5218 Best Hotels in USA

Spend the day swimming at the beach just steps away from your private lanai and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean at one of four artfully decorated, one-room cottages on the sandy beach at Anaehoomalu Bay. These cottages are among the few beachfront rentals you will find anywhere on the island. It's a short stroll to the adjacent Lava Lava Beach Club bar/restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner daily. Ride your included cruiser bike in the morning to the nearby coffee shops at the Kings' Shops and Queens' MarketPlace.

Travelers looking for personalized service from innkeepers who take the trouble to learn guests' names and preferences will enjoy this intimate inn just off Yountville's main drag. Two rooms are in the historic main house, built in the 1850s and moved to this site in the 1860s. The upstairs room is spacious, and the downstairs one, though smaller, has a private, shielded outdoor hot tub. Six courtyard rooms in newer buildings each have private patio entrances; two of these rooms also have private jetted outdoor tubs. An old barn on the property was converted into a loft suite. Each room has a private sitting area, and during summer the outdoor lavender courtyard that gives the inn its name provides a tranquil escape. Lavender, a Four Sisters Inns property, bills itself as a French country inn. Though you may not feel transported to Provence or Bordeaux, the palette of soft rich yellows and the rustic furnishings provide sufficiently Gallic echoes.

On an intimate beach on the Chukchi Sea five miles outside Kotzebue, Iñupiat families and locals come to fish, and visitors can spend time here in one of the four simple cabins, joining fish camp activities, sharing meals, and browsing locally made art and craft pieces and meeting the people who create them. The price includes activities and payments to Kotzebue elders who share their Iñupiat way of life with guests. The cabins can accommodate two people, with bedding, continental breakfast, and dinner included. There's a shared shower in the main building and an outhouse on the beach.

Don't judge this place on appearance alone: the nondescript tower is actually one of the city's most family-friendly hotels, and its location—just five minutes by foot from the Museum Campus—is one reason why. It also offers easy access to nearby attractions like the Art Institute. The erstwhile Essex Inn underwent a $30 million renovation in 2019 that capitalized on its mid-century bona fides (the Essex opened in 1961); the hotel is now part of Marriott's Le Meridien portfolio.

Set at 6,360 feet near the summit of Mt. LeConte, this hike-in lodge is remote, rustic, and remarkable. Small, rough-hewn wood cabins and three group sleeping cabins have bunk beds, propane heaters, and kerosene lamps, and there are privies with flush toilets but no showers. The appeal of LeConte Lodge is the mountaintop setting, taking in the views from your deck rocking chair, and stargazing at night. There is no road access to the lodge; the only way in is by foot, up one of five trails, none of which are short or easy. The 6.5-mile Trillium Gap Trail is the easiest trail to the lodge, as it is not as steep as the other trails. The Alum Cave Bluffs Trail is the shortest, but it is fairly steep. Lodge supplies are brought in three times a week by llama. The lodge typically begins booking reservations in a lottery for the following year's season (late March to mid-November) on October 1 of the year before, and generally all dates are booked for the following year within a few weeks.

With just six rooms, the Ledson feels intimate, and the furnishings and amenities—down beds, mood lighting, gas fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and balconies for enjoying breakfast or a glass of wine—stack up well against Wine Country rooms costing more, especially in high season. Toss in a caring staff and the ground-floor tasting lounge, and this really is one of downtown Sonoma’s best lodging options.

Smartly and traditionally furnished common areas—including the high-ceiling parlor, the formal dining room, and the wraparound porch—are a major draw to this dignified 1825 Greek Revival house. Guest rooms in both the main building and the carriage house are filled with a mix of old-world romantic charm and modern amenities; each is uniquely decorated, and some have fireplaces for those chilly evenings. A sweet touch: Cookies delivered to guest rooms every afternoon. 

Bookishly handsome, this stately landmark brownstone is inspired by the nearby New York Public Library, using books as a theme. Each of its 10 guest floors is dedicated to one of the 10 categories of the Dewey Decimal System and is stocked with art and books relevant to subtopics such as philosophy, astronomy, or biography. The staff is hospitable, and the whole property is old-leather-armchair comfortable, whether you're unwinding in front of the library fireplace or relaxing in the roof garden or the second floor reading room. Madison & Vine, a bistro and wine bar, is the hotel's restaurant. 

This Marriott Autograph Collection resort is located at the gateway of the exclusive Lido Island and three blocks from the beach. Modeled after a New England--style beach house, the Cape Cod decor is cheerful with hints of nautical from the high-gloss hardwood floors in the lobby to the blown-glass chandeliers in the restaurant. Miniature yacht models are found throughout, along with playful decor such as a partying mermaid and octopus mural near the elevator.

The lively rooftop named Topside is the only rooftop lounge in the area where locals and guests gather for sunset cocktails. There is a full service bar, and a vibrant sound system for live music.

Guest rooms offer comfy beds and flip-flops instead of slippers for a beach house vibe. There is a heated swimming pool and hot whirlpool to unwind and relax after a day at the beach or boating in nearby Newport Harbor. Five on-site cottages cater to families with two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and rooftop views. Pets are welcome for a $150 per room, per stay fee.

The onsite Boost Spa is near the fitness center and pool area. Dine at The Mayor's Table Pacific Pub + Kitchen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant partners with Champagne brand Piper-Heidsieck to make their own Champagne blend.

A far cry from Maine’s coastal bed-and-breakfasts and quaint inns, this hotel in the massive, revitalized Lincoln Mill has a distinctly urban feel. The lobby is home to the Batson River bar, and the rooftop has a pool (rare in this area) with views of historic Biddeford. The loftlike rooms have impossibly tall ceilings, gas fireplaces, and sumptuous glass-walled showers. The spacious lobby has a coffee shop and often hosts live music.

A former church, The Line Hotel DC was made for those who want to stay among the locals. A podcast studio welcomes you upon entering, followed by an open lobby. The hotel houses the No Goodbyes restaurant, open all day from 7 am to 10 pm and featuring a wood-burning stove and a menu that changes frequently, with ingredients fresh from the Chesapeake Bay. Rooms are small yet stylish, with unique photos, midcentury furniture, and pops of vintage details.

Although technically on St. Simons Island, this award-winning Sea Island resort has the charm and feel of an English country manor, with exposed ceiling beams, hardwood floors softened by Oriental rugs, and your own private butler, on call 24 hours a day. The richly decorated rooms, suites, and cottages have views of the golf course and/or St. Simons Sound. The lodge serves as the clubhouse for the Sea Island Golf Club and is nestled between Plantation and Seaside golf courses, the latter of which was inspired by the links courses of Scotland. Guests here have full access to three golf courses and facilities of the Sea Island beachfront hotel, The Cloister, including its luxurious spa. There's also a 18-hole putting course and a state-of-the-art golf performance center, along with two full-service restaurants and impeccable service at your beck and call. 

This Mediterranean revival oceanfront resort is luxury lodging at its best, with rooms that are spacious and have cozy window seats, appealing artwork, and private balconies overlooking the ocean. Some units include a whirlpool tub and gas fireplace. Guests consistently praise staff for going the extra mile, whether it's accommodating special diets in the dining room or coordinating day trips and shopping excursions. Relax at the zero-entry splash pool and mini–water park, the heated lap pool, or the adults-only pool overlooking the private beach. Guests here have full access to sports, recreation, and spa facilities at nearby sister property Ponte Vedra Inn & Club.

Looking out to the ocean across a wetland, the lodge's shingle-and-river-rock buildings contain Bodega Bay's finest accommodations. Nearly all the spacious guest rooms have fireplaces, patios or balconies, and ocean views; some have vaulted ceilings and jetted tubs. The ocean-view Drakes Sonoma Coast focuses on locally raised produce, meats, and seafood. The wine list showcases Sonoma County labels, supplemented by bottlings from beyond. Woodside Hotels, a trusted upscale brand with properties in prime vacation destinations, operates the resort.

On a prime lakefront parcel, this hotel makes a bold impression with its stone-and-walnut Great Hall, whose four-story wall of windows frames views across Lake Tahoe to grand Mt. Tallac. With a fireplaces and a palette that subtly echoes the browns, greens, and lake blues of the surrounding landscape, the smartly designed rooms aim for and achieve a rusticity that's complemented by modern amenities and creature comforts like deep-soaking tubs. All rooms also have balconies and either face either the lake, the mountain that includes the Heavenly ski resort, or the Edgewood golf course, which has operated here since the late 1960s. For the ultimate lake-view splurge, book one of the 1,800 to 4,100 square foot Villa Suites on the course's ninth fairway. The Bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a space next to the Great Hall, and lodge guests need only walk a few steps to the Edgewood Restaurant for fine dining and the Brooks Bar & Deck for casual cuisine.

With an emphasis on escaping the workaday world, this small and comfortable lodge is found on a 600-acre private ranch, catering to fly-fishers and hunters. Guests can choose from nine rooms, each uniquely decorated, some with vaulted ceilings, and two with jetted tubs. The lodge also offers luxury sporting packages, including fly-fishing and wing-shooting. There are no TVs in the rooms, but you can visit the rec room with a big-screen TV room for a fix, or to play a game of pool or ping-pong instead. The five- to seven-course meals are the best in the area, and you can bring your own wine or spirits the private restaurant. Specialties include whiskey-grilled glazed filet mignon, bacon-wrapped ahi tuna, and fresh home-baked bread. 

Each of the 15 individually appointed rooms at this elegant but unpretentious 2,200-acre ranch hideaway has a wood-burning fireplace, efficient climate control and Wi-Fi, and either a patio or a balcony with grand views of orchards, the Fremont River, and the surrounding red-rock cliffs. The gourmet breakfasts (for an extra fee) showcase local ingredients, such as buffalo sausage and eggs raised right on the property. A few larger rooms have extra twin beds and can accommodate kids. 

At the base of Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak, this lodge would be king of the hill for its location alone, but a stay here also affords many perks including dining outposts like Tipsy Trout and Alpine Hall and rustic-meets-contemporary accommodations that run the gamut from studios and four-bedroom penthouse units to modern slopeside condos. Be sure to check out the WhistlePig Pavilion for a one-of-a-kind Vermont Experience, with whiskey flights and slow-smoked meats. A spa and salon, a massive fitness room, two 18-hole golf courses, a game room, and a huge heated outdoor pool also number among the amenities; "wellness lodges" include oversize hot tubs and saunas.

The three-story Lodge occupies former Army barracks, built in the 1890s, and is at the Main Post green's northwestern edge, allowing some rooms to have Golden Gate Bridge views; all rooms are far more upscale and chic than military accommodations, with large flat-screen TVs, well-appointed bathrooms, workstations, and dreamy, custom-made pillow-top mattresses. The best vantage point for the Golden Gate Bridge is from the fire pit just outside the lobby, where guests can warm up with coffee and a complimentary breakfast or enjoy an aperitif from the late-afternoon wine and snacks reception. Rooms, hallways, and the lobby feature a transitional combination of century-old paintings and photographs of the early Presidio military days along with contemporary military- and San Francisco–themed artwork.

Situated in the peaceful and affluent Burkehaven neighborhood along the western shore of Lake Sunapee, this sumptuous, family-friendly lodge has 11 roomy suites with handcrafted hickory-log furnishings, well-stocked kitchenettes, vaulted blonde-wood ceilings, and patios with rocking chairs. There's also a game room and a large landscaped pool with a cabana and a firepit, making this a wonderful place to spend your vacation days but also a handy base for checking out the beach and ski area at Lake Sunapee State Park or the cute shops and restaurants of nearby Sunapee Harbor. The lodge is managed by Sunapee Stays, which also has an extensive inventory of high-end vacation rentals.

Georgia's booming film industry brings plenty of celebs to Atlanta, and many of them stay in this sleek glass tower in the heart of bustling Midtown. It's a quick walk to shops, restaurants, and lots of Atlanta's main attractions, including Piedmont Park and the High Museum. The rooms are outfitted in crisp neutrals with large windows that allow in plenty of natural light.

The charm and romance of Portofino, Italy, are conjured up at this lovely luxury resort, where part of the fun is exploring the waterfront Italian "village" from end to end; the other part is relaxing in well-appointed rooms (with deluxe beds and flat-screen TVs) and by one of the three pools that offer aquatic fun or peaceful sunning. Waterfront restaurants, entertaining singers and performers, and other perks themed to the resort are part of the appeal. As a premium resort guest, your room key serves as a Universal Express Unlimited Pass for front-of-the-line access to the theme-park attractions.

This is one of the most luxurious and prettiest of the big resorts, with dramatic stone architecture and an 80-foot waterfall cascading down the mountains. Rooms, facing either the Catalinas or the golf course and city, are modern and elegantly furnished in muted earth tones and light woods; each bathroom has a miniature flat-screen TV and a double-wide tub. Dining options range from poolside snacks at Bill's Grill to Southwestern cuisine at the Flying V Grill (try the fresh guacamole made table-side here). The scenic Ventana Canyon trailhead is steps away, and there's a free shuttle to nearby Sabino Canyon.

Cosmopolitan and chic, the London West Hollywood is known for its large suites, rooftop pool with citywide views, and luxury touches throughout. British whimsy includes two bulldogs as hotel mascots (Winston and Churchill). Splurge for a luxury suites and work out in the state-of-the-art fitness center. Due to the 110-seat screening room off the lobby, it can sometimes be a celebrity scene. The talented chef Anthony Keene oversees the cuisine at several dining spots here, including the signature restaurant, Boxwood, and the London Bar. He is an expert at sauces with grilled proteins.

Personal wellness, environmental sustainability, and quiet luxury abound at this recently opened property, where beds are dressed in organic cotton and the spa is a focal point. From the incredibly soft Mansfield robes and a distinct lack of single-use plastic throughout the building, all kinds of thoughtful details pervade. There's also a lounge restaurant serving an abridged (yet delicious) menu, and a breakfast café. Complimentary luxury town car service and bicycles are on offer, as well as a beautiful quiet space called Henry's Study. (The hotel is named for poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.)

What was once a run-down mid-century motor lodge is now downtown's coolest place to stay, thanks to an overhaul with retro-chic furnishings, trellises with climbing vines, and a sage-and-neutrals color scheme that extends to the lobby coffee shop and lounge. The bar's patio is a hot spot for locals on weekend evenings.