1405 Best Hotels in USA

The historic, party-centric Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, known for hosting the first Academy Awards ceremony, has played host to some of the movie industry's most important people and events, but, it's also approachable enough for regular folks looking to experience Los Angeles. Though its rooms were recently renovated to keep them fresh, they still boast hints of the Old Hollywood era, keeping it connected to its roots. Meanwhile, the lobby's original Spanish Colonial Revival details that evoke early Hollywood glamour, including the Spanish tiles, painted ceilings, arches, and fountains, remain and are beautifully preserved. Stay in a poolside cabana room if you want to stay close to the heated, David Hockney--painted pool, or get a room at the tower if you want to be away from the poolside parties. Modern amenities include a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi and a minibar, though on-site restaurants Shirley Brasserie and 25 Degrees will keep you well fed. Seeking nightlife? No need to leave the property with a scenic lobby bar and popular Spare Room bar (with bowling lanes) just downstairs.

This Spanish Mission–style icon has been a discreet hillside retreat for celebrities and society types since 1946 and was given a face-lift by star designers Alexandra Champalimaud and David Rockwell. Guests appreciate Bang and Olufsen TVs and iPads for ordering room service (and controlling everything else in the room). While still paying homage to Old Hollywood glamour, the country-club-like hotel also has Asian and French art deco influences, floor-to-ceiling windows, natural wood ceilings, and limestone floors. The posh spa lures high-society types, as do the beloved oval pool and famously scenic Swan Lake outside. The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air serves California cuisine with Mediterranean and French touches (including the famous tortilla soup it's served continuously since 1980) and offers ample alfresco dining under bougainvillea-covered trellises. The bar retains its original clublike feel, with large celebrity photographs lending a modern touch.

The luxurious Hotel Jerome, first opened in 1889, has an upbeat, private-club-like decor that retains the stately hotel's historic integrity but gives it a sumptuous sheen. Huge guest rooms with high ceilings pay homage to the Old West, with chairs covered in heritage plaid and cowhide. The Living Room lounge is a lively gathering space with cozy seating areas inside, while the pool and hot tub area and patio seating for the legendary J-Bar offer a lively outdoor space. Three-bedroom condos allow the hotel to accommodate larger parties. 

Located in the heart of Philly's historic center, this LEED-certified property offers style and sass, along with the beloved perks of the Kimpton brand, including free bike rentals, yoga mats in every room, complimentary evening wine hours nightly, and pet-friendly accommodations. Rooms mix local period influences (marble desks with carved bases, mirrored end tables) with bold, geometric patterns, Rocky-inspired hooded bathrobes, flat-screen TVs, Frette linens, and free scooters (with helmets) for kids. Spa rooms and suites feature vintage soaking tubs. Mingle with locals at the rooftop Stratus Lounge and at the Red Owl Tavern, an upscale-comfort food favorite. The staff is approachable and friendly.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more conveniently located hotel than this hip Hyatt a block south of Union Square, near New York University and at the hub of major subway lines. All rooms are pet-friendly and have signature Hyatt Grand beds, flat-screen TVs that link to an online concierge, work desks, and the required tech amenities; higher categories enjoy upgraded views and separate living areas. The muted design includes wide-plank oak floors, wood-and-stone baths, and an open bathroom with double-wide shower. Best of all, the windows actually open. There's a 24-hour fitness room, too, for those who need to get their exercise in.

Every inch of this 1923, Beaux-Arts landmark exudes refined elegance, from the intimate seating areas that take the place of a traditional check-in counter to the delicate blooms and glass atrium at the entryway to The Greenhouse, the fine-dining restaurant. After top hat–clad doormen usher you into the exquisite marble lobby, you'll settle into stylish guest rooms with beautiful art, plush linens, Italian marble walk-in showers, and televisions recessed into the bathroom mirrors. Rooms, which aim to reflect the hotel namesake's time in Paris, as well as his Monticello residence, also feature things that even the inventor Jefferson couldn't have imagined, like free Wi-Fi and "smart technology" to trigger housekeeping. This stunning hotel is also dog-friendly, and charges no deposit for furry friends, who are welcome in all shapes and sizes. 

Hip and unabashedly quirky, this urban hotel has kicked up Phoenix's cool factor a few notches and offers a compelling reason to stay in Downtown. Luxe modern furnishings and amazing city views, coupled with a fantastic location within CityScape, make Palomar a great spot to rest your head—or party the night away.

Few places in town can rival the Liberty Hotel's soaring lobby, ringed by several layers of revamped metal catwalks and populated by couches, tables, and armchairs where you can sit with a cocktail or a coffee and commiserate. This luxury hotel is literally the former Charles Street Jail, and the decor, amenities, and restaurants play up this historic past (there may even be a ghost or two). Rooms, either in the original granite building or an adjacent 16-story modern tower, feature comfortable beds, deep brown leather lounge chairs, and incredible views of the Charles River and Boston skyline. Two on-site restaurants, Scampo and Clink, as well as three bars, Alibi, the Liberty Bar, and the Catwalk, mean lots of imbibing options. 

The hotel from celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa and partner Robert DeNiro is a sleek foodie haven tucked inside the Caesars Palace complex. The 181-room tower designed by David Rockwell features feng shui spaces and minimalist, natural-hue rooms inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. The amenities are all worthy of the celeb owners (and guests), from the Italian linens to the hand-hewn chairs. There are also a host of high-tech touches, like a Nobu app, in-room iPad check-in, and buttonless elevators (they get activated by your key card), plus 55-inch flat-screens with Apple connectivity. Guests also enjoy a dedicated concierge, but the real perks are aimed at the stomach: priority reservations at the Nobu restaurant downstairs (the largest in the world) and an exclusive Nobu-crafted room-service menu.

Located in one of Seattle's most vibrant and transforming neighborhoods, this hotel has undeniable draws, from the attractive and comfortable modern rooms to a happening lobby bar-restaurant serving Northwest cuisine and tapas, to the impressive views of the Space Needle and Lake Union. Even standard rooms feel spacious and feature an elegant palette of browns and blues, along with contemporary furniture and artwork and upscale touches like Hypnos beds, Herman Miller desk chairs, and soaking tubs tucked behind shoji screens. Eco-minded travelers will appreciate that Pan Pacific is one of the greenest companies in Washington. Part of a luxury condo development, the hotel offers guests access to a 24-hour fitness center with a large jetted whirlpool. Also across the courtyard, spa lovers should take note of the Vida Spa, a local favorite that features classic body and facial treatments along with specialty ayurvedic options in a soothing setting. The address is a short haul from the downtown sights so ask about the hotel’s free car service, which can drop you anywhere in a 2-mile radius, or hop on a trolley to get around.

Understated elegance and refined service can be found at this soothing city getaway, where the guest rooms—designer Tony Chi's minimalist tribute to the American experience—feature walnut floors, hard-covered books, and folk-art accents. The spa-inspired stone bathrooms have rain showers and marble soaking tubs. The Blue Duck Tavern embraces local flavors and local produce, while the Tea Cellar, with its unusual collection of rare teas, holds regular tastings.

This French Riviera–style palace overflowing with antiques and art is a favorite of boldface names, and visitors consistently describe a stay here as near perfect. Service is exemplary and always discreet and rooms come with complimentary fruit, welcome drinks, and shoe shining services. Soak up the sun by the fifth-floor pool with its fully outfitted cabanas, or sip afternoon tea in the living room under ornate chandeliers. The Belvedere restaurant is a lunchtime favorite for film execs. A complimentary BMW is available for guests who book a suite.

The aesthetic at this 22-acre property where health and wellness are priorities is Napa Valley barn meets San Francisco loft: guest suites and studio rooms have high ceilings, sleek contemporary furniture, all-natural fabrics in soothingly muted colors, and an outdoor patio. Solage is a resort for sociable sorts who like to lounge at the bar overlooking the large pool or play a bocce game after lunch at Solbar or the poolside Picobar restaurants. In addition to a large well-equipped spa and bathhouse where you can indulge in mud-bath and other regimens, there's a packed schedule of fitness activities like yoga and Pilates. To be in the middle of the action, ask for a room facing the pool; for more seclusion, ask to be nearer the oak grove or in the most recently built studios.

On 120 acres overlooking Mt. Mansfield, this posh property has a contemporary look, excellent dining at the Roost, and one of the best spas in Vermont, which combine to create a world unto itself. The country-chic guest rooms are awash in maroons, tans, and tartans, while suites have the feeling of posh mountainside condos, complete with built-in bookshelves, gas fireplaces, and decks.

Located just four blocks from the French Quarter, this elegant luxury hotel has plenty of upscale amenities—think plush carpeting, marble vanities, and well-appointed dressing areas set in spacious guest rooms. But it's not just the rooms that make a stay here such a treat. The Grill Room's dishes are renowned, and Le Salon serves a decadent afternoon tea. The Polo Club Lounge has one of the best martini menus to be found anywhere, as well as a selection of imaginative appetizers and live jazz music. The heated outdoor pool, full-service spa, and glass-enclosed gym make it difficult to leave such a refined cocoon. When you do opt to explore, the hotel is within easy walking distance of the riverfront and fabulous shopping options.

Situated near the State House, the 1903 Beaux-Arts design of this luxury boutique hotel is a study in sophistication, a mood that carries over to the lobby and each guest room. Mahogany and metal flourishes, neutral tones, commissioned art, and the occasional captain's chair keeps guests grounded and comfortable. Rooms are spacious, and each has a gas fireplace and Frette linens on the bed—IYKYK. The 24-hour fitness center features state-of-the-art cardio machines. Property concierges have won prestigious Clefs d'Or honors. If your stay coincides with Boston's July 4 celebration, make your way to the hotel's roof deck (open from May through October) for unparalleled fireworks viewing.

This swanky sustainable wellness resort—formerly the St. Regis Princeville—offers expansive views of the sea and mountains, including Makana, the landmark peak immortalized as mysterious "Bali Hai" in the film South Pacific. The reopening follows a $300 million overhaul that includes seven food venues, the Bamford Wellness Spa, a 1X Vitahealth Medi Spa program, a gym and fitness classes, on-site rooftop organic garden and apiary, a golf course, three saline pools (one adult-only), and kids' club. The overall design blends well with the natural setting of Hanalei Bay and honors the region's Native Hawaiian culture and history. The spacious guest rooms, many with private lanai, range from garden rooms to lavish suites with ocean views, all with furnishings made from recycled teak and local artworks; the neutral-hue decor uses textures and materials that evoke the natural world. 

Facing White Point Garden, this 11-room inn within a five-story 1843 mansion makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. Gaze up at the ceiling in the massive ballroom or relax in the sitting room with views of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor. Five of the inn's rooms are built into the carriage house of an adjacent 19th-century home, overlooking the magically pleasant courtyard and garden. Two rooms are in the former basement but are surprisingly light and welcoming. Breakfasts often include local treats from Callie's Hot Little Biscuit, and the evening wine and charcuterie gatherings on the front porch are Charleston living at its finest.

Finely crafted by local shipwrights, this jazzy little boutique hotel is filled with stylish and colorful mid-century-modern design. Displayed throughout the common areas, a curated, changing collection of pieces by local artists adds to the appeal; if one of the works speaks to you, you can buy it. With a sleek fireplace to warm up cool evenings, the expansive lobby is a cheery, welcoming space to relax with friends, perhaps with wine or a craft beer from the small bar. A fantastic roof deck offers guests a 360-degree view of the harbor, the bay beyond, and the town; it's a perfect spot for unwinding as the sun sets after a day at sea or hiking. When it's chilly, the hotel offers fur blankets. A firepit is a planned addition. Four rooms have balconies; two rooms have decks. A continental breakfast includes croissant, yogurt, and fruit.

Accommodations at the closest lodging to Joshua Tree National Park's north entrance are in adobe-and-wood-frame cottages, some dating from the 1920s and '30s (indeed, James Cagney was often found playing the piano in the inn's bar back in the day), set on 70 acres of grounds that include the ancient Oasis of Mara, a popular bird-watching spot, and the organic farm that provides produce to the on-site restaurant. The innkeepers' gracious, personalized service more than makes up for the rusticity of the cottages. Weekends see free nature walks and yoga sessions.

Across from the convention center and Vivint Arena, this dapper midsize property—part of Marriott's hip AC boutique brand—stands out for its smartly designed rooms, each with plush duvets and linens, 55-inch flat-screen TVs, and bathrooms with rainfall showers, as well as a 24-hour gym and a spacious lobby with high ceilings and comfy chairs you can actually enjoy sitting in. The on-site restaurant serves a tasty small-plate contemporary fare and offers a breakfast buffet for a small fee in the morning, and the rates are quite reasonable for the all the perks and the high level of service.

The Ace is a dream come true for anyone who appreciates unique minimalist decor, with touches like army-surplus blankets, industrial metal sinks, and street art breaking up any notion of austerity; the cheapest rooms share bathrooms, which have enormous showers. Almost everything is white—even the wood floors and brick walls have been painted—making elements like randomly placed tree stumps pop in the gallery-like spaces. A small dining room hosts a continental breakfast and has a vending machine with unusual items like Japanese snacks and hangover cures. This is a very specific experience and aesthetic: if you're not soothed (or stimulated) by the stripped-down quality of the rooms or not amused by finding a copy of the Kama Sutra where the Bible would be, you may want to stay elsewhere.

This large, hip hotel is always buzzing with action. Expect friendly staff, stylish amenities, and several top-notch dining options. The hotel has one of the best rooftop pool bars in the city. Performance spaces and shops on-site feature local culture and talent.

An air of yesteryear refinement suffuses Adair, a three-story Georgian Revival home that attorney Frank Hogan built as a wedding present for his daughter in 1927—her hats adorn the place, as do books and old photos from the era. This is a refined, well-run country inn, with walking and snowshoeing paths that wind through 200 acres of gardens designed by Olmsted Brothers, and rooms furnished with period antiques and reproductions—many have fireplaces; a great basement lounge has a 1929 billiards table and a big flat-screen TV, which often shows movies from the inn's large collection. The exceptional restaurant is open to the public and serves well-crafted seasonal American fare.

This inn is an upright anchor at the center of the action in funky Fells Point. By joining together buildings constructed between the late 1770s and the 1920s, the owners created a structure that resembles a small, European-style hotel, with lots of character and quirks. The rooms, which vary in shape, all have four-poster canopy beds. Three suites and eight rooms have whirlpool baths. Some hallways have a few stairs, and some rooms face a quiet, interior courtyard; if steps or street noise bother you, let the reservation agent know.

This 1830s adobe hacienda is set on a beautiful three-acre property that features native plants and an acequia. Relax on the grand portal, stroll through the labyrinth, or enjoy the sauna and hot tub. Each of the eight unique rooms is painted and decorated in rich, sumptuous colors, and contains Mexican-tile baths, Pueblo-style fireplaces, and fluffy goose-down pillows and comforters, plus modern touches like flat-screen TVs and WiFi. Separate casitas and suites are more spacious and offer plenty of seclusion, with private entrances and courtyard access (two have stocked kitchenettes and three have two-person Jacuzzi tubs). Gourmet breakfasts are served on a sunny, glass-enclosed patio.

A strikingly contemporary, upscale hotel that's directly across the street from the buzzy shopping and dining of Ancestor Square, this stylish member of Marriott Bonvoy's indie-spirited Autograph Collection exudes hipness with its hardwood floors, bold-print pillows and chairs, high-tech entertainment centers, and cushy bedding. Premium units have soaring dormer windows, balconies with whirlpool tubs, and sweeping downtown views. The farm-to-table wood.ash.rye restaurant turns out superb fare, and there's a hotel hot tub to relax in at the end of the day.

With an idyllic setting on a scenic bend of Hood Canal, this elegant, evergreen-shaded resort dating to 1913 contains snazzy rooms overlooking the water, a courtyard, or a gurgling creek. There's a slew of extras, including a full-service spa, 18-hole golf course, beach, an indoor pool with water views, and several miles of hiking trails through peaceful old-growth forest. The stellar restaurant sources much of its seafood from the canal, and a 54-foot-long yacht offers sunset cruises with views of the Olympic Mountains. The location is perfect for a weekend getaway from Seattle or for exploring the Kitsap Peninsula and the eastern reaches of the Olympic Peninsula.

The stylish guestrooms received a recent top-to-bottom redo at the boutique Alexis Royal Sonesta, which occupies a pair of historic buildings (on the National Register of Historic Places, in fact) near the waterfront; the new design has a contemporary loft vibe, featuring handsome Northwest-inspired hues, textures, and furnishings that complement the hotel's high ceilings and walls of windows.

This serenely sophisticated boutique hotel displays a vast collection of modern art on almost every wall. Rooms are decorated in cool grays, with touches of the iconic Winter Park peacock blue, and have workstations and flat-screen TVs. The inn is owned by Rollins College, a private coeducational liberal arts institution, and its income benefits the Alfond Scholars program, the college's premier scholarship fund.