1204 Best Hotels in USA

This large hotel near the heart of New Haven is outfitted with all the modern amenities; some upper-floor guest rooms enjoy great views. John Davenport's at the Top of the Park—a rooftop restaurant with views of the Yale campus, New Haven Green, and Long Island Sound—serves traditional American fare.

As America's longest continuously operating hotel, there's more than a century and a half of rich and varied Boston history within the walls of the site where JFK proposed to Jackie and Charles Dickens gave his first reading of A Christmas Carol; for some interesting details, ask at the concierge desk for a packet by the hotel's historian that gives a brief record of the place. As with many historic city lodgings, guest rooms are a tad small, but they're nicely turned out with cherrywood furniture, red-and-gold Roman shades, ivory wall coverings, and cushy mattress covers. It's also rumored that the hotel's former owner haunts the place—you be the judge.  The Parker House still serves its iconic, original Boston cream pie (it was invented in the hotel).

Perfect for groups or couples with differing ideas on how to spend a vacation, the friendly Omni Tucson National is both a premier golf resort and a full-service European-style spa, where you can be coiffed, waxed, and wrapped to your heart's content. With five restaurants to choose from, you may not even want to leave the property. Most of the rooms, although not technically suites, are spacious, with separate sitting areas. Some casitas have full kitchens and dining rooms.

Pittsburgh's grand hotel has a sumptuous lobby, where people relax with drinks under a coffered ceiling and crystal chandeliers. Many of the light-filled guest rooms are large enough for a couch and a wing chair.

By far the largest hotel in Delray Beach, this resort, formerly a Marriott, has two towers on a stellar plot of land at the east end of Atlantic Avenue—it's the only hotel that directly overlooks the water, yet it is still within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Rooms and suites are spacious, and many have stunning ocean views. If you want a bit of pampering, there's also a spa. Furthermore, the property houses eight tricked-out Villas by the Sea, catering to its most well-heeled guests. The main resort pool is surrounded by a comfortable deck, and there's a second pool in a quiet area that's just for adults.

This unassuming beach cottage is full of surprises—from the Purple Parrot Bar to the Caribbean-style upstairs sitting area to the luxurious art-deco-style guest rooms, each with its own theme. Some rooms have stained-glass windows. Eat breakfast on the covered deck overlooking the Gulf, and enjoy wine and cheese every evening. Spa packages offer singles and couples massages on the premises.

This rambling, sun-filled inn by the Aquinnah Cliffs stands alone on acres of moorland, a 10-minute walk from the beach. The clean and contemporary inn, with white walls and polished light-wood floors, is wrapped in windows revealing views of sea and sky in three directions; there are great views of the Gay Head Lighthouse from the wide porch and patio.

This plantation-style hotel provides a relaxing, upscale oceanfront experience close to the airport, but without the noise. The rooms are extremely comfortable with a casual tropical theme, and the oceanfront grounds are beautifully landscaped. Four pools with fun features like slides, sand bottoms, and waterfalls are a highlight, as are the torch-lighting ceremony and the reasonably good Naupaka Terrace Restaurant. The beach fronts a rocky ocean unsuitable for swimming, but it's perfect for a long stroll.

What the hotel's concrete architecture lacks in intimacy, it makes up for with its beautifully manicured grounds, historical sense of place, stylish interiors, and stunning location on Keauhou Bay. Many rooms have great views of the bay and feel like they're right on the water, and each is decorated in a modern Polynesian style. Those traveling with kids appreciate the pool complex, one of the coolest on the island, with a slide, waterfalls, sand-bottom kids' pool, and an ocean view. There are plenty of activities, including daily historical walking tours, beginning hula, and puka shell bracelet making. A first rate luau, held on a grassy lawn with a backdrop of coconut trees, features the live Polynesian show Feast & Fire, which immerses guests in the area's history and culture. Take a walk in the evenings and spot the mantas that glide below the lanai in the glow of a spotlight.

A prime location and aloha spirit keep guests returning to the Outrigger Reef, where rooms were renovated and the beach was widened in 2021, with 23 new rooms, a beachfront restaurant, and a luxury guest lounge added in 2022. For the best vistas, opt for ocean view or oceanfront accommodations in the Ocean Tower. The signature poolside restaurant, Kani Ka Pila Grille, is open all day and offers nightly live music by legendary Hawaiian entertainers. The Monkeypod Kitchen restaurant on the beach offers great ocean and Diamond Head views. 

Overlooking Dyes Inlet, this contemporary five-story hotel in suburban Silverdale has spacious suites with nautical designs, some with balconies facing the water, and plenty of thoughtful extras, including a full breakfast. Although the surrounding area isn't terribly exciting, the waterfront location is pretty, and it's a good base for visiting Poulsbo and Bremerton. Several extended-stay suites have kitchenettes.

Stocked with a plethora of adventure gear (for sale) such as snorkels, coolers, and sunscreen along with drinks and snacks in each room's "macro" bar, Kona's newest hip boutique hotel caters to the younger, more adventurous traveler. Rooms are decorated with photography by local artists, and guests can expect ultra-premium linens and towels. The location in the heart of town assures shops, restaurants, bars, and cafés are an easy stroll away, not to mention the beach and pier.  

Travelers love this terrific beachfront hotel and the ocean views from most rooms as well as the pool; it's a perfect place for watching sunsets over the Pacific. A two-year-long renovation completed in 2024 yielded refreshed rooms with Tommy Bahama-style decor, marble counters, and flat-screen TVs. Each room has either a private balcony or a patio, and even the smallest room is fairly large.

Tucked in a posh residential area three blocks from the sea and lively Third Street Promenade, Palihouse Santa Monica caters to design-minded world travelers, with spacious rooms and suites decked out in whimsical antiques. Picture Scottish hunting lodge meets Hollywood chic. The 1927 Mediterranean Revival exterior is encircled by a grassy courtyard, a bocce ball court, and outdoor seating. Step into the low-lit lobby, which also plays host to the hotel's guest-only all-day eating establishment, to be greeted by mismatched antiques highlighted with trophies, terrariums, and kitschy paintings. Rooms feel as though you just stepped into a quirky globetrotter's pied-à-terre, with locally made wallpaper prints, hand-carved vintage tables, and sets of faux antlers guarding the beds. Bathrooms hit all the high notes, including Diptyque toiletries. Modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi appeal to tech-minded travelers, while the fitness center and the fully equipped kitchens in most rooms cater to extended-stay visitors. Enjoy use of bicycles, a daily lemonade and candy bar, and a mocktail social hour. The all-day breakfast menu is universally loved.

Just a few miles outside of Fredericksburg and nestled along the shady Palo Alto Creek, this property has the original 1875 buildings built by German immigrant Karl Itz. They've been updated with modern amenities, yet they're perfect for fans of the outdoors. Choose from the main Itz House, which sleeps eight, or opt for the quainter Log Cabin, Barn, or Hideaway cabin, all complete with a screened-in porch. Children are not allowed to stay in certain rooms. A breakfast of fresh pastries is delivered to your door each morning. Get directions and reserve through Gästehaus Schmidt.

Ten miles inside the park's west entrance, overlooking Panamint Valley's sand dunes and unusual geological formations, this rustic, mom-and-pop-style resort has a wraparound porch, as well as a restaurant and bar, a gas station, and a general store. One room has a king-size bed, and several rooms and cabins accommodate up to six people. Tent cabins and tent and RV (six with hookups) sites are also available.

Located along La Jolla coastline with ocean views from almost every corner, this sophisticated, Bali-inspired inn offers a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom suites, and cottages. Diverging from the pastel, beachy-chic vibe that dominates neighboring properties, Pantai’s decor features dark mahogany canopy beds, South Asian artwork, fireplaces, and copper sinks that give the property a retreat-like experience that extends to the inn’s stellar service and refusal to nickel-and-dime guests; complimentary amenities include Wi-Fi, breakfast, beach amenities, and beverages in the lobby. Beyond the courtyard fountains are tropical-chic rooms with Tommy Bahama-esque furnishings, river-rock rain showers, and amenities like 60'' flat-screen TVs, fireplaces, and full kitchens. Although the spacious suites appeal to groups, Pantai’s serene atmosphere is not the ideal property for small children. 

Minutes from SeaWorld but hidden in a quiet part of Mission Bay, the beautiful landscape of this 44-acre resort offers plenty of space for families to play and relax. The botanical gardens have ponds, waterfalls, footbridges, waterfowl, and more than 600 varieties of tropical plants—a pleasant backdrop for the island-inspired spa. Many opportunities for recreation are available—there are five pools, including one just for adults—two pickleball courts, two tennis courts, and an 18-hole miniature golf course. Ground-floor bungalow-style rooms are outfitted with flat-screen plasma TVs, mini-refrigerators, and a sleek navy-and-white palette.

Filling a need for more affordable, family- and child-friendly accommodations, this small, multistory hotel on the boardwalk is owned and operated by a family with over a century of experience. All rooms are efficiencies with fully equipped kitchenettes and sofa beds. Some have extra-long beds and hot tubs. Conner's Beach Café, a full-service restaurant, and Conner's Sail Loft Deck Bar, a beachside bar and restaurant, are part of the complex.

Well situated near the beaches and shopping off Gulf Shore Boulevard, this casual hidden retreat is practical and comfortable, featuring spacious, condo-style suites with all the comforts of home—from full kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi to updated furniture and blackout drapes. There are on-site laundry facilities, too. The abundant amenities and amiable customer service more than make up for an overall scene that's not necessarily the trendiest in town.

In a beautifully transformed 1906 office building, this contemporary hotel is a great vacation base: comfortable and convenient but basic enough to be good value. Guest rooms feel smartly modern, though they've retained some period details, while the updated lobby is a comfortable place to lounge.

This Victorian guesthouse, steps from the streetcar and Audubon Park, adds to the delightful selection of smaller Uptown lodgings. The historic property has graced St. Charles Avenue since 1884 when it welcomed visitors to the World's Fair, and every room is decorated with period antiques and decorative accessories. Breakfast is served in the dining room overlooking Audubon Park, and the cozy library is stocked with books for guests to enjoy. The home has one of the largest collections of historic Carnival memorabilia on public display in the city. The streetcar---which you will be charmed to see roll by from the porch---will get you to the Garden District, the Warehouse District, the CBD, and the edge of the French Quarter.

Rooms here have a crisp, modern look—with beach-cottage chic decor and upbeat pastel color schemes—but this property maintains its old-fashioned beach community feel with picket fences and rocking-chair porches. Mangroves fringe the man-made beach that edges Florida Bay, and the lush 5-acre grounds contain hammocks, four pools, and a sculpture garden. The resort fee covers a shuttle bus to Duval Street and nearby Smathers Beach, where lounge chairs are available for hotel guests.

Pasea offers ocean views from almost every guest room, while balconies bring in fresh marine breezes. Rooms have super comfy platform beds and cozy robes that are essentially long hooded sweatshirts. The dramatic two-story lobby has doors that open to the expansive swimming pool and ocean beyond. Directly across the street is the beach and an 8-mile bike trail, and it's next to the Pacific City shopping and dining outdoor mall. The luxury Aarna Spa offers sauna and steam rooms, a couples suite and eight serene treatment rooms. There is also a private outdoor spa garden with cabanas. There are four culinary options from floor-to-ceiling Pacific Ocean views at Tanner's Restaurant, rooftop panoramic views at the rooftop Treehouse Lounge, and grab-and-go coffee, pastries, smoothies, and sandwiches at Blend Cafe. The Ninth Hour Pool Bar is open for lunch through sunset. The hotel also provides complimentary beach bikes, electric cruisers, and scooters. This property is very dog-friendly offering a designated Paw-Sea dog park, gourmet welcome treats, and dog-sitters. The non-refundable pet fee of $150 per stay includes cleaning, a take-home collar, leash, and dog toy, plus usage of a dog bed and dog bowls.

Several of this comfortable, well-kept B&B's seven rooms include pencil-post canopy beds and bay windows, offering a historic, authentic base for exploring. The decor blends antique pieces with modern fixtures, an approach also evidenced in the pleasant sitting garden and patio adjacent to the Tesla chargers in the parking lot. Before it became a B&B, this 1860s house saw duty as a Masonic Lodge, schoolhouse, tearoom, and a doctor’s office.

This bright yellow Key West–style Noble House property fuses a heritage seaside charm with understated luxury. Plus, it has Fort Lauderdale's only lazy river! More than three-quarters of the guest rooms are spacious suites, each with a separate living room area. The penthouse is out-of-control gorgeous. Pelican's beachfront is considered private, which enables the resort to offer full-service food and drink on the sand. The serene veranda extends to the edges of the property and has plenty of rocking chairs for gazing at the ocean and enjoying the breeze.

This cosmopolitan little hotel in a refurbished 19th-century commercial building on the fringe of Old City offers its own brand of urban charm. The owner is a well-regarded Italian-born restaurateur who also runs Ristorante Panorama, the downstairs eatery, and its wine bar, a Guinness World Records holder for its 120-bottle cruvinet system (they pour more than 150 wines by the glass). Rooms are comfortable and rather European looking, some with Chippendale-style furniture and floral wallpaper, others with a more modern feel; some rooms feature fireplaces, balconies, and whirlpool baths. Ask about rooms with views of the Delaware River.

Convenient to downtown sights, this Colonial-style building is two blocks from Penn's Landing, three blocks from Headhouse Square, and four blocks from Independence Hall. Framed by archways, the four-story Greatroom Lobby is flooded with natural light and features spacious communal gathering areas. Guest rooms were last renovated in 2019, and have a clean, minimal feel, with updated amenities; the fourth-floor rooms facing east toward the Delaware River have the best views. The “M Club” lounge level offers upscale food options and versatile work-and-leisure space. Society Commons, the hotel's restaurant, serves classic American fare; the on-site coffee bar offers quick bites.