2882 Best Hotels in USA

This hotel is just far enough "off Fifth" to be away from the dining-and-shopping foot traffic but close enough for convenience, and it feels like a lovely Italian villa with its red-tile roofs and burnt-ocher stucco. The studios and suites, with earthy hues and marble flooring, huddle three stories high around a beautifully tiled pool, fountain, and courtyard. Cabanas line the pool on two sides, and The Claw Bar restaurant flows out onto a pretty trellis-covered patio on another. The studios have in-room whirlpool tubs with shutters opening onto the master bedroom, so you can watch TV from your bubble bath.

Musicians, artists, and European travelers frequent the Belmont, a motel that first opened in 1946. The hotel embraces its history rather than glossing over it, with original tile in the bathrooms, smaller rooms that accommodate just one queen bed, and mid-century inspired furniture. Some rooms have screened-in porches; others face a peaceful garden landscaped with native plants. The buildings are on a cliff, and have stunning views of Downtown Dallas, especially at night. The hotel bar attracts a laid-back, artistic crowd, and the restaurant has become a neighborhood favorite.

If a good night's rest is essential for your visit, the Benjamin has you covered, with its soothing, modern, neutral-hue rooms; curated 10-pillow menu (including buckwheat, back or side support, and Swedish memory-foam varieties); noise machine; earplugs and eye masks; on-demand meditation sessions; and 500-thread-count sheets. Curl up with an ebook or audiobook from a special bedtime reading program. While awake, you can take advantage of the kitchenettes in all of the rooms, the handy location near Grand Central Terminal, and high-quality service from a friendly staff. Special amenities are also geared to youngsters, including a NYC children's map. 

Portland's venerable grande dame may now be overshadowed by several other upscale properties in town in terms of chic design, but the Benson has hosted countless presidents and celebrities since it opened in 1913, and its guest rooms both capture the hotel's storied legacy while offering plenty of modern comforts, like fluffy organic bathrooms and slippers and super-plush modern beds. The hand-carved Circassian walnut paneling from Russia and the Italian white-marble staircase are among the noteworthy design touches in the gracious lobby, which is home to the swanky Palm Court lounge. The old-school restaurant, El Gaucho steak house, is a favorite of local power brokers.

Fancy moldings and 10-foot-tall windows grace the red-carpeted lobby of this brick Victorian listed on the National Register of Historic Places that has rooms of varying size and setup. Rooms have dark-wood antique-reproduction furniture; standard rooms can feel cramped, but the suites and junior suites are more spacious and have different kinds of kitchen facilities. All suites have a bidet in the bathroom and whirlpool bathtubs. The generous breakfast baskets have a good variety of offerings, and afternoon tea and wine are served beneath a crystal chandelier in the lobby.

Moorish design and Gothic architecture join with modern amenities at this historic locale steps from the campus, arts venues, and eateries. The Berkeley Women's City Club opened its doors in 1930, designed by one of the university's first woman civil engineers, Julia Morgan. Now a national landmark, her "little castle" features time-honored rooms, a social club, fine dining in lush interior courtyards, a vintage-tiled indoor swimming pool, and a performing arts theater.

You'll be right in the middle of the village at this 1930s budget motel close to the shore. Exterior corridors provide access to the rooms, which are simple and have wood-paneled walls.

This sprawling, well-maintained complex is your best bet for reasonably priced lodgings. Rooms are spacious and offer the standard amenities.

Less than 2 miles off Interstate 15 on the edge of downtown Brigham City, this two-story Best Western with views of the mountains is a convenient, affordable base for exploring the area, from Bear Lake to Promontory. Rooms have standard chain furnishings and amenities, and there's a small gym and indoor pool.

Butte's largest hotel is convenient to shopping, sports events, and the interstates. The rooms are clean and comfortable, if somewhat bland.

Families love this Best Western for its affordable suites, and everyone loves it for its oceanfront location (just a half block from the Cocoa Beach Pier), its great views of launches from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral, and its proximity to Port Canaveral. The cruise pier is only five minutes away. The suites are modest but have two TVs, a separate living room, wet-bar area with sink, refrigerator, microwave, sofa bed, and a private balcony. In addition to the beach, outdoor spaces include fire pits and two pools.

The rooms in this pleasant hotel have a classic elegance to them, as well as a lot of practicality—all with a microwave, fridge, and desk. The lobby has an upscale, rustic look, with one wall made entirely out of old snow fencing. There are plenty of nice extras here, including a pool and hot tub, workout room, cocktail lounge, and a free hot breakfast.

Rooms at this chain hotel, located on a commercial strip five minutes from Kansas City International Airport, have outside entrances. The hotel offers long-term parking for air travelers at rates lower than those at KCI.

For easy access to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, as well as the Keys, you'll be well situated at this relatively modern, two-story motel close to Florida's Turnpike. Standard rooms have flat-screen TVs and either a king- or two queen-size beds. Rooms around the lushly landscaped pool (where there's also a hot tub) command higher rates. Besides complimentary breakfast, there's free high-speed Internet access in rooms and Wi-Fi.

About 2 miles from the park's south entrance, this motel lacks the historic charm of the lodges at the canyon rim but has more amenities, including pools, a bowling alley, a gym, a small cowboy museum, and one of the better restaurants in the region. Updated rooms with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and refrigerators are spacious and furnished in Southwestern style. Those in the rear have a view of the woods. A casual restaurant and a sports bar and grill round out the dining options.

Practical, comfortable, and affordable, the Best Western is a reliable option if you’re looking for a clean and well-maintained place to lay your head for a few nights. The rooms in this one-story motel are bright and cheerful, as is the lobby, with its burgundy and green theme. The staff is equally animated, and although it’s debatable whether Kentucky is part of the American South, prepare to be called sir or ma’am, just like in Dixie. The Best Western is 10 miles east of Mammoth Cave, just off Interstate 65.

Rooms here have soothing floral decor, and some overlook the harbor. The Chart Room Restaurant has harbor views and serves local seafood and American fare, including steak and pasta.

This well-maintained resort on Lake Lucille provides easy access to several recreational activities, including boating in summer and ice-skating and snowmachining in winter. Half of the inn's bright and cheery rooms have private balconies overlooking the lake.

At this two-story chain property, interior corridors connect the rooms, which are big and bright and include desks. The heated indoor pool is a plus, as is an outdoor deck overlooking a placid pond The on-site restaurant, McKenzie's Grille, is open almost every day.

This comfortable but basic two-story motel sits high on a hilltop above East Ellijay, and half of its rooms have mountain views. Suites are oversize rooms with a sitting area, not true suites, but they do have two TVs. Some rooms offer Jacuzzi tubs. A generous free breakfast is included.

Clean, well maintained, and inexpensive, all rooms have microwaves and refrigerators, and some have kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs. Best of all, especially for winter sports enthusiasts, it's conveniently located within walking distance of Government Camp dining, sports shops, and ski shuttles. Free breakfast is included, and there's an indoor hot tub and exercise room.

One of the few family-owned resort properties left in North Myrtle Beach, the Ocean Sands has a beachfront tiki bar and updated one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens. It's clean and breezy, it features two outdoor pools and a lazy river, and all rooms in the main building have oceanfront balconies.

The two-story, lodge-style chain motel offsets traditional furnishings with Adirondack flair. Some rooms have sloping wood ceilings, and some suites have fireplaces, but rooms here as a rule are not fancy. The true appeal is that Lake George beaches are 1 mi away and the property has an outdoor swimming pool with a view of the mountains.

Spacious rooms have wood accents and picture windows overlooking the pine-studded high country. Suites and some rooms include fireplaces, and use of an off-property gym is free for guests.

On the north side of town, this motel is within five blocks of downtown shopping and restaurants. The rooms aren't large, but they have contemporary furniture.

Although the exterior of this motel near downtown and the Stagecoach Museum is unremarkable, the lobby is attractive, with a ceramic-tile floor, hardwood trim, and wrought-iron tables and lamps. There are some extra-large rooms that can accommodate up to eight people.

A couple of blocks from downtown Wall and just 8 miles from Badlands National Park, this pleasant motel has both standard hotel rooms as well as two-bedroom family suites that sleep up to six people. There are multiple restaurants a few blocks away, and there's a pool complex on the premises.

This relatively small-sized property has pleasant accommodations with balconies or patios, many overlooking the water and Alameda island. The rooms, which vary in size, have coffeemakers, refrigerators, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, sitting areas, spacious bathrooms, and good-size desks. There is a pretty fully-stocked fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool and the Estuary walking path, so it's the rare freeway-adjacent hotel that has ample workout opportunities.

If you appreciate creature comforts but can do without much in the way of local personality, this four-story hotel just outside the park fits the bill—rooms are quite comfortable, with plush bedding, spacious bathrooms, and modern appliances, and there's an outdoor pool and pleasant patio. Across the street you'll find Western-theme gift shops and attractions, such as the Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo.

The confluence of Main and Center Streets is the epicenter of Moab, and this comfortable, contemporary, impeccably clean hotel anchors the intersection, providing a perfect base for families. It's just a few feet from the Moab Information Center, the Mill Creek Parkway Trail, and all downtown shops, outfitters, and restaurants (including two restaurants on the property itself). The staff is friendly and the rooms are quiet, despite the downtown location, and the outdoor pool is a wonderful respite on hot days. Ask about the unique suites above Gloria's Corner Cafe near Main Street. Like many hotels in town, rates plunge during the dead of winter and the the hottest days of summer.