1951 Best Hotels in USA

Built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition world's fair, this longtime favorite bridges the gap between hip modern and timeless classic style. Its swanky lobby and nicely polished rooms have some decorative touches inspired by that major early 20th-century global event when the hotel was born. Rooms are spacious by San Francisco standards and include stylish modern furniture, 50-inch flat-screen smart TVs, and luxury touches like rainfall showers and Coco Mango bath products by Poggesi. The gorgeous signature bar, the Redwood Room, is equally known for its creative cocktails and art-deco design.

Surrounded by the 1,416-acre Clifty Falls State Park, Clifty Inn boasts fantastic scenery and is perfect for nature enthusiasts. Many rooms overlook the park's woodsy environment and the Ohio River. Among the on-property perks are an indoor swimming pool, a restaurant open for all three meals, and a large sunporch with river views. Waterfalls, gorges, and hiking trails are just outside the hotel's front door. There are plenty of amenities designed to help guests relax, such as free Wi-Fi, bottomless cups of coffee and tea, lounging areas for reading or playing board games, and a nightly bonfire pit. In each room or suite are a microwave, coffeemaker, and small refrigerator.

Although it was built in the mid-1990s, this stately inn fits in perfectly with its Victorian neighbors, but unlike nearly every other lodging in town, it isn't filled with Victorian- or Western-style trappings—it's tastefully decorated with Asian antiques. There's a charming front porch and library, as well as an enclosed, flower-filled patio with a hot tub. All rooms have private baths; some have fireplaces and private decks. A full breakfast is included.

Hoping to capture the look and feel of an old Scotch-and-cigar parlor, Philadelphia's Club Quarters, sometimes branded as \"CQ Hotel,\" has a little more style than the typical business-minded lodge. Companies that sign up for memberships earn their traveling employees a series of complimentary amenities, such as access to a private lounge and premium-speed Wi-Fi. All guests have access to the skylit lobby lounge area and the clean-lined, earth-toned guest rooms, equipped with modern workspaces. You can't get much more central than the hotel's primo Center City location, across Chestnut Street from Liberty Place.

While options for overnight stays in Jamestown are limited, the Bay Voyage is a stalwart that has undergone several evolutions in its lodging and dining but retains the charm that led the original owners to float this Victorian-era inn across Narragansett Bay from Newport in 1890. The inn is walking distance from town and features rooms with water views, an attractive seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and an on-site restaurant. It’s a time-share resort that also offers rooms for overnight stays, so most accommodations are suites.

In the heart of Downtown, this 20-story high-rise comprises a pair of desert-color towers that figure prominently in the city's skyline. The lobby and on-site restaurant strike a quietly reverential note, pointing to Clyde and Carrie Tingley, major players in the local and state political scene (he was a very popular two-term governor in the 1930s), in tastefully subtle ways throughout. The rooms remain a bit heavy on the beige, but a touch of Southwestern style is combined with all the amenities you'd expect of a high-caliber business-oriented hotel, including plush pillow-top mattresses and fluffy bathrobes. Carrie's offers breakfast and lunch in a spacious, light-filled room; the 1922 Bar & Lounge specializes in craft cocktails with a nod to the Prohibition era.

This waterfront haven is tucked into a residential neighborhood beneath towering palms and native gumbo-limbos. No wonder it's a favorite of travel magazines. Each unit overlooks part of the 400-foot beach, where draping hammocks beckon you to nap. Prefer to paddleboard or kayak? Just slide one off the sand and go. Or take a dip in the pool. Less adventurous types can head for the Adirondack chairs along the shoreline or to those placed at the far end of the docks that jet into the bay. Units are comfortable and spacious and could be the backdrop for a Tommy Bahama ad with their upscale tropical decor and hand-carved furniture. Small patios give you your own slice of paradise. Breakfast is served beneath the bayfront chickee.

This hilltop, two-story motel complex makes an excellent base for exploring Boothbay Harbor and Damariscotta as well as Wiscasset. All of the well-appointed rooms (some with four-poster beds) have river views from private balconies or patios. The 4-acre grounds encompass perennial flower gardens, gazebos, and a heated outdoor pool. A generous continental breakfast features straight-from-the-oven muffins, fresh fruit, and usually a special hot dish.

Constructed in 1909 as Oklahoma City's first steel-reinforced concrete skyscraper, the Colcord, originally an office tower, was renovated and reopened as a luxury boutique hotel in 2006. Now, the hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America, a program administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Overall, the architects and designers have combined sophistication and swank to produce a cool vibe for business and leisure travelers alike.

Consisting of two cabins and four guest rooms right above the town's market and liquor store, plus a few yurts, this is a charming and affordable place to spend your time in Hope. Both cabins sleep three to four people and have full kitchens and bathrooms. The location is convenient for enjoying coffee in the morning (at Turnagain Kayak Coffee) and dinner at night (at Dirty Skillet).

A stay here seems particularly moving at night, when the town's historic area is quiet and you have Williamsburg pretty much to yourself. Five of the 25 homes and three lodging taverns are 18th-century structures; the others have been rebuilt on their original foundations. Antiques and period reproductions furnish the rooms, and the costumed staff reinforces the historical air. Modern amenities include hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, coffeemakers, and a complimentary fruit basket and bottle of wine. The Colonial Houses share the facilities of the adjacent Williamsburg Inn and the Lodge.

Directly across the street from Johns Hopkins and within walking distance of the Baltimore Museum of Art and the charming Charles Village neighborhood, this hotel is 15 minutes north of downtown. Rooms are welcoming, with rich, warm furnishings, and there are extras such as a glass-dome swimming pool and whirlpool baths.

The conveniently located Colonnade Hotel offers clean, modern environs injected with hues of khaki, chocolate, and chrome. Guest-friendly touches include 40-plus-inch flat-panel TVs, alarm clocks, plus extendable reading lights and high-tech coffeemakers. The look is slightly masculine but quite comfy and clean, with pillow-top mattresses, high-thread-count sheets, and round tables perfect for both eating and working. The floor-to-ceiling windows (that, eureka!, actually open) are triple-glazed to keep out the traffic noise of Huntington Avenue. In summer, a coveted spot at the roof-deck pool with a full bar, all-day menus, weekly yoga, and private cabanas available for rent, is the place to be. As an added perk, the hotel lends out its Audi SUV. For your gastronomic needs, Lucie Drink + Dine offers an upscale spot to dine.

All guest rooms in this lovingly restored historic building are tastefully decorated with antiques and quilts. The building was used as a women's dormitory during the farm colonization of the 1930s, and it still has a bit of a dorm vibe to it. Inn reservations and check-in are handled at the Valley Hotel, at 606 South Alaska Street.

This property is a few miles west of downtown Alamosa on a strip with other chain hotels and restaurants, several of which will deliver to the hotel. There are views of the mountains from many rooms. The hotel is clean and comfortable, and continental breakfast is included.

Close to major Dover attractions, including historic sites and Dover Downs International Speedway, this reasonably priced hotel is easy and comfortable, with the added attractions of an indoor heated pool and hot tub. Breakfast comes with a free newspaper weekday mornings.

The closest lodging to Kartchner Caverns State Park, this modern motel just off I--10 at the "Kartchner Corridor," a few miles west of Benson, has the comfort and amenities you'd expect, but with a bit of added Southwestern elegance. Rooms have coffeemakers and hair dryers, and a plentiful hot breakfast is included.

Spacious and comfortable rooms—considered suites because there's a separate sitting area—shine with modern style and conveniences. All rooms have microwaves and refrigerators and five include kitchens.

Part of the new boutique-style, mid-range brand of tropical-inspired Margaritaville resorts, this laid-back hotel has smartly designed rooms and common spaces and a large pool with cabanas and a friendly bar and grill. It's a couple of miles south of downtown Medford on a convenient but busy road. 

An indulgent-yet-reasonable surprise in a quiet Battery Park City location, this suites-only hotel has many coveted amenities: significant square footage, a breezy rooftop bar, and access to green space in nearby Hudson River Park. Every two-room suite has a separate bedroom and living area—starting at 430 square feet. Luxurious extras include a wet bar, espresso machine, and huge walk-in shower. A natural choice for business travelers, this hotel is also good for families (with a movie theater and Shake Shack in the same complex). The seasonal Loopy Doopy rooftop bar has Hudson river views and serves \"Poptails\" of fruit and sparkling wine. The ground-floor restaurant, Atrio, serves Mediterranean-influenced meals from an open kitchen, with spillover space in the futuristic lobby, anchored by a 14-story mural by Sol LeWitt.

A combination of neighboring homes and a carriage house, this entire complex was created with Victorian flair. Seventeen fireplaces and an ornate oak staircase with leaded-glass windows on the landing lend authenticity to this restored 1905 mansion. Of the 23 rooms in the collection, no two guest rooms are alike, but all are appointed with Victorian-era settees and four-poster or sleigh king beds. A full breakfast is served in the dining room, an afternoon social includes tea and cookies, and occasionally the inn offers weekday specials. You can also stay in the villa or a renovated carriage house. Popular for weddings and receptions, these may be the most elegant homes in Apalachicola. Free tours are offered in the afternoon if the accommodations are not in use.

At this delightful inn, a Lark Hotel property, five buildings of one- and two-bedroom suites ring a landscaped lawn that leads to a scenic wooded pond. Guest accommodations are casually decorated, many with a maritime theme, with bleached wood, white and blue decor, and comfortable furniture. In Eli's Tavern, dishes range from fried oysters to fish-and-chips and steamed lobster, as well as other pub favorites like steak tips and buffalo tenders. Dog-owners will be happy to know 21 rooms are pet-friendly.

The chic, newly renovated Copley Square Hotel offers cushy mattresses, mini-refrigerators, high-speed Wi-Fi, and eco-friendly toiletries—not too shabby for a place that opened in 1891 and has provided respite to a century of celebrities like Babe Ruth, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday. The mod rooms are so clean and streamlined that you just might overlook the fact that many are teeny. Nevertheless, the old-meets-new vibe is fun, and the neighborhood couldn't be livelier. To maximize your Zs, get a room in the back of the hotel, preferably high up, where traffic noise—and the rowdy partying—isn't so audible.

A magnificent copper beech tree shades this 1890 inn, set on 7 acres of Connecticut River Valley woodlands. The venerable landmark has a sophisticated—even grand—appearance, with rooms and suites split between the main house and what was once a turn-of-the-20th-century carriage house. All guest rooms are dressed with fine fabrics and furnishings, as well as fireplaces, radiant-heat flooring, and whirlpool baths; some have soaring post-and-beam ceilings.

A wall of windows two stories high provides dramatic views of the Wrangell–St Elias Range and the Copper and Klutina rivers at this lodge near the national park's main visitor center. Dark-wood accents and Alaskan wildlife and scenery prints adorn each well-appointed room.

It’s the view and location that will grab you at this boutique hotel with plenty of perks including a rooftop restaurant, the 24-hour Prospect Market, and Tesla charging stations. Named after the black sea birds you’ll most likely see from your balcony, this La Jolla property stands out from the pack with room service, a business center, valet parking, and mid-century modern touches that are prominent in everything from the clean lines of the furniture to the patterned carpet. Rooms are on the small side, but you can't beat the location. Even if you don’t stay here, the hotel's rooftop bar, Birdseye, is worth a visit for some of the best views in town (hotel guests receive 15% off).

Each guest room in this Prairie Victorian building is uniquely decorated with period antiques, but you'll also find modern perks like high-speed Internet, cable television, and a coffeemaker to create a home-away-home vibe. Private bathrooms have either a stall shower, a whirlpool tub, or a clawfoot tub. The Honeymoon Cottage features a delivered breakfast and romantic amenities such as a whirlpool tub for two and French doors covered with lacy curtains, plus a kitchenette and living room for relaxing.

Avoid the crowds by staying in one of these charming, circa-1938 log cottages under towering pines on the lake's west shore. With knotty-pine paneling, rustic pine furniture, and a gas-flame stone fireplace, each unit is decorated in old-Tahoe style but comes with modern comfort.

For families favoring home-style comforts over resort-style amenities, Cottages by the Ocean is one of five beach-area properties run by Beach Vacation Rentals. This property offers furnished, well-equipped condo-style lodging in accommodations that take shape as refurbished cottages or condos. Units are available for daily, weekly, and monthly rental.

In the quiet little hamlet of Riverside (immediately northeast of Encampment), just across the street from the town park, these cabins have wood furniture, country quilts, outdoor grills, picnic tables, and full kitchens. The cabins are all different sizes and are a big hit with groups, especially families, hunters, and hikers. All cabins are dog-friendly with a fee of $40 per dog.