1951 Best Hotels in USA

A half-block from El Paseo shopping strip, this hip, pet-friendly hotel (under Marriott's Autograph Collection umbrella) reflects the mid-century modern history and upscale, yet casual lifestyle of the desert. Contemporary art is on display in public areas, as well as in rooms and suites, most of which have a balcony or small terrace. Regular pop-ups take place in the lobby, which contains a 1955 cherry-red Cadillac, or in the courtyard, which has an airstream trailer, a pool, a hot tub, firepits, lawn games, and a putting green. Amenities also include a café, restaurant, spa, and morning yoga classes.

This downtown Victorian mansion built in 1881 by a sea captain is now a 32-room boutique hotel with elegantly updated furnishings, plush bed linens, and such modern conveniences as fast Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.

In the heart of the city's Arts and Entertainment District, this intimate boutique hotel sets the standard for elegant decor and attentive service. Rooms and suites are in a pair of restored 19th-century buildings—the lobby and second floor were once a department store—and have such perks as marble bathrooms, luxury bedding, and coffeemakers.

Located at Rock Lititz, a unique 96-acre campus that caters to live-entertainment productions for big-name musicians, this hotel is where many crews and celebs stay incognito while they rehearse before going on tour. Mere mortals can stay here and enjoy the unique art and repurposed road-case doors in all the rooms. The lobby is designed for hanging out, with shuffleboard and a pool table, and lots of spots to chill. You never know who you might rub elbows with at the on-site restaurant and bar, which are open to guests only for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is open to the public.

This funky boutique property overlooking the Willamette River affords stellar views of the water, easy access to the waterfront park and the events that take place there (Rose Festival, Blues Festival, Gay Pride, and so on), and—as part of the Pineapple Hospitality chain—complimentary pineapple cupcakes during the daily afternoon reception. The hotel has a clean and modern interior style, and the guest rooms—decorated with bold color schemes—contain wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, ample work space, top-of-the-line memory-foam beds, iHomes, mini-refrigerators, Keurig coffeemakers, and oversized walk-in showers.

Originally built in the 1940s and billed then as the "best and most beautiful hotel in town," Hotel Seward is conveniently located downtown near a number of eateries, shopping, and the Alaska SeaLife Center. All of the historic wing rooms are on the second floor—11 of those rooms have four shared bathrooms, and they cost less than those in the newer wing. There's also a high-end restaurant, Fifth Ave. Bistro & Bar.

This historic boutique hotel sits amid Berkeley's downtown arts district, just steps from the UC campus and a short walk from North Berkeley's best bites. The elegant property, built in 1910, emphasizes its turn-of-the-20th-century glamour in its unique design, but from HDTVs with streaming in every room to the excellent remote work desk setups, the hotel is completely upgraded and modernized. ZINO, the on-site restaurant, specializes in Mediterranean fare and well-crafted cocktails.

Opened in 2022 inside an early-1900s building that was originally a hotel but was transformed into other businesses over the years, this centrally located boutique lodging has cheerfully furnished, reasonably priced rooms, many with views of the Gorge. The hotel is right in the center of Stevenson's quaint little business district, close to shopping and restaurants, but the hotel has its own inviting eatery and wine bar, 77 Cork & Tap Bistro. 

Black-and-white photographs, costumes, and scenery from plays that were staged in the Denver Performing Arts Complex across the street decorate the grand public areas of this hotel. With 12-foot ceilings, the earth-toned rooms are sleek and stylish, featuring Frette linens, the latest technology, and spacious bathrooms with soaking tubs and rainforest showers, as well as televisions. The ninth-floor rooms have balconies. The restaurant, the Nickel, is a sophisticated space filled with natural light that serves three modern American meals daily in the renovated ground-floor space, while next to it, The Study provides a cozy, library-style space for coffee and breakfast.

Named for the three major wine appellations—the Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander Valleys—whose confluence it’s near, this Residence Inn by Marriott 1¼ miles north of Healdsburg Plaza caters to families and extended-stay business travelers with spacious rooms equipped with full kitchens. King and queen rooms in gray and brown tones have sitting areas with a sofa bed; suites have the same with separate king bedrooms. Perks include the complimentary full breakfast, pool and fitness center, and the inviting loungelike lobby.

This World War I–era hostelry, tastefully restored, has seen miners, health seekers, and celebrities walk through its doors. Old-fashioned touches, including the original claw-foot tubs, remain, and like many other historic hotels the Vendome has its obligatory resident ghost (her room costs slightly more).

This intimate, four-story 1833 Creole town house is located on a quiet street close to the Old Ursuline Convent, yet just blocks from the Quarter's tourist attractions, shopping, and restaurants. The Campo family provides around-the-clock service: each morning, freshly brewed coffee and tea are served on the lush patio. Or, if you'd like breakfast out, just step across the street to the charming Croissant d'Or for pastries. Rooms are furnished with replica antiques; some have balconies, chandeliers, or ceiling fans.

Sleek art deco curves on its exterior and in the hotel lobby, along with photos, survive here as the remaining pieces of the grand Warner Theatre, which filled the space where this comfortable, practical modern hotel was added on in 2012 in the heart of downtown West Chester. The good-size, traditionally furnished rooms (dark wood, carpeting, curtains with a valance, nice mattress) have fairly spacious bathrooms, and amenities include a mini-refrigerator and coffeemaker. What rooms and public areas like the breakfast room and the bar, and even the outdoor terraces, lack in style, they make up by providing convenience and in being fairly new and nicely kept. The hotel's standout feature, though, is its location, with boutiques, coffee shops, bars, and restaurants close at hand.   

Works by regional artists adorn the hallways of this three-story, downtown historic district boutique property, where the first-floor public areas include a lobby that invites lingering; a spa; and Carboni's, an Italian restaurant, bar, and grab-and-go market. When it's open, the rooftop is a great place to enjoy town and mountain views while sipping a beverage. The spacious (320–750 square feet, 10-foot ceilings) accommodations are done in shades of gray and warm browns and furnished with deluxe beds, high-thread-count sheets, refrigerators, coffeemakers, and 4G HDTVs. All the well-lit bathrooms are equipped with rain-forest showers; a few also have claw-foot soaking tubs.

Located across the street from Wrigley Field, this boutique hotel is a home run on all accounts, from the Cubs-centric design to the buzzing cocktail bar to the rooms with private balconies that overlook all the action at nearby Gallagher Way. Rooms are plush, and most feature rainfall showerheads, pin-striped carpet, and ivy-green headboards (the latter being a nod to the Cubs outfield). Dining options include an upscale tavern, a Mediterranean-inspired lounge, and an outpost of Chicago's legendary taco spot, Big Star.

Decorated with local artwork, contemporary furnishings, and wood-and-marble accents, this boutique property is both upscale and accessible, and offers a location convenient to the Southwest Park Blocks and Portland State University. Each well-appointed room is equipped with a flat-screen HDTV, smart-phone docks, eco-friendly bath products, spa robes, and Italian Carrara marble counters. The light-filled lobby leads to a pretty outdoor courtyard—equipped with several fire pits and bounded by a garden wall—and a casually inviting restaurant and bar.

An excellent choice for a romantic getaway, this relative newcomer offers modern rooms with a flamenco twist—you may think you've been swept away to a luxurious Spanish villa. It's just across Gulf Boulevard, so not directly on the beach, but you can still catch the sunset from your room (from the balcony of your room if you are lucky enough to have one), or you can head up to the rooftop bar. Furnishings in both the rooms and common areas have a clean Mediterranean feel, but painted flamenco dancers adorn the wall throughout. Amenities include a fitness center and a chic poolside lounge. The restaurant, Castile, is also a big draw here.

A high-style haven on the top five floors of the green-tiled Pacific Building, the Zelos offers an upscale-hip oasis above the busiest part of town, with spacious rooms decked out with modern art pieces, eye-catching textured carpeting, and sleek furniture echoing a 1930s sensibility. The hotel's softly lighted lounge area with plush sofas gives way to the Dirty Habit restaurant and bar, renowned for its outdoor patio and creative menu. Additional amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, luxury bath products, and a spacious desk for in-room working.

Directly facing Alcatraz with (mostly) unobstructed bay and island vistas on one side, this Fisherman's Wharf hotel pays tribute to San Francisco's shipyard past and features an impressive outdoor courtyard playground with firepits, giant interactive games, and a periscope, along with a large indoor game room. The lobby has vibrant 3D art and makes use of metal shipping containers as walls and street signs as chairs. Some rooms have portholes framing Alcatraz, and the most premium water-facing rooms have balconies.

With a playful lobby lounge, London-style brasserie The Cavalier, and slick-yet-homey tech-friendly rooms, this trendy spot behind a stately 1913 neoclassical facade is a leader on the SoMa hotel scene. The location, near most SoMA museums, restaurants, and attractions, is a major plus (though its immediate area can be dicey at times). The lobby is outfitted with all sorts of reclaimed materials and the S&R Lounge, and the fun continues in a game room with a pool table and shuffleboard. Room amenities include smart TVs, a Bluetooth docking station, pillow-top beds with tufted leather headboards, and a quirky central photograph made of floppy disks. 

Walk into the lobby of adult-theme boutique Hotel Ziggy (formerly The Grafton on Sunset) to tap into the vibrant Sunset Strip music scene. Built-in shelves near the reception area have hundreds of vinyl records lined in rows. Also off the lobby is is the trendy new Pizza Girl lounge for piping hot pizza and burgers. The lobby has a bar too, and a lookout window to admire the largest saltwater pool in West Hollywood. Summertime the pool hosts some of the best pool parties with DJ music. Guests can rent the rooms next to the pool for the day as a cabana. During the week there is local live music, and guests receive a free invite. Guests can borrow electric and acoustic guitars, amps, record players, a curated vinyl collection, ring lighting for vlogging, ukuleles, tambourines, headphones, and Walkmans with cassette tapes to use for inspiration while in L.A. Their mission is to free the music within you. The fourth floor has a groovy lounge for game of pool and a small conference room.

Rooms at this single-level motel, on the grounds of Howe Caverns, have mountain and valley views. Choose between a queen, a king, or two double beds; family suites have four doubles. Interiors are basic, but some rooms have whirlpool tubs. The restaurant is open from July through Labor Day.

One of the chicest Downtown hotels, the Hoxton is an open-house hotel where the lobby is the hub of activity and welcoming to all, and has thoughtful design touches that permeate throughout. The historic building was once the headquarters of the L.A. Railway and now sits in an up-and-coming part of the city filled with restaurants and apartments. The highlight of the hotel is on the roof where trendy restaurant Cabra serves Peruvian cuisine from renowned chef Stephanie Izard next to a stunning pool with endless views of Los Angeles.

This trendy hotel truly exemplifies mid-century modern design with its decor and furniture, from its rooms to the spacious yet cozy lobby—a welcoming place for a cocktail, or to just to work on your laptop. It's also home to acclaimed eateries K'Far and Laser Wolf, which grace the ground floor and rooftop.

This chalet-style hotel has a great location less than a mile from Hunter Mountain and some rooms have patios or balconies with views of the surrounding forest and the ski slopes. If you're here with family, you'll want to upgrade to a suite with cathedral ceilings, a loft sleeping area, and a living area where everyone can relax. There's an outdoor hot tub, an arcade for the kids, and coffee is always brewing in the lobby. A buffet breakfast is included in the rates.

Ask for an even-numbered room, as they face the gorgeous scenery.

Modern and stylish, with an urban beach vibe, the Hyatt Centric has a friendly staff, rooms in several sizes and configurations, and a sprawling, seventh-floor lobby with a breakfast café and lovely outdoor pool area. Although no rooms have lanai, all have large windows, great views, high-tech amenities, contemporary decor (neutral with lots of wooden touches and splashes of color), and spacious, well-lit bathrooms—some with both generously sized soaking tubs and showers.

Hyatt Place (not to be confused with neighboring Hyatt House) supports tech-savvy guests in what the company calls the 24/7 lifestyle, which means the amenities available to guests at 3 in the afternoon are also on tap at 3 in the morning, and rooms have work spaces and computer-ready, flat-screen TVs.

Business suites at this all-suites hotel have an oversized desk, ergonomic desk chair, and an overstuffed chair with ottoman. AmeriSuites can provide you with free van service within 5 miles of the hotel. A complimentary continental breakfast is included in the rate.

A full-service hotel right on campus, the Hyatt distinguishes itself with an enthusiastic staff and well-designed rooms and suites furnished with mahogany desks, headboards, and built-in nightstands, as well as pullout sofas with beds already made up for extra guests. King rooms and suites have spacious showers; book a queen room for a bathtub (with shower). All rooms have small refrigerators; suites also have microwaves. Amenities like the pool, fitness room, café, and bar make the Hyatt more than just a place to hang your hat. The generous, crowd-pleasing breakfasts include eggs and other hot items.