1401 Best Hotels in USA

This classic is perfect for families who want a taste of luxury without tip-heavy service (guest services such as bellhops are available upon request). Despite its 1950s heritage, the Limelight is a modern mountain hotel, complete with contemporary art and a cheerful lobby lounge that features a roaring fireplace and cozy mid-century chairs for sipping coffee or cocktails from the nearby bar. Fronting Wagner Park (and a fun kids' playground), the location can't be beat; it's just a block from the pedestrian mall and only three blocks from Lift 1A on Aspen Mountain. The spacious, recently renovated rooms have plush beds, sleek furniture, and modern lighting.

On the edge of its namesake bay and just a few minutes from downtown Boothbay Harbor, this secluded, 20-acre, wooded resort has accommodations that range from rustic cabins to modern waterfront suites. All guests enjoy a buffet breakfast and access to a heated saltwater pool; paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes; and a fleet of small sailboats with complimentary sailing instruction. At lunch and dinner, the Deck Bar & Grill, perched over the water, serves a menu of modern takes on Maine-sourced ingredients.

Rooms in The LINQ (which was briefly known as The Quad after a long stint as Imperial Palace) are small but are regularly renovated with a modern, clean design. The hotel offers self check-in, and has a convenient monorail stop. District 3 Poolside Cabana rooms have private patios and easy access to Caesars Forum, which is just across the street. The Spa at The LINQ offers eucalyptus steam rooms, sauna, and pool. The property's biggest attraction is The LINQ Promenade, a retail, dining, and entertainment district next door, which boasts Brooklyn Bowl and the High Roller (LINQ offers packages that include two High Roller tickets). Be sure to check out O'Sheas, a lively bar and casino within the main LINQ casino floor.

This one-stop facility stands alone in the Red Desert, and its large, comfortable rooms can be a real haven if the weather becomes inclement. The hotel, founded in 1934, is the original of the small chain. A full-service fuel station, convenience store, and a grill are also on the premises. There's also a dump station for RVs.

Named for John Lloyd, a prominent 18th-century shipping magnate and businessman from Stamford, The Lloyd is a luxury boutique hotel that offers personalized, "curated" service to travelers looking for a convenient, comfortable place to stay. The contemporary style of the lobby continues to the stylish rooms; suites have a separate living room with pull-out sofa.

Most rooms have wood-burning fireplaces, and many have wonderful ocean views at this circa-1919 resort, which includes the much newer, 38-room Fairway One complex. The golf course, tennis club, and equestrian center are posh. Overlooking the 18th green, the Stillwater Bar & Grill serves expertly prepared contemporary seafood. Downstairs, also overlooking the 18th hole, the Bench specializes in wood-fired pizzas. Guests here also have privileges at The Inn at Spanish Bay and The Spa at Pebble Beach.

Rooms in this rambling wood-and-stone Craftsman house have a refined rustic style; most have fireplaces, and some have jetted tubs, redwood decks, or hot tubs. For solitude, walk the seven-path classic labyrinth (made of local rock) and through the gardens. A chef prepares a lavish and healthy breakfast, as well as "sunset snacks" in the evening.

Handsome public areas and a destination restaurant by celebrity chef Michael Mina are among the selling points of this 10-acre, two-story, Mission Revival–style resort. A mural behind the front desk and the lobby's salon-style assemblage of paintings, drawings, photos, and ceramic plates highlight Sonoma's history. Mina's Wit & Wisdom Tavern is the fine-dining option, and there's a smaller café for breakfast and lunch. The fitness center's off to one side; the full spa at the back of the landscaped property contains a large outdoor relaxation area. Most rooms measure just under 400 square feet, with several junior suites slightly larger. Done in muted tones, all the accommodations have pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and small refrigerators. Most have private outdoor seating areas, some with tubs.

Best known for its location adjacent to two 18-hole championship golf courses, this beautiful Craftsman-style lodge sits on a bluff between La Jolla and Del Mar with commanding coastal views, excellent service, a blissful spa, and the upscale AR Valentien restaurant (named after a San Diego artist of the early 1900s), which serves seasonal farm-to-table California cuisine. The warm and understated rooms are spacious and decorated with antiques, Stickley-style furniture, fabrics, leathers, and reproduction turn-of-the-20th-century pieces. Beyond the grounds are scenic trails that lead to the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. The village of La Jolla is a 10-minute drive away, which you can reach by way of the Lodge's complimentary luxury car service.

Choose either the comfortable mountain lodge, with 96 renovated lodge rooms, a one-, two-, or three-bedroom cottage (some with a fireplace), or one of the tent or RV campsites at this state-run accommodation within Unicoi State Park. You can fish, canoe, or swim in the 53-acre lake, hike on 12 miles of trails, bike on a 7.5-mile-loop trail, soar through the trees on a zipline, or take part in educational and nature events led by park rangers. In summer and fall, reservations are required and can be made up to 12 months in advance. The on-site restaurant serves local favorites with buffets available on the weekends. There's also the Smith Creek Tavern for a quick bite and brew.

A charming hacienda-style hotel built in the 1930s offers modern comfort in an old-world setting. Many rooms have fireplaces and private patios, and the lovely gardens (croquet, anyone?) are a midtown oasis. A restaurant, bar, and meeting rooms are also on-site.

You can park your boat at the 80-slip marina of this romantic retreat set on a secluded 15-acre peninsula on the Silver Strand. Rooms glow in sand-and-sea hues; most standard rooms and all suites have furnished balconies with water views. You can rent watercraft—including WaveRunners, Duffy boats, sailboats, and motorboats—and get out on the water or luxuriate by the tropical oasis that surrounds three pools. The 10,000-square-foot Sea Spa features a tranquil garden area with a hot tub and Watsu water massages. Exercise classes range from yoga to bootcamp, and the resort also rents out kayaks, paddleboats, stand-up paddleboards, and bikes.

Part of the massive Ovation Hollywood shopping, dining, and entertainment complex, the 20-story Loews is at the center of Hollywood's action but manages to deliver a quiet night's sleep. Contemporary art and sleek furniture greet you in the lobby and in the rooms, which are graded with large windows overlooking Hollywood. The hotel's restaurant and lobby bar cater to the influx of conventioneers and corporate travelers who visit the property. Meanwhile, the outdoor heated pool comes with stunning sunset views of the neighborhood.

This two-tower megahotel has 790 rooms with a soothing, sea-inspired motif, top-tier amenities, a massive spa, a great pool, and direct beachfront access, making it a great choice for families, businesspeople, groups, and pet lovers. When it was built in 1998, Loews managed not only to snag 99 feet of beach but also to take over the vacant St. Moritz next door and restore it to its original 1939 art deco beauty. The entire complex combines boutique charm with updated opulence. How big is it? The Loews has 85,000 square feet of meeting space and an enormous ocean-view grand ballroom. A three-story spa has 15 treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness center. In the grand lobby you'll find a dozen black-suited staffers behind the counter and a half dozen other bellboys and valets. Rooms are great: contemporary and very comfortable, with flat-screen TVs and high-end amenities. But the best part is the pool area, just steps from the beach and equipped with cooling misters.

One of the friendliest large hotels in the city, this property stands out with stellar service and bright, oversized rooms. The West Indies–style lobby, with a striking front-desk collage of black-and-white New Orleans scenes, is very welcoming. Soothing colors and Italian bed linens enrich the pleasant rooms, which are among the largest and most well appointed in the city. (There's even an umbrella in every room in case guests forget to pack one.) Since guest accommodations are located on floors 11–21, all have great views of downtown or the river. Grand King rooms include large bathtubs and separate glass-enclosed showers. This may look like a typical chain hotel on the outside, but its quality and consistency set it far apart. There is an on-site spa and pool.

With its signature \"power breakfast\" at The Regency Bar & Grill, and a \"power hour\" (where you can receive three services in an hour) at the on-site spa and salon, this Park Avenue hotel provides its power-playing guests with excellent amenities, state-of-the-art technology, and bright, tastefully appointed rooms with notably comfortable beds. Expect exceptional service and large rooms featuring free Wi-Fi, Frette linens and bathrobes, and a big desk and ergonomic chair (again, perfect for the business traveler). The hotel takes care of families too; offering babysitting as well as pet sitting and walking. The buzzy Regency Bar and the Lobby Lounge—which has a full-length nature-focused sculpture by artist Nina Helms—are appealing places to kick back. The brand's pet program provides Kitty and Fido with gourmet room service, special bedding, leashes, collars, and every creature comfort. 

The romantic and sophisticated Sapphire Falls is connected by walkway and water taxi to Universal and CityWalk and has a beach vibe that carries through from its blue waterfalls to the distant sound of steel drums. Inside are two Caribbean-themed restaurants, a coffee shop with sandwiches, and a rum-rich watering hole.

Formerly a Loews hotel, this fashionable boutique hotel, steps away from the bustling Warehouse District, is a sleek, serene environment and now part of the Hilton family. A trendy lounge and AAA Four Diamond restaurant complete the package.

This rustic resort has an idyllic setting at the northeast end of Lake Crescent with lodging choices that include A-frame chalet units, standard cabins, small camper cabins, motel units, and RV sites with full hookups. Meals are served seasonally at the cozy, water-view restaurant, and a bed-and-breakfast package is available for extra savings. You can rent row boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards to use by the hour or day.

Fun and activity-focused, this cluster of smartly designed cabins appeals to younger, outdoorsy guests with its myriad amenities, including outdoor music, movies on the stage, and plenty of attractive spaces to socialize, eat, and soak up views of the adjacent Wenatchee River. The cabins, which have small decks overlooking the river and a rustic-chic design, are a good deal in the off-season but can get pricey on summer weekends. There is also a LOGE hotel in downtown Leavenworth where you can borrow a bike, rent gear, and visit the café for breakfast, sandwiches, and cocktails.

Part of the outdoorsy-spirited LOGE boutique lodging collection, this handsomely updated mid-century motel lies a couple of miles south of downtown Westport on South Bay. Accommodations range from simple guest rooms to hostel-style bunks, and guests can mingle and relax in several indoor and outdoor common spaces, including a community room with a full kitchen, a coffeehouse, and a surf and outdoor gear rental center. There are picnic tables with open-air kitchens, grills, firepits, and an outdoor stage where movies and concerts are sometimes held.

The expansive Domain shopping district is known for its high-end retail and upscale dining, so it’s refreshing that the area has this boutique hotel, inspired by retro motor courts, that's more affordable and approachable than its competitors. Centered on an outdoor pool and courtyard, rooms feature trendy “retro-ranch” interiors, with stylish throwbacks like full-size Smeg refrigerators alongside Lone Star accents such as sliding barn doors to the bathroom. An on-site food truck offers an all-day menu, and the Watering Trough bar and café provides daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, plus live music is hosted regularly.

If you want to be in the midst of the shops and not far from the harbor, this handsome Main Street brick building with bright blue-and-white awnings is the perfect choice. Although it's not on the water, the inn offers many guest rooms with full or partial harbor views. The colorful interior is furnished with restored antiques and paintings by local artists, both in guest rooms and in the lobby. Dogs welcome.

Combining a Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites, this spot draws large groups away from the crowded peninsula to its modern complex set tucked into a pine forest just off I-26. Suites feature full-size fridges, views of the woods, and handsome, modern decor. The large outdoor pool and cabanas are a perk for families and summertime visitors, and a nature trail winds from the parking lot through the adjacent wetlands.

Steps from Madison Avenue shopping and a block from Central Park, this old-money refuge on a leafy residential block started in 1927 and it still delivers genteel sophistication and pampering service in an unbeatable location. In fact, the 74-room hotel is one of a few remaining family-owned properties in the city, and is a member of Leading Hotels of the World. The lobby is small, but spacious guest rooms have all the civilized comforts of home, including stocked bookshelves and luxe bathrooms. Thirty-three of the rooms—all decorated in different themes—have working wood-burning fireplaces, while 14 accommodations have private terraces. Many suites feature Apple computers and iPads, and the New York Times and other major newspapers are delivered to the room. The elegant Pembroke Room is a guest-only breakfast and weekend brunch area and it's also available for pre-theater dinner. The Club Room lounge is for guests too. Other appealing on-site facilities are Majorelle, a well-regarded French-Mediterranean restaurant that has an afternoon tea service; and Jacques, a cocktail bar with a limited bar menu and lunch service. The restaurant and bar are open to the public as well as to guests.

Unlike other hotels on the Strip, this one has no \"elevators,\" at least in the main pyramid; instead, in order to reach rooms, guests must climb the slanted walls in one of four \"inclinators,\" which creep along and have seen better days. On each floor, open-air hallways overlook the world's largest atrium. Pyramid rooms are large but otherwise nondescript and occasionally in a poor state of repair. One wall slopes because of the building's design—an interesting effect, but it makes these rooms feel cramped. We prefer the twin 22-story towers next door: they're newer and have brighter rooms with large windows, many that offer killer views of the pyramid. Bathrooms are spacious and have separate showers and tubs. Suites in the pyramid have plenty of extra space and deep whirlpool tubs with brilliant views of the skyline. The Luxor has one of the largest pools on the South Strip. For a truly indulgent treat, rent a cabana and receive poolside VIP services such as hand-delivered treats and iced aromatherapy towels.

Tucked away on a quiet tree-lined street, this stylish Kimpton property makes for a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the city. Spacious rooms are elegantly understated with plush beds and furnishings in rich woods. The intimate restaurant and lounge serves modern American cuisine and classic cocktails.

A historic boutique property set on 2 flower-filled acres in the middle of town, MacCallum House strikes the perfect balance between Victorian charm and modern luxury. Guest rooms in the main house and renovated barn (six in each) feel genteel and romantic (the ones in the barn are larger and look more contemporary), while the seven cottages nearby are bright and honeymoon-y. One of them, the water tower, is unforgettable, with a living room on the first floor, a sauna on the second, and an ocean view from the bed on the third. Other accommodations have a private outdoor hot tub or a sauna-equipped bathroom. The MacCallum lineup also includes 10 modern luxury suites a few blocks away. The longtime chef at the outstanding restaurant, one of Mendocino's best, hand selects the best local ingredients, and everything from pasta to ice cream is prepared daily from scratch.

This spot blends the drama of a grand European hotel with the warmth of a mountain chalet. A large fitness center, full-service spa and salon, ski valet, Village Square location, and a 4,000-square-foot pool deck make the Madeline not only sophisticated, but convenient as well. The on-site Timber Room restaurant serves whiskey-forward cocktails and small plates near a toasty fireplace.