breakfasts include sausage, eggs, and waffles. Assorted eateries, gas stations, and a visitor's bureau are within walking distance.

Whether you call it Treasure Island or TI, what sets this resort apart is a dash of elegance mixed with a decidedly unpretentious vibe and reasonably priced dining options. Whereas other properties boast of a branch of Tiffany's, this one features a CVS and a vaping store (those aren't the only stores, but you get the picture). Whereas others feature sky-high-priced restaurants, Gilley's BBQ anchors the scene here. This more inviting approach for a modern Strip property is the product of owner Phil Ruffin's plan to make the place more accessible to all. Thankfully, accommodations are still top-notch. Mystère, the Strip's first Cirque du Soleil show, is still going strong here, and the Cove Bar & Arcade is family-friendly, despite the name. T.I. is a short walk from The Venetian, Wynn, and Fashion Show Mall.

Perched on a hilltop surrounded by national forest and stunning, unobstructed ocean views, this yurt resort provides a stellar back-to-nature experience along with creature comforts. The yurts here—circular structures of heavy-duty fabric, on individual platforms with decks—are designed for upscale camping. Ocean view yurts have king beds and fireplaces; the rest have one or two queen beds. The sunny main lodge has a big fireplace, games, and a well-stocked sundries and gift shop.

Couples for whom romance is high on the list can savor the seclusion of a luxury love nest two dozen feet above ground in a canopy of hardwood trees. These are not the tree houses your dad slapped together when you were a kid, but skillfully crafted elevated cottages furnished with fine antiques and high-quality linens, each with a private wraparound deck, vaulted ceilings, picture windows, stone fireplace, kitchenette, three-piece bathroom, and heart-shaped Jacuzzi tub surrounded by glass. Complimentary snacks and homemade pumpkin bread are special treats. Cottages are for adults only, but families may inquire about renting the owners' ground-level two-bedroom, one-bath cottage, nearby.

Just off North Michigan Avenue, this is a favorite hotel among business travelers—rooms are small but stocked with essential amenities, like desks and docking stations. If you're looking for more space, book one of the rooms at the Residences, which are equipped with full kitchens and are more like studio apartments or corporate housing. The property attracts many European budget travelers.

Now part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio, this upscale historic hotel is right downtown, the closest full-service lodging to the port. The hotel's four-story atrium lobby, with ironwork balconies and full-size palm trees, showcases an 1872 hand-carved rosewood bar in what was once a busy dry-goods warehouse. This actually is a historic place: Republic of Texas president Sam Houston presented his last speech at this hotel, both Confederate and Union soldiers bunked here, and Great Storm victims took refuge under this roof. Rooms have high ceilings and 11-foot windows. Rooms have been modernized but still have wood floors, and some have exposed brick. It's the closest full-service lodging to the port, great for meetings and events, and just a short walk from shopping on the Strand.

Enjoy the romance of the Old West at this historic ranch on 160 acres of prime real estate in Texas Canyon. Although the cozy one- and two-bedroom casitas offer Western charm, the big draw to this rustic ranch is the immediate access to the startling and stunning rock formations found in the canyon. (Also available are campsites and RV sites.)

Convenient to Bonita Springs' best shopping and dining, this branch of a refined downtown Naples favorite has a peaceful, sophisticated feel and a poolside–lakeside alfresco bar and grill. Rooms are generously sized, and the lobby has a vaulted, coved ceiling and marble columns. Cocktails and breakfast are served in the elegant lounge, where a fireplace dominates.

The Queen Anne Victorian, built in 1891 by a wine merchant, has spacious guest rooms with lovely, traditional furnishings like sleigh beds, Oriental carpets, and claw-foot tubs. The suite has a fireplace and a private veranda. Guests share a formal Victorian library with a fireplace. The breakfast buffet includes pancakes or waffles made with locally produced buckwheat. Next door, the B&B has a 2,000-square-foot, two-bedroom 1904 Arts and Crafts guesthouse with Stickley and Mission-style furniture.

These quiet cottage rooms nestled in the evergreens are 2 miles north of Trinidad Bay's harbor, restaurants, and shops. Individually decorated, most rooms have full kitchens. The inn is an ideal base from which to explore the park's southern section. Pets are permitted for a fee.

Potted palm trees line the corridors, fountains bubble, soft beiges and yellows bathe the walls. You've traveled back to pre-Castro Cuba, or perhaps Miami, anywhere with a Caribbean breeze. That's the idea at least. With the addition of "The Quarter" entertainment complex, the Tropicana has fully embraced its tropical theme. Rooms are spread throughout four towers. In the West Tower, they're more modern and wear blue and white stripes, while in the Havana and North towers they're clothed in wallpaper and plaids. Suites feature a more subdued palette and expansive ocean views. The atmosphere here is slightly frantic and sometimes chaotic, but the hotel offers plenty of escapes from the busy casino scene, including skincare treatments, oxygen facials, and therapeutic couples massages at the Bluemercury Spa.

This midsize hotel has a funky, boutique vibe, an on-site restaurant, and a great rooftop bar with frequent DJ entertainment. Spacious rooms have small living areas with curated art, coffee-table books, and local specialties in the minibar. Bright, modern bathrooms come with Jonathan Adler beauty products.

This hotel is a convenient stop if you're heading to Idaho or other points east, since it has easy access to Interstate 90 and rooms that are modern and functional. The rooms have a minimalist feel but are new and comfortable, if a bit small, and the hotel has bright decor and nice options for recreation and socializing, including an indoor pool, a colorful lobby with fun lounging chairs, pool table, and board games, and an outdoor patio with fire pit.

You'll feel like a local during a stay at this hotel, which straddles the vibrant, up-and-coming Edge and Grand Central Districts. The lobby is quirky, featuring games to play, and the hotel leans into St. Petersburg's artsy reputation with artwork and murals on display both inside and out.