5218 Best Hotels in USA

The hospitable innkeepers at this comfortable and informal B&B a short distance from Squam Lake make every possible effort to accommodate their guests—many of whom are repeat clients—from providing them with hiking trail maps to using rhubarb grown on property to make the jam served during the delicious country breakfasts. The spacious rooms have hardwood floors, braided rugs, desks, comfortable reading chairs, and country-quilt bedspreads and curtains.

You'll feel like an honored houseguest in this casually elegant, full-service boutique hotel, with sweeping waterfront views, intuitive rather than intrusive service, and an indoor-outdoor fine-dining restaurant, Café Pamlico. Lounge by the pool, walk out to the dock, or relax on an array of decks and porches, all designed to maximize the sunset experience over the sound. Schedule an in-room spa treatment, borrow a movie to watch in the 14-seat theater, or kick up your heels by stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, or bicycling through the Buxton Woods Preserve that's just across the street. There's a full-service bar and regularly scheduled live music.

Thoughtful and comforting details abound in this 1931 French-style manse such as the mini-refrigerator and basket stocked with complimentary soda, water, granola bars, and snacks, as well as gas fireplaces in several guest rooms. Out back, a large landscaped lawn charms with a central fountain, gazebo, and deck with firepit and seating. Trails lead from here to neighboring Retreat Farm, a bird sanctuary, and West River views.

Within an easy walk of both the Plaza and Canyon Road, this mid-priced charmer with spacious Southwest-style rooms is one of the city's best small hotels. Alameda means "tree-lined lane," and this one perfectly complements the inn's location by the gurgling Santa Fe River. The adobe architecture and enclosed courtyards strewn with climbing rose vines combine a relaxed New Mexico country atmosphere with the luxury and amenities of a top-notch hotel, from afternoon wine and cheese to triple-sheeted beds with luxurious Egyptian cotton bedding. Rooms have a Southwestern color scheme, handmade armoires and headboards, and ceramic lamps and tiles—many have patios and kiva fireplaces. While there is no pool, there are two outdoor hot tubs. The Inn also offers a courtesy shuttle to anywhere within a 3-mile radius.

It's all about the panoramic views at this exceptionally well-maintained mid-century modern boutique hotel set high on a ridge overlooking downtown St. George and the red rocks beyond. Rooms have top-of-the-line bedding, 50-inch TVs, refrigerators, Keurig coffeemakers, and modern bathrooms with granite counter tops, vessel sinks, and premium toiletries. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, deck, and gym, all with the same magical vistas. The adjacent Cliffside restaurant serves lunch and dinner and enjoys the same spectacular views.

Owned and restored by former Salt Lake Tribune publisher Philip McCarthey, this spectacular turn-of-the-20th-century Renaissance Revival mansion makes a striking impression with its red-rock exterior and princely setting on the lower slopes of tony Capitol Hill. The interior has stained-glass windows, pocket doors, and an eye-catching turquoise fireplace. All of the cushy rooms in this 11,000-square-foot inn are unique, and each is named for a Utah landmark, and rates include an outstanding breakfast.

At this understated and serene but stylish inn, perched on a bluff overlooking Vineyard Sound, common areas include an art-laden living room with a boulder fireplace and water views, oversize windows, and modern white couches; a bistrolike breakfast room; and a porch with more stunning water views. Contemporary furnishings such as natural oak tables, unbleached cottons, ample shelf space, and ceiling fans adorn each room; four have private decks with views of the Sound. Baked goods are a real treat here, so don't miss breakfast or the free afternoon snacks.

Located on the Atlantic Wharf, the InterContinental has fantastic views, an airy lobby and dining space, and beautiful guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. The calming, yet plush rooms and suites have a desk and seating area, and spacious bathrooms. Other draws include a health spa, 24-hour fitness center, and a heated indoor lap pool.

The InterContinental provides a more luxurious and stylish option for travelers in what's generally an area populated by more family-friendly lodging. All guest rooms feature bay-front views, with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer a panoramic view of available attractions both on the water and on dry land. Guests can also enjoy the pool, fitness and spa services, and indoor and outdoor dining at its signature fine-dining restaurant Vistal and "hidden" Italian restaurant, Garibaldi.

This 100-acre retreat dating back to the 1940s has gorgeously renovated cabins, each decorated in earth tones with timber accents, beachy but elegant furnishings, and upscale kitchens. Through the big windows you can enjoy the tranquil, evergreen-shaded setting along a bluff overlooking Boone Creek and the ocean. Coastal trails attract a mix of surfers, divers, boaters, and hikers. This beachfront hideaway is the perfect place for winter storm watching, clamming, and getting away from it all.

Combining Caribbean luxury with Keys charm, this glamorous 24-acre resort is a destination unto itself with five pools, rooms along a sandy waterfront, toes-in-the-sand dining, and amenities like kids activities, resort bikes, and morning yoga. The one- and two-bed rooms and a handful of suites with kitchenettes have white and dark-blue color schemes and bathrooms outfitted with walk-in rainfall showers. The bottom-floor rooms feature large patios that lead directly out to the sand, while the upper floors boast spacious balconies with breathtaking views. A full-service spa, fitness center, and marina with charter fishing boats round out the ample offerings.

Perched on a bluff above the boat landing, this landmark summer hotel recalls an era when guests arrived with steamer trunks for extended island stays. To capture the feeling of complete leisure, sit a spell in a rocker on the long porch and take in the gorgeous view. Local works of art are displayed throughout the three-story hotel, which was begun in 1816 and expanded in 1910. Guest rooms have been upgraded over the years and are pleasingly appointed with simple furnishings. Suites 1 and 2 have private, harbor-view porches. Waterfront accommodations afford views of the sunset over stark Manana Island; the adjacent Pierce Cottage, with an additional four rooms and two suites, has views of the village and lighthouse. Breakfast and dinner are served in the water-view dining room, which is also open to the public.

There's a pretty striking contrast of accommodation styles at this cosmopolitan complex that tumbles down a hillside overlooking Friday Harbor, from intimate Euro-style rooms that lack exterior windows to expansive suites with water views to ginormous bilevel penthouses with two bedrooms, private decks, gorgeous full kitchens, and astounding views. Amenities include Blu-ray players, posh Malin + Goetz bath products, and satellite TV.

Nestled along the residential north end of the Strand, this resort has room to breathe, instead of being smack up against the clutter of hotels clogging the coastline farther south. There's plenty of room at every turn here, from the hotel-length oceanfront lanai, tiki bar, and cavernous indoor pools (complete with waterfalls) to the roomy guest suites and high-end Cypress Room restaurant.

Situated right on the Atlantic, this luxury club resort has waterfront villas and hotel suites, all nestled along 600 feet of private shoreline. The spacious villas include en suite king-bed bedrooms and twin or bunk rooms, a full kitchen, dining room, laundry room, and waterfront balconies. Guests rave about the saltwater pool, cabanas, beachside fire pit, and complimentary Friday yoga classes.

What was once a boardinghouse built for crews working on the Tamiami Trail in 1928 is now the top spot to stay in town for adventurers on assorted budgets. The hotel has 18 rooms with private baths (plush by Everglades City standards!). Most rooms face the screen-enclosed pool and courtyard, which promotes camaraderie, but there are also secluded patios with chairs and tables for private moments. Decor features photography of the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands. Free Wi-Fi is in the dining area, pool courtyard, and lodge area. Ecotours provided by Ivey House's sister company, Everglades Adventures, are easy to book and incredible to experience.

This sprawling resort with its distinctive mid-century modern features was designed by renowned architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood and stands on a bluff with spectacular views across Jackson Lake to the Tetons. The upper lobby has enormous picture windows and a collection of Native American artifacts and Western art. Not all guest rooms have spectacular lake and mountain views, so ask for one when you book. The marble floors and polished brass accents add a timeless, classic style to the Western decor.

This hotel on the edge of SoHo never sacrifices comfort for style, so it's no wonder there's a high percentage of return customers—creative types, businesspeople, fashionistas, and anyone else with deep pockets. The lobby has fabulous double-height windows from which to appreciate unobstructed views—plus fresh-baked cookies, coffee, wine, and fresh fruit. Guest rooms are swanky and simple, with dark-wood floors, floor-to-ceiling murals, and more huge windows facing south and west. A plant in every room (ostensibly a carbon-offsetting touch) and triple-house-filtered bottled water all contribute to an environmentally friendly ethos. Jimmy, the rooftop bar next to the outdoor pool, is always a winner. Bring your fashion A-game: the James attracts a well-dressed crowd.

A 70-foot-high ceiling with a stained-glass skylight and 10 of the original Louis Comfort Tiffany stained-glass windows make this the most elegant hotel in Richmond. The Palm Court Lobby is home to Edward Valentine's full-size statue of the president, and to a sweeping Gone With the Wind-style staircase. One of the most notable rooms is the 1,550 square foot Jefferson Suite, which comes with its own private balcony. The renovation in 2016 expanded the guest rooms, adding marble baths with soaking tubs, double vanities, dressing rooms, and new period furnishings

This sprawling 1887 resort was once described as "the richest, the most exclusive, the most inaccessible club in the world," and its old-world charm persists. The comfortable resort's focal point is a four-story clubhouse, with its wraparound verandas and Queen Anne–style towers and turrets. Rooms, suites, apartments, and cottages have recently been renovated in a coastal eclectic style that adds a little more color and modern flair, but still feels architecturally appropriate to the period. Two beautifully restored former "millionaires' cottages"—the Crane and the Cherokee—add 23 elegant guest rooms to this gracefully groomed compound. Next door to the Westin, the Jekyll Ocean Club is the resort's newest beachside extension, with 40 modern suites and the same great amenities. Guests of the historic inn also have access to the Ocean Club property. A hotel shuttle runs regularly on a loop between the two properties.

This 1920s lodge resort, the most expensive and arguably the most elegant in any national park, is nestled off the scenic Jenny Lake Loop Road and bordering a wildflower meadow. Its guest cabins are well spaced in lodgepole-pine groves. Rooms with sturdy pine beds and handmade quilts live up to the plush rustic theme; suites also have fireplaces. Bathrooms feature intricate stonework and rain-dome showerheads.

Families love this nine-story hotel filled with rich Caribbean-style rooms containing mahogany sleigh beds and armoires; all rooms have balconies, and many have stunning views of the ocean and local landmarks like the Jupiter Lighthouse and Juno Pier. The heated pool beachside has a waterfall feature, and there's outdoor seating and a bar for the hotel's locally famous Sinclair's Ocean Grill, where brunch is a favorite. Snorkeling equipment is available for rent, and bicycles are included in the resort fee. There's also a tennis court on the property—not to mention a fabulous 7,500-square-foot spa, and kids' game room. Midnight beach tours during turtle nesting season are popular.

Just outside of Walt Disney World property, this high-end resort features upscale accommodations, restaurants, a spa, and a popular kids' club that is also home to a 9-hole putt-putt course and a rock-climbing wall. Flat-screen TVs, luxurious bedding, and spacious bathrooms make this stay an experience in itself. The resort’s 9,920-square-foot Spa by JW 10 treatment rooms and offers unique services like cupping massages and meditative sound therapy. 

Set among the bubbling streams and tree-covered hills of Cibolo Canyons, the JW Marriott San Antonio Resort & Spa is a magnificent family escape and a premier golf destination.

Set amid saguaro forests and mesquite groves in the Tucson Mountains (yet only 15 minutes from Downtown), the city's largest resort has massive sun-bleached stone walls that blend rather than compete with the natural surroundings and stunning views from the interior dining areas and lounges. Outside terraces, with chairs and sofas clustered around kiva fireplaces, overlook the pools, golf course, and vast desert valley. Complimentary tequila shots, along with a dramatic recitation of the story of Pancho Villa, liven up the bar nightly during happy hour.

Just blocks from Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center, this newer luxury four-diamond hotel is the first and only JW Marriott in Orange County. Off the open lobby bar is a swimming pool terrace with cabanas to relax in after a day in the parks. The on-site dining includes Tocca Ferro Italian Chophouse, where the chefs grill proteins and makes their own pasta and sauces. The best sunset view spot at the resort is at Parkestry Rooftop Bar. Enjoy a cocktail and light bites while taking in the panoramic Anaheim views and Disney's firework show. Splurge to stay on the 10th floor for access to the Executive Lounge for a full breakfast in the morning and snacks and beverages throughout the day. A $30 daily destination fee is added to the room rate. It does include a $30 hotel food and beverage credit, enhanced high-speed Internet, and wine tasting for two at Tocca Ferro.

Here you have the chance to stay at an authentic, upscale 33-acre Western ranch, just a 15-minute drive from downtown Cody, without spending a mint or having to contend with a minimum-stay requirement. In one of the seven guest rooms a wooden fence stands before a wall-to-wall picture of the Tetons, and in another you can bed down in quilted comfort in an old chuck wagon. More options? Sleep in a genuine sheepherder's wagon, circa 1897. Guests don cowboy hats for breakfast, which is cooked over an open campfire, while an Australian sheepdog and two horses show off their repertoire of tricks. Ask head wrangler Jerry about his autographed guest soap collection.

On a 5-acre coffee farm above Kealakekua Bay, proprietors Mike Martinage and Greg Nunn operate a grand yet very reasonably priced B&B in a plantation-style home featuring a 2,000-square-foot wraparound veranda with excellent views of the bay and the entire Honaunau Coast. The outdoor lava-rock shower is a treat, and the authentic Hawaiian cedar steam house, swing, and outdoor hot tub also offer panoramic views. Full breakfasts include ingredients harvested from the property, including homegrown 100% Kona coffee. Greg was once head of housekeeping at a five-star resort on Maui, and it shows. A detached cottage in back of the main house provides additional accommodations for families.

Hidden away in the upscale residential neighborhood of Kahala (on the other side of Diamond Head from Waikiki), this elegant oceanfront hotel with top-notch service, opened in 1964 and one of Hawaii's first luxury resorts, has hosted celebrities, princesses, the Dalai Lama, and nearly every president since Lyndon Johnson. It's flanked by the Waialae Country Club's golf course and the ocean, surrounding it in natural tranquility—all just a 10-minute ride from Waikiki by free shuttle. A walkway has benches tucked into seaside nooks for lazy viewing, and the oceanfront fitness center offers outdoor yoga and Pilates. The poolside bar and grill will serve you at your lounge chair on the beach or by the pool, you can enjoy a casual meal at the Plumeria Beach House, elegant afternoon tea is offered on The Veranda, and fine dining is available at Hoku's or Arancino.

The reef just offshore makes the waters here calm enough for young kids. You can also sign up for dolphin interactions in the 26,000-square-foot lagoon or simply sit and watch the dolphins play throughout the day. The 550-square-foot guest rooms, decorated in an understated Islands style with mahogany furniture, are spacious though a tad worn; bathrooms have two vanities, and the lanai are big enough for lounge chairs. If you're a golf fan visiting the second week of January, ask for a room overlooking the course for a bird's-eye view of the PGA Sony Open from your lanai. If dolphins are your thing, request a room overlooking the lagoon.

Overlooking the Pacific, Kalaloch has cozy lodge rooms with sea views and separate cabins along the bluff. The weathered clapboard cabins have a fireplace or wood stove, knotty-pine furnishings, earth-tone fabrics, and kitchenettes; the main lodge houses rustic ocean-view rooms and suites (and a few budget units without views); and wood-paneled motel-style quarters are in the Seacrest Building. A trail leads down to the driftwood-strewn beach. Rangers lead free nature walks, beach explorations, and evening programs at the adjacent campground.