5218 Best Hotels in USA

Outlook Inn caters to a range of budgets with its attractively appointed offerings, including basic options with twin beds and shared bathrooms, mid-range rooms with double or queen beds, and rambling bay-view suites with gas fireplaces, kitchenettes, and two-person Jacuzzi tubs. Rooms book up many months in advance, especially those overlooking Eastsound Bay.

This charming beachfront hotel is full of aloha—locals say it's one of the few resorts on the island where you can get a true Hawaiian experience as the entire staff takes part in the hotel's Pookela program, which teaches guests about the history, traditions, and values of Hawaiian culture. A recent remodel offers some premium upgraded rooms, alongside "traditional" rooms; all are decorated with Hawaiian motifs, and the expansive grounds offer plenty of spots to lounge in the sun or shade, with the sand just steps away. 

On a rocky shoreline at the north end of Yachats, this rambling romantic three-story hotel enjoys spectacular sunsets and contains splendidly comfortable and spacious accommodations that have a variety of options, including fireplaces, corner nooks, and whirlpool tubs with ocean views. The acclaimed Overleaf Spa offers massages, facials, Vichy water therapy, and a host of other treatments and has an indoor soaking pool overlooking the sea. The adjacent coastal walk is populated with seals. An impressive full breakfast is included. The Overleaf also has longer-term vacation rentals and operates a more affordable adjacent property, the Fireside Motel, which is pet-friendly.

During the Victorian era this hotel was an elegant fixture on the Denver landscape; its comfortable rooms are furnished with French and English period antiques, and civilized touches like complimentary shoe shines, afternoon sherry, and morning coffee remain. The Cruise Room bar re-creates an art deco ocean liner. Art galleries are nearby, and the popular and newly remodeled on-site Urban Farmer Restaurant serves a steak-oriented, seasonally driven dinner menu and a delicious Sunday brunch. Continental breakfast and a Bourbon Bar happy hour are offered complimentary daily.

Situated at the southern tip of the Ocean Shores peninsula with sweeping views of Grays Harbor, this upscale vacation community begun in 2017 has about 60 homes (and counting) of various sizes and configurations, from compact one-bedroom bungalows to grand three-story homes with multiple bedrooms and baths. Many properties overlook the bay or pristine Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area and have beach access, and all are within walking distance of the water. There are a couple of hip eateries in the village and a well-stocked grocery store. 

This thoughtfully updated motel with rooms and a few cabins offers reasonable rates and a peaceful location along U.S. 12, a bit north of downtown Packwood and within easy striking distance of the Stevens Canyon Entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, plush bedding, and refrigerators, and cabins are a nice option for families, as they sleep four and have full kitchens—they also have jetted tubs, an especially pleasing amenity on chilly winter nights.

Open since 1875 and rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake, this legendary hotel continues to be one of the city's elite places to stay, with a prominent location at the border of SoMa and downtown plus a delightful mix of modern amenities (an indoor lap pool beneath a glass-domed ceiling) and deluxe architectural details of a bygone era. The entrance area is a time-traveling stunner, with Austrian crystal chandeliers and eight pairs of bronze-filigree marble columns supporting a magnificent dome ceiling. The former carriage entrance, which reemerged as crystal-roofed The Garden Court restaurant, is a favorite of ladies who lunch and those who enjoy an elaborate Sunday brunch (it's also where Green Goddess salad dressing was invented). Even if you're not staying here, sip a cocktail at the Pied Piper Bar, named for its Maxfield Parrish painting.

The all-suites Palazzo offers downright huge suites, almost exactly the same as those of the nearby Venetian, as well as nice amenities and a great pool area. Each suite comes standard with a sunken living room, three plasma TVs, a dining area, sectional couch, and desk. Remote-controlled Roman shades and curtains add to the modern conveniences; let the sun in without getting out of bed! Bathrooms are appointed with marble and feature a separate shower and soaking tub. The Palazzo has one of the Strip's largest pool decks, a humongous complex with seven distinct heated pools, private whirlpools and cabanas, plus food and drink in the Capri Pool Restaurant & Bar. 

From raffia ceilings to elaborate molding to light fixtures fashioned from seagrass baskets, Lowcountry-inspired design surrounds you at this high-end newcomer. Most rooms are designed for couples—king beds, elaborate showerheads, in-room wet bars—but a few have pullouts for families. Balconies overlook East Bay and side streets, but the action is in the lobby, where the bar draws both visitors and locals for inspired, international spins on classic cocktails. 

The Palms is the rare property that appeals to equal mixes of locals and visitors, thanks to its variety of upscale amenities, convenient parking, relative proximity to the Strip, and attractive gaming odds; it also has large, modern, opulent rooms. The Palms is the place where you can spend $175 on a steakhouse's \"seafood tower\" or hit Panda Express at the food court before catching a movie. Despite its wide appeal, it had some pandemic-fueled lean years and emerged from a two-year shutdown under the ownership of the San Manuel tribe. It managed to retain some favorites, including the skyview Vetri Cucina, the Scotch 80 Prime steakhouse, and Mabel's BBQ. The A.Y.C.E (All You Can Eat) Buffet is now the rare buffet in the resort corridor. The rooftop Ghostbar has stunning views of the Strip. The sprawling pool area hosts \"daylife\" events in the spring and summer. The Pearl concert hall books the likes of Elvis Costello and DL Hughley. The property's various classes of suites are far more elaborate (the best, the 10,000-square-foot Sky Villas, feature private hot tubs cantilevered over the edge of the building). The Fantasy Tower has two \"Party Floors,\" which include the Kingpin and Hardwood suites, complete with a bowling alley and basketball court, respectively. For a tamer Palms experience, ask for a room at the more Palms Place condo tower, which has its own private pool and a separate restaurant.

High on a ridge overlooking a favorite local surfing spot, Molokai's best condominium property has mature tropical landscaping, a nice pool, and barbecue grills. Elegant studios and one- or two-bedroom units have beautiful screened lanai, well-equipped kitchens, and washers and dryers; some also have spectacular ocean views.

Not only does this dude ranch have a stunning location at the base of some of the tallest mountains in the range, but it's also one of the oldest (circa 1907) and most progressive, as evidenced by its adults-only month (September) and two ladies' weeks. The rest of the summer has extensive children's programs, with everything from overnight pack trips to a kids' rodeo. Adult programs involve sing-alongs and fancy barbecues. The wranglers are very careful about matching riders to appropriate horses; multiday trips venture into the Bighorn National Forest and Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. Three full-time guides on staff take guests on fly-fishing excursions. Cabins are simple. Some have fireplaces; all have full baths and kitchenettes. There's a one-week minimum stay; ask about 30% discounts in June.

With its hand-carved Alaskan cedar logs, burnished parquet floors, stone fireplaces, and glorious mountain views, this 1917 inn is a classic example of a national park lodge. German architect Hans Fraehnke designed the decorative woodwork. Rooms are cozy but the spacious lobby feels expansive and welcoming, and service is attentive. In addition to the full-service dining room, there's a small snack bar and a snug lounge.

Good value meets great location at this comfortable boutique hotel with friendly service and tasteful contemporary furnishings, including a decent-size desk for business travelers. It's not flashy, but the Paramount delivers on clean, quiet, tasteful rooms and easy access to theaters, the Convention Center, Downtown shopping, and the Pike Place Market. Dragonfish Cafe, the on-site Pan-Asian restaurant, has impressive happy-hour deals and fabulous sushi. 

With magnificent antler chandeliers, and towering windows opening out onto the mountain, the lobby of this slope-side hotel manages to be both cozy and grand. Rooms are small and simply furnished but the resort is designed with skiers in mind. Perhaps the ultimate in pampering is stepping into your warmed and waiting ski boots. With two gondolas just outside, this is a true ski-in ski-out property. Once the boots are off, enjoy a hot toddy or s'mores by the outdoor fire pits. Village-view rooms with balconies offer sunset vistas and great people-watching in the square below. The on-site Exhale Spa and the nearby Beaver Creek Golf Club (with preferred tee times for guests) also make this hotel popular with nonskiers.

This Gold Coast star still dominates the skyline above the old Water Tower and the views are as spectacular as ever following a $60-million renovation to all of its guestrooms and suites in early 2022. Inspired by the adjacent Water Tower Park, the redesign includes a soothing color palette and organic materials. The NoMI Garden bar and restaurant on the seventh floor serves contemporary American and global dishes; its popular outdoor area welcomes alfresco diners in summer. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's soothing NoMI Spa.

Two yellow 1909 Edwardian houses enchant travelers wanting an authentic San Francisco experience; dark hallways and steep staircases lead to bright, earth-toned rooms with tiled baths (most with tubs), comfortable sitting areas, and cozy linens. The innkeepers serve continental breakfast in the light-filled dining area or out in the lush gardens. If you're lucky, you'll catch a visiting San Francisco Symphony pianist who might be staying here during the season and sometimes plays the grand piano in the sophisticated living room.

At what is definitely not your grandad's luxury hotel, a cacophony of color, retro accessories, Moroccan textiles, and flamboyant art masterfully assembled by designer Jonathan Adler is paired with lush, mazelike grounds; attentive service; and amenities that include three saltwater pools, cozy firepits, free EV charging, clay tennis courts, pétanque, morning barista services, and a huge spa that looks like a Wes Anderson film set. The hip but rarefied air attracts a well-heeled and worldly clientele, who seem to enjoy not only the smell of the citrus trees and the jangly beats of a clubby soundtrack but also the wee bit of pretension. All accommodations—whether they be poolside kings, villas with multiple bathrooms and wooden swings, or quarters in the former Gene Autry residence—have private outdoor space that, in some cases, features a hammock secluded behind tall shrubs. This is a splurge for most people, but you can score deals on midweek or summer stays.

The owners of this 1883 Victorian house, a historic landmark, have created a one-of-a-kind bed-and-breakfast steps from the lower Haight and Hayes Valley, with many of the original mantelpieces, fireplaces, and mirrors, as well as the ornate ceiling molding, still intact. The innkeepers treat visitors like houseguests, offering elaborate breakfasts—imagine starting the day with a goat-cheese soufflé with strawberry sauce—and after-dinner drinks and candies around twilight. Massive windows fill the rooms with light, and spruced-up bathrooms have large showers; several even have claw-foot tubs and fireplaces. Guests congregate in the downstairs area to watch TV in the parlor, read in the living room, or dine in the attractive eating area.

This 2002 inn, designed to blend with the island's historic architecture, occupies a breezy hillside overlooking the Great Salt Pond and is just minutes from Crescent Beach. Rooms are larger and more modern than those of many of its Victorian-era rivals; some have private decks with water views, and most are outfitted with whirlpool tubs. A spacious yet private back porch and Adirondack-chair-strewn lawn area remain relatively undiscovered despite commanding views. Champagne is served with the breakfast buffet.

Even if you're not staying here, it's worth a stop to see this 12-story downtown landmark, built in 1925. The lobby has the original stained-glass skylights and the travertine-marble fountain that is home to the hotel's resident ducks. (The ducks parade to the fountain at 11 am, and they depart the fountain at 5 pm.) The rooms are decorated in a variety of period styles.

Five generations of the Peacock family lived in this white clapboard 1860 sea captain's home in the heart of the village before its 1989 conversion to a tasteful inn with plenty of places to relax: a living room with a fireplace, a cozy library with books, games, music CDs, and CD player, and a spacious sunroom that opens to a deck and gardens. The best of the well-appointed accommodations is an open-plan suite with king bed, large bath, good-size sitting area, gas fireplace, wet bar, and refrigerator. Peacock House is within easy walking distance of local shops and restaurants.

This 1959 former Sportsman’s Lodge had it all, from shag carpet to beta fish tanks, and today it still does, despite a remodel that clung to its roots without compromising the original designs of architect Robert Platt. Retaining the mid-century modern motel vibe, this Point Loma property has been thoughtfully renovated with contemporary aesthetics and unique vintage décor. Guest rooms surround an oyster-shaped pool where cocktails flow while guests watch Wednesday-night cult classics at restaurant Ponyboy. In rooms, expect private patios, rain showerheads, rattan-and-wood furnishings, and retro-chic décor with photographs of pearl divers. Staffers have a friendly, enthusiastic vibe.

A multimillion dollar renovation in 2022 has transformed this beachfront property into a chic coastal retreat, with a pool and outdoor bar, a gorgeous rooftop dining area, and an oceanfront patio with year-round fire pits. Guest rooms also got some love, with crisp, stylish decor, luxury bedding, and ocean-view decks; the majority of the 33 rooms offer unobstructed views of the Atlantic. To attract guests in the off-season, they offer unexpected, fun activities, like an indoor roller rink. The owners also operate Pelham on Main in West Dennis and Pelham on Earle in East Harwich; guests at those less-lavish properties can take a free shuttle to this resort and use the facilities.

This gorgeous, 6,000-square-foot pink stucco home in Pendleton's North Hill neighborhood dates to 1917 and abounds with handsome decorative details, including Chinese silk wallpaper and custom woodwork; it's a grand reminder that the Old West had its share of wealth and worldly sophistication. The rooms are quite lavish, some with original fireplaces and French doors leading to Juliet-style balconies. Gourmet breakfasts might include eggs Benedict with prosciutto, toasted pecan-and-cranberry-stuffed French toast, or soufflé frittata ramekins.

Bringing its understated elegance from California to NYC, The Pendry is a refined, modern lodging option. It's located within Manhattan West, a mixed residential-retail complex between Moynihan Train Hall, the Highline, Hudson Yards, and the Javits Center. The inviting lobby is small but well-furnished for lounging or remote work, with Bar Pendry and Zou Zou's on the first floor, and Chez Zou's lounge on the fourth floor. Rooms are spacious, with wonderfully comfortable beds and linens, backlit bookshelves, marble bathrooms, custom toiletries, Bluetooth speakers, and in-room coffeemakers (though 24-hour room service is top-notch). The fitness center has great views and modern equipment. Add-on rates can include daily breakfast credit, valet parking, and pet fee ($250 per stay).

This Gaslamp stunner has 317 rooms and suites that feature a modern luxury design—think toile wallpaper with subtle illustrations of surfers and chaise lounges—and amenities include giant flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, fully stocked minibars, and Bluetooth speakers. Six on-site restaurants and bars include a beer hall with vintage bar games, a rooftop lounge, and a basement social club for a place for adults to drink and play. For more traditional dining, Provisional serves as an all-day café, restaurant, and gelato shop offering seasonal California fare, while Lionfish serves up fresh-caught fish, oysters, and sushi. A roof-deck pool, fitness center, and spa round out the on-site offerings.

Stepping through the Peninsula’s Beaux-Arts facade onto the grand staircase beneath a monumental chandelier, you know you’re in for a glitzy treat. Expect impressive personalized service, exceptionally comfortable rooms, bespoke toiletries, and inviting on-site amenities like the 22nd-floor indoor pool and urban oasis Peninsula Spa. The hotel's rooftop bar, Pen Top, was renovated in 2024 and is one of Midtown's poshest cocktail experiences, with a spacious outdoor terrace open all year.

Nestled among majestic elm trees on a hill overlooking the village and harbor, this charming Queen Anne Victorian inn has a prominent three-story turret, gables, and a delightful wraparound porch lined with blossoming perennials. It's also been renovated and beautifully redesigned under new owners, and has since become a focal point in Castine's community, where locals gather to socialize and relax. The porch and the drawing room are key spots to settle in and read the morning paper, enjoy a craft cocktail, or vibe to the regularly offered live music.

This golfer's paradise, home to five championship courses and the site of the yearly Honda Classic pro-tour tournament, is a sleek modern playground with a gorgeous zero-entry lagoon pool, seven different places to eat, and a full-service spa with unique mineral-salt therapy pools. The clubhouse is massive, but since the course is open only to hotel guests and members, the greens are not overcrowded. In 2022, the resort unveiled a $100 million overhaul, which gave rooms a 1960s feel, with wing-back headboards, custom vintage black-and-white palm-leaf wallpaper, and plush area rugs.  At the spacious pool, comfy loungers abound, and servers rush over to take your drink order. The spa, which is open to the public and very well respected by locals for its frequent packages, was reimagined by Venus Williams–founded design group V Starr. It includes two Himalayan salt rooms and outdoor therapy pools—two with healing salts from the Dead Sea and France's Pyrenees and a cold plunge—a real treat.