1102 Best Hotels in USA

This two-story motel is steps from the dunes and the beach, just across the two-lane Old Montauk Highway. The bright, clean, one- and two-room suites have full kitchens and ocean views. You can walk the seaside path to town and restaurants or splash around in the heated pool.

Operated by the Havasupai Tribe at the bottom of Havasu Canyon, these are fairly spartan accommodations—each room has two double beds and a bathroom—but you won't mind much when you see the natural beauty surrounding you. There is no kitchen, but a café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The tribal entry and environmental fees are included in the room rate. Reservations are essential and can be made up to a year in advance beginning June 1.

This clapboard inn overlooking Town Pond surrounds you with comfort and charm, and guests here are treated like family. Less than ¼ mile from the beach, the inn is also within walking distance of shops, a movie theater, and restaurants. The complimentary breakfast includes items like waffles, frittata, eggs any style, smoked salmon, and homemade sausage. Guests can relax at the cozy on-site bar.

The kind of hotel that will have you checking neighborhood real estate listings, this elegant inn has been home to several families and a Baptist church before being transformed into nine luxury rooms, an intimate bar, and a romantic events venue. Guests are greeted with a glass of champagne before being led to a sun-soaked room with Egyptian cotton sheets, thoughtful technology (meaning: excellent plugs), and decor that feels both vintage and modern. The Boylan Heights location is the best of all worlds, close to downtown, Warehouse District galleries, and NC State campus. The Parlor is open to the public, serving afternoon tea, Italian-inspired cocktails and charcuterie, and themed Supper Club dinners. The historic nature of the property means no elevator (though there are ADA-accessible rooms), pool, or gym, but guests may use facilities at two nearby YMCAs.

On 6 acres of lushly landscaped desert, the Hermosa is a blessedly peaceful alternative to some of the larger resorts nearby. This boutique hotel's ranch-style lodge was the home and studio of cowboy artist Lon Megargee in the 1930s; today the adobe structure houses Lon's at the Hermosa, justly popular for its New American cuisine. Villas as big as private homes and individually decorated casitas hold an enviable collection of Western art.

The 7-acre waterfront property that once was the Hilton has now become the newly renovated High Peaks. The property has accommodations in two buildings, one on Main Street in the center of town and another on the water. The entire property has been redone, so everything is new, including the lobby, the rooms, and three new restaurants—the casual Dancing Bears; the fine-dining venue Reflections; and PRs, a warm, elegant bar with a double fireplace. The breakfast plan, which includes a morning nosh at the Dancing Bears, costs extra. Rooms throughout the updated property are attractive, with tasteful wooden furniture and furnishings. Rooms in waterfront buildings have either a balcony or a patio for views of the lake. Complimentary rowboats and paddleboats are offered to guests for use at the resort's access to Mirror Lake.

Finally, Houston has a great convention-center hotel right in the heart of downtown's sporting venues. Massive, ornate, and luxurious, this is the largest hotel in Houston, with 1,203 rooms. Almost a city within a city, the Hilton Americas has three restaurants and lounges, a gigantic fitness center, and a rooftop bar/grill that's not cheesy at all. The views from its 24th-floor location are pretty amazing, especially at night when the downtown skyline comes alive.

Politicians, including George W. Bush and Colin Powell, have made this huge glass-and-chrome complex their home away from home. The rooms are standard, but the Anatole has seven bars, a nightclub, and a piano bar to keep you entertained. The public spaces feature a massive collection of fine Asian arts and antiques. The massive property tries to offer on-site everything a traveler needs—especially a business traveler. You'll need a car or hired transportation to take you to the nearby American Airlines Center, the hospital district, or Downtown.

Conveniently located to both the International African American Museum and Gaillard Center, the Hilton Club Liberty Place offers a selection of suites and studios. Meals aren't included in the price, but you can purchase continental breakfast. Better yet, walk to any number of local restaurants and cafés sited just minutes from this business-appropriate hotel's polished front door.

A sunny swimming pool and breezy patios overlooking the Ashley River are among the main attractions at this modern hotel that's a convenient stop for boaters docked at the nearby marinas. Guest rooms include docks for your electronic devices and 42-inch flat-screen HD TVs. There's also a fitness center and a 24-hour convenience store.

The theme here is \"room with a view,\" as this hotel on the banks of the Delaware offers dramatic river views from the 22-story tower; southern-facing rooms have views of both the river and the city. Although some rooms are showing a bit of wear and tear, the location is excellent if you wish to be on the river. The fourth-floor fitness center, which is open 24 hours, overlooks the waterfront, too. After you swim in the indoor pool, you can lounge on the outdoor sundeck. Likewise, the on-site hotel restaurant, Keating’s Rope & Anchor Bar + Kitchen, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner—and has both indoor seating and alfresco dining on a deck above the river.

Gondola trams glide by, pint-size guests zoom down the 175-foot waterslide, a bride poses on the grand staircase, a fire-bearing runner lights the torches along the seaside path at sunset—these are some typical scenes at this 62-acre megaresort. Shaded pathways lined with a multimillion-dollar Pacific Island art collection connect the three tall buildings, while Swiss-made trams and canal boats shuttle those who want to bypass the long hallways and meandering paths. Though there's no ocean beach, a seaside trail leads to Anaehoomalu Bay, one of the island's most beautiful tropical beaches. An ocean-side saltwater lagoon is great for families. Modern rooms in neutral tones have private lanai and are large enough to accommodate the families that flock here. The flagship restaurant, KPC (Kamuela Provision Company), presents incomparable coastline views. Although some may find the resort a fantasy version of Hawaii, others love it for its one-stop-shop approach to a Hawaii holiday.

The large 1848 colonial-revival house sits on 300 private acres of woods and meadows across the street from Skaneateles Lake. Interiors are plush but not fussy, with a leather sofa, silk and velvet drapes, Oriental rugs, and a hallway mural. Two bedrooms have fireplaces; most have four-poster beds. Lake views are especially nice from the front and side porches.

When the snow flies, this lodge is nearly buried, which makes for cozy fireside dining and relaxing. The log lodge sits on the lakeshore, where you can cross-country ski or snowshoe from the door. In summer, step off the cabin porch for a hike or a swim. Cabins are updated yet rustic. You can dine on trout in the restaurant ($$$$) while watching the trout rise.

Tucked away by Keauhou Bay amid a plethora of coconut trees, this well-maintained enclave of blue-roofed villas offers lots of amenities, including a 27-court tennis and pickleball center, swimming pools, hot tubs, a fitness center, waterfalls, and covered parking. Guests are minutes away from the island's best snorkel cruise, plus the many dining and grocery options at nearby Keauhou Shopping Center. The tennis center has hosted international tournaments featuring top WTA tour professionals, and has been recently upgraded to include 20 pickleball courts. 

Along with a fabulous view of the ocean, this waterfront boutique inn offers six guest rooms, all decorated with local art and character. All rooms have ocean views, private decks, adjustable king beds, spa showers, and personal hot tubs. Pamper yourself further in the day spa with massage and stress therapy, or in the Relax Massage Center with its fully customizable 4D-Massage-Chair and heated Zero-Gravity-Chair with Air-Compression-Massage and Revitalize O2 Therapy.

Combining the appeal of a family-friendly resort with immediate proximity to the boardwalk, this complex features modern rooms and suites, most of which have an ocean view. There's an impressive indoor water park that includes slides and a lazy river, and an oceanfront café and tiki bar.

This 1890 schoolhouse is now a pale honey-color Victorian B&B. The first-floor classrooms have been opened into an expansive, columned lobby with a painted checkerboard floor. The upstairs bedrooms and six small cottages behind the inn are decorated romantically chic, with pastel painted floors and decorative window treatments. In the garden, surrounded by a tall wooden fence, there's a completely open-air bathroom that can be booked by adventurous couples. In 2004 the inn built new cottages called "tents" in an allusion to turn-of-the-20th-century Methodist tent communities. On wooded bluffs overlooking the headwaters of Carter's Creek, the tents each have three bedrooms and a kitchen, and there's a pool and dock for canoes and kayaks, as well as the "Detention" wine bar.

Surrounded by McCandless Ranch on 40 acres in South Kona, this place may seem remote, but it's actually just a short drive from some of the best water attractions on the island, including Puuhonua O Honaunau, Kealakekua Bay, and Hookena Beach. The gated driveway winds past herds of goats, donkeys, horses, and cows. Offering four suites with private entrances and lanai, plus beautiful ocean views, this tastefully appointed inn has an open-air living area, plus a media room with a DVD library of 1,500 titles. Buffet breakfast is served by the owner, plus there's a barbecue facility by the pool. Snorkel and beach gear are available. Minimum stays are required. 

A special commitment to New Mexico shines through in this dedicated study of Chaco Canyon as an inspiration for one of Albuquerque's most popular hotels; it uses materials meant to evoke the fine stone chinking that comprise most of the 9th- to 12th-century structures found at that deeply compelling ancient Puebloan site. Rooms are spacious and well-appointed in a cleanly austere way; details like petrified-wood sink basins suit the natural palette and black-and-white photos of the ruins found on the walls. Contemporary works by Native American artists greet you on every floor, and the second-floor kiva-shaped passageway provides a direct encounter with the artwork you can glimpse from the striking lobby below. Their Level 5 restaurant offers impressive views while on the ground floor, the Equinox Café & Bar, Crafted bar, and the superbly curated Gallery Hózhó complete the scene. Guests may bring their dogs, but an extra fee applies.

Conveniently located at the base of the gondola, this hotel has a crisp and contemporary vibe. The bathroom floors are heated, and the complimentary breakfast includes freshly baked pastries and two hot dishes daily. The staff will store your mountain bike or your skis, and the convenient in-town location means you have easy access to just about anything. The in-house Cosmopolitan restaurant is one of the town's finest.

Built in 1913 by Pierre S. du Pont, this 12-story hotel in downtown Wilmington has hosted everyone from Charles Lindbergh to John F. Kennedy, and the elegant Italian Renaissance–style building still radiates old-world luxury even though updates make it comfortably modern. The large lobby lounge has a spectacular carved, gilded, and painted ceiling; polished marble walls; and plenty of traditional furnishings and seating areas. Classic in style, the spacious, carpeted guest rooms have soothing warm beige color schemes, touches of dark wood, and earthy textures. The progressive French brasserie Le Cavalier, helmed by Tyler Akin and serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, fills the elegant, high-ceiling space still known to many as the longtime Green Room restaurant. Wilmington's Playhouse on Rodney Square, in the building and part of The Grand arts organization, presents everything from concerts to touring Broadway shows.

Rooms here at this hotel just a couple of blocks from the Alaska SeaLife Center and close to the hiking at Mount Marathon overlook Resurrection Bay, and on clear days you can take in the panorama of mountains and glaciers. Continental breakfast is served in the lobby, with a three-story atrium complete with a small waterfall, many plants, a baby grand piano, and plush seating. A side room has a fireplace, and works by local artists hang on the walls. Rooms are decorated with warm colors, artwork, and wooden crown moldings that complement the cabinetry. 

Not only does this boutique property, the newest hotel within the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort complex, have coastal chic written all over it, but its sleek rooms have Gulf or Choctawhatchee Bay views. The vistas are also spectacular from the Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge, which serves creative cocktails, as well as salads and other quick bites. At Ovide, chef Hugh Acheson uses French techniques and seasonal local ingredients to prepare inspired dishes at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Eclectic design meets high-tech details in this daring boutique newbie, which has robots delivering room service to your small, midcentury modern–inspired quarters. The wired, inspired philosophy and amenities (like in-room Amazon Alexa) attract business guests, who like to use the steampunk-style lobby as their office-away-from-office.

Sleek and modern, this new build on a family estate offers an escape to a bucolic setting that's still close to the city and includes upscale amenities like a spa, a large pool, and two restaurants, including the superb Patterson Kitchen + Bar, a stand-alone, glass-walled venture that may be the city's best date night destination. The spacious rooms sport a lustrous, neutral-tone aesthetic, and the cozy sitting room features gold chandeliers, two fireplaces, and lots of marble. 

Built in 1923 to house visiting pineapple-industry executives, this historic inn is like new following a massive renovation that supplied state-of-the-art amenities to complement a modern design while keeping a dash of vintage charm. Several rooms have porches overlooking the pine trees and Lanai City. A separate one-bedroom cottage offers more privacy. The restaurant, Lanai City Bar & Grill, has an outstanding menu and well-stocked bar.