1951 Best Hotels in USA

Set a bit back from the traffic on U.S. 1, this complex is a good choice for families—some of the 36 comfortable rooms have additional sleeping spaces to accommodate kids, and there's a large, heated indoor pool (plus hot tub and fitness room), and a minigolf course next door. There are also fireplaces or jetted tubs in some rooms, as well as pet-friendly rooms. The breakfast buffet, included in the rate, offers fruit, yogurt, breakfast sandwiches, waffles with maple syrup, cereal, and bakery goods.

Massive stone fireplaces in the lobby and lounge lend this hotel a ski-lodge atmosphere—suites in the building's rear overlook the slopes—and the condo-style suites (privately owned but put into a rental pool) can accommodate up to four people. All units have couches and kitchenettes separated from living areas by bars with high stools, and are also equipped with Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs—if you want to ski Jiminy Peak, you won't find anything more convenient.

The guest rooms and pub at this inn—within walking distance of Lake Michigan and downtown—evoke Ireland, from the architecture to the stained-glass windows to the wood-burning fireplace. The pub prepares such Gaelic specialties as Irish stew and shepherd's pie. The cheery rooms have queen-size four-poster beds. Irish music performances are hosted throughout the year.

Occupying a 1925 building (originally the Elks No. 10 Lodge) right next to the Shubert and Wang theaters, this Marriott property pairs charm with comfort. Catch period-era architecture throughout the building, including preserved chandeliers and original fireplaces. Guest rooms are nice, but won't compete with nearby luxury hotel offerings, and that's okay. Fun "top floor" guest rooms offer expanded space and the best skyline views. 

Located directly across the street from the TD Garden, this hotel is convenient for anyone attending an event or sports game, if you don't mind it being a bit loud. Guest rooms are clean and comfortable, and the views are pretty good, too, from 14 stories up. A small restaurant on-site offers breakfast and dinner. 

Fully renovated in 2017, this modern hotel has a convenient location and bubbly vibe that visitors will love; the modest accommodations, with their art deco-inspired decor, white linens, and splashes of red, are also appealing. The double queen room sleeps five with a sofa bed, so it's great for families (the indoor pool doesn't hurt, either). Copper Fox Gastropub, the hotel restaurant, offers urban-American cuisine in a lively space with an attractive bar.

This eight-story chain property looks and feels a bit like any other Courtyard Marriott but stands out for its excellent downtown location a block from Historic 25th Street, its spacious rooms with sitting areas, and a wealth of fitness and leisure amenities, including an indoor pool, hot tub, and 24-hour gym. Common spaces include a casual restaurant where breakfast is available for a small fee and a good-size lobby with sofas and a gas fireplace.

Located a short walk from the Rhode Island Convention Center and Waterplace Park, and not far from Providence Place Mall and the State House, this is one of New England's larger links in the Courtyard by Marriott chain. Odd-number rooms overlook WaterFire and the State House, while even numbers have views of Downtown.

Close proximity to the beach and train, coupled with plenty of modern amenities, make this SoCal-style Marriott a great Oceanside option. The well-maintained property has just about everything you need for a North County holiday including spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, ergonomic workstations, HDTVs, and mini-refrigerators. Guests can grab a bite to eat at Bistro (complete with a Starbucks), or relax on the terrace by the pool and firepits. Additional perks include an on-site gym and market, free parking, and a business center.  Its proximity to highways 78 and 5 make it a great base for anyone wanting to be near Marine Base Camp Pendleton or the SoCal Sports Complex.

This sparkling Spanish Colonial Revival–style hotel in the heart of the Arts District, formerly a classic 1959 motor inn, opened in fall 2022 as a sophisticated refuge with spacious, seaside-theme rooms, hip Euro-contemporary interior spaces, and a stellar Mediterranean-centric restaurant, St. Rémy, open all day and evening. This is a good choice for those who would like to park the car and walk or bike to downtown attractions.

This sparkling hotel, set in the heart of the tourist district and opened in fall 2022, is a warm, welcoming, haven filled with custom-designed furnishings and local art that reflects the beachy Santa Cruz vibe. Hang out on the sofas in the lobby, private booths in the café, outdoor patio with fire pits, or poolside. Rooms are unusually spacious, with ample amenities.

This handsome low-rise hotel offers amenities often found in higher price properties: spacious rooms, king-size beds, oversize desks, and ergonomic desk chairs. It's near the Nashville airport, Opryland complex, and Opry Mills outlet mall, and it has a restaurant, pool, fitness center, and business center. The guest rooms were recently renovated with new carpet, wallcoverings, and bedding, and they are stocked with Paul Mitchell products.

Close to the restaurants and shops of Liberty Station, this family-friendly hotel spares travelers the extra fees charged by most Downtown and coastal lodgings. Guest rooms have a contemporary style with HDTVs, iHome docking stations, Keurig coffeemakers, and mini-refrigerators; about a third of the rooms have balconies. Convenient amenities include a laundry room, Starbucks coffee, and a free airport shuttle. A casual on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner daily. Even if it's chilly, you can lounge by the pool, which has firepits and an indoor-outdoor area with comfortable seating. Customer service is top-notch, and the relaxing common areas around the hotel make you forget you're just five minutes from the airport.

In the late-19th-century Waddell Building, this reliable chain hotel in the center of downtown's museum district has spacious, modern rooms outfitted in bright Northwest colors with lots of 21st-century touches. You don't have to leave the premises to visit the popular restaurant, Stanford's Steak. 

This well-maintained six-story Marriott inn is designed for business travelers. Rooms are brightly decorated and have sitting areas and work desks. It's ¾ mile east of I–205 and 3 miles east of the airport.

A wraparound balcony overlooking St. Charles Avenue, a stunning six-story atrium, and some nods to period charm distinguish this family-friendly CBD hotel from other options in the neighborhood. The Café serves breakfast and a limited dinner menu. The hotel is within walking distance of many good restaurants and other attractions, including the kid-friendly Aquarium of the Americas and Insectarium, the French Quarter, the World War II Museum, and Caesars Casino.

A welcome alternative to cookie-cutter accommodations down by Philadelphia International Airport, this LEED-certified Courtyard takes up residence in the Navy Yard, a 1,200-acre business campus in deep South Philly that is home to companies like GlaxoSmithKline and Urban Outfitters. Clean and modern with a mild Jetsons vibe, both the lobby lounge and guest rooms are appointed with stylish furniture and fabrics; bathrooms feature roomy glass-enclosed shower stalls. An on-site bistro, a Starbucks location, and free Wi-Fi round out the standard features. In addition to air travelers, the hotel is particularly popular with sports fans, as it's located close to Philly's baseball, basketball, football, and hockey stadiums.

This is not your typical Courtyard by Marriott, as the building has a historic past—it was the home of San Diego Trust and Savings Bank in 1928. Today much of the original lobby layout remains—you can even see where the teller cages once stood—and the elaborately stenciled ceiling matches the one in the hotel's presidential suite, which once served as the office for the building's original architect, William Templeton Johnson. Downstairs, the old vaults (with safe deposit boxes intact) serve as meeting rooms. The guest rooms feature contemporary decor and convenient amenities such as free Wi-Fi, microwaves, and work stations; some even have sofa sleepers for extra guests. It takes around 15 minutes to walk to Petco Park from the lobby, with plenty of eateries and bars on the way to stop and grab a bite or drink beforehand. 

Just a block from a Metro station and within walking distance to Nationals Park, this is a smart choice for budget-savvy travelers. Rooms are large and nicely done in gold, gray, and taupe, and amenities include an indoor pool. The hotel is just across the street from Washington Canal Park, a wonderful 3-acre urban playground with an ice-skating in the winter and outdoor markets and food trucks in the warmer months.

With a covered wagon on the front portico, an indoor pool, and an outdoor playground, this U-shape motel is an inviting place for families with kids.

Near the village of Five Islands on secluded and quiet-as-can-be Georgetown Island, this handsome shingled house sits on 5 secluded, waterfront acres along Gott’s Cove. Every room has a water view and features local art. Some have fireplaces and private decks. The included full breakfast features dishes made with Maine ingredients. The inn’s dock is perfect for sunbathing, watching the lobster boats come and go, or jumping in. Gulls, herons, and osprey are frequently sighted here, and you may glimpse harbor seals, too. Go paddling in one of the inn's kayaks or a canoe, or take a spin on one of several hybrid mountain bikes available to guests. Hike nearby nature preserves or visit spectacular Reid State Park (a five-minute drive from the inn). Bonus: It's a quick trip to Five Islands Lobster Co. for one of Maine's best lobster rolls (and other delicious seafood).

Perfect if you want to be near the restaurants and services of Torrey but on a quiet, picturesque property a bit outside town, this relaxing hideaway comprises six custom-built contemporary cabins with minimally stocked kitchenettes, soft bedding, front porches, and charcoal grills. With reasonable rates, friendly hosts, and all the basics you need for a comfy stay, including a flat-screen TV and reliable Wi-Fi, this is one of the sweetest deals near Capitol Reef National Park.

A large stone fireplace in the great room adds some character at this lodge—a good thing, since guest rooms have updated but fairly standard motel furniture. You can't beat the location of this comfortable two-story family motel: it's just off the highway in Packwood, the gateway to Mount Rainier National Park and within striking distance of Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.

Set on 4 acres overlooking Wheeler's Bay, about 8 miles northeast of Tenants Harbor, this atmospheric inn was built in 1930 as a boarding house for stonecutters working in the granite quarries on Clark Island, just across the way. Accommodations are housed in both the main building and in an annex that was originally a chapel. Though on the small side, all the rooms are bright and cheery and have simple country furnishings. Some have water views, three have private balconies, and eight have shared balconies. The inn's well-regarded restaurant, The Causeway, serves dinner five nights a week in season and four nights a week in winter; its Sunday brunch has an enthusiastic following.

Just a block from the restaurants, shops, and attractions along Route 16 in North Conway, this rambling structure built in 1863 offers a nice range of upscale accommodations with modern furnishings, from two-bedroom apartments with kitchens and balconies to cozier standard rooms. Amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, and plenty of inviting common areas, and a not-cooked-to-order breakfast is included in the rates. There's also free parking and a Tesla charging station.

Though you're only a short walking distance from Wimberley Village Square, the meandering dirt road to the inn makes this feel like a true hideaway. Look for deer in the tree-framed meadows nearby. The sprawling main house is shaded by pecan trees and wrapped in a series of wooden decks. Each guest room has a distinct style, with different color schemes and handmade bedspreads. After a good sleep on one of the pillow-top beds, be sure to stroll the grounds along the creek or soak in the hot tub with a glass of wine.

Named one of America's "Dozen Distinctive Destinations" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this 1886 hotel, on 15 acres of grounds along the spine of the Ozark Mountains, is a Eureka Springs landmark. Originally built as a resort escape for Victorian gentility, it later became a bogus cancer hospital in an area known for healing waters. Since its multimillion-dollar refurbishment and reopening in 1997, the Crescent has added a conservatory, an expansive spa, a pizza bar, and a steak house restaurant complete with wine cellar. The newest addition to lodging options includes a collection of lodge-style cottages. Guests can learn about the hotel's past on morning history tours and nightly ghost tours.

Though it may seem a bit out of place in the Texas Hill Country, a little piece of the Crescent City sits prominently on Boerne's Main Street. The New Orleans–style second floor balcony overlooks the entire city center and gives you the sudden sensation you've been transplanted to the French Quarter. The 11 rooms each feature a different theme varying from Shabby Chic and the Hill Country to Asian and, of course, New Orleans. The building is a new construction, and rooms are spacious and clean. Hardwood or stained concrete floors are found in each room, as well as refrigerators and big, open bathrooms. After a day of wondering the town, the balcony is certainly a nice retreat for a glass of wine and a little relaxation.

With a huge stone fireplace in a wood-beamed lobby, this alpine-style ski lodge provides a cozy, unpretentious haven. Paneled rooms are decorated in neutrals with traditional furnishings. The hot tub sits on a redwood deck with a breathtaking view of the mountains. Historic downtown is within walking distance, and hiking, biking, and Nordic ski trails are only minutes away. The innkeepers are avid sports people and happily give winter and summer trail advice. Homemade muesli and pastries are included in the generous breakfast.