1951 Best Hotels in USA

Twelve miles south of Chiricahua National Monument, this 27-acre property has plenty of wildlife, from deer to Mexican blue jays, and a U-shaped hacienda with five rooms, all with large walk-in showers, ceiling fans, and private entrances that open onto a flower-filled courtyard. A cooked-to-order breakfast is included, and a four-course dinner can be prepared upon request (for an extra fee) on evenings from Friday to Tuesday. Affable hosts Philip and Ramon advise guests on hiking, birding, and wine-tasting in the area.

This inn has a turn-of-the-century vibe with mining memorabilia and historical photos that pay homage to the city's mining past. The suites all have private baths and fridges; some have common areas shared with other rooms, and some have private kitchenettes. You can walk the bike path from Dredge to Nome, and the inn also offers vehicle rentals to guests.

This utterly charming, chicly decorated cottage in the low-keyed coastal village of Gearhart (a couple of miles north of Seaside) has 12 uncluttered, stylish accommodations that range from cozy standard kings with electric fireplaces to roomy suites with full kitchens and either second bedrooms or pullout sofa beds to accommodate extra guests. Rates include a light breakfast, and thoughtful amenities include a garden with games and and a firepit, a garage stocked with bikes, clam-digging kits, beach chairs, and other gear for guests to enjoy free of charge. Beach bonfire and s'mores kits are available for a reasonable fee. 

With an RV park, four deluxe lodges, two cottages, and a historic inn, the Driftwood accommodates a range of travelers. The inn has "ship's quarters" with cedar walls and a pull-down bed, and "European rooms" with queen-size beds, dining-room tables, microwaves, refrigerators, full private baths, and private outside entrances. Downstairs is a comfortable sitting room with a fireplace, TV, books, and videos. A small eating area has self-service coffee, tea, pastries, and cereal. The lodges all sleep 12 to 14 people total or rent as individual rooms with large luxurious living areas, private bathrooms, king-size beds, and stunning views of the bluffs, the ocean, or the mountains.

Across from the sports complex, this chain hotel offers clean, comfortable rooms. Make reservations well ahead of time during sporting events.

The main building of this charmingly old-fashioned inn dates from the 1800s—when it was built as a boatyard sail loft (where sails were made)—and is furnished with locally sourced antiques and nautical accents. From the lawn, porch, or a water-side room, it's fun to watch lobster boats come into the wharf, unload their catch, and set off again. The Wan-e-Set dining room and an adjacent deck are the setting for continental (off-season) or full (summer) breakfasts featuring avocado toast, biscuits and sausage gravy, and Benedicts. Lunch and dinner may also be offered in season. On the inn's lower level, the year-round Quarry Tavern offers comfort food beside a stone fireplace and is popular with locals and visitors.

Eaton is a politically progressive hotel that offers retro-cool and comfortable rooms and digital content on hot-button issues, including climate change and immigration. There is ample communal space, so guests have room for "creativity and consciousness building." Art, music, and film festivals focused on social change are a feature of the hotel. The speakeasy bar, Allegory, is a must. Grab a coffee, and delicious pastries made in-house at their picturesque coffee shop, Baker's Daughter. 

From the vintage metal rockers on the street-side porch to the old neon hotel sign in the lobby, this 1920s rambling Key West mainstay hotel is high on character, low on gloss. You'll get a taste of authentic Old Key West, without sacrificing convenience or comfort. Rooms come in all shapes and sizes, from shared-bath basic to large apartments with full kitchens and private decks or porches. The spacious outdoor area is shaded by towering palms. Grab a book and plop in a hammock in the outdoor library, tucked into a sun-dappled corner with a gurgling waterfall and potted bonsai.

You can sleep at least four and as many as eight in the luxurious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments at this high-rise resort on Panama City Beach. There are lots of on-site activities and amenities, including eleven pools; four whirlpool tubs; shuffleboard, pickleball, and tennis court; a par-3 golf course; and sunsets galore.

This 1896 Georgian home is impeccably furnished and decorated in a mix of Victorian and modern country-cottage style, with lovely moldings and fireplaces, hardwood floors, tasteful floral fabrics and antique and reproduction furniture. The two larger rooms are the most impressive, with more completely executed decor. A room with a twin bed called the Sleeping Porch can be tacked onto the Cottage Suite. Breakfast is served in a pretty dining room or on a side patio in warm weather.

Quiet and intimate, this impeccably furnished and maintained Victorian inn is just three blocks from downtown. Guests enjoy gourmet breakfasts and can relax in the beautiful library or on the large front porch. Elegant rooms—some with fireplaces and claw-foot tubs—feature stylish, mostly modern furnishings that will make you want to settle in for a spell. The Fuller Suite has a private staircase that leads from a sitting room to a top-floor bedroom, reading area, and bath.

A classic 1950s-style neon sign marks the driveway to this roadside motel whose off-season rates appeal to budget-minded travelers. In high season, you'll pay a premium for the convenient location along Highway 29 a mile south of Main Street’s prime restaurants and shops, but the rooms are tidy, and the landscaped grounds and picnic tables elevate the property over similar accommodations. Family-friendly pluses include rollaway beds and cribs for a modest charge. To avoid highway noise, ask for a room farthest from the road.

Guest rooms in this remodeled 1843 building skew contemporary with their furnishings, but the expressive wallpaper hints at days past. Each room has a small balcony or patio either street-side or facing a courtyard where guests lounge around the pool or sip cocktails. All rooms are equipped with refrigerators, safes, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, espresso makers, electric kettles, and handheld clothes steamers. Although many patrons consider the Sonoma Plaza location above a bustling restaurant and bar a boon, earplugs are advised for all but the heaviest sleepers—or book one of the four ground-floor patio rooms in back.

This well-maintained adobe-style hotel with a fun retro sign out front and the feel of an old-school Route 66 motel is a real gem. The park-like grounds include a swimming pool, picnic tables, a gazebo, and barbecue grills with complimentary charcoal and utensils. It's located close to Taos Pueblo, downtown Taos, and the north end of town.

Once a run-down motor court dating to 1936, El Rey Court was redesigned and now attracts design aficionados and Instagram influencers with its hip take on modern,1950s-inspired Southwest decor. The property features motor court-style rooms as well as some suites and adjoining rooms for families or large parties. No two rooms are alike, with many featuring special vintage touches such as inlaid tile decorations, original artwork, and tin light fixtures. The large pool is ideal for cooling off on hot days, and there is a hot tub for cool nights. The on-site bar, La Reina, specializes in tequila and mezcal and is a popular meeting place for a younger local crowd with live music on many weekends. A café tent offers coffee and pastries while some of Santa Fe's favorite casual dining spots are within walking distance including the Pantry, El Parasol, and Mampuku Ramen.

This antiques-filled three-story log-and-stone home is set in the evergreen folds of the Sandia Mountain foothills, with 4 acres of wooded grounds beckoning outside the back door. The top two floors have rooms with balconies and big picture windows that bring the lush mountain views indoors. The third-floor room also has cathedral ceilings; some rooms have fireplaces or jetted tubs, and one has its own private entrance. Breakfast, served in a plant-filled room or outside on a patio with a fountain, often includes fresh fruit, pancakes, or waffles with sausage.

Afternoon wine, cheese, and appetizers and luscious evening desserts and sherry are served in the atmospheric main parlor of this fine town house built by Eliza Thompson's loving husband, Joseph, for their family in 1847. This gracious Federal-style home was transformed into a B&B by the first "new" owners in 1977; a boatload of furnishings and portraits in gold-leaf frames were shipped over from England to outfit the well-appointed rooms. The R. Bruce room, with its draped ceiling and original hardwood floors, is considered the most elegant. A full breakfast is taken in the tranquil brick courtyard with its soothing fountains. Adjacent is a New Orleans–esque carriage house with 13 moderately priced rooms. It's worth noting that this inn is rumored to be haunted, and several travelers have had spine-tingling experiences here.

A 20-minute drive from North East, Elk Forge is nestled among 5 acres of woods and gardens along Big Elk Creek. Each of the 12 guest units is beautifully furnished and uniquely decorated, inspired by area locales and cultures, and creature comforts are plentiful. A daily afternoon tea includes the innkeepers' own herbal blends; services at the Spa in the Garden include Swedish massage and aromatherapy facials. With easy access to sites of interest in Delaware and Pennsylvania as well as Maryland, Elk Forge is indeed a mini-resort.

Built in 1919 as a boardinghouse for miners, this historic hotel has been painstakingly renovated; step into the lobby and you will encounter a slower pace of life and extraordinary attention to detail. The rooms are full of light, and the full-service bar is a deep, rich walnut. The common areas feature a library and a baby grand piano. A full hot breakfast is served in a cheerfully trimmed breakfast nook and includes made-to-order lattes and cappuccinos.

A stay in this gracious brick Victorian mansion with ornate trim, on a quiet tree-lined street, gives a real appreciation of what it might feel like to live in the charming and historic Avenues district. Each individually decorated room is bright, with some featuring a fireplace, private balcony, or hand-carved wood furniture and fixtures.

Founded in the 1880s as a retreat for those seeking the healing mineral waters of Excelsior Springs valley, this historic building hosted Al Capone and Bugsy Moran during the Prohibition, and President Harry S Truman the night he bested Thomas Dewey in the 1948 election. Though its rooms show their age, the resort features a full-service day spa with a treatment menu that make it worth the 45-minute drive from downtown Kansas City.

Pretty period-style wallpaper and antiques add to the back-in-time, relaxed vibe at this lodging in an 1850s home across from Prospect Harbor that offers six comfortable guest rooms, some with private entrances. All rooms have water views, and the modern baths are good-size for a bed-and-breakfast; a scrumptious full breakfast is served in a dining room that opens to the cozy parlor, which looks out on the harbor. A larger second-floor guest room can be adjoined with another room and has a pullout couch that can sleep a child (two-adult limit in all rooms).

Shopping and sightseeing couldn't be more convenient at this all-suites hotel, which adjoins the upscale Chevy Chase Pavilion and is an elevator ride up from the Friendship Heights Metro station. Each suite includes a bedroom and separate living room with a sleeper sofa, a kitchen space with a fridge and microwave, and a table suitable for dining and working. The fitness center has more than 20 exercise stations and a personal trainer for a fee. A dozen restaurants and no fewer than three large shopping malls are within walking distance.

Convenient to Nashville's airport, as well as the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills outlet mall, this all-suites hotel offers ample meeting and event space. A made-to-order breakfast is included with room rate, as are evening cocktails. The interior atrium has waterfalls and flowering plants and there is a fitness center, indoor pool (renovated spring 2013) and whirlpool. Business Center is open 24-hours.

A location across from the Metro station makes this all-suites hotel a convenient base for city exploration. You can walk to Alexandria's shops and restaurants, or take the city's free trolley down King Street to the waterfront. The suites all have a separate bedroom and living room, and Premium Suites have extra perks like free Wi-Fi, a snack station, and Bluetooth docking station. The hotel also offers a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and an evening reception with drinks.

The Embassy Suites brand recently bought and updated the Tremont Hotel, adding a two-story lobby and creating a brand-new restaurant, B'More Bistro. There is also a Starbucks on-site. Once an apartment building, this 37-story all-suites hotel is located in the densest part of the business district. Upgrades to its suites include HDTV's, kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves, and Wi-Fi. The best views of the city and the small park in the center of St. Paul Place are from rooms with numbers ending in 06.

Adjacent to the Montgomery Conference Center and within walking distance of the state capitol, this high-rise hotel centers on a spectacular atrium lobby that resembles a tropical rain forest. Glass elevators provide a bird's-eye view. The rooms are what you'd expect from the Hilton chain—not glitzy but with all the amenities you require, including room-service dining.

This all-suites high-rise with a contemporary design sits on a bluff alongside Interstate 25, affording guests fabulous views of the Downtown skyline (and the open desert beyond) to the west, and the Sandia Mountains to the east. Rooms are large and done in soothing Tuscan colors; the living areas have pull-out sleeper sofas, refrigerators, dining and work areas, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Included in the rates is a nightly cocktail reception and breakfast each morning. With ample living and sleeping space and a great location accessible to Downtown/EDo, UNM/Nob Hill, and the airport, this is a fine option if you're staying in town for a while or traveling with a family.