5218 Best Hotels in USA

Charming and hospitable, this redbrick inn near the historic district is modeled after a plantation-style house from the 1700s. Rooms have 18th- and 19th-century antiques, pewter pieces, four-poster beds, and pleasant views of the city. The suites are particularly inviting: each has a separate sitting room, French doors, and a porch overlooking gardens. There are no phones in the rooms, but local calls are free from the inn's foyer.

The two-story European-style Gasthof (guesthouse), built in 1920 at the foot of Whiteface Mountain, has a large porch and a deck. Fireplaces, skylights, and whirlpool tubs are among the extras in some rooms. The three-room suite includes a sitting room with a TV and a bedroom with bunk beds. The dining room is centered on a German Kachelofen (tile stove) and features a traditional German Stammtisch (corner booth for regulars) and an English-style bristle dartboard. Breakfast for overnight guests includes apple pancakes and blintzes.

Designed in a slightly quirky French provincial style, the cozy lobby of this small boutique hotel with a 1920's-era vibe opens onto a tree-lined street in Lakeview. The Willows is just three blocks from the lake and central to Broadway Avenue boutiques, restaurants, and movie theaters. A prime location equally close to Lincoln Park and Wrigley Field makes it a great destination for a North Side stay. 

Rooms and suites in this upscale Victorian have character and restful charm—some have fireplaces, refrigerators, and wet bars, and private exterior entrances, and most are well suited to having one or two children in the room. Not only are the meals smashing, the location is smack-dab in the center of Ashland's hopping theater scene. The celebrated restaurant, Alchemy, relies upon locally grown produce, fresh fish and meats, including liberal use of herbs from its own garden. The breakfasts are works of art. 

It's all about the location at this friendly, family-run collection of bungalows set directly on an oceanfront bluff less than a mile south of Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint and offering prime access to a spectacular beach. Rooms are spacious and casually but comfortably decorated, and the two-story family cottages sleep up to six guests and have kitchens, making them ideal for longer stays.

This modern, 24-story all-suites hotel close to the Parkway museums and Center City's restaurants, shopping, and nightlife caters to corporate business travelers (some on extended stays) as well as vacationing families, and features both studio and good-size one-bedroom spaces. A tiered lobby has some elements evoking Benjamin Franklin, such as quotes from him on a wall. Guest rooms are characterized by their muted neutral color scheme, plus bells and whistles like a kitchen area equipped with a Keurig coffeemaker; some have balconies. The rooftop Skydeck has a firepit and small infinity pool, and Skyline Club Level suites offer upgraded amenities like a 65-inch smart TV. Downstairs are Con Murphy's, an Irish-themed pub with multiple seating areas and a well-rounded menu, and Asia on the Parkway, serving Asian fusion fare. The pub's breakfast hours aren't great for guests who want to buy an early breakfast. One thing to be aware of: regular (permanent) apartment tenants occupy more than 100 additional apartments in the building. 

Set on 7 acres amid a tapestry of informal gardens and with most guest rooms decorated in rich earth tones or soothing blues and purples, this hotel has cultivated a sense of refinement typically associated with Napa or Carmel. The palette in the spa rooms, which have nearly the same amenities, is softer and more soothing; some rooms have fireplaces, and all have Wi-Fi access that, along with access to the pool and fitness center. Discounts on tastings at the adjacent Lodi Wine & Visitors Center is included in the daily $20 resort fee, and the on-site Towne House restaurant is deservedly popular. After a dip in the pool or a meal at the restaurant, you can head to the spa for a facial or herbal body scrub.

A well-established vineyard surrounds this inn, giving an upscale feel to what's an appealingly casual and welcoming farmhouse-style lodging. Rooms are spacious and decorated in richly colored fabrics. Afternoon wine tastings are offered for guests, and the outdoor heated pool and hot tub are situated to take advantage of the surrounding Bookcliffs views. The hot-and-cold breakfast buffet is served in a cheery common room.

One of Bismarck’s newest properties, this is a modern business and leisure hotel with sleek rooms and a high-ceilinged, minimalist lobby. It’s in the northern part of town a bit farther from central Bismarck than comparable hotels. Although there is no restaurant, there is a breakfast station with a good selection, as well as a small bar with beer on tap. The staff is friendly and professional.

The namesake Ship Creek gurgles past this popular family hotel, which is a short walk northeast of the Alaska Railroad Historic Depot and practically on top of the creek's parallel paved walking trail. Rooms exceed typical chain hotel standards (comfy beds with nice linens and vaulted ceilings) and come in a variety of configurations, including some with kitchenettes and two-room suites. A substantial continental breakfast is served each morning.

Oversize guest rooms and a 24-hour self-service business center here are designed with the business traveler in mind, but two waterslides and a splash pool please kids as well. Rooms have cordless phones, lounge chairs, and large TVs; a few have Jacuzzis. The inn serves a hot breakfast complete with omelets and waffles. It is right off the interstate and near the airport.

Part of the Kimpton Hotel brand, this 1854, Grand Bahama–style house on the National Register of Historic Places is in the center of Key West, just two blocks off Duval Street, and features vibrant gardens, three private pools, and an outdoor bar. In true Kimpton fashion, the hotel is pet-friendly, and has lots of amenities, including complimentary Continental breakfast, yoga mats and Turkish robes in every guest room, and snorkel kits to use at the beach and island snorkeling spots.

With its graceful columns and welcoming front veranda, the regal Winstead Inn sits along a quiet street; many of the rooms have a view of the heated, outdoor saltwater pool, a real oasis with potted palms, fountains, and flowers. The inn has a second property 1½ miles away in Harwich Port, with 14 rooms on a private stretch of beach fronting Nantucket Sound. Inn guests have use of the beach amenities.

This is a great place to get away any time of year, 25 miles southwest of Charlottesville (via I–64, U.S. 250, and Route 151). With 6,700 acres of forest, six restaurants, and three golf courses, Wintergreen is more like a community in itself than just a resort. Skiing and snowboarding are the central attractions, with 20 downhill slopes and five chairlifts. One of the golf courses, Devils Knob at over 3,800 feet, is the highest in Virginia. Accommodations at the resort include everything from studio apartments to seven-bedroom houses. Most rooms have fireplaces and full kitchens; the wood exteriors of the housing units blend into the surrounding forest.

Sitting on 12 acres in the mountains, this family-oriented property offers a variety of accommodations, from standard rooms to suites with one or two bedrooms to spacious condos with room enough for six people. The condos, which account for the bulk of the units, are spacious and have either private patios or balconies. All accommodations are outfitted in a comfortable American decor with cherrywood furniture. There's a restaurant on-site as well as a movie theater and fitness room. There's a free shuttle to the ski area, and all the attractions in town are a short walk away.

Western Maryland's biggest draw features activities that run the gamut from skiing and fly-fishing to a spa, skatepark, and paintball arena. All of the rooms are ski-in, ski-out, and they all include modern appliances, fluffy comforters, and comfortable lodge furniture to sink into after a long day on the slopes, or the water. Parents can take advantage of the Club Wisp Kids' Night Out program as they take a break at the spa or enjoy a round of golf. All activities are arranged through the hotel.

An official Colonial Williamsburg property with contemporary furnishings, this 300-room hotel is adjacent to the Huzzah restaurant and the visitor center complex. You can enjoy the extensive free Continental breakfast indoors or on the large patio. There's gated free parking so you can abandon your car and walk to the free shuttle buses.

Just 30 minutes from downtown Houston (on a good day), this lakefront lodge is set on acres of manicured lawns, creating a quiet and lovely retreat with all the amenities anyone could ask for. There are 21 tennis courts, more than 190 miles of hiking/biking trails, and a luxurious spa. Minutes away are the Woodlands Mall and Market Street, with 400 upscale retailers and restaurants.

Boat tours, waterside views, and complimentary kayak usage make this Kirkland hotel and yacht club, just 9 miles from Seattle on the shores of Lake Washington, a great bet. You'll pay more for the better views and rooms with balconies, but it's probably worth it. Great views can also be had from the upscale restaurant, Bin on the Lake, which serves tasty Pacific Rim fare like seared salmon and regional oysters. The Beach Cafe is equally good, and more casual.

Hidden in a meadow of wildflowers several hundred yards from the main road, this bed-and-breakfast offers peaceful seclusion and paintings by Woodstock artist Jo Cantine, who built the house and hand-painted many of the furnishings. Guest rooms keep frills to a minimum, instead offering simple luxuries such as 300-thread-count sheets, mountain views, a porch or deck, and a private entrance. Breakfast is lavish and consists of organic fare. There's a beautiful swimming pool that's open from May to October.

Tall pines stand sentinel at this lovely lodging, creating a private haven a short walk from the center of Woodstock. After splashing in the swimming hole you can stroll along the stream or relax on the landscaped lawn. The most basic rooms are in a motel-style complex dating from the 1940s. Hanging flower planters adorn front porches, handsome antiques add country charm, and quilts cover beds. Other rooms have fireplaces, galley kitchens, and hardwood floors. For more privacy, there are two stand-alone cottages with lots of windows and private outdoor seating areas. The continental breakfast spread is bountiful, and has plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans.

From boardinghouse to bordello to affordable and historic inn, this refurbished 1890s edifice owned and operated by Pendleton Underground Tours advertises its "Old West Comfort" with a large vertical sign hanging from the side of the building. Exposed-brick walls and 18-foot ceilings run throughout, and a generous dose of Victorian antiques recall the building's original time period. Guests have use of a common full kitchen and dining room.

If you want to be within walking distance of all that World Golf Village has to offer (including championship courses and a full-service day spa), this resort is an excellent choice. Rooms and suites, stylish and elegant with spa-inspired bathrooms, surround a 10-story atrium, at the bottom of which is the Villagio Italian Grille set amid tropical foliage and streams. In addition to playing rounds of golf and indulging in a spa treatment, you work out in the 24-hour fitness center or play a game or two in the billiards room.

Combining eclectic Montana-inspired decor with a minimalist Scandinavian design aesthetic, the Wren is the highest-rated hotel in Missoula. It's right downtown, which means it's close to both the university campus and most of the city's eateries and live music venues.  

Set in a renovated 100-year-old landmark stone building, the Wyman Hotel offers all the benefits of a remote alpine retreat while maintaining the comforts and amenities of an urban boutique hotel. The well-appointed rooms have wood floors, historic architectural accents, modern bathrooms, and mountain views. Suites include kitchenettes.

The 13-story Wyndham overlooks the bright lights of the vibrant theater district. The hotel's airy, modern lobby is flanked by Winsor's restaurant. The hotel is adjacent to the Halle Building, which houses a food court open for lunch, (although there are also plenty of great places to eat downtown). Each room is outfitted with a Herman Miller chair and massaging shower head, and some have views of Playhouse Square.

Just blocks from the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower, it offers impressive views of the Chicago River and the heart of downtown. Clean-lined, contemporary rooms are decorated in soothing neutral tones, and all have free Wi-Fi and iPod docks. There's also a business center and fitness center, so you can decide whether to work or work out. Hoyt's, the hotel restaurant, serves creative, Midwestern-inspired fare and has a whole menu section devoted to snacks in jars.