1102 Best Hotels in USA

At the base of Snow King Mountain ski area and eight blocks from Town Square, this mid-rise resort with conventional rooms and condo rentals has a modern Western look, a popular restaurant, a cycling and ski shop, and outdoor fire pits near the beautiful pool. The well-apportioned accommodations are contemporary if conventional, and condos have kitchens, extra bedrooms, and other amenities that make them ideal for families or longer stays. The resort is steps from mountain activities like the Alpine Slide, miniature golf, horseback riding, and skiing.

The Soho Beach House is a throwback to swanky vibes of bygone decades, bedazzled in faded color palates, maritime setting, and circa-1930s avant-garde furnishings, luring both somebodies and wannabes to indulge in the amenity-rich, retro-chic rooms as long as they follow stringent house rules (no photos, no mobile phones, no suits, and one guest only). The rooms are simple and rustic chic, with wood beds, leather club chairs, and bar carts to make them feel more like a guesthouse than a hotel. The lobby, the house restaurant Cecconi's, the upstairs bar, and the sexy pool buzz with young trendsetters and hipsters. Even with its glamour-puss all-stars, this hotel still maintains a casual vibe, catering to its core members—those who work in the arts.

The stunning North Cascades and all its attractions are the stars of this outdoor-oriented resort replete with luxurious accommodations, spectacular mountain views, and a range of activities that make it a year-round destination, whether the peaks are covered in snow or wildflowers. The property offers outdoor pools and hot tubs, tennis courts, 100 miles of hiking, horseback riding, boating on Patterson Lake, and skiing trails. The Mt. Gardner and Mt. Robinson buildings provide the best accommodations, with fireplaces and private patios or balconies. Spacious luxury cabins skirting the shores of Lake Patterson are also available and are pet-friendly. The upscale Dining Room serves fine Pacific Northwest fare, while Wolf Creek Bar and Grill is more casual.

Built in 1909 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt for his mistress, Agnes O'Brien Ruiz, this Auberge Resorts property aims to impress—and does, with its exclusive mansion feel, enormous (and recently renovated) guest rooms, and elegant dining in the conservatory and garden. The rooftop deck has cocktail service and a spectacular view of Newport Harbor—it's a great spot for summer sunsets.

There's an intimate feel to this gracious 18th-century inn, where rooms are furnished with an eclectic collection of early-American and English antiques, and little extras like gourmet snacks add a welcoming touch. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, top quality bed linens and duvet, and Internet access, and some have fireplaces and private entrances. Outside, guests can relax in the flower-bordered patio and yard. Dinner is available at the highly-regarded restaurant, which consistently earns rave reviews for its innovative and fresh approach.

Awash in style and modern luxury yet firmly rooted in historic authenticity, this boutique hotel caters to the well-to-do with a taste for understated class. The rooms each have a canopy bed but are otherwise unique, from hand-stenciled wallpaper to a stunning free-standing glass shower in the sole room on the top floor. Communal spaces are equally impressive, including a library with an honor bar, a salon where afternoon wine and cheese are served, and a kitchen where the Euro-Continental breakfast is served each morning. 

With a distinctively modern facade, this polished hotel has a prime central location just north of Pack Square, within walking distance of most downtown restaurants, bars, galleries, and shops. Guest rooms feature sleek decor accented with local art. There's tasty tapas-style dining at the rooftop bar Capella on 9.

This modern, upscale hotel is in a great location right downtown, with easy access to bars, restaurants, and shops, though parking can be a hassle in the high season. You can expect high levels of cleanliness and service, and there are two bars on-site, one in the lobby and the other on the roof, with grand views of the city and the surrounding mountains. 

The impressive lobby of one of the city's original late-19th-century hotels has slightly worn divans, elaborately stenciled walls and ceilings, and trompe-l'oeil details. The grand staircase leads to three floors of guest rooms and common spaces, including a second-story piazza overlooking Broadway. Bedroom styles—from Victorian and French country to Adirondacks and Arts and Crafts—are diverse. The bar, which spills off the lobby and into a courtyard, is a favorite evening gathering spot for drinks and desserts.

All the rooms at this inn south of Sedona have either wood-burning or gas fireplaces, and some of them also have Jacuzzi tubs and balconies that look out onto the red rocks. The four spacious villas each have separate entrances and a fireplace that opens into both the sitting area and the bathroom, which is outfitted with a two-person Jacuzzi tub. 

Beer baron Adolphus Busch created this Beaux-Arts building in Downtown Dallas in 1912, sparing nothing in the way of ornamentation. In the gracious lobby, rich fabrics, dark woods, elaborate floral arrangements, and intimate seating areas belie the hustle of the streets just outside. The romantic European-style rooms, filled with unique floral prints and Queen Anne–style furniture, have modern amenities. A courtesy van takes guests to Downtown and Uptown sites and NorthPark Mall. Book early to stay at the hotel during the annual Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Parade, which marches in front of hotel the first Saturday in December.

The five modern cabins here each offer a million-dollar view from a hilltop on the west side of Homer. Each cabin contains two queen beds, a kitchenette, full bathrooms, and a gas barbecue grill on the deck. Every cabin is also equipped with a 42-inch flat-screen TV with DVD, satellite connections, and surround sound. Guests can soak in a large hot tub with Kachemak Bay, mountains, glaciers, and three volcanoes as the backdrop.

This romantic B&B with spectacular views and ultracomfortable beds was built well off the main drag and in the shadow of the buttes for views and privacy. Understated and inviting rooms all have private entrances and patios. Bath salts and candles await in the bathrooms, most of which have two-person Jacuzzi tubs.

Owners Charlie and Susan Hoerner restored a three-bedroom plantation home on Kapaa's Baby Beach to reflect the charm of yesteryear with the conveniences of today. Think plank flooring, gingerbread, and stained glass alongside a Wolf stove, Bosch dishwasher, and granite countertops. The orientation is due east; you won't have to leave your bed—or living room or lanai—to watch the sunrise, the whales breach, or the full moon rise. In addition to the main Sunrise Cottage, there's a cozy and more affordable bungalow called Moonrise Cottage in back that's perfect for honeymooners. Rent both (weekly rentals only) to sleep a total of eight. Credit cards are accepted via PayPal only.

With more atmosphere than anywhere else in Teton Village, this Austrian-style hotel sits next to the tram in the heart of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. All the deluxe accommodations have balconies, and some have fireplaces and jetted tubs. Standard rooms are smaller and don't have balconies. Entrées such as Wiener schnitzel and fondue are served in the dining room, and a relatively quiet bistro offers casual dining.

This small resort with family-friendly amenities feels remote yet is very close to Mt. Rainier's Sunrise entrance and Crystal Mountain Ski Resort; suites feature fireplaces and full kitchens, and the property has a year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, sports field, and a recreation center. The 23 suites are in three chalet-style buildings. Each has a bedroom on the main floor and a fireplace; larger suites also have an open loft accessed by ladder stairs, with a bed and additional bathroom. Three stand-alone cabins on site offer more privacy—the Hawthorne log cabin overlooks a creek and sleeps two adults and two kids on sofabed; the Tahoma is the largest cabin on the resort property, with two bedrooms, and sleeps four adults and two kids; and the Creekside has its own private hot tub. For even more privacy, the River View and White River Bend cabins are off-site by the White River and have their own hot tubs, plenty of sleeping options, and full access to resort amenities. The resort has a mini-grocery store, extensive rental movie library, snowshoe and bike rentals, and limited Wi-Fi throughout. In summer, nightly activities include bonfires, barbecues, movie nights, wilderness bingo games, and even karaoke.

Many families have been booking the same week each year for several generations at this low-key but stylish 1939 lodge that's home to the famed Sitzmark Club bar as well as saunas and hot pools, which are set against a 30-foot wall of windows, to help you work out the kinks after a day on the slopes. The dining room is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in winter and with limited weekend hours in summer, and a number of dining packages are available. Budget travelers can opt for a bed in one of the shared dorm rooms.

Alta's sleekest lodge is a contemporary, full-service hotel with warmly decorated guestrooms and seating areas and exceptional views of the slopes. Rates include breakfast and dinner, and amenities include an outdoor pool and indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis.

This exclusive resort built of sandstone and redwood blends into the landscape of Gros Ventre Butte, affording beautiful views of the Snake River Range from its cliff-top location. The warm hospitality is Western, but the setting has Eastern simplicity, with tall ceilings, clean lines, and rooms with platform beds and large soaking tubs. The amenities, the best in Jackson Hole, include horseback riding, a world-class spa, and heated outdoor pools and hot tubs.

The sleek rooms at this boutique property next to gurgling Oak Creek but convenient to town come with many extras, including yoga classes, access to a spa and fitness center, complimentary mountain bikes, and a shuttle to nearby shops and restaurants. Step out onto your room's private balcony or terrace to take in expansive views of the red rocks or pool and waterfalls.

Victorian elegance defines this hotel dating from 1846, a three-story brick-facade house with a white-pillared porch that looks out onto Main Street. Each guest room has turn-of-the-20th-century antiques and spacious bathrooms with whirpool baths. An on-site restaurant and bar inhabit four intimate, antiques-filled rooms, including a front room with a Steinway piano (and a pianist Wednesday through Sunday in July and August) and a bar room that attracts a sophisticated crowd.

Grand Rapids' largest hotel is also the most elegant place in town. Seven room and suite categories are divided between two sections: the Pantlind wing reflects the hotel's 1900s heritage (when it was called the Pantlind); the 29-story glass tower, with a 25th-floor concierge level, is very contemporary. Seven restaurants are sure to please even the most picky palate, with everything from top-notch steaks at Ruth's Chris Steak House to top-floor views paired with eclectic dishes like barbecued Amish chicken or Peruvian goat stew at Cygnus 27.

One of Anchorage's biggest lodgings, the brightly decorated Marriott appeals to business travelers, tourists, and corporate clients. The hotel has two restaurants: Cafe Promenade and The Great Room. All guest rooms have huge windows, and views are breathtaking from the top floors. For a $30 upcharge, you gain access to a concierge lounge, which includes a light breakfast as well as evening hors d'oeuvres.

Nestled in the heart of Charleston, this West Indies–inspired inn offers a range of accommodations, from charming rooms perfect for couples to two-level suites big enough for the whole family. A heavenly breakfast with fresh-baked pastries and biscuits with sausage gravy is offered in the fourth-floor solarium, which overlooks the church spires. Parking is valet only, at $28/day. It's in the bustling Market area, so ask for an interior room.

No motel in Jackson has a better location than this old-school lodging, a block south of Town Square. Some rooms have fireplaces and two have jetted tubs, but otherwise they're standard motel rooms (indeed, the neon sign advertises this place as the Antler Motel). In winter there's a complimentary ski shuttle.

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's colleague Albert Chase McArthur, the Biltmore has been Phoenix's premier resort since it opened in 1929. The lobby, with its stained-glass skylights, wrought-iron pilasters, and cozy sitting alcoves, fills with piano music each evening. Guest rooms are large, with chic urban furnishings that serve as a complement to the resort's distinctive architecture. The Biltmore sits on 39 impeccably manicured acres of cool fountains, open walkways, and colorful flowerbeds.

Surrounded by shops, restaurants, and galleries, and just steps away from the Eagle Bahn Gondola (which runs right to the top of Vail Mountain), The Arrabelle is a star in Lionshead Village. The decor evokes a sophisticated, cozy, European-style chalet. Rooms are spacious and romantic, many featuring fireplaces and a lavish floor-to-ceiling drapery canopy over the bed. Besides the rooftop pool and hot tubs, the resort has a large spa with whirlpools, steam rooms, saunas, and a 24-hour, state-of-the-art fitness center.

A standard all-suites hotel near the airport, the Aspen is well suited to everyone from business travelers to families. Though in an industrial area, it's within walking distance of one of Juneau's easiest and most popular trails, the Mendenhall Wetlands Trail, on the far side of the airport.

Complete modern kitchens, tiled lanai, and washer-dryer units are found in every suite of this comfortable oceanfront condo complex with a welcoming entry lobby and a reception area that feels like a hotel. The nearest sandy beach is 2 miles away, but the pool is next to the ocean and 50 of the rooms are oceanfront. A second, ocean-fed saltwater pool sits at the edge of the property, perfect for relaxing in the waves. Although the complex is not within walking distance of downtown Kailua Village, there are plenty of convenience stores and delis nearby.