1204 Best Hotels in USA

This boutique hotel boasts posh accommodations, a rooftop pool, three on-site restaurants, a coffee shop, a lobby bar, and street-level retail shops that add to the charms of its South Congress address. It's a beloved gathering space for locals just as much as for out-of-towners, with a wide range of special events, weddings, pop-up markets, and other themed parties hosted in their various communal spaces on most weekends.

Ivy covers the outside of this downtown hotel quietly providing patrons with comfort, hospitality, and a touch of style at relatively reasonable prices. Though not flashy, the well-maintained guest rooms and suites, all on the second floor and from 419 to 592 square feet, have king beds, updated bathrooms, balconies, white walls, and framed prints and black-and-white photographs of vineyard and similar scenes. Hosts deliver a continental breakfast each morning. Guests receive access to the adjacent Health Spa Napa Valley and its pool, and there’s a garden courtyard for relaxing. Tra Vigne Pizzeria and Restaurant occupies part of the ground floor; a dozen other dining spots and a few tasting rooms lie within walking distance. 

Rustic earthiness meets haute design (rusted rolled-steel roof, open shelving, concrete-pebble floors, gallery walls, and so many accent pillows) at the adults-only Sparrows, a restored 1950s retreat originally built by actor Don Castle just off the main drag. Rooms hug a central stone-tiled pool, an open-air barn/bar where guests converge for conversation and coffee-table books, an all-day kitchen, and sitting nooks near the vegetable garden. There are no TVs in the rooms, but the Wi-Fi is fast, and the sun-dappled courtyard is calling anyway.

One of the most stylish places to stay in Vernal, this all-suites hotel features large rooms decorated in neutral colors, all with a sofa bed in an attached lounging area. Microwaves, mini-refrigerators, and desks come standard, and larger rooms feature a separate lounging area. A year-round indoor pool and hot breakfast are nice perks.

An extension of André Balazs's trendy and hip—yet budget-conscious—brand, this shabby-chic boutique hotel is a mile from South Beach on an island just over the Venetian Causeway and has among South Florida's most renowned spas, trendiest bars, and hottest pool scenes. The message: we'll do what we please, and the cool kids will follow. The scene attracts trendy 30- and 40-year-olds interested in showing off at the pool and then indulging in the hotel's many "do-it-yourself" spa activities, including mud bathing, scrubbing with sea salts, soaking in hot or arctic-cold waters, and yoga. An 8-foot, 103-degree cascade into a Roman hot tub is typical of the handful of adult pleasures on the pool deck. You can also go kayaking around the island. On the hotel facade you'll see the monumental signage of a bygone occupant, the Lido Spa Hotel, and the much smaller sign of its current occupant, hung, with a wink, upside down. Rooms are small and simple, though they have thoughtful touches like a picnic basket and embroidered fabric covers for the small flat-screen TVs. First-floor rooms have outdoor soaking tubs but very limited privacy, so few take that plunge. The waterfront, alfresco Lido Bayside Grill makes for great people-watching.

This woodsy yet luxurious family-run property a few minutes south of town feels like the Northern California version of an old-time summer resort but with an ecologically friendly twist. Several lodge buildings house guest rooms that range from cozy to chic, many with ocean views and fireplaces. On the spacious, dog-friendly grounds you'll find organic gardens, llamas, and a sandy river beach where you can rent a kayak or canoe and head 8 miles upriver. Yoga classes and massages and body wraps are complemented by the sophisticated, all-organic plant-based cuisine at The Ravens restaurant. Breakfast is vegan, too.

Once the "Summer White House" for President Calvin Coolidge, this classic stone-and-wood lodge is the largest of Custer State Park's hotels. Cabins, many of them on the banks of a creek, range from simple and spartan to deluxe; hotel rooms are awash in earth tones and natural woods; and historical lodge rooms are stately with elegant hardwood furniture and massive stone fireplaces. You can arrange for Jeep rides into the buffalo area. The excellent, upscale dining room—which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner—is known for pheasant and buffalo specialties.

The 5-acre property has an expansive patio that overlooks 300 feet of lakefront. Motel-style rooms are paneled in wood and have large windows. A private boathouse provides dock space.

Before its latest incarnation, this three-story Federal-style building in the heart of the Stockade served as a bank and an exclusive men's club. The Victorian-style rooms, all on the top floor, have plush carpeting and reproduction antique poster beds; six have gas fireplaces. The first two floors hold a swanky restaurant, which has upholstered armchairs, high ceilings, and chandeliers; a billiards room; and meeting rooms.

Slightly removed from the busy Snowmass Village Mall, this hotel has a lobby and bar that are streamlined and elegant—with mood lighting, art that reflects the region's ski history, and rustic lodge furniture—as well as contemporary mountain-style rooms that have rough-hewn paneling, rustic wooden furnishings, and stone-colored fabrics. The cozy, window-ringed Artisan restaurant serves simple, hearty dishes using the freshest regional ingredients. A full breakfast buffet is available at an additional cost. The fitness facility has a sauna, steam room, outdoor pool, and hot tubs.

With a pair of spectacles emblazoned on all hotel signature items and overflowing bookshelves in the hotel's lobby, The Study at Yale is chic lodging for the scholarly set. Overlooking the sea of brick buildings that make up Yale University, this boutique hotel is designed to fit in with its erudite surroundings. Smartly decorated guest rooms have all the amenities of a posh hotel (plush Frette linens, free Wi-Fi) as well as long desks, sharpened pencils, and leather reading chairs. Make sure to treat yourself to a cappuccino or a cocktail in the light-filled lobby.

Located at the edge of Oak Bluffs' crazy-colorful collection of cottages, this is the last of the town's grand old hotels (circa 1879), reimagined with a playful summer camp theme. Rooms are spread among two buildings; the best feature is an expansive porch with rocking chairs that overlook the harbor. Families will appreciate Camp Canteen, open 24/7 for snacks.

In the charming, Austrian-style Sun Valley Village, this behemoth lodge was built in 1936 and maintains the elegance and splendor of the original ski culture. Photos of 1950s glitterati, including Marylin Monroe and Clark Gable, line the decadent halls, where you can catch sightings of 21st-century celebrities as well. The Duchin Room piano bar has regular live jazz, with an outdoor terrace and year-round ice rink down the steps. A downstairs bowling alley and game room, village toy store, and hot cocoa bar make it a favorite for kids as well.

This is one of the few places you can go in Montauk if you are looking for a quiet, grown-up vacation where you can relax in true serenity. Small and romantic, this country home by the sea has an old-fashioned porch with rockers overlooking the ocean. Tables are garnished with wildflowers, and there's an outdoor hot tub. The common living-dining area has a fireplace. Rooms have hardwood floors and are done in soft vintage-floral prints. A path directly across the road traverses the shoreline and leads you on a short, leisurely walk into the village. Go off-season for an ultimate retreat.

This midsize resort near Jennette's Pier is Nags Head's best independent beachfront hotel; loyal customers return annually to unwind in the indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs or relax in the rocking chairs that overlook the ocean. Oceanfront rooms in the main five-story building and a two-story building have balconies with views up and down the beach, while south-facing ocean-view rooms have views of both the Atlantic Ocean and Albemarle Sound.

A surfing vibe and authentic, whimsical Hawaiian touches throughout (the lobby, for instance, evokes the living room of the interior designer's grandmother) set this hip boutique property apart from other modernized midcentury digs. Guest rooms, all of which have private lanai, come in a number of sizes and configurations, and some are more updated than others, so ask for details when booking. The on-site Mahina & Sun’s restaurant, operated by renowned Kaimuki chef and local restaurateur Ed Kenney, has great house cocktails and a seasonal menu of dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. This hotel also offers free beach chairs for guests. 

Situated in downtown Bigfork with views overlooking Bigfork Bay, the Swan River Inn has eight suites in a 19th-century building. Each suite is decorated according to a theme: art deco, Victorian, French country, and safari (with antiques from all over the world). They also have three houses 5 miles south of Bigfork on Flathead Lake: the Atelier Suite, an authentic log cabin, and rustic Trapper Cabin, with the same luxurious amenities. There's also a giant tepee with electricity, a queen bed, and separate bathroom and modest kitchenette.

The Swissôtel's triangular Harry Weese design allows for panoramic vistas of the city, lake, or river—and the comfortable, contemporary rooms feel like condos. A 42nd-floor fitness center and pool are both a big draw, thanks to the bird's-eye views. Guests also enjoy the convenience of having a Palm steak house on the premises. Meeting rooms and an on-site UPS outlet ease the business traveler's burdens.

This chic, seasonal hotel consists of a 19th-century whaling captain's home and an adjacent newer building, located in the heart of Edgartown. Guest rooms are set on two floors. The Sydney is part of the Edgartown Collection—including the Edgartown Inn, the Richard, and the Christopher—located within walking distance of each other, and sharing some of the same features, like a complimentary small-plates breakfast and a fun, coastal vibe.

Vermont's only Kimpton, which opened in 2015, attempts to walk the fine line between its corporate boutique design and a Vermont flavor—the latter of which is distilled, quite literally, in the Copper Grouse, the hotel's on-site enclave of seasonal plates and craft cocktails. In many aspects, it succeeds in highlighting Vermont's inherent character, with a wraparound porch, wood floors, vintage photography and prints, sleek, contemporary guest rooms decorated in subdued light browns and greens, and gas fireplaces that keep the mood bright and upbeat.

Every room at this luxury bed-and-breakfast has its own balcony and views of the High Rockies and Estes Valley and is decorated with an individual theme. The on-site Twin Owl Steakhouse serves up steak and wild game for dinner in a panoramic setting. Unwind at the end of the day in the outdoor hot tub under a gazebo with stunning views.

The most upscale of Tucson's guest ranches and one of the oldest in the country, the Tanque Verde sits on 640 beautiful acres in the Rincon Mountains next to Saguaro National Park East. Rooms in one-story casitas have tasteful Western-style furnishings, fireplaces, and picture-window views of the desert. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets are huge, and the spa will help remedy sore muscles. Horseback excursions are available for every skill level, and children can participate in daylong activity programs, leaving parents to their leisure. Frugal travelers seeking a ranch stay can get room-and-breakfast-only rates (with meals and riding as optional add-ons).

Two 19th-century mansions—one Georgian, the other a stone Gothic Revival that's a National Trust site—dominate this conference-oriented property, once home to tobacco heiress Mary Duke Biddle. The grounds, high above the Hudson River, are loaded with recreational diversions and include massive specimen trees and antique garden statues amid 26 rolling acres. Most of the mansion rooms serve as restaurants and other public meeting places; modern wings provide the bulk of the guest rooms, each with a desk and free Wi-Fi.

Though just a 20-minute drive from Fairbanks, A Taste of Alaska is far enough outside town to make you feel as though you're at a wilderness retreat. The 280-acre property, graced with fields and forested woodlands, has great views of the Alaska Range to the south, and in winter you can see the northern lights. It's clear from the get-go that owner Kory Eberhardt was born to run this lodge, and he'll happily share stories of his family's life here: his grandfather homesteaded the property in 1947, and his parents built the lodge in 1992 with trees hewn from the property. Accommodations include a remote cabin, a two-story log home, and the main lodge. Collectibles decorate the rooms, with an endearing predilection for Elizabeth Taylor memorabilia. The room rate includes a sturdy and delicious breakfast. An extra bonus, the Paws for Adventure Sled Dog Tours mushing company is on the property, making it easy to enjoy a ride or more without straying far from your temporary home.

Spread over 3 lushly landscaped acres along beautiful American Lake, this 27,000-square-foot property was built in 1908 from the pieces of a 16th-century Gothic- and Tudor-style castle shipped from England; it has hosted two American presidents (William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt). It's replete with medieval-style stained-glass windows, gleaming wood floors, large mirrors, antiques, fireplaces, and hot tubs. From the lakeside patio and sunken garden—designed by the Olmsted Brothers—you can meditate on the spectacular sunsets.

This Zen-like boutique hotel has a loyal following of young, cool travelers, who appreciate the updated rooms and the full-service spa. From the monumental entrance and the lobby's exotic ebony pillars to a sushi lounge with Balinese art to the bronze-infused porcelain tile floors, the hotel has a sleek, sophisticated look. It sits on 3 acres next door to the Four Seasons at the southern end of town and has a serene private beach area with modern lounge furniture. The Asian-inspired, full-service spa is popular with travelers and island residents. The guest rooms, most with ocean views, are contemporary and sleek, carrying over the spa-resort feel. Large rooms with window walls overlooking the ocean accommodate private events, and a "grand hall" dripping with chandeliers is almost theatrical.

It became the first Tommy Bahama resort in late 2023, and with the change came public spaces, guest quarters, and amenities that were refreshed and reimagined to reflect the laidback resort wear and island lifestyle brand for which it is named. The setting remains intimate however, with 11 acres of lush gardens and fruit/olive groves dotted with fire pits, seating areas, and two-story bougainvillea-covered bungalow buildings containing comfortable guest rooms. The spa is one of the desert's best.

The only resort on the beach with its own fireworks display, the island-chic TradeWinds is also very pet-friendly—in addition to a play area and a room-service menu for dogs and cats, there's an entire building with rooms reserved for those traveling with pets. Those with children in tow will appreciate such younger-set activities as swimming lessons or digging for sharks' teeth with the notorious pirate, Captain Redbeard. Standard rooms have a wet bar with a microwave and mini-refrigerator; many rooms have beach views, though you may have to crane your neck (to avoid having to do so, opt for a Gulf-front suite with a balcony).

This charming 19th-century-style waterfront inn would look perfectly in place on Martha's Vineyard and is just steps from shops, restaurants, and Roanoke Island Festival Park. Individually decorated rooms were updated in 2022 and sport clean, classic lines and muted colors.