1951 Best Hotels in USA

With a great view of the Badlands 8 miles west of Medora, this rustic property has access to the Maah Daah Hey Trail. The 27 rustic-style cabin rooms have two double beds (some queen, others full) and two single bunk beds and a full bath. The 50 camping sites can accommodate tents, horse trailers, or RVs (full hookups). The Buffalo Gap Steakhouse offers everything from burgers and buffalo to rib eyes and lobster, as well as takeaway lunches.

Managed by Hilton, this expansive, upscale gaming and golfing resort is 15 miles north of downtown Santa Fe, just off a freeway but with spectacular views of the mountains and Rio Grande Valley—it's a great option to be close to the start of the High Road or if you'd prefer to stay close to but still a bit outside of the City Different. Rooms are spacious and airy, all with large windows and some with full balconies taking in the dramatic vistas. The property offers plenty of leisure amenities, including an extensive slate of treatments in the 16,000-square-foot Wo'P'in Spa, access to a pair of championship layouts (27 holes) at the adjacent Towa Golf Resort, a concert venue, and a good mix of upscale and casual restaurants and bars. There's also an enormous casino, but it's set well away from the lobby and public areas on a separate level, making it easy to ignore if gaming isn't your thing. Hilton also operates a less pricey but quite nice Homewood Suites next door.

A casino occupies the main floor of this meticulously restored hotel, a pink granite structure built by Deadwood's first sheriff in 1895. Rooms are furnished in Victorian style with reproductions of the original furniture. You can order breakfast at the casual downstairs restaurant.

One of Tok's nicer lodgings, Burnt Paw has seven comfortable, private sod-roof cabins—each with two beds, a private bath, a microwave, a refrigerator, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV. They are also motorcycle-friendly and have a popular gift shop where you can find jade, gold, Alaska Native crafts, and a display of sled-dog equipment.

A tranquil oasis in a busy resort area, the Buttonwood sits on Mt. Surprise, 2 miles northeast of North Conway village—close enough to access area dining and shopping, but far away from noise and crowds of downtown. Rooms in the 1820s farmhouse are furnished in Shaker style, with wide pine floors, fluffy quilts, and period stenciling that add folksiness; downstairs is the Mt. Surprise Room, where a self-serve bar, a library, board games, and a large-screen TV await.

This 1789 home features four luxurious suites and three intimate cottages overlooking the rolling hills of Harrisonburg. The inn combines 21st-century amenities with the old-world elegance of featherbeds and fireplaces. The three cottages feature whirlpool tubs set in front of the fireplace and 4-inch-thick featherbeds. All rooms and suites are furnished with period antiques and reproductions: Colonial in the 1790s main house and Victorian in the 1840s addition.

Atop an ancient Calusa shell mound and accessible only by boat, the friendly, somewhat quirky inn built by novelist and playwright Mary Roberts Rinehart in 1938 welcomes guests seeking peace and isolation. It's surrounded by 100 acres of tropical vegetation, through which a natural trail runs. In addition to the inn rooms, there are cottages scattered throughout the property, some of which have kitchens and can accommodate up to eight guests. Rooms range from bare-bones to more modern and family-friendly. There's a full-service marina and a restaurant whose dining room is papered with thousands of dollar bills. One of the many perks of staying here is proximity to the remote and pristine beach of Cayo Costa, a short boat trip from Cabbage Key. Note, however, that 2022's Hurricane Ian made its initial landfall on Cayo Costa, which was heavily damaged; access to it was limited long after the storm.

In a wooded area 7 miles south of the lake, this complex is made up of several A-frame buildings and has modest rooms with two queen beds and a private bath. This property, which fills up fast (so book early), is adjacent to Annie Creek Restaurant as well as a convenience store and gas station.

Affordability, accessibility to recreational activities, and wonderful hosts make these cabins with knotty-pine vaulted ceilings, log furnishings, and full-size kitchens a great lodging choice in the Mt. Hood area. Comfortable, large studio units accommodate from one to four people; a single studio cabin is for those who need only a microwave and mini-refrigerator. The surrounding woods offer privacy, and the owners have amassed an impressive collection of midcentury and pioneer-era bric-a-brac that they display throughout the property. Patios on each unit face the seasonal creek, and the cabins have lock-storage units large enough to hold bikes, skis, or snowboards.

Accommodations at this sprawling resort range from fairly basic motel-style guest rooms at the Mountain Creek Inn to fully furnished two- to four-bedroom luxury cottages and villas, all of them with lovely panoramic vistas and verdant woodland garden settings. The gem of the resort is the four-diamond Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens with its comfortable hotel-style rooms, outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, and the award-winning spa, which offers a full range of services. A 10-mile paved biking and hiking trail meanders through the property. There's great fishing in 13 stocked ponds and an adventure zipline course, and the golf courses are famously impressive. Various meal and recreation packages are available. Your room key gains you access to the property's famous gardens from dawn until dusk.

This three-story brick building with a big black awning was built in the early 1920s as a dormitory to house high school students. It's on the National Register of Historic Places, but since 2010, it's been the closest thing to a luxury boutique hotel that Lewistown has to offer. Think crisp white duvets, decorative throw pillows, Beekman 1802 toiletries, clawfoot tubs, pedestal sinks, and lots of decorative tile in lieu of cheap linoleum. 

At this elegant B&B, Anchorage's oldest, two of the suites have private entries and plenty of space for families—moose frequently visit the yard, and the B&B is adjacent to Chester Creek. Breakfast is a high point, with specials like banana almond pancakes made with Alaska barley and served with local birch syrup. A hot tub on the deck overlooks a rose garden.

The name notwithstanding, this relative newcomer may be a stone's throw from Old Port but is really more a part of the burgeoning eastern waterfront neighborhood. Book one of the rooms overlooking Portland harbor (especially on one of the upper floors), and you'll feel like you're sleeping out at sea. Photographic wallpaper in all rooms nod to Portland's history, while Cambria's restaurant, Alto Terrace Bar + Kitchen, gives everyone a reason to hang out in the adjoining lounge or rooftop patio.

One of very few lodgings in South Boston outside of the Seaport District, this hotel attracts a younger, trendy traveler with simple but well-appointed guest rooms, contemporary art, and snazzy dining and drinking options on-site, including a seasonal rooftop lounge. Rooms feature neutral tones and quotation wall art (from New England literature, of course) and complimentary Wi-Fi. Don't be fooled by the hotel's location "way out" in Southie; it's actually a 10-minute walk across the Fort Point Channel to the South End, and another 10 minutes beyond to Back Bay shopping and sights.

Accommodations at this 25-acre retreat up the hill from the East Village range from basic fireplace cabins to motel-style standard rooms to large fireplace suites and deluxe suites with spa tubs. The lodge is always busy, as its extensive gardens are popular with wedding parties; groups and conferences are big business; and bands play rock, folk, and jazz in the lounge every night.

At the turnoff for the eastern entrance to the Grand Canyon's South Rim, this trading post dates back to 1916 and contains recently renovated Southwestern-style rooms with carved-oak furniture, tile baths, and balconies overlooking the Colorado River. Native-stone landscaping—including fossilized dinosaur tracks—and a small, well-kept garden are pleasant. Make your reservations far in advance for high season.

When this stone mansion was built back in 1925 (by a WW I vet who married into a wealthy family before being sent to the desert as a remedy for mustard-gas exposure), no expense was spared, as evidenced by the 50-foot-long great room's planked-maple floor, the intricate carpentry, and the huge stone fireplaces that warm the house on cold nights. Accommodations include two-bedroom suites in the main house, rooms in the converted barn, and cottages—one of them by the pool and hot tub—sprinkled across 25 secluded acres amid Washingtonia palms. Amenities vary by room but can include private patios, firepits, fireplaces, and kitchenettes.

Built in 1892 and later restored with fastidious care, this luxurious bed-and-breakfast features elegant rooms spread across a main house and a carriage house that are surrounded by an acre of landscaped grounds. The parlor, library, and dining rooms have their original hardwood floors and curved-glass windows. Room rates include a sumptuous full breakfast including fresh-baked pastries.

With a clean, contemporary design and excellent location, the Canopy by Hilton has almost everything you would want for a comfortable stay right on the River Walk. It's a stellar location, with the Alamo, La Villita Historic Arts Village, and San Fernando Cathedral only a half-mile away. Guest rooms are spacious and well-appointed with a sharp yet colorful design. If you want a balcony facing the River Walk, be sure to request it when booking. There is a fitness center, but no pool. The open-air Domingo's restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with a wide variety of American and Tex-Mex specialties in a lovely River Walk setting. The on-site Otro Bar is known for their agave cocktails on a bright, colorful elevated terrace overlooking the River Walk, perfect for conversation and relaxing with a drink.

Families and groups of friends appreciate this dune-adjacent condo property with 45 owner-decorated studios and one- and two-bedroom suites, all of which share close proximity to the beach as well as Ocean Shores Golf Course. There's a wide variety of lodging options, but all have stocked kitchens, sitting rooms, big windows, and gas fireplaces; most have decks or patios. Request a third-floor unit for the best views of the dunes and beach.

You can choose from several different types of accommodations at this large, sprawling property near the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, which includes a modern and attractive lodge with smartly designed and sustainable rooms, the renovated pine-frame Western Cabins, and nicely updated rooms in the historic Dunraven and Cascade Lodge buildings. The property is set in the trees above the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. There are several dining options within walking distance.

Steps from the heart of downtown, this all-suites inn includes seven pretty and spacious units of varying size, all with hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, and fully equipped kitchens. It is in the Allen Block Building, formerly a furniture store and miners' rooming house. Local art (for sale) adorns the walls.

On the sands of Long Beach, this three-story, shingled motel, open year-round, has no-frills rooms except for the balconies and ocean views. Half of them have well-furnished kitchenettes. The Honeymoon Suite is pricier but has a full kitchen, fireplace, whirlpool bath, king-size bed, and private balcony. Free coffee and pastries are available in the lobby every morning. Rooms are equipped with coffee makers and portable air conditioning units. Cape Ann SUP rents paddleboards and surfboards at the property from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Sea and sand loom large at this Hilton property, where the fitness center has an ocean view and guest rooms have sitting areas so you can easily enjoy the sea views and breezes when you're not exploring South Carlsbad State Park nearby. Most rooms have pool or partial ocean views, and the small spa is inspired by the healing powers of the sea. The beach is just across the highway, but most guests find themselves drawn to the pool, firepits, and live music after dark (weekends in summer). Chandler's Restaurant offers a locally sourced menu and popular happy hour, when you can watch the sun settle into the sea while sipping a martini.

A great choice if you want to stay on the Hill and need some extra room to spread out: all Federalist-chic-style units are suites, with kitchenettes, large work desks, flat-screen TVs, and spacious closets. An eco-friendly sensibility extends from free-trade coffee in the lobby to water-saving showerheads in every bathroom; it's also pet-friendly. Staying here has a residential feel, though it's a short walk to plenty of restaurants and major sights on the Mall. 

Montpelier's only major hotel reopened in spring 2024 after $4.5 million in repairs from July 2023's flooding; it benefits much from the State House across the street, hosting many of its visiting politicians, lobbyists, and business makers, not to mention tourists seeking a certain quality of accommodation. Guest rooms are classically designed and outfitted with standard but polished amenities, while suites may add crystal chandeliers, a covered porch, oversize spa showers, or Jacuzzi tubs.

A relaxing and well-kept home base with excellent amenities and a wide range of accommodations—from traditional hotel rooms to luxurious cabins to authentically designed tents and Conestoga wagons—this hilltop lodging lies just a few miles west of Capitol Reef's western border, and many rooms have patios and balconies that overlook the not-so-distant sandstone cliffs. There's a casual Western-style restaurant on the property; buffet breakfasts are available here for an extra charge.

Entertaining innkeepers, tasty baked goods, and proximity to the beach are three good reasons to consider this gleaming circa-1835 Greek Revival--style inn, located in the Barnstable village of Centerville. A former sea captain's home, the inn is now helmed by Rick Garceau and Tom Nortz, who often serve breakfast dressed as "Britney Scones" or "Frank Scone-atra." A baby grand piano and fireplace in the living room lounge add to the aura of comfort meets style. 

Steps from the shorefront of Penn Cove, this venerable historic lodge surrounded by old-growth firs was recently refreshed with more of a hip boutique hotel vibe (think Ace Hotel) while maintaining the rustic charm that's made it a favorite for decades. Accommodations have pedestal sinks but share bathrooms and are furnished with antiques and modern amenities; quarters on the north side have views of Penn Cove. More luxurious Lagoon Rooms, in a separate cedar motel, overlook a quiet, marshy expanse. A cluster of small, one-bedroom cabins have stone fireplaces and private baths, and share a hot tub. The on-site Ship of Fools restaurant and tavern are popular with locals.

In the summer, overflowing flower boxes surround this Haines motel, where the accommodations are plain and somewhat dated, but most rooms have great views. The second floor opens onto a deck with tables and chairs, and the patio down below serves as a nightly meeting place for guests. Car rentals are available and the hotel offers shuttle service to the ferry and airport. The honeymoon suite has a hot tub.