1102 Best Hotels in USA

Though the name claims Kaanapali, this older, 12-story oceanfront condominium complex, where all units have unobstructed panoramic views of the ocean and nearby islands, is actually in quiet, neighboring Honokowai. There's a range of studio, one-, and two-bedroom units—all with spacious bedrooms, kitchens, living areas, and floor-to-ceiling windows—and an elegant pool that faces a sandy beach that's good for snorkeling because of the shallow reef.

Take in sweeping views of the ocean and Haleakala from the large lanai of the one- to three-bedroom units at this sprawling, well-maintained property just outside the swanky Wailea Resort. There's not much in the way of amenities (pool, small whirlpool spa, tennis court, putting green, shuffleboard, and daily housekeeping), but just across the street is Kamaole Beach Park III, one of the area's most popular spots for family picnics and sunset watching.

Villas with terra-cotta-tile roofs are set amid landscaped lagoons and waterfalls at the edge of the championship Waikoloa Village Golf Course. The spacious units—ground and upper floors are available separately—are privately owned, so furnishings vary from unit to unit. Sliding glass doors open onto a large lanai, and picture windows look out onto rolling green fairways. All units have full kitchens and washer-dryers. Check the website for separate online-booking rates and specials. There's also free access to tennis courts, a swimming pool, outdoor barbecues, and the fitness center. A daily $10 amenity fee includes Wi-Fi, newspaper, parking, coffee, and security safe.

Here, in the center of Waikiki, you get the elegance of a luxury all-suites condominium combined with the intimacy and service of a boutique hotel. Facing Kuhio Beach, this 39-story tower offers spacious (1,100–1,400 square feet) one- and two-bedroom suites with gourmet kitchens and windows that open to views of Waikiki and the Pacific Ocean. The property is a favorite for families looking for sophisticated space and facilities, all within a quick stroll to the beach. Amenities include in-unit washer-dryers, free in-room Wi-Fi, large flat-panel smart TVs, chef-inspired kitchens, pullout sofas, luxury bedding, large lanai, and dining areas to accommodate the whole family. Beyond your room, the resort offers an expansive pool deck, poolside cabanas, barbecue stations, a fitness center, and a yoga studio.

One of few options within the Chautauqua Institution gates, this Victorian hotel faces Chautauqua Lake and is steps from the amphitheater. Opened in 1881, the Athenaeum frequently hosted Thomas Edison and was one of the first electrified hotels in the country. These days, however, modern advances (like central air-conditioning) are lacking, furnishings are threadbare, and the building is in dire need of restoration. It's pricey for the quality of rooms, though three meals a day are included. We've included the hotel in this book not because we strongly recommend it but because it is one of only two hotels on the grounds of the institute, and for some, location trumps quality and cost. Dinner (for those not staying at the hotel) is a five-course prix-fixe affair.

Like all lodging in Prudhoe Bay, the Aurora focuses on what oil workers need when rotating in and out of the area, so most of the rooms have one twin bed, while some have queens. All rooms are clean and practical, with meals included in the price. Smoking, alcohol, and pets are prohibited, but there's a smoking lounge on-site, along with a commissary, gym, library, and coffee shop.

With three pools and a spa spread over 4 acres of gardens, the upscale Avalon Hotel Palm Springs calls back to 1960s swanky, with private bungalows, lush gardens, and an emphasis on style. Guest rooms for two and villas for three or more, some with fireplaces and private patios, are spread out over four tree-shaded acres. Secluded nooks and black-and-white-striped cabanas make for excellent lounging. You can dine indoors or poolside on healthful Latin fare at the stylish restaurant, Chi Chi. The on-site Estrella Spa is one of the most luxurious and unique wellness centers in Palm Springs.

In winter, when 2- to 6 feet of snow blanket this 9,000-acre working cattle ranch, guests enjoy spectacular adventures in cross-country skiing and wildlife tracking. The ranch shares a 6-mile boundary with Yellowstone National Park, in Tom Miner Basin, 36 miles south of Livingston. Rates include meals and activities, except at the West Bunkhouse, a six-bedroom, two-bathroom vacation rental. A four-wheel drive is recommended for reaching the ranch.

This waterfront resort offers contemporary coastal elegance and one of the best harbor bay views, especially from the spacious bay-view guest rooms. Locals and guests gather at the lively A + O restaurant and bar to take in the pleasing sea breezes while overlooking million-dollar yachts. The resort offers a variety of land and sea wellness and enrichment activities. There is a sparkling swimming pool in the center of the hotel with poolside cabanas and daybeds. Rent a Duffy electric boat or stand-up paddleboard from the resort's private marina. The lawn area next to the marina is a popular spot for weddings, and there is a spa exclusive to hotel guests. Take one of the hotel bicycles for a spin to explore Newport Beach. Dogs are welcome with a non-refundable $200 one-time fee.

This stately resort hotel offers a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, an expansive fitness center, and luxurious amenities, although the slightly gaudy nature of the Marriott property can feel more like the Bellagio than a classic Southern inn. The spacious guest rooms have classic furniture and color schemes of gold, cream, and sage, and many have large porches. One side of the hotel once looked out on a golf course, adding to the resort vibe, but the course is also being redeveloped into homes and commercial space.

Originally a men's social club for summer residents, this classically elegant hotel perched at the edge of downtown’s working waterfront has a luxury spa, a fabulous courtesy breakfast buffet, and rooms spread among three buildings on well-landscaped grounds; they include the 1887 main inn, with "unique" rooms in the original section and a modern hotel wing where many accommodations have water-view balconies, and Oceanfront Lodge, whose good-sized balconies afford the best sweep of the sea. Many rooms in the main building have gas fireplaces. In its own building in the midst of the complex, the spa offers everything from massages and mud wraps to aromatherapy and facials.

Just a short drive north of Whitefish, this working dude ranch, nestled between two pine-covered ridges at the base of Spencer Mountain, is a playground for horse people and outdoor-recreation enthusiasts. You can ride the nearby trails on 3,000+ acres of public land or in the indoor arena, watch trainers work with horses, or take lessons yourself. There's unlimited hiking, fishing in nearby Spencer Lake, skeet shooting, archery, and more. The rooms are clean and comfortable with a distinct Western flair. The cabin overlooks pasture and the nearby woods, and it's not uncommon to sit on the deck and watch deer and other wildlife.

Once Juneau's most prestigious hotel, the Baranof Hotel has begun to show its age, although it does retain some of its old glamour. The ground floor offers the property's most inviting spaces; the dark art-deco lobby creates an old-money atmosphere reminiscent of 1939, when the hotel first opened, and a small lounge, the Bubble Room, is a popular spot for legislators when they're in town. Rooms on the front side have the best views, but street noise may keep you awake at the lower levels.

A quick floatplane ride from Sitka, this cozy fishing lodge is on Baranof Island, a remote and magnificent location from which to explore the surrounding landscape and view wildlife that includes bears, whales, and eagles. Fishing packages that start at $6,550 per person for five nights include transportation from Sitka, boats and guide service, lodging in cabins with private baths, and gourmet food and wine served at communal meals. Special wildlife photography seminars and fly-fishing classes are offered throughout the summer. The lodge has two wood-fired hot tubs, and nearby is a natural hot spring.

This award-winning resort features luxurious and comfortable accommodations, a 55-room inn, a championship golf course, a boutique spa, elevated on-site cuisine, horseback riding, the Beretta Shooting Ground by High Adventure Company, and miles of nature trails. Located just 20 minutes from Rome, Barnsley Resort is a relaxing getaway. The grounds and gardens were part of an 1840s estate built by Godfrey Barnsley, a wealthy British cotton factor. Barnsley's passion was creating ornate boxwood gardens for his wife, who did not live to see the home's completion. The mansion now lies in ruins, creating a romantic backdrop for the gardens. Entrance to the Manor House Ruins and Gardens is included with the daily resort fee.

Dating from 1852, the Battle House, which has a traditional, ornate lobby and modern, albeit traditionally styled rooms, has been where the rich and famous stay in Mobile. The lobby's blend of ornate arches; domed skylight; and red, white, and blue furniture signal patriotic elegance. The 10,000-square-foot spa hosts a full salon, eight treatment rooms, and a fire pit in the calming Quiet Room. On-site services include a barber shop–hair salon, shoeshine stand, and valet dry cleaning. Three restaurants (one formal, one casual, one trendy) are on the premises.

Located along one of the island's busiest stretches of sand, this resort is within walking distance of Coligny Plaza's shops and restaurants. The hotel emphasizes laid-back comforts in its spacious guest rooms. Oceanfront rooms usually have to be booked months in advance, particularly if you're planning to visit in summer. 

The style is a bit dated at this Montauk beach hotel, but it's clean, the staff is friendly, and it's just a walk—although a steep one—away from the oceanfront. With apartment-style efficiencies, the resort is a good choice for families and groups looking for a convenient, no-frills beach vacation.

Snug along Lake Superior's shoreline, this place exudes luxury, but also feels more like a personal residence than a hotel. The 13 room categories range from standard guest rooms to the lavish Penthouses Continental, along with one-, two- and three-bedroom condos (with fireplaces and whirlpools). All have a private deck or patio to experience Lake Superior's sunsets, and, in summer months, bonfires to make s'mores are hosted. The hotel has a pool, sauna, and fitness center, and kayaks and bicycles are available for exploring nearby waters and parks.

Built of spruce logs on a 97-acre property facing the Icy Strait, this inn's strengths include an inviting lobby with a central fireplace and moose antler chandeliers and spacious and luxuriously furnished guest rooms. A full-service restaurant (open to the public for dinner) specializes in seafood but also serves steak, vegetarian entrées, and wild game. Room rates start at $520 per person per night; the price includes meals and ground transport around Gustavus for activities booked through the inn.

A large atrium that doubles as an art gallery on the first floor grabs all the attention at this modern hotel a few hundred yards from the lifts. Rooms are moderately decorated and generously proportioned and nicely split between a bedroom and living room with kitchenette—you'll get more space for your money here than at most other properties in the heart of the village, which makes it great for families. Creekside views are pricier but tranquil, especially if you have a balcony.

Built by a colleague of Frank Lloyd Wright in a loose interpretation of Prairie Style, this 1913 mansion is now a boutique hotel run by two former Chicagoans. With 10 rooms and a restaurant (open for dinner only) it sits on 5 gorgeous acres of landscaped grounds and gardens. Hardwood floors, armoires, and four-poster beds fill each room, the perfect romantic pairing to garden views. A complimentary breakfast (including pastries, an egg dish with meat, and homemade granola and yogurt) is served each morning. With advance notice and an extra charge, a cheese plate, fresh flowers, and bottle of Michigan wine are available upon arrival.

About 2 miles from the park's south entrance, this motel lacks the historic charm of the lodges at the canyon rim but has more amenities, including pools, a bowling alley, a gym, a small cowboy museum, and one of the better restaurants in the region. Updated rooms with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and refrigerators are spacious and furnished in Southwestern style. Those in the rear have a view of the woods. A casual restaurant and a sports bar and grill round out the dining options.

Open year-round and offering an array of all-inclusive packages, the historic Bettles and its more modern Aurora Lodge together make a comfortable base camp for viewing the northern lights or exploring Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley National Parks. Options include an inclusive two-day summer Arctic Circle package, with transportation from Fairbanks and all meals, including plenty of add-on options, such as flightseeing, guided fly-out fishing trips, or the full-day national parks tour. Rooms in the older lodge share baths; some Aurora rooms have private baths and jetted tubs. The lodge also has fuel, a full-service bar and liquor store, outfitting supplies, and a gift shop.

Nicknamed the "Pink Palace," this luxury spot with giant marble bathrooms continues to attract Hollywood's elite after more than 100 years. Celebrity guests favor the private bungalows; others come for the royal treatment by staff. Standard rooms house original artwork, custom-made linens and duvets, and walk-in closets. The hotel's swanky day spa specializes in de-aging treatments, while the Polo Lounge remains an iconic Hollywood meeting place and Bar Nineteen 12 serves swanky sips. The pool (complete with a lifeguard and swim lessons for kids) features cabanas and the Cabana Cafe, popular on warm L.A. afternoons. Canine guests are also pampered here; 24-hour dog-walking service is available.

Built in 1928, this Rodeo Drive–adjacent hotel is part Italian Renaissance (with elegant details like crystal chandeliers) and part contemporary. If you need a lift, you can catch a complimentary ride in the hotel car anywhere within 2 miles of the property. Paneled in leather and wood with soaring ceilings, THEBlvd Lounge is the hotel's posh dining room. At dinner, Hollywood's elite packs CUT, the coolly modern steak house, notable for its steaks and sides by Wolfgang Puck and interiors by architect Richard Meier. Take time to unwind at the hotel's first-rate spa and see-and-be-seen pool.

Built in 1926, this landmark hotel has had several incarnations over the years—including a stint as a hospital during World War II—but through it all, this grande dame has remained an opulent reminder of yesteryear, with its palatial lobby and grounds, enormous pool (largest in the Lower 48), and distinctive 315-foot tower, which rises above the canopy of trees shading Coral Gables. The Biltmore has on-site golf and tennis, a spa and fitness center, and a host of excellent drinking and dining options. The magnificent pool is steeped in history—Tarzan's Johnny Weissmuller was a lifeguard here, and in the 1930s, grand aquatic galas featuring alligator wrestling, synchronized swimming, and bathing beauties drew thousands. To the west is the hotel's Biltmore Country Club, a richly ornamented Beaux Arts–style structure with a superb colonnade and courtyard. The Sunday champagne brunch is a local legend; try to get a table in the courtyard.

Blackberry Farm expanded their empire in 2022 with this 5,200-acre property, where the all-inclusive experience begins at $1,000/night; for many, that's worth it to sleep in luxury and dine on meals from some of the country's top budding chefs. Choose from treehouses and cottages, each situated to maximize the view of the rolling mountains. Spend your days fly fishing, climbing, hiking, taking an art class, or driving off-road in a Lexus GX. Then, book a session in the Recovery Lab to nurse your tired muscles.