1225 Best Hotels in USA

Rooms in this 1882 Italianate Victorian residence feature high ceilings and modern fixtures with well-curated antiques and reproductions, premium linens, and thoughtful amenities. Linen-covered tables with fresh flowers greet you at breakfast in the dining room. Porches, a garden courtyard with a fire pit, and a stately sitting room painted in a soothing blue offer relaxing communal spaces. Across the street, an additional cottage houses two suites and a meeting room.

Gold-rush pioneer John Olds built this American foursquare home in 1906, and a major restoration transformed it into downtown Juneau's most elegant B&B. Owners Linda Wendeborn and Mark Thorson are laid-back and accommodating, and guests can expect lively conversation with their gourmet breakfasts and afternoon wine and treats. Rooms are tastefully decorated with handcrafted antiques. The fourth-floor Governor's Suite has a fireplace, a hot tub, and a 180-degree view of downtown Juneau. Two rooms on the bottom level have private entrances and look out on a lush garden, where the hot tub sits under a gazebo.

Built in 1845, this Greek Revival house is a luxurious bed-and-breakfast option near all the historic attractions. With high ceilings and marble fireplaces, the two guest rooms are each different, decorated with bold colors and contemporary flair. Advance planning is required to stay here as rooms can book up a year out.

The current owners of Lincoln City's oldest lodging, built in the 1940s as a modest motor court, have given the 23-room property a thoughtful, upbeat makeover, transforming it into a cool little boutique hotel with loads of charm and amenities like a game room, a croquet golf course, a self-serve "honor store," complimentary s'mores kits, and a nifty pizza restaurant, The Wheelhouse. Rooms retain the original property's whimsical decor and include comfy linens, hip furnishings, and kitchenettes. 

Friendly, personalized service and an oceanfront setting keep guests returning to this Embarcadero inn, which features well-appointed rooms with state-of-the-art tiled bathrooms and cozy comforters atop king beds. Ask for an oceanfront room with fireplace, soaking tub, and a private balcony from which you can gaze at Morro Rock and kayakers in the bay.

Formerly the home of a lumber baron, this four-story Victorian mansion is a short walk from downtown Stillwater and tucked into a historic neighborhood. Owners Jeremy and Erin Drews are a young couple who are coffee aficionados and brew their own beer, and the full breakfast that they serve daily in the dining room highlights local food producers. In each of the five rooms are a king bed, Italian-made bed linens, L'Occitane en Provence toiletries, a private bath, a fireplace, and a whirlpool tub.

At this boutique hotel you can relax in your comfortable suite or indulge in evening wine and cheese on the expansive rooftop terrace while enjoying views of the city and Cooper River. The architectural details of this early-1900s building—a former stationer's warehouse—have been emphasized by leaving brick walls exposed and designing around the grand heart-pine beams and wood ceilings. Oil paintings of hunting dogs hang above clubby leather chairs and sofas around the fireplace. The classy British pub downstairs is perfect for a nightcap. Self-parking is $25 at an open lot across the street.

Each of the five rooms in this striking sage-green 1885 B&B near the Currier Museum of Art and a few blocks from Elm Street dining is painted a different color, and all have soft bathrobes, flat-screen satellite TVs, and beds topped with Egyptian cotton linens. There's decanted brandy in the sitting room, whose stained glass is original, and in summer, the wraparound porch is a nice place to sit and enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, which is served on a flexible schedule.

Every plush suite in this converted late-19th-century mill has a geographic theme—the Normandy is outfitted with rustic country French prints and furniture, while Moroccan, Danish, and New Mexican motifs are among the designs in other units—and each sitting room–bedroom combo has its own entrance, a full kitchen or kitchenette, and a deck amid stunning gardens and just inches from burbling Ashland Creek. Privacy, space, high-concept elegance, and dynamite breakfasts served in an understated central dining room make this well-run place an alternative to up-close-and-personal traditional bed-and-breakfasts.

Located along a row of quintessential Georgetown townhomes, The Avery is an intimate guesthouse that makes you feel as if you're staying with very stylish relatives. Rock Creek Park sits right next to the guesthouse, which is perfect for a morning run or afternoon stroll. The newly renovated rooms are minimalist, with a pop of color given by the unique wallpaper patterns. The property also has several gardens, giving it a quaint atmosphere. Although in Georgetown, it's a 10–15 minute walk to the Dupont Circle neighborhood, amplifying the dining choices. 

A thatched-roof gate opens to the courtyard of this informal Balinese-inspired guesthouse, which has a sweeping view of Hana Bay, a ground-floor studio with a private outdoor shower, and two other units with private whirlpool hot tubs on second-floor decks. The upstairs units can be combined to house six, and all units have kitchenettes with limited cooking supplies. In keeping with the community's ecominded spirit, owner John Romain keeps it green with photovoltaic solar panels, nontoxic cleaning products, and recycling receptacles in each unit.

If a taste of rural Hawaii life in plantation days coupled with quiet time and privacy is what you crave, you can find it at this 2-acre property: it's awash in tropical foliage, dotted with banyan trees, and has a 50-foot, saltwater pool and in-ground spa that afford views of Maui's northern coast and Molokai. The cottages (with granite-topped kitchenettes and private entrances) are simple and functional, but the gem is the 1927 plantation house, with its sprawling living and dining rooms, commercial-grade kitchen, and a lanai that will take you back in time.

This fantastic lodge comprising eight standalone cabins either situated creekside or around a pond feels serene, even when there's live music at the restaurant or a loud concert down the road. Each cabin has a wood stove and an electric heater. Interior walls are chinked logs, beds have colorful quilts, and the lighting fixtures are modeled after gold rush–era styles. The cabins vary in size, but the largest sleeps up to six and has its own bath. A central bathhouse has hot showers and toilets, and all guests have access to the sauna. The excellent Dirty Skillet restaurant offers great food and live music on the weekends.

On 25 acres beside lake-like Bear Pond, this 1800s homestead inn has country chic decor with plaid accents and handsome, spacious baths (some with Jacuzzi tub and shower); choose from the nine guest rooms and suites, cozy cottage, and post-and-beam vacation rental (sleeps eight)—most have water views and a fireplace or heat stove. Property amenities include a hot tub, massage cottage (fee), firepits, fireplaces inside and out (a fieldstone one graces the patio above the pond), and courtesy snacks. A romantic retreat for two, Sugar Maple Cottage has a wood-burning fireplace, private patio, firepit, and kitchenette. In the farmhouse inn, some suites are family-friendly. A double-sided stone fireplace centers the dining room, a propane fireplace warms the welcoming parlor, and rocking chairs beckon on the porch. Wedding receptions are held in the towering barn.

This 1890s Victorian inn charms with its handsome gables and wraparound verandas. Pine-floor guest rooms have period reproductions, striped wallpaper, and comfy chairs, and several have fireplaces and four-poster beds. The landmark inn is right in the heart of the downtown historic district, and most rooms have views of the surrounding buildings, courtyards, and gardens.

Enjoy the views of Black Rock Mountain from the front porch or get cozy by the firepit at the historic inn which has recently underdone a full renovation under new ownership. The 100-year old inn is a charming as ever, but now a little brighter and more modern inside and out. Rooms and common spaces are beautifully and brightly decorated in neutral tones, with unique antique pieces and signature fireplaces creating a stylish ambiance while maintaining the legacy of the building. There are also two cabins on property for a little more privacy. Each stay includes a homemade breakfast featuring local and seasonal produce, and an afternoon wine reception where you can sample a glass of Beechwood labeled Georgia wine along with gourmet bites. 

America's oldest operating inn, the Beekman Arms is a welcoming presence in the center of town. Beyond the massive doors are wide-plank floors, beamed ceilings, and a stone hearth. The original 1766 building has smallish though cheery and comfortable colonial-style rooms with modern baths. One block north on U.S. 9 is "the Beek's" sister, the Delamater Inn. The American Gothic masterpiece, designed by Alexander Jackson Davis, has a hidden courtyard. The guesthouse behind the inn houses pet-friendly, motel-style rooms.

This purpose-built bed-and-breakfast offers an incredibly peaceful spot on a west-facing hill looking out over the countryside, which nearly guarantees gorgeous sunsets on clear days. The hospitality provided by the warm and friendly innkeeper Sherwood garners consistently rave reviews from guests. The included breakfast isn't half bad either, with multiple courses of hearty, home-cooked fare served in Bella Colina's big, cozy living area.  

This 1894 Craftsman-style historic property has nine luxuriously decorated rooms, some with fireplaces. Breakfast is not offered, but the inn is within walking distance of downtown's restaurants and coffeehouses. 

Many of the rooms in this stately Georgian Revival inn are more reminiscent of Colonial Williamsburg than the Utah high desert, but they contain the kinds of plush amenities you'll appreciate if celebrating a special occasion or a grand theater weekend—think stone fireplaces, large balconies, and claw-foot tubs or Jacuzzis. It's just a couple of blocks to the theater as well as the Southern Utah University campus. The house is surrounded by fragrant gardens, and rates include an extensive full breakfast. 

Built in the 1990s with meticulous attention to detail, the original section of this 2-acre complex feels like an Adirondack resort, with lodge rooms and highly recommended kitchenette-equipped cabins with fine art, fireplaces, and 19th-century American antiques. The great room has rough-hewn beams, plank floors, cathedral ceilings, Persian rugs, and even an elk's head over the giant river-rock fireplace. In 2022, the owners purchased the neighboring former motel and renamed it the Rubicon Building. Though upgraded with a nod to the lodge accommodations and cabins, the building's rooms and suites aren't quite as appealing.

On a quaint residential street, this Spanish-style, three-story inn combines the charm and hospitality of a B&B with modern sensibilities and a chic, coastal-casual vibe. It has a legion of devotees—including the dolphins that entertain guests, almost like clockwork, in the Intracoastal Waterway across the street. Where the wow factor is concerned, though, credit the inn, not the marine life. Each of the 14 rooms (four are suites) is unique and meticulously adorned with vintage furniture, stylish accents, and modern touches such as wine chillers, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, and jetted spa tubs framed with iridescent mosaic tile. The downstairs gathering area has an open kitchen, where the chef prepares her acclaimed churro French toast and various other sweet, savory, or (if you must) healthy delights.

Beautiful gardens, a landmark fieldstone wall, and a hilltop location with marvelous views over Moosehead Lake distinguish this 1891 country estate, one of New England's top inns, with spacious rooms and baths (many have oversize tubs and showers) and Slate, a fine dining restaurant (dinner only). Guest rooms and suites have sitting areas, fine furnishings, antiques, and plush bedding; all but one of the ten accommodations have lake views and a king bed, five have fireplaces, and two have a private porch or patio. The menu at the prix fixe restaurant incorporates produce and herbs from the gardens and foods from local farms. Awaiting guests on the inn's 79 acres are hiking trails, a trout pond, picnic and sitting areas, and a hot tub tucked in the woods.

Housed in an 1823 Federal-style mansion with a rooftop cupola, Blind Tiger is an enclave of both historic elegance and personalized comfort. Rooms are elegant and serene, outfitted mostly in soft shades (one lovely exception: the deep blue walls of a king-bed room named Diavolo) and punctuated by soft abstract art pieces and contemporary lighting. And when you’re done exploring the city (service is incredibly thoughtful and informed, and willing to provide directions and recommendations), there’s a subterranean billiards room for hanging out in. There's another location on Carleton Street.

Combining New England–style architecture with a Southern California setting, this gray-clapboard bed-and-breakfast rests on a bluff overlooking the harbor and ocean. A fire warms the inviting living area and cozy library, where you can enjoy complimentary breakfast in the morning and hors d'oeuvres and wine every afternoon. They bake fresh cookies (even gluten-free) to enjoy up in your spacious guest room. Most have fireplaces and updated bathrooms with deep soaking whirlpool tubs. Listen to the barking harbor seals from your balcony or patio. The staff are so nice at this B&B. Borrow one of their bicycles for an adventure out exploring the seaside beauty of Dana Point. 

Husband-and-wife team Marc and Cristie Furth have run this whimsical Mexican-theme motel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea since 1971. Across the street from family-friendly beaches, lattice fences, gurgling fountains, and gardens of cacti and impatiens provide privacy for the patio and heated pool. A Mexican-hacienda aesthetic welcomes guests to their rooms with hand-painted and stenciled furnishings and terra-cotta tiles.

In the Green Mountain National Forest, 5½ miles off a mountain pass on a dirt road, you'll find this secluded inn with lush gardens and a pond with a wood-fired sauna on its bank; there's lots to do if you're into nature: biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing on 43 miles of trails. Many guest rooms have views of the mountains, and all are furnished with antiques and quilts. The homemade chocolate chip cookies are locally renowned.