5218 Best Hotels in USA

This is no ordinary Alaska lodge—it's more like a sleek, modern, adventure base camp. At the top of Thompson Pass, 40 miles outside Valdez, Tsaina (pronounced say-na) offers gourmet dining and fantastic mountain views. What draws most guests is the quick access to water, glaciers, and mountains for hiking, kayaking, and remote heli-skiing.

Down the lane from the shops and eateries of Tubac village is this charming two-story inn, tastefully decorated in contemporary Southwest style. The rooms are more like suites, with sitting areas and kitchenettes, and the common outdoor space is a tranquil desert flower garden with willow chairs and a Mexican fireplace. Each morning a breakfast basket of muffins, cheeses, fruits, and juice is brought to your door.

Built by George Glick in 1873, this place has a storied past. Mr. Glick's career as a lawyer, farmer, and politician—he was elected Kansas's governor for one term in 1882—significantly shaped the founding of the city of Atchison. Owner Chris Wildly has added romantic touches like four-poster and canopied beds and carved wooden-back chairs to each of the five rooms; all have private baths, but one contains the original pedestal tub. Rooms have modern amenities like television and DVD player too, but the historic theme continues with the period hues of rich golds, greens, and reds.

With the University of Arizona less than a block from the front door, this clean, albeit generic, Marriott hotel is a convenient base when visiting the campus. Recently renovated rooms are nicely furnished, and the staff are friendly. The open, atrium-filled lobby's small restaurant and bar provide a welcome stop after a long day of business or touring.

Located on 40 acres near the mouth of the Tanalian River, just ½ mile outside Port Alsworth, this remote but homey property guarantees instant access to the great outdoors and pristine views of Lake Clark and the surrounding peaks from either a comfy cabin or one of three, 10x12-foot, "glamping" huts ($65 per night) with a fire pit and an outhouse. This company can also set you up with kayak and motor-boat rentals, as well as water-taxi and charter-boat services—be sure to inquire when booking.

This 1802 Federal-style hotel is one of Cooperstown's oldest brick structures. It was first used as a general store before being transformed, in 1848, into a hotel. A restaurant with an old-fashioned tap room adjoins the hotel, which is near the Baseball Hall of Fame and other village sights.

The single-level motel, a good budget option, has comfortable rooms overlooking the pool, which has a slide. You have a choice of either one or two double or queen-size beds. A supermarket and restaurants are within walking distance.

You have three lodging options at this lavish resort: the all-suites Lodge at Turning Stone, the 19-story Tower at Turning Stone, and the modern Hotel at Turning Stone. Rooms in the hotel have contemporary furnishings and dramatically lighted marble bathrooms; some suites have whirlpool tubs and patios. In the tower, the third floor is devoted to a health club and a 65-foot-long indoor lap pool; a rooftop terrace crowns the building. The more intimate and luxurious lodge has chic suites with balconies with lovely views. The resort's broad (and rich) dining options include steak, regional Italian, Brazilian, and American.

This comfortable inn has the best view in Trinidad, with the ocean and sunning sea lions seen from private, glassed-in decks in each room. Interiors are spare and contemporary, and all rooms have comfortable king-size beds and electric fireplaces. The surrounding landscape has been left wild and natural; tucked among the low bushes are sundecks for winter whale-watching and summer catnaps. Sue-meg State Park is just a mile away.

Built more for convenience than to elicit any sense of joy, airport hotels can be bland, cookie-cutter places, but not JFK's TWA Hotel: built in the airline's original, mid-century modern terminal, it's a celebration of the Jet Age—complete with primary colors and Jetson curves. Even between-flight nonguests will find plenty of draws, from the Sunken Lounge cocktail bar to the ice and roller skating rinks and the TWA Shop with its retro souvenirs. Mid-mod furniture and vintage posters decorate the soundproofed (of course) rooms, some of which have runway views, as does the rooftop infinity pool, heated to 95 degrees in winter. If you're just passing through and need a few hours' rest, inquire about Daytripper rates from 6 am to 8 pm.

In addition to a great beach-to-bay location, this inn has historic value and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In the 1930s, Pulitzer prize–winning cartoonist and conservationist "Ding" Darling, namesake of Sanibel's refuge, stayed in the historic cottages here, which are the most charming of the property's accommodations. Anne Morrow Lindbergh, wife of famed aviator Charles, also stayed in one of the cottages while authoring her book Gifts from the Sea. Today, water-sports enthusiasts especially like the rentals and charters at the marina. Couples and families are at home in the beautiful multi-bedroom units with kitchen facilities and updated furnishings. On-site dining options include Captiva House, Oasis pool bar, and Crow's Nest lounge. The Spa at 'Tween Waters Inn is full-service and a welcome indulgence.

A good choice for families, this recently refreshed (2022) high-rise hotel features a surf-inspired vibe and is directly across the street from a protected stretch of Kuhio Beach and near Kapiolani Park. Although rooms can be small, most have full or partial ocean views and private lanai. Breakfast, evening music, and other gatherings take place on the third-floor pool deck, and Tiki's Grill & Bar serves a popular coconut shrimp dish as well as island-inspired cocktails. Access to the Coconut Club, a penthouse-level lounge overlooking the beach, is included with some room packages, with breakfast and light bites available throughout the day. Kids love the pool deck and cultural activities, such as free hula and lei-making lessons, and the hotel provides towels and chairs for the beach. The lobby can get very busy. 

This charming 19th-century house has welcomed lodgers since 1926, and many guests return year after year to its hard to beat location, within strolling distance of shops, restaurants, and live-music venues. Patterned wallpaper provides a backdrop for period furnishings and original works by local artists. The gazebo in the pretty garden is a great place to relax. A continental breakfast is included, and there are plenty of other tempting dining options nearby.

You'll be hard-pressed to find better views than at this 1879 inn on the shores of Colorado's largest glacial lake and at the base of Mt. Elbert, Colorado's tallest peak. This rustic, charming inn has a welcoming patio and covered entryway. While some rooms come with private baths, others share a large bathroom. Luckily, the best restaurant for miles resides at the inn.

These chic, comfortable, and contemporary rooms and condominium-style suites filled with thoughtful extras hug the banks of the Twisp River, which is lined by ponderosa pine and frequented by bald eagles. Suites feature beds with memory-foam mattresses, gas fireplaces, kitchens with modern appliances, and a fully screened porch or deck. Retractable skylights top all second-floor accommodations. Recycled materials have gone into the construction of decks and countertops. Deep soaking tubs, iPod alarm-clock docks, and top-flight bath amenities are supplied, and there are secure bike and ski racks.

This resplendent, 72-acre resort, a ways off the road and behind a security gate and wall of vegetation, is equal parts historical property (Al Capone hid out here), hushed haven (no kids splashing in the grotto, no cars honking), high-end spa (treatment rooms look like they jumped from the pages of Dwell magazine), and hippie retreat (sage cleansing, sound baths, chakra balancing, tarot readings). Stress melts away the instant you slip into an alfresco teak tub and let the 100-degree lithium-laced water wash over you as you stare at the stars, nap in the hammock grove, sip wine or tea at Twine after taking a lap around the meditation labyrinth, or hop on the table for a little reflexology or a CBD-enhanced sugar scrub. Word of warning: inner peace comes with a hefty price tag that's even higher on weekends. 

Open a bottle of wine inside the vineyard where it was created at this rustic French-styled inn set among acres of vines. Roses and lavender bloom at the entrance, and there are views of the Colorado National Monument as well as an expansive balcony. Large, elegant rooms are furnished with beautiful hardwood beds and heavy, comfortable couches. The inn adjoins the Two Rivers Winery, which has tastings and tours throughout the day (and bottles for sale in every room).

If renting a five-star beach house, a pastel island cottage, or a waterfront condo in a complex with a pool and tennis courts is your coastal-Georgia dream stay, check out Tybee Vacation Rentals. This family-owned business has grown because the managers are so friendly and accommodating, and, given that they now represent more than 250 properties, they are the one-stop shop for booking a vacation rental on Tybee Island. Most properties require a two-night minimum; some are pet-friendly.

At $45 to $75 per night, Forest Service cabins make for a cheap and charming escape, but they're popular; reserve in person, by mail, or online—up to six months in advance of your planned arrival date—with the National Recreation Reservation System ( www.reserveamerica.com). Most cabins are reached by floatplane or boat, but some are accessible by road. They offer bunks for six to eight occupants, tables, stoves, and outdoor privies, but no electricity or running water. You provide a sleeping bag, food, and cooking utensils.

The Cordova Ranger District of the Chugach National Forest maintains a series of simple backcountry cabins for rent. These cabins are very basic: four walls, a roof, a floor, wooden bunks, usually a woodstove, a table, benches, counter space for preparing meals, and a pit toilet out back. There's no bedding, cooking utensils, electricity, or running water. Most of the cabins are accessible only by boat or floatplane, although the McKinley Trail cabin is accessible by motor vehicle on the Copper River Highway. Two others can be reached by hiking from the road. Rentals are arranged through the U.S. Forest Service's website up to six months in advance.

Along trails, near wilderness alpine lakes, in coastal forests, and on saltwater beaches, these rustic cabins offer retreats for solo hikers or groups. Some cabins are built of logs, and some are A-frames. Most have tables, chairs, woodburning stoves, and bunks, but no electricity, running water, or bedding. Many require a fly-in or boat ride, although some can be reached by car and then on foot. If you're suitably equipped and sufficiently adventurous, these cabins are Alaska's best bargain for getting away from town and enjoying backcountry wilderness with a roof over your head.

This remote fly-in-only lodge on the Chitina River in Wrangell–St Elias National Park and Preserve offers four-night "air-safari adventures" packages that include flightseeing, hiking, fishing, and glacier exploration. Four generations of the family that owns and lives at this property are extremely knowledgeable about the area. The family-style meals include local fish, game, and vegetables from the garden, as well as homemade bread, pies, and cakes. Oak floors, wallpaper, wood-burning stoves, and brass beds provide the comforts of home—Bavarian style.

Offering cozy, well-outfitted cabins with loft sleeping areas and canvas tents, this verdant glamping and RV resort is set along the picturesque Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, about 45 minutes east of Roseburg and on the way to Crater Lake. The staff is welcoming and helpful, and the accommodations are spotless and include comfy linens (including heated blankets), reliable Wi-Fi, grills or fire pits, and attractive furniture. There's tons to do in the immediate area: hiking, biking, rafting, and more. 

Well positioned for university visitors, conference and concert attendees, and IKEA shoppers, the Marriott hotel opened in 2021 with sleek, modern rooms overlooking UNC Charlotte campus. There's a light-rail stop outside that takes guests to Uptown in 30 minutes but most guests opt to valet park their car or park in the nearby garage to explore Charlotte. The Golden Owl Tavern is busy day and night for business lunches, pre-dinner drinks, and late-night snacks. While leisure guests can usually bypass the activity at the ground-floor conference center, elevators can be slow when many people are checking in or going to the restaurant on the second floor. A large fitness center overlooks an outdoor heated pool that's open until early fall. The University City shopping center across the street has many options for a quick bite, and it's two miles from IKEA, the only store in the Carolinas.

Amid 100 acres on Union River Bay, this glamping property has luxury tents with king-size beds, bathrooms, organic toiletries, wood stoves, and other creature comforts. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner featuring local eggs, seafood, meat, cheeses and vegetables, as well as fresh bread and pastries, locally roasted coffee, Maine beer, and craft cocktails. There is morning yoga, evening live music, and kids' activities throughout the day. Comfortable outdoor seating surrounds huge firepits where guests can make complimentary s’mores. Ample staff is available to help transport things to your tent, arrange day trips in the area, and supply any gear you might have forgotten. Quiet time begins at 10 pm nightly.

This beautifully situated outpost of the popular Under Canvas luxury glamping brand in a juniper forest outside Widtsoe, a hiccup of a village about 15 miles north of the national park entrance, offers safari-chic canvas tents decked out with tasteful West Elm furnishings, private baths with eco-friendly products, and USB battery packs to keep your toys charged, plus a restaurant serving locally sourced breakfast and dinner fare. The tents sleep from two to six guests, and each has a wood-burning stove.

A 10-minute drive down winding roads, this idyllic glamping spot is perfect for people who say things like, "I don't camp." The canvas walls let you hear the crickets chirping, and the zip-down windows give a view of the starry night, but you're in a comfy bed with a wood-burning stove to stay warm (and for those who upgrade to a deluxe tent, there's even a hot shower and toilet). An on-site café—in a massive four-peak tent that looks like a Burning Man installation—cooks up quesadillas, sandwiches, and salads, plus to-go lunches for the day's explorations. Grills and covered picnic tables are available for DIY grub.

This high-end, Insta-worthy glamping compound enjoys an eye-popping setting just west of the minimally trafficked Kolob Terrace Entrance to Zion National Park. The swanky, eco-friendly canvas tents are spacious and have private bathrooms, and amenities include a restaurant with firepits serving tasty breakfast and dinner fare (and free s'mores kits), live music some evenings, yoga classes, and games for kids. And although there's no electricity, USB battery packs are provided for you to charge your phones.

A sweeping front porch graces this turreted and gabled Queen Anne Victorian inn, one in a row of equally impressive homes. Benches built into the wood paneling flank the foyer sitting area, and the dining room, dressed in purple, is a Victorian fantasy. A piano figures prominently in the living room. None of the guest rooms are cramped, and those on the second floor are particularly large. Pastels are coupled with busy florals in some rooms, and in others deep greens and blues set off paisleys or plaids. Hardwood floors gleam throughout.