956 Best Hotels in USA

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.

Among Midtown's trendy lodging choices is this good-value hotel designed with modern boutique swagger and a vibrant dining and drinking scene. One of several Moxy hotels in NYC, it's perched between Times Square and Penn Station. To maximize limited space, guest rooms employ \"urban camping\" design features such as under-the-bed drawers, hooks instead of closets, and sinks outside the bathroom. Expect comfort no matter the room or bed sizes (even for the bunk beds in some rooms, a treat for kids). Enjoy a drink at Bar Moxy or dine at seafood-centric Legasea. Magic Hour is one of Manhattan's biggest rooftop spaces; half nightclub and half bar, it's decorated as a sort of adults-only amusement park.

At the end of Route 157 at 7,717 feet above sea level, you find this lodge on the perch of Kyle Canyon. The two dozen cabins are all separate structures with outside entries and varying layouts, including a \"lovebirds\" cabin with private mountain views, and a 750-square-foot events cabin for small meetings and/or family retreats. All of them have an outside patio deck, satellite TV with a DVD player and a large selection of DVDs in the main office, gas fireplace, jetted bathtub, mini-refrigerator, and microwave. In September 2021, the lodge's restaurant burned down in a fire and has yet to be rebuilt. 

With great views of the mountains to the west, this small hotel less than a mile from Winthrop's funky downtown sits just across Highway 20 from the scenic Methow River. Its cheerfully furnished rooms range from budget-friendly doubles to upscale suites with kitchens or kitchenettes, dining areas, gas fireplaces, and soaking tubs. Accommodations are well-maintained and come with plenty of thoughtful touches, such as refrigerators, microwaves, and coffeemakers.

Birders love the Mt. Vernon's location, far from crowds on the western end of Cape May, across from the ocean, and within walking distance to Cape May Point Lighthouse, the Nature Conservancy Bird Refuge, and the historic district. All rooms have queen-size beds, wall-to-wall carpeting, free wi-fi, and open onto sundecks. Efficiency units have kitchens. There are two pools, including a smaller, protected one for young children.

The lobby's full-size, taxidermied bear poised to pounce and wolf on the prowl hint at a decorative sensibility that dissipates upon entering the boilerplate rooms at this motel-like property a few blocks southeast of downtown. The red-carpeted, 500-square-foot guest accommodations—all called suites but only some with two rooms—are furnished with microwaves, refrigerators, coffee pots, flat-screen TVs, and combination tubs and showers. Staff members deliver free mini-doughnuts each morning. A coin-operated washer-and-dryer stack occupies one corner of the fitness room, which also contains a sauna; the pool and hot tub are just outside.

This six-story, Georgian-style hotel has modern rooms accented with old-world touches, such as rich fabrics, gleaming wood furnishings, and elegant detailing. The full-service Cerulean Spa is on the property, along with a gym and a restaurant.

The first hotel on this site was built in 1828, but visitors have been attracted to the Natural Bridge since Colonial times. Within walking distance of the spectacular rock arch of the same name (there's also a shuttle bus), the Colonial-style brick hotel is in a beautiful location as well as numerous recreational facilities. The hotel is similar in style to The Homestead resort but is a fraction of the price. Long porches with rocking chairs allow leisurely appreciation of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and rooms are done in a Colonial Virginia style.

You couldn't pick a better name for this 14-suite charmer: a lovingly rehabbed 19th-century apartment building set in Lincoln Park's residential heart, it's about as close as you can get to living like a local without signing a lease. While it's not a luxe downtown high-rise (a fact you might feel keenly aware of when you're hoofing it up the stairs), creature comforts like modern kitchenettes, soundbars, and even yoga mats abound. Better still, suites are bursting with vintage moldings, warm light, and artwork that celebrates 1980s Chicago pop culture, making for memorable, if not hyper-polished, spaces. A rear coach house offers extra privacy.

If you like your inns small, warm, and cozy, with the bay on one side and a short two-block walk to the downtown historic area on the other, this is the one for you. Each room is named for a prominent historical figure and has antiques and period pieces tied to the city’s storied past. The recently remodeled hotel also has a Bridal Suite and 24-hour business center.

The mini-Manhattan skyline is one of our favorite parts of the Strip—there are third-size to half-size facades of the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and the Chrysler Building, as well as the New York Public Library, Grand Central Terminal, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Rooms in this sprawling compound are quite a bit larger than typical rooms in the real Gotham, but they're not particularly fancy. Several grades of room are available, and as you pay more, you get plush amenities such as separate sitting areas with sofas, marble bathroom counters, and separate glass showers. Provided it's not a busy time of year, you can request in which tower you'd like your room to be. Also, be warned: the trek from the front desk to some of the towers can feel longer than the New York City Marathon, and the Big Apple Coaster that loops around the hotel can be intrusively loud if your room is near the tracks. Since New York–New York now frames the south side of the T-Mobile arena, the outdoor plaza connecting the arena to the Strip is a great place to people-watch and enjoy a cold adult beverage while breathing fresh air.

New-built but mimicking Federal-era design, this stone hotel faces the Niagara River. Many rooms have four-poster beds; all have detailed moldings, heavy draperies, reproduction Greek Revival armchairs, and more-contemporary luxuries such as electric fireplaces, flat-screen TVs, and some whirlpool baths. Ground-floor rooms have hardwood flooring. The hotel has a full spa and salon with multiple massage and beauty treatments. The Whirlpool Jet Boat tours leave from right across the street.

Built in 1907, this B&B was originally the North Globe Schoolhouse; now classrooms serve as guest rooms, filled with mining-era antiques and affording fantastic views of the Pinal Mountains and historic Old Dominion Mine. All rooms have private baths; one has air-conditioning, and the rest have evaporative coolers, which work well at this higher elevation. You can walk off "miner-size" breakfasts on the enjoyable hike through the scenic Copper Hills just outside.

On a quiet street in the embassy area of Connecticut Avenue stands this small Irish chain hotel. Cozy rooms, attractively decorated with colonial reproduction furniture, include free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, and complimentary weekday newspapers. The hotel is also within walking distance of restaurants offering a broad selection of international cuisines along Connecticut Avenue.

This multicolor painted lady, circa 1889, has red rooftops and a central, square tower. The interior is filled with period antiques, including stain-glass lamps throughout, ladies' handiwork from the 1800s in the dining room, and intricate carved-wood furniture. Floral wallpapers and area rugs complement the Victorian pieces. The largest rooms are the most comfortable; on the other end of the spectrum, the tiny tower room (Room 200) feels a bit like the crows nest of an old schooner, looking out at the ocean a half block away.

As a working farm, this spot stands out from similar B&Bs in the area; inside, antebellum-era antiques original to the house, as well as Civil War maps and artifacts, decorate every room. The 1819 Greek Revival home was built for Sarah Harrison, sister of President William Henry Harrison, by her husband John Minge. Rooms are generously sized, particularly for a home of this era. There's a nice pool on peaceful grounds, which will appeal to families. The Southern breakfast here might include buttermilk biscuits, Smithfield ham, apple butter, bacon and sausage, and strong coffee, served on antique china. Reviewers rave about hospitality of the hosts.

Commanding a dramatic view of Orca Inlet a few blocks from downtown Cordova, this turn-of-the-20th-century inn has three roomy suites and one "sleeping room" furnished with antiques. Owner Becky Chapek transports guests to and from the airport, where she operates Chinook Auto Rentals. If she doesn't have room for you, she'll suggest other places to stay.

The hip-yet-affordable NU, on one of Brooklyn's main nightlife and shopping streets, is perfect for visitors seeking a perch near the best of the borough. Flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, and hookups for your iPhone or laptop are pluses in the above-average-size rooms, and the minimalist white-and-gray color scheme is punctuated with eco-friendly flourishes like cork floors and organic cotton sheets (a few suites even have cozy hammocks). An on-site marketplace offers a selection of local Brooklyn snacks and drinks, including beer and wine.

An open-air lobby of Italian marble, a koi pond, hanging egg chairs, and a guava smoothie greet you on arrival at this hideaway a five-minute stroll from Kalakaua Avenue through one of the many public-access ways to the beach. The property's two towers offer nearly 100 standard rooms and junior or one-bedroom suites, some with small kitchen areas. All accommodations have a refrigerator, soaking tub, slick audio-entertainment systems, and free Wi-Fi. Request a room close to the top of the hotel's 11 stories if you want to see the ocean from your lanai. A limited continental breakfast on the lobby veranda is included. 

Sand dunes, huge cottonwood and elm trees, and the refreshing air from the 3-acre lake make this state park seem like an oasis. Especially pleasurable activities here include hiking, bird-watching (especially in winter), fishing, and camping. Horseback riding is allowed, although swimming and boating are not. Six miles north of Portales via U.S. 70 and NM 467.

Set on a forested bluff above the Pacific Ocean, 30 minutes from Olympic National Park and Lake Quinault, Ocean Crest has small budget studios, large studios with ocean views, and one- and two-bedroom units. The largest units have a full kitchen, and all but the budget studios have fireplaces. Room furnishings and decor are functional but not fancy. The resort's spa/recreation center across the street has a more modern feel, with high cedar ceilings, skylights, and an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center, tanning beds, and kids' outdoor play area. Reach the beach via a series of stairs and boardwalks or a five-minute drive. The resort's acclaimed restaurant serves high-end fare.

Salmon outer walls, striped window awnings, and a wrap-around porch characterize the bright and breezy resort hotel built in 1878. Brightly colored guest rooms—blue-green, dusky blue, daffodil yellow, powder pink, magenta—coordinate with floral bedspreads on white iron, four-poster, and brass beds. Antiques fill the attractive common rooms—look for the original switchboard in the main lobby and try to imagine what this inn was like when first opened. The Ocean House is one block from Spring Lake and one block from the ocean.

This clean, comfortable, reasonably priced hotel doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but its water's-edge location makes up for it. The guest rooms are fairly spacious, and deluxe suites have whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces, and expansive ocean views. The owners operate two other reliable properties in town, the Bay View Inn and Lighthouse Inn.

Comfort and convenience are yours in these water-facing rooms, featuring individual climate control, full-size fridges, and private balconies. Suites have a generous sleeping area with pullout sofas, and some have whirlpool tubs. A simple continental breakfast, served in a charming waterfront room, is included, and boat docking is free for guests. The inn also manages several rental cottages.

With its mountain views and classy cowboy vibe, this small-town log hotel makes for a comfortable escape from city life. Guest rooms are rustic yet modern, decorated with log furniture, and each featuring a satellite TV, a desk, and a mini-refrigerator. Walking into the steak house ($$$, open seasonally), with its woodstove and ranch decorations, is like stepping into the Old West. The Old Corral's gift shop is extensive, with many items produced right there in Centennial.