1102 Best Hotels in USA

Built of cedar timbers and decorated in a Western style, this lodge-style bed-and-breakfast is warm and inviting. A hearty breakfast is served at individual tables in the dining room, and hors d'oeuvres are served with wine by the fireplace in the late afternoon. All rooms have private baths, and most have balconies with mountain views. The lovely garden has a deck, gas firepit, and hot tub. As the lodge is very close to Whitefish Mountain Resort, it has a ski room with boot and glove dryers, and the snow bus to the ski area stops right outside. Fitness center passes are free for guests, and there are also on-site laundry facilities.

In the center of this hotel, three floors of rooms overlook a carpeted basketball court, where guests can shoot hoops with soft basketballs handed out at the front desk. It's one very notable touch among many that compel both heavy and casual UNC fans to stay at this boutique hotel in the thick of Franklin Street. Guests can people-watch from room balconies or mingle with the after-work crowd at the Trophy Room, the cushy ground-floor bar and patio, where the honey used in cocktails is sourced from beehives on the roof. Service is spot-on, from the friendly hosts behind the counter to the well-versed bartender. The setting and the contemporary touches combine to make guests feel both part of the college scene and far removed from their everyday lives.  Ask to see Room 23, a replica of Michael Jordan's UNC dorm room.

As close as you can get to the main gate of the Biltmore Estate and steps from all the best local shops and restaurants, this Tudor-style lodging is designed to blend in beautifully with the architecture of Biltmore Village. Its interior recalls a hunting lodge, with animal heads on the walls, sculptures of deer (the hotel's restaurant is called the Red Stag Grill), and an open-sided fireplace.

Breckenridge's newest crown jewel, the Grand Colorado sprawls at the base of Peak 8, with walk-out access to the Rocky Mountain and Colorado Superchair lifts. With five reservable private movie theaters, an expansive pool and hot tub area, and an ice rink, the resort has no shortage of stuff to do when you're not skiing. Little luxuries like the on-site ski butlers, who bring rental equipment to your door, and the adults-only Grotto hot tub at the resort's Infinity Spa make this place feel like a true escape.

Now part of Marriott's Autograph Collection , this renovated six-story Spanish colonial hotel offers an upscale, beachfront option for those looking for more historic ambience. Built in 1911, it was once called "Queen of the Gulf," when guests such as Teddy Roosevelt and Howard Hughes stayed there. Both public and private areas boast traditional dark wood and plush upholstery, and there is a full-service day spa on-site. A pool, swim-up bar, and outdoor grill have been added to the tropical garden facing the sea.

At the south end of Tusayan, this popular hotel has bright, clean, and contemporary rooms, a cozy stone-and-timber lobby, and free Wi-Fi. Live cowboy singers lead the entertainment in the Canyon Star Steakhouse and Saloon every evening. At the bar, you can sit on a saddle that was once used for canyon mule trips.

Located in the heart of Canyons Village, the hotel is just steps from a heated chairlift and golf course, making lodgings here ideal year-round. A $15 million renovation in 2017 updated this slope-side hotel and now Grand Summit is part of Vail Resorts' premium Rock Resorts lodging collection. The lobby's modern stone and timber interior leads to 212 rooms, most of which are condo-style units with kitchens. Accommodations range from studios to four-bedroom penthouses. Restaurants, shops, a spa, and a year-round heated pool complement your stay any season of the year.

"Grand" is no exaggeration for this opulent, sunny, 40-acre resort that's wildly entertaining due to its elaborate water features such as the Wailea Activity Pool with enclosed "lava tube," slides, caves, a Tarzan swing, and the world's only water elevator. Paths meander tropical grounds, passing food gardens and artwork by noted international and Hawaiian artists. The Humuhumunukunukuapuaa restaurant—named for Hawaii's state fish—"floats" in a saltwater lagoon. The fabulous Spa Grande has wellness options that range from astrology to massage.

This charming Victorian-style hotel—the smallest property in the Best Western chain—is less than a mile from the airport in the Mendenhall Valley and has spacious and homey rooms. Each room is brightened by cheerful colors and comes with jetted bathtubs and, as the name would suggest, beds topped with voluminous feather comforters. Guests especially appreciate the big breakfast buffet that includes omelets, pancakes, and hot cereals. Dinners are available from Tuesday through Saturday.

Overlooking the Appalachian foothills and two world-class golf courses, this resort, spa, and conference center offers a luxurious escape. Rooms and suites are outfitted with sleek furnishings, downy-soft beds, and marble baths with rainfall shower heads. There’s also an Italian restaurant, bar, and relaxed café on-site, as well as indoor and outdoor pools. Golf, spa, tennis and other getaway packages are available.

Situated on the slopes, this hip lodge with a focus on sustainability couldn't have a more convenient location. The small but cozy rooms come in gray and cream tones, with Western decor touches and leather furnishings, and the balconies have views of the surrounding mountains. There's also a ski valet and a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, and Eatery + Bar serves breakfast in the morning and après-ski snacks and cocktails from 3 to 9 pm daily.

Once described as a "Tara by the sea," this turn-of-the-last-century Carnegie family home is Cumberland Island's only accommodation. Built in 1900 for Margaret Ricketson, Thomas and Lucy Carnegie's daughter, the inn is filled with period antiques, family portraits, and original furniture that evoke the country elegance of a bygone era. And the solitude and unspoiled vistas offered by this 200-acre private compound also seems a luxury from the past. Prices include all meals; transportation by private boat from Fernandina Beach, Florida; tours led by a naturalist; and bikes.

This lodge is conveniently located along the Sterling Highway, with quick and easy access to trailheads and fishing holes. It's the perfect place to kick off your wrangling boots and relax. All rooms include a bathroom, kitchen, Wi-Fi, television, and complimentary frozen storage for your fresh catch. Most rooms comfortably accommodate four to six people.

This intimate in-park lodge centers on fish, wildlife, and the lake system of the western Katmai. Guests travel by boat to numerous rivers and streams riven with trout, char, pike, and salmon. Flights take guests to Brooks River to see bears at Brooks Falls. Grosvenor Lodge can accommodate six people in three heated cabins with electricity; a shared bathhouse is nearby. The main lodge has a kitchen, lounging area, and bar, as well as an excellent view of Grosvenor Lake. Multinight packages include airfare from Anchorage, meals, lodging, boat services, and guides.

Always a Whitefish favorite, Grouse Mountain is consistently booked solid in July and August. Public tennis courts and cross-country trails border the lodge, and there's a 36-hole golf course next door. Off-season you can book some bargain activity packages. Thoroughly modern, it has a sunny lounge area with a lacquered slate floor, elk-horn chandeliers, soft-cushioned furniture, and a tall fireplace. The Grill at Grouse ($$–$$$$) focuses on steaks, ribs, and Pacific Northwest salmon baked on a cedar plank. Food is also served outside from mid-April to mid-October on the deck and patio ($–$$$), where there's shade and a large stone firepit. The Wine Room can be reserved for a five-course dinner expertly paired with wines from their impressive collection. Recently renovated guest rooms are less refined but have standard modern furnishings and features, including 24-inch flat-screen TVs and high-speed Wi-Fi. Also updated, with a refrigerator, wet bar, and microwave, the loft units are a good choice for families. During the holidays the lodge is decorated with twinkly flair.

Named for the late sculptor Gwen Lux, this central hot spot recalls the 1930s, from its rooftop bar to its restaurant to its monochromatic-glam guest rooms.

Opened in 2020, this anchor of the newly built Hammetts Wharf complex is located in the heart of the Newport harborfront which lends an energetic pulse to the property, though the rooms are quiet retreats. Common areas inside and out are reserved exclusively for guests' use.

Hardwood floors, a central fireplace, and leather furnishings in the lobby of what was once an 1860s railroad warehouse help elevate this chain hotel. Rooms are fresh and inviting but not large, and many overlook the pleasant outdoor lawn, swimming pool, and sitting area that make for a relaxing haven amid downtown's bustle. The location—directly adjacent to the Charleston Visitor Center—is perfect for exploring.

Conveniently located just off the intersection of 24th Street and Camelback Road, this four-story hotel is great for business travelers, with spacious and accommodating rooms appointed with comfortable yet modern furnishings. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are free.

Managed by Hyatt since 2020, this remote ocean-side getaway is being refreshed and refurbished and features rooms, bungalow suites, and villas, as well as sprawling lawns, two restaurants that welcome both guests and nonguests, a pool and pool bar, a fitness center, and a spa. Some units have private lanai and/or kitchenettes; the decor is contemporary with wood, wicker, and rattan fixtures and furnishings.

The nicest feature of this three-story condominium resort overlooking Hanalei Bay is its upper-level pool with authentic lava-rock waterfalls, an open-air hot tub, and a kid-friendly sand beach. The buildings angle down the cliffs, making for some steep walking paths. Units are spacious, with high sloping ceilings and large private lanai. Rattan furniture and island art add a casual feeling to rooms. Some units are managed by the resort and others by private owners. All units have kitchens, including the smaller studios. This is a good choice for tennis buffs, and the on-site Happy Talk Lounge is lively in the evening with music, bar food, and dining.

The only true beachfront resort on Kauai's North Shore, Hanalei Colony is a laid-back, go-barefoot kind of resort sandwiched between towering mountains and the sea. There's an emphasis on simplicity here, but Wi-Fi is available in every unit. Some units are 10 feet from the sand, and though it's a beautiful coastline, the ocean is normally too rough for swimming. Many of the units are individually owned and generally well maintained, with Hawaiian-style furnishings, full kitchens, and lanai. Amenities, such as cocktail receptions and cultural activities, vary from season to season. There's a new two-story garden pool complex, plus an art gallery, small day spa, and restaurant on-site.  The road leading to this resort can occasionally be closed due to flooding or road repair, causing delays and possibly blocking access to the airport, so plan accordingly.

After more than 130 years of pampering guests, including Steven Spielberg and the Jaws cast and crew in 1975, this historic hotel is a true island classic. The gray-shingled 1891 Victorian building certainly looks the part, with its wraparound veranda, gazebo, and beautifully landscaped grounds. The resort includes two other historic buildings and an array of cottages. Whether you stay in the main house, the Roxana, or a cottage, expect Frette linens, plush robes, Molton Brown toiletries, use of beach towels, and perks like complimentary use of bicycles, shuttles to town or the beach, a saltwater pool, and hotel-led activities. The extensive children's summer program has a full roster of activities for kids; also offered are yoga and fitness classes, as well as lawn games for the whole family.

Attracting a high-end clientele, including city dwellers seeking a luxury North Fork getaway, most rooms at this three-story, gray-and-white inn have balconies, some with harbor views. All rooms have high-speed Internet access and flat-screen TVs. Interiors are contemporary and bright, with cherrywood furniture, leather armchairs, and light-color carpeting. Down comforters and Frette linens outfit the beds. For a really big splurge, you might consider the Terrace Suite; at 800 square feet, it's double the size of the regular rooms, and it has a 1,000-square-foot deck.

If you ask for a room with a view or even a private balcony here, you can gaze out over Charleston Harbor and onto the fountain at the center of Waterfront Park. All of the rooms were updated in 2021, shedding some traditional decor for updated armoires, drapes, and new carpet, plus refreshed local art. Some rooms are in a former 19th-century shipping warehouse with exposed brick walls, plantation shutters, and whirlpool tubs. Afternoon wine and cheese and evening milk and cookies are included. Parking is valet-only for $40 a day. A new hotel, The Cooper, is scheduled to open across the street in 2025, so ask about the state of construction noise and current views of the waterfront before booking. 

Atlantic City may not have the glitz and glam of Vegas, but this property certainly makes you feel like you’re at a Vegas party where everyone came to have a good time while surrounded by priceless rock memorabilia and amazing works of art (look up as you're riding the escalator). The casino features more than 2,000 slot machines and 130 table games, plus there are four fine-dining restaurants onsite---Il Mulino New York, Sandpiper Coastal Bar & Grill, Council Oaks Steaks & Seafood, and Kuro---as well as the classic Hard Rock Cafe and a branch of South Jersey’s favorite sandwich shop, White House Subs. If you’re into more relaxing activities, there's a pool and sundeck on the South Tower’s 4th level, easy access to Atlantic City Beach (with drinks available at the Beach Bar), and the must-visit Rock Spa & Salon. 

Music rules in this mission-style building, from public areas decorated with rock memorabilia—Elvis's pajamas, Lady Gaga's latex gown, and Elton John's boots—to stylishly modern rooms, with deluxe bed linens, an entertainment center with a flat-panel TV, and lots of accessible media-device plugs. Its cool "Hotel California" look, hip accent pieces, convenient location adjacent to Universal Studios—along with the perk of using your room key as a Universal Express Unlimited Pass to get you to the front of each line—can make it worth the wallet-denting room rate.

Opened in 2021, this small resort offers luxury accommodations in a total of 13 unique suites, including 3 suites in the main inn with the inspiring names Love, Peace, and Joy; 9 cottage suites decorated to reflect their own evocative names and sleeping two to four guests; and the spacious Hayloft Suite that sleeps eight. The LoveAll Cafe, open seasonally, serves up healthy smoothies, all-day breakfast, sandwiches and salads, and espresso drinks. It's a handy place to fuel up before a tennis or pickleball game, or a welcome break after an energetic workout on the courts. With its verdant setting and manicured lawns, the resort is a popular and photogenic venue for weddings, retreats, and group gatherings. Use of the six tennis courts and two pickleball courts is included with your stay, and add-ons include tennis instruction and wine tasting. An outdoor swimming pool is part of future plans.

The Harrah's complex now includes two hotels, doubling down on its status as North Carolina's largest lodging. The Cherokee opened in 2021, adding 725 more rooms to the 21-story towers of the existing resort. The comfortable rooms and suites on the higher floors overlook the mountains, and escalators get you to the casino and the extensive restaurant selection that includes a Wicked Weed Brewpub, a Ruth's Chris Steak House, BRIO Italian Grille, Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen, and a food court by Gordon Ramsay that stays open late. The casino is larger than three football fields and has live blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker games along with some 5,000 electronic gaming machines. There's also a bowling alley and a 3,000-seat theater that presents big-name stars like Travis Tritt, Pat Benatar, and Three Dog Night. The lobby and other public areas incorporate traditional Cherokee art themes. Room prices surge beyond $500 on weekends, but are often under $100 on weekdays.