5218 Best Hotels in USA

Featuring a converted 1937 schoolhouse and a ring of sleek cabins set around a spa and bathhouse, this stylish but unpretentious Scandinavian-inspired compound is a perfect base for hiking, wine touring, and chilling out on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge. Like its sister property in Portland, the Society offers budget-friendly hostel accommodations in smartly designed group bunk rooms as well as private rooms with shared baths, but the gorgeous cedar cabins are a great fit if you're looking for something a bit swankier, as they have nicely outfitted kitchenettes and covered patios with hammocks and picnic tables. In addition to the bathhouse with wet-spa facilities and massage rooms, the inviting and ample common spaces include a large lobby-library lounge and a café serving espresso drinks, cocktails, and light food.

A wonder of modern architecture, this French-owned gem is a prism-shaped structure that juts over the street and widens as it rises; design sensibility also shines in the guest rooms, thanks to honey maple-wood furnishings, Barcelona chairs, and marble bathrooms. The sophisticated CDA restaurant—which has seasonal outdoor seating—is notable for its efficient executive lunch service, while denlike Le Bar has comfortable seating and a fireplace.

Only a minute's walk from the White House, the French luxury chain could not have landed a better location, and its caring, multilingual staff offers a warm welcome and great service. Staffers pay careful attention to even the smallest of details and are known for providing expert individualized service. The sophisticated lobby is pleasantly understated, and the chic, though slightly small, guest rooms have beautiful marble bathrooms. ICI Urban Bistro serves artful French dishes under the direction of an award-winning chef. The intimate and sophisticated lounge just off the lobby, Le Bar, is the place for people-watching, and you just might hear a few snippets of political gossip.

The exterior of this property between Sonoma and Glen Ellen says "motel," but the design sensibility and customer service are more quaint country inn, with the rates splitting the difference. Many patrons return year after year, so book well ahead in summer and early fall, especially on weekends. A few blocks west of Highway 12 in a residential neighborhood, the inn is popular with pro bicyclists and serious amateurs. The small but cheerful rooms, a handful pet-friendly and most with patios or balconies, are individually decorated with painted wooden armoires and brightly colored contemporary artwork. All rooms have air-conditioning, Keurig coffeemakers, small refrigerators, and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable. Free rollaway beds are available for kids.

Exuberant original art is everywhere at this boutique property that's rich with design details and thoughtful touches—see the inviting lobby fireplace and the custom wooden cabinetry, hardwood floors, and turntables in every guestroom. (A curated library of Chicago-centric vinyl is kept at the front desk.) Mesler, the stylish first-floor cocktail bar and restaurant, is a popular hangout for local professionals. Yes, Hyde Park's a bit of a haul from the city center—but with digs this glam, who needs the Loop?   

One of the premier luxury resorts in the Southwest, this swanky wellness retreat on the banks of the Colorado River is the place to be when you need to escape the modern world—so long as money is no object. It's 17 miles from Moab, and that remote setting is a big part of the draw. People come for the stunning landscape studded with towering red cliffs, buttes, and spires. The connected cabins have tall ceilings and are furnished with hefty log beds, tables, and chairs, along with western art and rugs. Some even have bathtubs with sweeping views of the beauty just out your door. In addition to a full slate of spa services, optional activities include river rafting, mountain biking, and even taking a UTV out for a spin. Kids can shadow the ranch's wranglers and watch as they feed the many animals that call the ranch home. The Sorrel River Grill offers upscale meals with seasonal ingredients, which you can eat on a pleasant porch overlooking the river. For a real treat, reserve one of the Homestake Dinners, multicourse meals made with ingredients sourced from the ranch and local farms, served family-style to small groups alfresco in the summer and early fall. 

Rooms at this hotel on the quiet end of Duval—a 20-minute walk from downtown—are modern and sophisticated, and although the area around it gets some car and foot traffic, the property is far enough from the hubbub that you can relax but close enough that you can participate if you wish. Each room has a sophisticated color palette of blues and browns, which is a nice change from the standard bright, tropical colors found in other hotels. Many of the accommodations in the property's Guesthouses section—which encompasses 50 units in the adjacent Avalon and Duval Gardens properties—are adults only, and all include complimentary Continental breakfast. Grab a cold drink and light snack from the pool bar and join the crowd around the pool, or venture across the street to the beach, where there's a restaurant and other amenities.

Midway between Spearfish and Lead-Deadwood, this lodge-style hotel commands some of the best views in the Black Hills. Limestone cliffs rise nearly 1,000 feet in all directions. The rush of Spearfish Falls is a short hike away, while the gentle flow of Roughlock Falls is a mile-long hike through pine, oak, and aspen from the lodge's front door. The rooms are furnished in natural woods, and fabrics are dark maroon and green.

Beside the Encampment River, this massive log structure has walls of lichen-covered rocks and large windows overlooking the water and surrounding scenery. Stained glass and Western artwork—most of it by owner R.G. Finney, who is known for his wildlife bronzes and paintings—fill the lodge. His wife, Lynn, who serves the full breakfast, is a Senior Olympic gold medalist in cycling and a native of the area. She can direct you to the best cycling routes and cross-country-skiing trails. The lodge has about a half-mile of private-access fishing on the Encampment River, and each room has a private entrance off a deck overlooking the river. The three-bedroom guesthouse has a full kitchen and private access, as well as river frontage. Some units have TVs and full kitchens.

This charming old (1852) seaside inn—the island's oldest, largest, and most famous hotel—has rooms that suit today's expectations with a welcoming atmosphere and panoramic island or ocean views. Additional accommodations are across the street in Mott House, the contemporary Barn Apartments, the boutique Inn at Spring House for ages 21 and up, and several rental homes. The adjacent Inn at Spring House is one of the few hotels to stay open year-round; breakfast is included.

The first hotel in the city's colorful Sugar House neighborhood is a sleek all-suites lodging with large entertainment-work areas, a comfy lobby with a convenience market, and an East Side location near I–80 that's handy for hiking and skiing. There's a nice 24-hour gym, but you can also jog and stroll around leafy Sugar House Park, across the street, and there are dozens of eateries and bars within a short walk as well as a Whole Foods.

Wrap yourself in a big white spa robe and head directly for the 24 soaking pools that are terraced on several levels overlooking the San Juan River; as a hotel guest you'll have 24-hour access. Pick your temperature (from Tranquility to Lobster Pot) and relax. The guest rooms are housed in three buildings, the newest and poshest of which was Colorado's first hotel to be LEED Gold certified. Standard rooms in the other buildings are basic but comfortable, and the deluxe rooms and suites come with kitchenettes. And if the mineral pools aren't enough to relax you, visit the on-site spa for massage and other treatments.

Graceful Victorian furnishings fill this peaceful farmhouse inn a short stroll from Squam Lake, each of its 10 rooms richly outfitted with comfortable beds, organic toiletries, and soft bathrobes. Rates include a full country breakfast and daily tea with afternoon desserts. The Inn Kitchen + Bar serves delicious modern American comfort fare, from buttermilk-fried chicken to lamb burgers and pan-seared salmon, Wednesday through Sunday. Private boat tours on the lake can be arranged.

Unwind in the luxury of this classy yet casual hotel and its stellar spa, in a building where the Colorado red-sandstone exterior reflects the local surroundings and the lobby features walnut floors, marble staircases, and a golden onyx bar. Most rooms have mountain views, and all have plush, custom-made beds and slate bathrooms with soaking tubs and walk-in showers. Photographs of Boulder adorn the hotel's walls. Jill's Restaurant and Bistro serves three meals daily, and the T-Zero Lounge offers an innovative martini roster along with live music on weekends. The St Julien is downtown, minutes from the Boulder Creek Path and trails.

Lace curtains and Victorian-era antiques adorn 12 of the rooms here (there are also 10 modern, more affordable, but less distinctive motel rooms). The entire property underwent an elegant $1.5 million restoration in 2009, and rooms now look better than ever, but there's a bit of a chill in the air—and that's just what the ghost-hunting fans like about this supposedly haunted hotel. An extensive hot breakfast buffet is included, and the restaurant serves reliably good American fare.

Well-heeled travelers enjoy the hotel's plush accommodations and thorough service (including butlers on some floors), and local swells arrive for afternoon tea. Rooms are luxuriously furnished, with individually selected artwork, plus Pratesi linens, fully stocked minibars, terrycloth robes, and marble bathrooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows let you gaze on the magical downtown skyline or lush Memorial Park. In River Oaks, the St. Regis is convenient to Downtown and the Galleria area. The pool area is elegant and relaxing, and there's a spa on site to melt your cares away. In addition to a restaurant, the hotel has a tea lounge and a bar serving light fare.

The well-established St. Regis Aspen resembles a mountain chalet that's both stately and contemporary: the lobby and library have rich wood paneling and modern furnishings; the gray-and-brown guest rooms have hardwood floors and large, leather-frame beds; and the elegant bathrooms feature gray marble tile and polished silver fixtures. The Remède Spa has 15 treatment rooms and an oxygen lounge, and the fine-dining restaurant features select dishes from top chefs. Proud of its rituals, the St. Regis offers Après Tea Buffet (custom hot chocolate is also available), late-afternoon champagne sabering, and its "Downhill Snapper"—the hotel's proprietary Bloody Mary. The seasonal and buzzy Snow Lodge is a luxe concert venue, lounge, and restaurant and the fashionable set's favorite après-ski hangout.

By far Atlanta's most prestigious and regal hotel and its second five-star property, the St. Regis is adorned with impressive touches, from the grand "open arms" double staircase in the entry, to the etching on the elevator doors and the crystals dangling from the hotel's many chandeliers. It also indulges guests with the swift but careful service that this luxurious, discreet hotel chain is known for. Guests and locals alike are welcome to the daily champagne bottle sabering and weekend afternoon tea service in the mezzanine's Astor Court.

A 90-second ride up the funicular will take you to one of the most luxurious hotels at any alpine resort. The guest rooms have Australian hardwood flooring, marble baths, and luxurious gas fireplaces. Enjoy fresh oysters and seafood at the new RIME Raw bar, enjoy après-ski on the "beach" or beside the outdoor 40-foot-long "garden of fire," or relax by the heated pool during your stay. Don't miss the après Champagne sabering, hot chocolate bar in the wood-paneled library, or the relaxing treatments in the 14,000-square-foot Reméde Spa and fitness center. There's also a wine vault with space for 13,000 bottles.

A family-run operation that is now in the competent hands of the second generation, this resort hotel takes full advantage of its gorgeous harborside location, with Adirondack chairs, chaise longues, and a firepit on the surrounding lawns; water views from most guest rooms; and floor-to-ceiling windows in the common spaces. Amenities include an indoor pool and hot tub, large beachside outdoor pool, an intimate spa, well-maintained clay tennis courts, and access to local golf courses.

With the university in its name and images of esteemed alums throughout the hallways, it's clear why many guests stay at this upscale boutique stalwart. The Stanford Park resides right at the border of Menlo Park and Palo Alto, across from Stanford Shopping Center. It’s part of the Woodside Group, a small collection of Northern California low-key luxury destinations. The hotel actually only dates back to 1985, but it feels like it should have opened decades earlier because the architecture is inspired by early-20-century California design visionaries Julia Morgan and Bernard Maybeck, lending a subtly grand air to much of the decor inside and to the shingle-covered exterior and well-appointed grounds. Among the many notable amenities, the on-site Menlo Tavern is a terrific spot for guests and locals to gather for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks.

Perched regally on a hill, with a commanding view of town, the Stanley is one of Colorado's great old hotels, featuring Georgian colonial–style architecture and a storied, haunted history that inspired Stephen King's novel The Shining. The Cascades restaurant offers lunch and dinner, while the renovated Whiskey Bar serves Colorado's largest selection of whiskeys and scotches and Brunch & Co. in the Lodge offers daily breakfast and lunch. 

Redwoods tower over this secluded, romantic boutique resort convenient to Guerneville restaurants, Sonoma Coast and Russian River wineries, and Armstrong Woods and other outdoorsy attractions. General manager and co-owner Emily Glick, whose previous experience in the luxury hotel realm includes a long stint with the Kimpton chain, revitalized the Mission Revival–style complex, whose oldest, architecturally significant section dates to the early 1920s. Exemplary service, attention to detail in the rooms and public spaces, a pool and a hot tub, and a slew of upscale amenities (full breakfast with hot entrée, an evening apéritif, a small spa, bicycles, kayaks, s'mores kits, lawn games, and a lending library with board games) make this the right choice for travelers seeking customized hospitality in a rustic setting.

Three blocks west of Union Square and loaded with high- and low-tech amenities, this Pineapple Hospitality boutique property delivers value in a stylish package, starting with the lobby's paintings and sculptures and the giant black-and-white art above the adjacent bar. Inside a renovated 1913 structure, the hotel has rooms with bright-yellow curtains, light-colored walls, and Carrara marble-tiled bathrooms. All accommodations have air-conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, Keurig coffeemakers, USB charging stations, and 50-inch HD LED TVs with cable.

The world's top fly-fishermen converge at this secluded forest inn, high in the Cascades above the North Umpqua River; others come simply to relax in the reading nooks or on the decks of the riverside guest cabins nestled below soaring fir trees. Lodging choices include riverside cabins, forest bungalows (some sleep up to six), and riverside suites; the bungalows and suites have kitchens. Make reservations well in advance, especially for a stay between July and October, the prime fishing months (guide services are available, as are equipment rentals and sales). The exceptionally good restaurant, which offers occasional winemaker and guest-chef dinners, caters primarily to guests, but also has a limited number of tables available by reservation. It's also open for breakfast and lunch to the general public.

As enchanting as it gets for a slope-side retreat, this lodge is as perfectly groomed, timelessly gracious, and uniquely charming as its namesake founder, the winner of an Olympic Gold Medal in 1952. Massive stone fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, and natural woodwork in the main lodge combine with in-room fireplaces, imported fabrics, and heavy wood furniture to create an old-world Norwegian atmosphere. The service and facilities are impeccable, right down to the heated sidewalks and bell staff that lights your in-room fire for you. All rooms have oversize whirlpool baths, and many have deck hot tubs and in-room steam showers. A full-service, 23,000-square-foot Norwegian spa will pamper you after a hard day on the slopes. A hotel expansion added an entertainment center, family pool, coffee lounge, and versatile patio covering.

One of the coast's most beautiful views is paired with one of its most splendid hotels, where the focus is firmly on romance, superior service, and luxurious rooms. Impeccably maintained, with country-style furnishings, fireplaces, large bathrooms with whirlpool tubs, and balconies, the rooms are so comfortable you may never want to leave, and rates include a generous country breakfast, evening wine and hors d'oeuvres, and a late-evening nightcap. Kids under 12 are not permitted.

It may be named for the Civil War–era military prison that once occupied the site, but you definitely won't feel like a prisoner in this pleasant, tile-roofed, contemporary brick house on winding, oak-lined Highland Road. The wooded property feels charmingly secluded, and the entire house is filled with antiques and works by regional artists. The garlic-cheese grits at breakfast are renowned, and guests can receive a discount by booking directly with the B&B.

Although technically not in the park, this stunningly situated luxury inn lies just east of Bryce Canyon, and rooms and the excellent on-site restaurant, The Stone Hearth Grille, have astounding views of the park's hoodoos—there's even a trailhead nearby that accesses some of Bryce's best trails. You'll find several types of accommodations, from cottages to elevated tree houses, and all have sleek, contemporary furnishings and plenty of cushy perks, ranging from deep soaking tubs to gas fireplaces.