1225 Best Hotels in USA

Though it may seem a bit out of place in the Texas Hill Country, a little piece of the Crescent City sits prominently on Boerne's Main Street. The New Orleans–style second floor balcony overlooks the entire city center and gives you the sudden sensation you've been transplanted to the French Quarter. The 11 rooms each feature a different theme varying from Shabby Chic and the Hill Country to Asian and, of course, New Orleans. The building is a new construction, and rooms are spacious and clean. Hardwood or stained concrete floors are found in each room, as well as refrigerators and big, open bathrooms. After a day of wondering the town, the balcony is certainly a nice retreat for a glass of wine and a little relaxation.

With a huge stone fireplace in a wood-beamed lobby, this alpine-style ski lodge provides a cozy, unpretentious haven. Paneled rooms are decorated in neutrals with traditional furnishings. The hot tub sits on a redwood deck with a breathtaking view of the mountains. Historic downtown is within walking distance, and hiking, biking, and Nordic ski trails are only minutes away. The innkeepers are avid sports people and happily give winter and summer trail advice. Homemade muesli and pastries are included in the generous breakfast.

After you arrive at this stately Greek Revival mansion and pass through the grand columns of the portico, any hint of formality dissolves as the innkeepers greet you with a plate of fresh-baked cookies. Combining manor-house elegance with bed-and-breakfast-style warmth, this 1820 architectural treasure is surrounded by lawns, gardens, and a patio with sunset views. Many rooms have fireplaces and four-poster beds with sheer panels or crocheted canopies; some also feature cavernous marble bathrooms. Windows provide pastoral vistas without another house in sight—except the 1764 Chimney's Cottage, which contains four of the guest rooms, all filled with period antiques. There's also an adjacent farm with a shop for hot coffee, pickles, pies, and jams.

The big yard makes these accommodations a good bet for families; ask about one of the five Woolly Wagons—authentic shepherd's wagons with either a full-size or twin bed, a table, and benches for $28--$40 per night. Mary, the owner and a longtime resident of Medora, will gladly entertain you with stories of the area. The home's main floor has four bedrooms while the lower level has two, all done in a country style. There are combo rates for booking more than one room; regardless, reserve well in advance, as rooms fill up in early for peak- season stays.

This 1790 home is filled with 18th- and 19th-century heirlooms and retains the original Federal fireplaces and crown and rope molding. Guest rooms and oversize suites have endearing architectural details, made comfortable with hand-knotted rugs on the pine floors and commanding beds piled high with quilts. Choose one that looks out on the Beaufort River and the glorious sunset. The Mariner's Suite has a veranda, too.

This luxurious inn has a fresh, Mediterranean ambience with Moroccan touches. Rooms have wrought-iron bed frames and rattan armchairs; some rooms have fireplaces, some spa tubs, and four have a sunny veranda with an ocean view. The in-town location makes walking to area attractions easy, and pet owners will be pleased that animal companions are always welcome, a legacy of dog lover and former co-owner, the late actress Doris Day.

On 27 acres of wooded grounds overlooking Lake Superior, with 600 feet of rocky lakeshore, this place is part antiques shop, part rustic lodge. Inside and out, it is a true log-cabin design, with an extensive balcony for drinking in those fabulous views while sipping a glass of wine. Co-owner Ruth van Goor is also an antiques appraiser and her eye for stunning historical furnishings and art is evident in all four guest suites. Each carries a different theme, such as Americana or the seashore. The ground floor is occupied by the antiques shop, which specializes in the Victorian era, particularly ceramics and glass. Breakfast is served at 9 each morning.

On a residential street off boutique- and café-lined Park Avenue, this 1905 Tudor dwelling has been the home of owners Ellie and Bill Klein for 50 years. The decor is a jumble of patterned wallpapers; original features (like some claw-foot tubs); furniture from various periods (Italian and French provincial, early American, contemporary); and quirky touches like vintage dresses hung in closets. Guests have access to a library of classic VHS movies.

Wildlife, including the endangered Key deer, roams the grounds of this bed-and-breakfast, which has four guest rooms, all with ocean views, cathedral ceilings, king beds, private baths, small porches, and calming decor. On-site massage therapy is available for an additional fee, depending on availability. Innkeepers Jen DeMaria and Harry Appel were way ahead of the green-lodging game when they opened in 2004, and remain far ahead, maintaining their State of Florida 3 Palm status.

Two common-area living rooms have fireplaces and plenty of chairs to relax in while reading a book from the library, while the guest rooms are cozy, and several have balconies with great Green Mountain views. The on-site restaurant is not currently open for dinner, but cooked-to-order breakfast is included.

This 1930s Norwegian-style property is endearingly rustic, with its village of cabins nestled in the redwoods; many of the very individual rooms have their own fireplaces. The room doors lock only from the inside, and your neighbors can often be heard through the walls—if you plan to bring children, you must reserve an entire building. Still, Deetjen's is a special place.

A 7,200-square-foot modified geodesic dome houses this year-round B&B, decorated with Alaskan and local art. One room has a sauna, two rooms have jetted tubs, and, over time, the owners have added heated tile floors in many of the bathrooms—a welcome addition for winter travelers. An inviting common room has a TV, a fireplace large enough for logs 3 feet long, and an impressive number of Alaska-related books and videos. Sit by the fireplace to take in spectacular views of Mt. Healy through the tall windows. Rooms come equipped with any amenity you might need, and they're the only place around where you get a full cooked-to-order breakfast. They also offer car rentals; there's free pickup from the train station if you're renting a car. A separate vacation rental has four bedrooms and 2½ baths along with a full kitchen and BBQ.

For those who wish to spend a night along an Alaskan river without breaking the bank, Mountain Morning Hostel and Cabins is a good option. Located next to Carlo Creek, the property has two private cabins available complete with kitchenettes. The "hostel" side of the operation offers eight private rooms with bunk-style beds. For a more private rental option, you can reserve one of the four bunkhouse rooms. If you want a more rustic flavor, there are five "canvas castles." These fancy wall tents come complete with memory foam mattresses and sleeping bags. The shared bathrooms are quite nice, and there are enough of them that lines are uncommon.

Perched on a bluff above the Strait of Juan de Fuca, these opulent suites and cottages have updated contemporary decor, colorful murals, fireplaces, and water, mountain, and garden views. Three cottages offer even more privacy and unique settings, such as one by a waterfall. The Lake Crescent Suite has French doors leading to a private outdoor patio that looks out to the ocean; the Hoh Rainforest Suite has cathedral ceilings and expansive water views; and the top floor Hurricane Ridge Suite has a ski-lodge style fireplace, steam shower sauna, and more great views. The grounds include a replica of a portion of Claude Monet's Giverny garden, woodland and waterfall gardens, and a picking garden where guests can help themselves to flowers and berries. Four-course breakfasts, delivered to your room if you'd like, and gourmet snacks are all available.

This small golf-oriented inn sits on top of a hill above the town of Oakmont. The Oakmont Country Club golf course, which hosted the 2007 U.S. Open, is across the street from the Inn, 15 miles from Downtown. Rooms are decorated in a golf motif. A complimentary breakfast is served.

Guests have been flocking to this hotel in the middle of town since 1902. Through the neat, clean, and professional lobby and past two levels of office and retail space, the inn's guest rooms, on the third floor, are individually decorated with dark woods and traditional furnishings. Some rooms have whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. A free continental breakfast is included.

Within walking distance of downtown Craig, the Dreamcatcher has three rooms with outside entrances and private baths. Guests can enjoy morning breakfast and coffee on the back patio, which overlooks Port Bagial; whale sightings are not unusual.

Twelve miles south of Chiricahua National Monument, this 27-acre property has plenty of wildlife, from deer to Mexican blue jays, and a U-shaped hacienda with five rooms, all with large walk-in showers, ceiling fans, and private entrances that open onto a flower-filled courtyard. A cooked-to-order breakfast is included, and a four-course dinner can be prepared upon request (for an extra fee) on evenings from Friday to Tuesday. Affable hosts Philip and Ramon advise guests on hiking, birding, and wine-tasting in the area.

From the outside, this classy B&B is a beautifully restored 19th-century Queen Anne–style home with an immaculately kept garden, but inside, the neon lights, artistic fixtures, modern furniture, and the aroma of essential oil diffusers feel more like stepping into a Bohemian spa experience. Wellness is at the forefront, and breakfast (and private dinners, by request) is entirely vegan. 

This sleek, contemporary Southwestern-style home sits on a bluff just a few miles northwest of Lake Powell and 15 miles from Page. Its grounds offer dramatic views of the lake, mountains, and sweeping high-desert mesas. Rooms are outfitted with unique antiques, including large beds with elegant headboards or posts and top-of-the-line linens. The Asian Room is particularly striking, with handsome maple furniture and delicate paper fans. All rooms have hair dryers, lighted makeup mirrors, alarm clocks with charging ports, and complimentary Wi-Fi. There's a lovely patio, a rooftop hot tub, and a library-den with DVDs, games, and books. Book directly for the lowest price.

This inn has a turn-of-the-century vibe with mining memorabilia and historical photos that pay homage to the city's mining past. The suites all have private baths and fridges; some have common areas shared with other rooms, and some have private kitchenettes. You can walk the bike path from Dredge to Nome, and the inn also offers vehicle rentals to guests.

With an RV park, four deluxe lodges, two cottages, and a historic inn, the Driftwood accommodates a range of travelers. The inn has "ship's quarters" with cedar walls and a pull-down bed, and "European rooms" with queen-size beds, dining-room tables, microwaves, refrigerators, full private baths, and private outside entrances. Downstairs is a comfortable sitting room with a fireplace, TV, books, and videos. A small eating area has self-service coffee, tea, pastries, and cereal. The lodges all sleep 12 to 14 people total or rent as individual rooms with large luxurious living areas, private bathrooms, king-size beds, and stunning views of the bluffs, the ocean, or the mountains.

Across from the sports complex, this chain hotel offers clean, comfortable rooms. Make reservations well ahead of time during sporting events.

After the Civil War, Chattanooga's Ft. James was converted to a hotel, which fell into disrepair over the next century, but was later purchased, beautifully renovated, and reopened in 2003 as the Stone Fort Inn. A full-service luxury boutique hotel, it's conveniently located downtown and about a mile from the vibrant Riverfront district. Rooms are individually styled in keeping with the original design by German architect L.A. Hirtzfield, and each is equipped with a white-noise machine, among other amenities. The restaurant, TerraMae Appalachian Bistro, features limestone walls and an open kitchen, and there's a bar in the library, while other gathering spaces help to create a sociable climate.

Cabins here come in three variations—regular, deluxe, and riverfront, all with private bath, heat, and kitchen. One cabin has a gourmet kitchen and a private hot tub. The resort can arrange remote guided or unguided fishing trips, a backpacking drop-off, or air transportation to one of the Forest Service cabins through the local guides in town. Cabins sleep 8, 10, or 12 guests.

The main building of this charmingly old-fashioned inn dates from the 1800s—when it was built as a boatyard sail loft (where sails were made)—and is furnished with locally sourced antiques and nautical accents. From the lawn, porch, or a water-side room, it's fun to watch lobster boats come into the wharf, unload their catch, and set off again. The Wan-e-Set dining room and an adjacent deck are the setting for continental (off-season) or full (summer) breakfasts featuring avocado toast, biscuits and sausage gravy, and Benedicts. Lunch and dinner may also be offered in season. On the inn's lower level, the year-round Quarry Tavern offers comfort food beside a stone fireplace and is popular with locals and visitors.

Ecce is Latin for "behold," and the word fits: from a seemingly precarious perch on a ridge overlooking the Delaware, travelers get a true eagle's eye view of the river's majesty from every room. Sitting on the main deck imparts a feeling not unlike being suspended 300 feet over a valley. It's not unusual for resident raptors, eagles, ospreys, and hawks to float at eye level, riding thermals in search of prey far below. Trails lace the inn's 60 acres, and a hammock graces rock outcropping above the resort. Myriad outdoor activities are close by, including hiking, rafting, kayaking, and skiing. Innkeepers Alan and Kurtis have meticulously created a serene getaway that's removed, but not distant, from other Catskill attractions.

In the heart of North Bennington, just around the corner from three covered bridges and Bennington College, this impeccably maintained, 18th-century three-bedroom house is a great value. One room has a four-poster bed, a double shower, and great light. Ask about the midweek dinner package, another excellent deal.

Thoughtful and friendly owners Anthony and Crystal Rovente operate this large Victorian-style farmhouse surrounded by gardens and framed by Fisherman Bay, where spacious rooms are each painted or papered in different pastel shades and furnished with simple antiques; some have claw-foot tubs and brick fireplaces. The sunny dining room is a cheery breakfast spot. In summer you can sip tea on the wraparound ground-floor veranda or relax with a book on the garden patio. The place looks as if it's at least a century old, but it actually dates from 1988.