813 Best Hotels in USA

The only resort on the beach with its own fireworks display, the island-chic TradeWinds is also very pet-friendly—in addition to a play area and a room-service menu for dogs and cats, there's an entire building with rooms reserved for those traveling with pets. Those with children in tow will appreciate such younger-set activities as swimming lessons or digging for sharks' teeth with the notorious pirate, Captain Redbeard. Standard rooms have a wet bar with a microwave and mini-refrigerator; many rooms have beach views, though you may have to crane your neck (to avoid having to do so, opt for a Gulf-front suite with a balcony).

Whether you call it Treasure Island or TI, what sets this resort apart is a dash of elegance mixed with a decidedly unpretentious vibe and reasonably priced dining options. Whereas other properties boast of a branch of Tiffany's, this one features a CVS and a vaping store (those aren't the only stores, but you get the picture). Whereas others feature sky-high-priced restaurants, Gilley's BBQ anchors the scene here. This more inviting approach for a modern Strip property is the product of owner Phil Ruffin's plan to make the place more accessible to all. Thankfully, accommodations are still top-notch. Mystère, the Strip's first Cirque du Soleil show, is still going strong here, and the Cove Bar & Arcade is family-friendly, despite the name. T.I. is a short walk from The Venetian, Wynn, and Fashion Show Mall.

Perched on a hilltop surrounded by national forest and stunning, unobstructed ocean views, this yurt resort provides a stellar back-to-nature experience along with creature comforts. The yurts here—circular structures of heavy-duty fabric, on individual platforms with decks—are designed for upscale camping. Ocean view yurts have king beds and fireplaces; the rest have one or two queen beds. The sunny main lodge has a big fireplace, games, and a well-stocked sundries and gift shop.

You have three lodging options at this lavish resort: the all-suites Lodge at Turning Stone, the 19-story Tower at Turning Stone, and the modern Hotel at Turning Stone. Rooms in the hotel have contemporary furnishings and dramatically lighted marble bathrooms; some suites have whirlpool tubs and patios. In the tower, the third floor is devoted to a health club and a 65-foot-long indoor lap pool; a rooftop terrace crowns the building. The more intimate and luxurious lodge has chic suites with balconies with lovely views. The resort's broad (and rich) dining options include steak, regional Italian, Brazilian, and American.

This resplendent, 72-acre resort, a ways off the road and behind a security gate and wall of vegetation, is equal parts historical property (Al Capone hid out here), hushed haven (no kids splashing in the grotto, no cars honking), high-end spa (treatment rooms look like they jumped from the pages of Dwell magazine), and hippie retreat (sage cleansing, sound baths, chakra balancing, tarot readings). Stress melts away the instant you slip into an alfresco teak tub and let the 100-degree lithium-laced water wash over you as you stare at the stars, nap in the hammock grove, sip wine or tea at Twine after taking a lap around the meditation labyrinth, or hop on the table for a little reflexology or a CBD-enhanced sugar scrub. Word of warning: inner peace comes with a hefty price tag that's even higher on weekends. 

This remote fly-in-only lodge on the Chitina River in Wrangell–St Elias National Park and Preserve offers four-night "air-safari adventures" packages that include flightseeing, hiking, fishing, and glacier exploration. Four generations of the family that owns and lives at this property are extremely knowledgeable about the area. The family-style meals include local fish, game, and vegetables from the garden, as well as homemade bread, pies, and cakes. Oak floors, wallpaper, wood-burning stoves, and brass beds provide the comforts of home—Bavarian style.

Offering cozy, well-outfitted cabins with loft sleeping areas and canvas tents, this verdant glamping and RV resort is set along the picturesque Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, about 45 minutes east of Roseburg and on the way to Crater Lake. The staff is welcoming and helpful, and the accommodations are spotless and include comfy linens (including heated blankets), reliable Wi-Fi, grills or fire pits, and attractive furniture. There's tons to do in the immediate area: hiking, biking, rafting, and more. 

Amid 100 acres on Union River Bay, this glamping property has luxury tents with king-size beds, bathrooms, organic toiletries, wood stoves, and other creature comforts. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner featuring local eggs, seafood, meat, cheeses and vegetables, as well as fresh bread and pastries, locally roasted coffee, Maine beer, and craft cocktails. There is morning yoga, evening live music, and kids' activities throughout the day. Comfortable outdoor seating surrounds huge firepits where guests can make complimentary s’mores. Ample staff is available to help transport things to your tent, arrange day trips in the area, and supply any gear you might have forgotten. Quiet time begins at 10 pm nightly.

This beautifully situated outpost of the popular Under Canvas luxury glamping brand in a juniper forest outside Widtsoe, a hiccup of a village about 15 miles north of the national park entrance, offers safari-chic canvas tents decked out with tasteful West Elm furnishings, private baths with eco-friendly products, and USB battery packs to keep your toys charged, plus a restaurant serving locally sourced breakfast and dinner fare. The tents sleep from two to six guests, and each has a wood-burning stove.

A 10-minute drive down winding roads, this idyllic glamping spot is perfect for people who say things like, "I don't camp." The canvas walls let you hear the crickets chirping, and the zip-down windows give a view of the starry night, but you're in a comfy bed with a wood-burning stove to stay warm (and for those who upgrade to a deluxe tent, there's even a hot shower and toilet). An on-site café—in a massive four-peak tent that looks like a Burning Man installation—cooks up quesadillas, sandwiches, and salads, plus to-go lunches for the day's explorations. Grills and covered picnic tables are available for DIY grub.

This high-end, Insta-worthy glamping compound enjoys an eye-popping setting just west of the minimally trafficked Kolob Terrace Entrance to Zion National Park. The swanky, eco-friendly canvas tents are spacious and have private bathrooms, and amenities include a restaurant with firepits serving tasty breakfast and dinner fare (and free s'mores kits), live music some evenings, yoga classes, and games for kids. And although there's no electricity, USB battery packs are provided for you to charge your phones.

A sweet deal for families, this resort is right across the street from the Surfside Inn and Suites and offers similar amenities, including value pricing, plenty of standard rooms, and family suites that sleep up to six.

Opened nearly in tandem with its larger sister property, the Dockside Inn and Suites, the family-friendly sun-and-surf-theme Surfside Inn and Suites is considered a value property. The extra room in the suites is a godsend to those with more than one child. There's a game room and food court, as well as a surfboard-shape pool that attracts kids who, even after a long day in the parks, somehow still have the energy for a pool party. As one of Universal's Loews hotels, another perk is early admission and complimentary transportation to the parks.

This beach-themed resort features standard rooms, two-bedroom family suites that sleep up to six, two pools, and a splash area. Classed as a value lodging by Universal, the resort is not on the main Universal campus, but southeast, across I-4, close to the area where Universal's Epic Universe theme park is slated to open in 2025. 

Along with cattle herding, hunting, and fly-fishing adventures, this secluded guest ranch offers rooms in its spacious Western-style lodge or kitchen-equipped log cabins. Hearty ranch meals are available in the lodge.

This low-key property is actually a hotel-condo, with beautiful suites that have efficiency kitchens, pull-out sofas, and lots of extra space. Because the suites are so big, they're perfect for large groups looking to shack up together during the visit to Vegas, and canine family members can be included. Each one has 50-inch digital flat-screen TVs, Bluetooth speaker connectivity, and a media hub with ports for digital cameras, DVD players, and gaming consoles. Bathrooms aren't as spacious as they could be, but the built-in seat in the walk-in shower is a refreshing addition, and Stay Well rooms and suites are available. Because Vdara has a more laid-back vibe than ARIA, the Vdara Pool & Cabanas feels like a private swimming hole. You can order everything from sunscreen to tapas and made-to-order cocktails. This personal attention continues in the two-floor Spa at Vdara, where therapeutic European temperature changes are a specialty. The Vice Versa Patio & Lounge is hip and swanky; some locals actually go out of their way to visit here.

This family-operated guest ranch along the Little Laramie River offers all-inclusive summer lodging in individual cabins that exude rustic luxury; winter accommodations are in the equally charming lodge suites, with breakfast-only included (at much cheaper rates). The ranch builds its summer activity program around horseback riding and also offers fishing, hiking, river tubing, mountain biking, and trap shooting. From May through October there is a three-night minimum, and rates are all-inclusive, except on Saturday, when a one-night bed-and-breakfast is offered. The rest of the year, there is no minimum, and only the cheaper B&B option is available. B&B guests, and those not staying at the ranch, may eat in the dining room by reservation only.

The cottages and multiunit one-story buildings of this historic hot-springs resort—luminaries from Ulysses S. Grant to Nancy Pelosi have unwound here—surround a broad lawn shaded by mature manzanitas and oaks. Three of the eight cottages, some with full kitchens, date back to the spa's debut in 1852, though many guests favor the five Creek Side Building rooms bordering Little Grizzly Creek for their woodsy views and proximity to the Olympic-size pool. With hardwood floors, floral-print comforters, and off-white walls, these accommodations tilt more casual country inn than chic boutique hotel. Likewise, although massages and body treatments are offered, and the naturally carbonated hot springs are rejuvenating, this is more of a rural retreat than a full-on pampering-type spa.

With their exposed timbers and peaked roofs, these four-story condo buildings at the epicenter of Mammoth's dining and nightlife scene pay homage to Alpine style. Units have gas fireplaces, kitchens or kitchenettes, high-speed Wi-Fi, DVD players, slate-tile bathroom floors, and comfortable furnishings. You won't have to drive anywhere: the buildings are connected by a ground-floor pedestrian mall to shops, restaurants, bars, and—best of all—a gondola (from November through mid-April) that whisks you right from the Village to the mountain.

Accommodations in or near The Village of Baytowne Wharf—amid the resort’s many bayside dining, shopping, nightlife, and outdoor-activity offerings—include Observation Point North and South; Market Street Inn; Pilot House; the commanding, hotel-like Grand Sandestin; and the luxury options at LaSata, Bahia, and Elation in the Grand Complex. Among the bayside attractions are the Baytowne Marina, Sandestin's Tennis Center, and the kid-friendly Jolee Island Nature Park.

\"Virgin\" may be a curious name for Las Vegas, but Sir Richard Branson's brand offers a tranquil yet sophisticated desert vibe replacing the guitars and rock memorabilia that were part of the former Hard Rock Hotel. Perhaps understandably, the deliberate shift in energy level has made the property seem a little less essential—and seldom crowded outside of concert nights. Several carryovers from the Hard Rock days remain, having been renamed or renovated, including The Theater concert venue (previously The Joint), the famous Nobu restaurant, the 24/7 coffee shop now called The Kitchen at Commons Club, and the Mexican cantina now called Lucia Mexican Grill. Newer restaurants include One Steakhouse by David and Michael Morton. The rooms and suites in the three hotel towers are now operated as part of Hilton's Curio Collection; the all-suites Ruby Tower has its own check-in area. The renovated 5-acre pool area hosts the Elia Beach Club, bordered by an event lawn for concerts and events, and patio seating for some of the restaurants. The Bar at Commons Club and adjacent Shag Room are attractive, plush lounges with a sophisticated vibe. A smaller venue, 24 Oxford, has lately been hosting the burlesque show Lady Like.

Set on 5 acres across from Kuhio Beach and close to Kapiolani Park, the Honolulu Zoo, and the Waikiki Aquarium, this flagship Marriott offers daily activities for children and adults and has an expansive pool deck with ocean views, several pools, plenty of cabanas and lounge chairs, and the large, outdoor Queensbreak restaurant. Rooms, all with private lanai, vary in size and configuration: those in the Kealohilani Tower are some of the largest in Waikiki; those on the Diamond Head side of the Paoakalani Tower offer breathtaking views of the crater and Kapiolani Park. Royal Kaila Spa offers an extensive menu of services, and the 3,000-square-foot, 24-hour fitness center has floor-to-ceiling windows and state-of-the-art equipment.

Encompassing 15 acres replete with ancient fishponds, historic trails, and petroglyph fields, the Marriott offers rooms with sleek modern beds, bright white linens, Hawaiian art, and private lanai. The hotel has three pools: a heated infinity pool, a pool with a sandy entrance for kids, and one with a waterslide for the young and young at heart. The resort's two restaurants, Hawaii Calls Restaurant and Lounge (open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and Akaula Lanai (a "coffee and cocktail" restaurant) showcase beautiful views of Waikoloa Beach. Experience a renowned luau and show Wednesday or Saturday. There are also many great eateries within walking distance at the Kings' Shops and Queens' MarketPlace. The hotel's Mandara Spa pampers with a full range of treatments in a spacious wellness center. Bordering the white-sand beach of Anaehoomalu Bay, the hotel offers ocean activities through Ocean Sports Hawaii, including stand-up paddleboards, hydro-bikes, kayaks, and wedding-vow renewals on a catamaran. The resort recently received honors for its efforts to enhance the local community. 

A pair of 56-foot-tall sea creatures bookends a 25-story, glass, A-frame structure at this luxe resort designed, like the adjoining Swan (which is also on Disney property but not a Disney-owned resort), by world-renowned architect Michael Graves and set close enough to the parks that you can escape the midday heat for a dip in the pool. Guests get some (like transportation and Extra Magic Hours) but not all (in-park charging privileges) of the perks of staying on Disney property. The Swan Reserve, an annex opened in late 2021, has additional rooms and suites and its own pool, ballroom, and four unique restaurants; it's designed to keep some of the hustle and bustle of conferences and conventions away from the main hotels.

This luxurious hotel, like its sister hotel the Dolphin, is not owned by Disney but still receives many of the same Disney perks, including Extra Magic Hours but excluding the ability to charge park purchases to your room. Often used for conventions, both the Swan and Dolphin have a more grown-up feel than most of the hotels on Disney property and are good for those looking to get away from the Disney sensory overload.

This sprawling resort is ideal for families, couples, and business travelers alike. Across the street is miles of beach, the iconic Huntington Beach Pier, surf shops, and paved bike paths. All guest rooms have private balconies and some offer views of Catalina Island. The all suite Dolphin Tower offers soothing cream and coastal blue colors with a blend with an elegant tropical vibe. The spectacular Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge has been refreshed with a new retractable glass roof for spectacular sunset cocktails, appetizers, and panoramic views year round. There are two heated free-form pools—Driftwood Beach Club is family-friendly with water features, waterslides, and a Cabo Wabo concession stand, while the Huntington Pool at The Huntington Tower is adults-only with a hot tub and blazing fire pits. On-site dining includes Henry's Coastal Cuisine for creative fare in an elegant setting , and the new playful Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo Beach Club offering a taste of Baja California flavors. The hotel's large Drift a Waterfront Spa is a sanctuary to rejuvenate one's mind, body, and soul. Across the street is Waterfront Adventures on the Beach offering beach bikes, surf and sand toys, beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach bonfires to roast s'mores in the evenings. There is also a Cabo Wabo Sand Bar to wiggle your toes in the sand while enjoying elevated beach food. Next door is Pacific City, a popular shopping, dining, and entertainment complex.

The family-owned and -run complex across the street from Chautauqua Lake includes a two-story motel, Webb's Captain's Table restaurant, a candy store dating from 1947, and an 18-hole miniature-golf course. Rooms have traditional-contemporary furnishings; a couple have fireplaces. Furnishings are outdated and bathrooms smaller in the older portion of the hotel. All rooms facing the road have whirlpool tubs and balconies.

Just 2½ miles from the west entrance of Glacier National Park, this huge RV resort offers both basic camping cabins (no bathroom, no kitchen, no linens) and deluxe cabins with en suite bathrooms, in addition to tent sites and RV sites for those who really want to camp. This resort has beautiful landscaped gardens, two swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, playgrounds, and a huge pet playground. There are also other amenities like an espresso bar, an ice cream shop, a café, laundry facilities, showers and toilets, and a camp store. A nightly resort fee of $15 per unit funds daily activities and nightly shows featuring live music and a variety of other live performances. The resort is an official pickup location for red bus tours of the park.  

Convention attendees have loved this hotel's proximity to the Las Vegas Convention Center for decades, but converting some of its hotel rooms to time-shares has also helped the hotel stay in the game as the Strip has exploded with bigger and bolder properties. It's an amazing testimony to resilience, and has been renovated extensively since the mid-2010s. Some lean years for the showroom made famous by Elvis robbed the overall property of that certain sizzle; but entertainment has been on the upswing as well, thanks it being the one guaranteed place to still see Barry Manilow, as well as one-night concert stops by casino favorites such as Air Supply and Cheap Trick. Magician Jen Kramer and tributes to Motown and Elvis have lately shared a unique little cabaret venue. The property's real standout attraction now is its Superbook, which pioneered the mission-control-style sports book and continues to set the line for betting action (the giant screens got upgraded during the pandemic). Because the hotel is east of the Strip, west-facing accommodations have great views. A variety of suite options include one- and two-bedroom accommodations with amenities ranging from spa tubs to dining tables and wet bars. Live cooking action at the world's largest and arguably most famous Benihana restaurant has been a consistent novelty amid changes inside and outside this piece of Las Vegas history. But a surprising number of restaurants are still on property, including a rare surviving buffet.

Cape Coral's only luxury resort, this modern 19-story tower sits alongside a marina fringed with mangroves and caters to families and water-sports enthusiasts. Full-service, with a variety of high-end accommodations, it also has restaurant and other dining options, specialty shopping outlets, galleries, three resort pools, and a spa. All rooms except the most basic have kitchens and a washer/dryer. A free shuttle boat ferries guests the 45-minute distance to the beaches of Fort Myers Beach. Bike and kayak rentals are on-site. Pets are allowed in some of the units. From the marina, you can book charters and nature and sightseeing tours.