947 Best Hotels in USA

From the upper levels of this imposing 16-floor tower, which is across the street from the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, the smart, neutral colors and modern lines of the furnishings set off the views of the St. Johns River and its iconic bridges. A marble-floored, wood-paneled lobby leads to the reception area, an upscale lounge (JBar), and Juliette's Bistro, where cozy banquettes and tables bask in the airiness of a lofty atrium. Bell service is exemplary; many porters have more than a decade on the job, so they can and will happily help you find just about anything, including a cab.

Each of the four well-appointed rooms in this boutique hotel is themed as a room you'd find in a large Texas house—the Library, the Farmhouse, the Shop, and the Ranch—and they're all beautifully decorated with thoughtfully chosen antiques. You won't find a stale B&B vibe here; instead, expect pops of bright color and amenities like walk-in showers, luxurious bathrobes, and Keurig coffeemakers. Book the Library and you'll also get a fireplace and a balcony overlooking the courthouse square.

A self-described "roadhouse for wanderers," the Maverick is an updated motor lodge that defines Alpine's artful personality. Opposite Sul Ross State University, it offers Southwestern-style rooms and kitchenettes that whisper back to gentler times. Outside, there's a loose sense of community among the guests who gather at the swimming pool cabana or in a yard with horseshoes and a charcoal grill. Then there are the outdoor cats that act like they own the joint, and the guitar in the lobby that Willie Nelson played when he stayed here.

A hopping bar and sunken lounge in the reception area, slick decor, modern art, and clean, comfortable guest rooms make this a hipper hotel than others in the vicinity. Downstairs, Heartbeat Restaurant serves heart-healthy foods, while the attached Living Room Lounge draws a moneyed crowd.

On 13 acres of pastoral countryside, this converted Masonic rest home has accommodations that run from bunk-bed rooms to a three-room fireplace suite, with some nice period antiques in all. The sturdy 1922 brick buildings also include a spa, a hot soaking pool, and pubs and restaurants serving McMenamins own draft beers. You'll often find live music in some of the bars or the theater.

When it opened in 1908, the Olympic Club was an exclusive gentlemen's resort; now it's owned by microbrewery moguls the McMenamin brothers, and has European-style rooms with shared bathrooms down the hall, a restaurant, a bar, a pool hall, and a vintage movie theater. Tiffany chandeliers and various signage ("women's patronage not solicited" hangs above the entrance) remain almost as they were when the club opened. This place not only brews beer but also bottles its own wine, distills spirits, and has a line of coffee.

The lobby is lined with framed broadsheet biographies of famous figures—such as Teddy Roosevelt—who stayed in this landmark, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Rooms have claw-foot tubs and heavy beds; the Balcony Suite opens to a balcony that runs along the front of the hotel and looks out onto Main Street. The Old West–style restaurant in this hotel is filled with a veritable forest of rustic furniture, and dozens of massive trophy elk and deer peer down from every wall. Peruse the menu (it's got lively stories of Meeker's past), then try the homemade soup, chicken-fried steak, and mashed potatoes with cream gravy.

Gracious, traditional rooms in a soothing palette of creams and grays with splashes of green, blue, and red all have oversized bathrooms. Mini-refrigerators and pullout sofa beds in some rooms make this boutique hotel a good choice for families and an alternative to the District's many chain hotels. Abstract watercolors, classic photographs, stylized canvases with George Washington's dollar-bill image, and wallpaper with interpretations of the U.S. Constitution add to the cosmopolitan feel of the property. The smartly styled lobby features a library of 1,000-plus titles for guests to enjoy. Make sure to save time for a drink at the cozy bar of their Jardenea Restaurant.  Note to light sleepers: rooms facing K Street and higher floors are quieter.

The MGM Grand is one of the largest hotels in the world, with three 30-story towers with rooms and suites in more than a dozen categories. Standard accommodations are modern with art that evokes a Hollywood theme; Stay Well rooms include an air purification system and dawn-simulator alarm clocks. Further up the line, the various types of suites are more stylish and striking: the best of the bunch are the two-bedroom Marquee suites and the two-story Terrace suites, which have vaulted ceilings. At the very high end, the super-posh Skylofts at MGM Grand occupy the hotel's top two floors, and come with a 24-hour personal butler, separate check-in, infinity tub, and even an extensive pillow menu. There are also 29 villas within the Mansion at MGM Grand, the resort's high-roller palace. Overall, few resorts in the world have a bigger pool and sunbathing area; dubbed the Grand Pool Complex, the 6.5-acre area features four separate pools, three whirlpools, and a long, lazy river; there's another pool at the resort's Tower 3. In early 2025 the hotel announced a $300-million project to renovate the rooms and suites in the largest main tower, promising \"the flair of the disco era\" by the end of the year.

A pink-and-turquoise neon sign on Route 5/U.S. 20 welcomes you to this 1953 motor lodge, transformed into an art-deco-style motel. Each room is individually decorated, with some '50s and '60s lamps and furnishings mixed with more-modern pieces. Rooms have comfortable queen beds with better-than-average linens; some have hot tubs.

Like an oasis on the horizon of endless sawgrass, this nine-story resort on the edge of the Everglades can't help attracting attention—even if you're not a fan of 24-hour gaming action. The casino is positioned within the lobby (making for a cigarette-smoky welcome at the front desk) and features more than 1,700 gaming machines, 32 high-stakes poker tables, a 1,050-seat bingo hall, and a separate gaming area that's comparatively smoke free. If you get beyond the lobby, you'll find that most rooms and suites have a view of the area's sawgrass and wildlife. Amenities include an indoor heated pool, fitness center, a minibar, coffeemaker, and 24-hour room service. Children 12 and under are invited to hang out at Club Egret, where 8,500 square feet of activities await.

Grouped along the Machias River at this wonderfully secluded 50-acre property are three open-plan cabins with pine interiors, kitchenettes, and Adirondack chairs on the lawn; the historic center-chimney Cape house has one B&B guest room with a deck. The house's antiques-filled "keeping room" with a large hearth looks much as it did when the home was built in 1776. The B&B is the third-oldest home in Machias, but cabin or Cape, you’re sure to enjoy the peace and quiet Down East is known for—inescapable in this tranquil place.

Set amid towering evergreens in a tranquil patch of Lassen National Forest, this delightfully unfussy 1930s cabin and camping resort feels as though it could be inside the national park, although it's actually about 10 miles south on a scenic country road. Nine dark-wood cabins with bright-green roofs accommodate four guests (six in some cases), and all have handcrafted beds, simple but fully equipped kitchens, and barbecue grills and fire pits. You can pick up basic groceries in the old-fashioned general store, and a casual restaurant and bar serves burgers and other hearty fare, plus craft beers and milk shakes. There are several RV sites, as well as camping cabins, primitive tent sites, and glamping options.

Rooms are comfortably furnished, warm, and inviting at this circa-1780 inn set beside the large, unspoiled Damariscotta Lake, where casual afternoon gatherings on the deck and hammocks-for-two overlooking the water make the most of the location. You might see loons, herons, bald eagles, and other wildlife on an excursion with the owner in an antique Lyman powerboat. Swimming is big here, or you can go for a paddle: several canoes and SUPs, plus a kayak, are available for guests' use. Don't miss the fascinating fish ladder, a short walk away, where alewives swim upstream every spring to spawn. Downtown Damariscotta's shops and restaurants are 2 miles away.

As the local headquarters of John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign and the location of some of the earliest Academy Awards ceremonies, this Downtown treasure, with its gilded 1923 Beaux Arts design, exudes ambience and history. These days, the Biltmore hosts business travelers drawn by its central location, ample meeting spaces, and well-outfitted fitness center, open 24/7. The hotel is also popular for weddings. Renovated guest rooms, though small by today's measures, have formal furnishings and marble bathrooms. Pack your bathing suit to wear at the vintage tiled indoor pool.

Large windows in each room at this charming motel look out onto Lake Superior's harbor, and accommodations are also offered in rustic cottages and a lodge. The one- and two-bedroom cottages feature a gas range and a refrigerator, while the lodge has a cozy lounge with a fireplace, television, and reading material. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and there's satellite TV in each room. The Astor House Museum, which displays antique dolls, toys, and Native American artifacts, is on the grounds.

A modernized version of midcentury California motels, with low flat ceilings and square furniture, this design hotel is located in the new and hip Linen District (right off downtown). Interior features include lime-green walls, faux deer antlers, and glass-tiled “rainfall” showers. The very popular bar, off the lobby, buzzes on Friday nights with a 5 o’clock collection of young musicians, poets, and artists sipping on favorites like the “Layover.” The bar food is arguably the best in Boise, but come early to snag a table.

Many of the units in this three-story condominium complex have a view of the ocean and Lanai in the distance, and there's a chance to see whales in season. One-bedroom, one-bath units (some with lofts) or two-bedroom, two-bath units all have full kitchens and furnished lanai, which look out on 4 acres of lawn. There is a two-night minimum for most units.

Outdoor activities are what this year-round family resort is all about, including many that are geared toward teenagers and small children. Technically, it's not in the park, but rather off Generals Highway in Sequoia National Forest (between Sequoia National Park and the western portion of Kings Canyon National Park), but it's also centrally located, and you must pay the park entrance fee to get here. The lodge rooms are spare but clean, and all have private baths. Standard cabins, which can sleep up to eight people, have electricity and contain wood-burning stoves, but bathrooms are in shared buildings. Deluxe cabins can sleep up to five people and have private decks.

With its streamlined modern decor and tasteful palette, the fully renovated and upscale Monterey, like neighboring El Vado Motel, is one Route 66-vintage motel that—luckily for travelers seeking a more unique stay today—outlasted the trend of turning motels into chains. Drawing fans for its lively MOMO Lounge (enjoy cocktails and local spirits, and a DJ too), the motel also features a small yet deep swimming pool, room-facing parking, and dining within walking distance. Special “Stayat” (as in, Stay At) accommodations with compact bunk-bed units (some attached to standard queen-bed rooms) appeal to extended family and group travelers.

This small, nicely kept, family-owned budget property with a few accommodation options is close to Interstate 5 and within walking distance of the MAX line and the hip dining and shopping of the Mississippi Avenue neighborhood. Most of the one- and two-bedroom kitchen suites have cooking ranges with an oven, refrigerator, and microwave. Interiors are standard-motel style, with floral bedspreads and dark-wood tables and chairs.

This modern, family-oriented, oceanfront hotel has patrons who have been coming for more than 40 years; reservations are taken over a year in advance. There's a heated pool, an outdoor whirlpool, and an exercise room with sauna—amenities that are a bit scarce in this land of B&Bs. An on-premises liquor store and evening music at the hotel's recently updated restaurant Harry's Ocean Bar & Grill encourage evening celebrations. Every one of the motel-style rooms has a refrigerator and coffeemaker, and efficiency suites have kitchens. Don't feel like cooking? Sit back and have room service delivered, even if you're on the beach.

This handsomely restored 1930s lodge-style home with tastefully and quirkily furnished guest rooms is surrounded by colorful gardens and sits on the western shore of pristine Lake Whatcom—it's one of the most tranquil settings of any lodging in the area. The View With A Room suite is a favorite for special occasions, with its huge bathrooms outfitted with a two-person jetted tub and an enormous walk-in shower; it also has a private balcony overlooking the lake. A full breakfast, with a focus on healthy ingredients, is served each morning in a sunny room.

Operated by and adjacent to the joyfully kitschy Trees of Mystery roadside attraction, this casual mid-century motel has simply furnished rooms brightened with paintings and, in some cases, wall-length photographic murals of local redwoods and coastal scenes. It's a handy base for exploring Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park and the trails and overlooks around Klamath. The seasonal on-site restaurant serves basic American grub.

The resort's Craftsman-style private chalets, all with gas-log fireplaces, are nestled among tall pine trees along the shore of Lake Siskiyou. The Highland House Restaurant, above the clubhouse of a spectacular 18-hole golf course, has uninterrupted views of Mt. Shasta. Take the Central Mt. Shasta exit west from I–5, then go south on Old Stage Road.

Families and dog lovers enjoy these comfortable, charming, whimsically decorated log cabins, which have such unique touches as cow-spotted walls, canoe-paddle headboards, and wooden ducks swimming on the ceiling. Guests can cast a line for trout in the adjacent canal, roast marshmallows at the communal fire pit, or fire up the barbecue in the courtyard.

In the tiny village of Hatch, 15 miles south of Panguitch, you'll find this nicely maintained and reasonably priced campus of cozy cabins and standard hotel rooms, all of them spotlessly clean and attractively decorated with modern furnishings, large flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, microwaves, and high-quality bedding.

On the north side of the tiny town of Packwood, this quiet motel is 40 miles from both Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens, and 17 miles from White Pass Ski Resort. Rooms here have pine paneling, hardwood floors, and in many cases log furniture, microwaves, and refrigerators; family suites have fireplaces and sleep six. There's also a picnic area.

This cheerful, squeaky-clean motel is just a few miles south of the Great Sand Dunes, in the tiny town of Fort Garland, and makes a great base from which to visit the park and other San Luis Valley attractions.

Walk out the front door of the Moxy Nashville and find yourself in the middle of bustling Hillsboro Village, steps away from local attractions like The Belcourt Theatre, Pancake Pantry, and more. Those traveling for business will find much to like at the Moxy, like well-equipped meeting areas and free Wi-Fi.