1225 Best Hotels in USA

This gray-shingled, low-key yet refined inn has comfortable, tastefully decorated guest rooms painted in soothing colors. Several have fireplaces; those on the third floor have ocean views. A carriage house also has rooms, and there's a small garden cottage as well. On-site amenities include a spa (book appointments well before arrival), a pub, and one of the region’s best dining rooms, with a creative menu that emphasizes fresh, local foods like the luscious terrine of local beets.

The owner of two distinctive lodgings—the six-room Brannan Cottage Inn, whose centerpiece is an 1860s cottage from Calistoga's original spa era, and five lofts two blocks away—operates them jointly as the Brannan Hotels. Although the stained-oak floors, wainscoting, and retro bathroom fixtures of the inn’s guest rooms recall Victorian times, contemporary comfort is the goal: the beds have plush mattresses and high-thread-count sheets, and rooms are equipped with large flat-screen TVs, electronics charging stations, and espresso machines. Eco-friendly touches abound, most visibly in the LED lighting throughout the property. A tall palm, even taller twin cypresses, and an elm tree thought to be 300 years old shade the inn.

One of the Cape's most luxurious small resorts, this meticulously kept getaway comprises a beautifully restored main house—originally a sea captain's home built in 1828—and several other carefully groomed buildings and cottages all centered on a beautifully landscaped pool area. A widow's-walk sundeck has a panoramic view of Cape Cod Bay. A nightly wine-and-cheese reception is a nice perk. As this has been a favorite for Ptown visitors for more than 55 years, with many repeat guests, it's wise to book early.

The feel is modern yet tasteful at this inn with stained-wood and leather furnishings and plush beds; two rooms have whirlpool tubs with views. The luxury is in tune with the surrounding nature. Large windows frame views of the 10-acre property, bird-filled trees, and winding paths through native-plant gardens. Organic vegetable and herb gardens provide ingredients for breakfast and the complimentary wine hour with a light dinner.

Far enough from downtown's bustle yet convenient to shops, restaurants, and performing-arts venues, this serene inn occupying a Victorian-era home is run by a couple whose sense of style informs everything from the spotless, individually decorated guest rooms to the landscaped outdoor spaces. The main house contains six rooms, all with TVs and tub showers, and all but one on the second floor. There's also a one-bedroom apartment in the carriage house behind the inn. All guests can access the Victorian's chipper communal sunroom, which has a toaster, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Brewed coffee is laid out here, as are teas.

This cozy 1920s Craftsman bungalow on the south end of downtown Joseph is along Main Street, a short walk from local shops and restaurants; it's surrounded by perennial gardens laced with pathways and containing a bocce court and picnic area. Three rooms with period antiques are on the second floor, and an expansive suite—popular with honeymooners—is on the ground floor and has a private entrance, double whirlpool tub, steam shower, and gas fireplace.

This inn, which offers modern amenities while maintaining a conversation with the past, is where you want to stay if you're visiting from the other Brooklyn.

At the nexus of multiple lakes, rivers, and streams, this lodge makes a good base from which to fish—for rainbow or lake trout, arctic grayling, and, of course, salmon—and to visit the bear-viewing areas and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. Its 16 detached, modern cabins accommodate four people and have heat, electricity, and private bathrooms. The cabins surround the main lodge, which has a spectacular view of aquamarine Naknek Lake and a circular stone fireplace. The dining room serves three meals a day to nonguests as well as guests, who can prepay for meals when setting up lodging or packaged trips.

Step inside this light-filled circa-1790 inn and you'll quickly see why this has been called one of the best inns in America—every detail is spot-on, from the fresh pastries at afternoon tea to the gorgeous landscaping surrounding the garden patio, where guests enjoy multicourse breakfasts. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the nine-room inn has been home to sea captains, artists, and author Horatio Alger. 

A short hop off congested Route 28 sits this imposing 1845 Greek Revival home where thoughtful amenities abound, from the soft bathrobes, beach supplies, and fresh flowers in each room to a selection of complimentary cordials. The large rooms and suites have either antique or canopied beds, plush comforters, fancy drapes, and deep tile baths. Some have fireplaces and sundecks. Breakfast is served in the formal dining room or in the greenhouse-style interior courtyard; baked goods and coffee are available for afternoon tea and after-hours. Check the website for periodic special rates.

Named for the sea captain who had the home built in 1866, this gracious inn exudes mellowed elegance with original ornate plaster ceiling medallions and marble fireplaces, along with a fun modern touch—a heated saltwater pool, open year-round. Guest rooms are adorned with antiques and offer luxurious amenities like Turkish towels and artisan bath products. Most rooms have fireplaces; three rooms upstairs have their own private sunrooms, perched above the trees and the pretty back lawn.

Built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this grand, elegantly restored mansion hails from an era when Searsport's shipyards launched more than 200 vessels and their captains sailed the world's trade routes, amassing fortunes along the way. The inn's welcoming gathering areas and comfortable guest rooms make it easy to drift back to those glory days. Stroll the gardens and down a wide, green lawn to the water's edge, where Adirondack chairs are perfect for simple relaxation or a picnic prepared by the innkeepers. Breakfasts feature the morning's hot entrée, which may be either sweet or savory, depending on the day.

This charming inn within walking distance of local boutiques and restaurants includes a historic mansion in front, with a modern hotel annex behind the courtyard, each offering well-appointed rooms with a mix of antique furnishings. It is also less than 2 miles from the racing and polo action of the stable district. There are a variety of guest rooms to choose from; premium Jacuzzi and premium suite upgrades are a good value.

This boutique inn on a corner opposite the College Heights Lemon Packing House entertainment and shopping complex is the most attractive lodging option in Claremont Village. The lounge here hosts a European-style breakfast buffet in the morning and a lively tapas bar in the evening (live music in summer). In fine weather, that same lounge expands into a courtyard with fountains, fire pits, and dining areas. Rooms, done in a simple mid-century modern style, are spacious. Some have glorious soaking tubs, and all have outdoor seating or private balconies.

Boutique hospitality firm Casetta dusted off a hodgepodge of buildings—including an early-1900s adobe, a rare 1932 Olympic cottage, and a hacienda hotel once run by Buffalo Bill Cody's cousin, Harriet—to create the kind of exceptional lodging where you can easily lose track of time floating in one of two pools, eating fruit plucked off a property tree and sipping tea or coffee (available all day) in the bougainvillea-covered arcade, or watching sunlight and shadows crawl across the walls from your snuggly, never-want-to-leave bed. Studios, suites, and stand-alone casitas feature dark woods, Zellige tile, burnished metals, and rich colors like hunter green and burnt orange, which, when assembled just so, create a tailored, refined, farmhouse-meets-Santa-Fe-artist-studio vibe. This is a hotel for those who want to linger, finish their books, and eat fresh berries and cream every morning.

Bird-watchers are drawn to this contemporary hacienda-style B&B abutting the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. Hiking trails pass behind the property, and guided birding tours can be arranged. Each of the bright and modern rooms has handcrafted wooden furnishings from northern Mexico. A labyrinth for meditation and butterfly gardens surround the house.

On the Santa Fe Trail and directly below the Tooth of Time, this 1912 white adobe compound (the name means "House of the Hawk") on 225 acres is a romantic hideaway of the first order. The original owner, industrialist J.J. Nairn, used to entertain artists and other creative types here, and writer Zane Grey wrote Knights of the Range while he was holed up here. The rooms in the main house are furnished with Southwestern antiques and artworks by the likes of Frederick Remington and Charles Stewart, and the 12-foot ceilings with huge pine vigas (support beams) lend an airy feel to the massive adobe walls. A two-bedroom suite in the adjacent guest cottage is ideal for families or friends traveling together. Tasty breakfasts should be taken on the patio when the weather permits. During the winter months, dinner can be arranged for guests with advanced notice.

With original woodwork and cozy fireplaces, this restored 1900 Victorian inn perfectly captures the Cape Ann aesthetic. Castle Manor overlooks the peaceful Annisquam River (it's actually a saltwater estuary). In addition, the owners have a pet-friendly motor lodge with another 16 rooms. The tiny Half Moon Beach at Stage Fort Park is just a three-minute drive down the road. Breakfast, available in the Bistro, is offered Wednesday through Sunday, but is not included with the room price.

Named for Agnes Chamberlin, who opened a boardinghouse on this spot in 1904, this artfully restored redbrick inn a block off Cody's main street counts Ernest Hemingway and Marshall Field among its many past guests. Some rooms have exposed brick, claw-foot tubs, antique furnishings, and hardwood floors. Cody's original courthouse is now a stand-alone suite that sleeps six. A glass conservatory adjoins the courtyard and is ideal for sharing a cocktail or a glass of wine. There is also a peaceful outdoor garden. The uniformly gracious staff members help make a stay here memorable.

Fine antiques and Colonial-style fabrics adorn the spacious guest quarters in this opulent yet unpretentious country inn nestled on a 10-acre farmstead a couple of miles from the Connecticut River. The on-site restaurant offers exceptional dining with a focus on seasonal American fare in a romantic restaurant. Most rooms have fireplaces, and several have private decks or terraces facing the stunning perennial gardens. It's a good base for both the Monadnocks and Brattleboro and southeastern Vermont.

Blissfully remote and breathtakingly scenic even by Olympic Peninsula standards, this seasonal compound of cabins between Clallam Bay and Neah Bay sits on a remote beach with panoramas across the Strait of San Juan de Fuca toward Vancouver Island. Surrounded by aromatic gardens, these cabins are an idyllic perch for whale, sea lion, sea otter, eagle, and other wildlife viewing, and each cabin has a well-equipped kitchen, an outdoor area with a picnic table, and tasteful furnishings and artwork.

Rustic Southwestern comfort is the specialty of the house at this B&B on 20 ponderosa-pine-laden acres. Proprietor Sheri McWethy has created a "green" inn, with natural-fiber sheets, no perfumes or dyes in the cleaning products, absolutely no smoking allowed in rooms or anywhere on-site, and a conscientious approach to water use. But Cimarron is lush with amenities and atmosphere, from the discreet private patios and paths winding around the inspired gardens to the detail that makes each suite distinctive and cozy—this is a place you could hole up in and spend your days just wandering the grounds or hiking the nearby trails, or simply dipping into the B&B's library. Full breakfasts are delivered to your door each morning—banana-blue-corn pancakes (with real maple syrup) and Mexican hot chocolate are favorites—and special dietary requests are accommodated with notice. Day packs and picnic baskets are supplied for those wanting to explore the area. Reservations are required.

This contemporary oceanfront mansion set on a 10-acre sanctuary of gorgeous gardens offers a level of service and luxury that's unmatched in the area, with water-view suites that have fireplaces, patios, and two-person spa tubs, and multicourse breakfasts featuring organic fresh local produce, decadent baked goods, and house specialties like Dungeness crab hash, smoked salmon frittata, and dill crepes. Leather sofas and chairs and a river-rock fireplace make the Great Room a lovely spot to view the Strait of Juan de Fuca through 20-foot-high windows. A specially built outdoor fireplace means you can enjoy the deck even in winter.

Consisting of nine buildings dating from the late 1700s, this luxury, adults-only property occupies an entire Historic District block and is the product of a painstaking and imaginative restoration of some of the city's most historic homes, which have been revived with modern luxuries. The rooms and suites are all distinct in design and feature coquina walls, fireplaces, and restored hardwood floors. All accommodations have flat-screen TVs, baths with rainwater shower heads, and kitchenettes with granite counters. In the evening grab a craft cocktail in The Well, a converted garage that now serves as a cozy guest-only bar, and linger around the fire pit. Other amenities include a heated pool, bikes, and a continental breakfast.

The gorgeous contemporary design, charming small-town location, hip coffeehouse, welcoming hosts, and light-filled sitting areas are—amazingly—not even the coolest things about this stylish boutique inn: that honor belongs to the silo-shape Huntsville Astronomic and Lunar Observatory, which adjoins the inn and offers unforgettable viewing experiences of the cosmos. The inn has stylishly appointed rooms with 50-inch TVs, climate control, plush bedding, and roomy white-tile standing showers with Beekman 1802 bath products. Rates include a delicious breakfast in Lift coffeehouse. It's a 15- to 20-minute drive from Ogden Valley's ski areas.

Although most of the accommodations here date from the 1920s—when they rented for $5 a month (imagine that)—contemporary design touches and amenities, plush new furnishings, up-to-date bathrooms, and attentive service ensure a cozy 21st-century experience. Back in the day, Hollywood legends Clark Gable and Carole Lombard reportedly canoodled in one of the cottages, which form an oval around a courtyard shaded by oaks and other tall trees. The hum of traffic along nearby Highway 29 periodically breaks the spell outdoors, and occasionally indoors, but the aesthetic and service more than compensate. Perks include private porches and patios, kitchens stocked with utensils, a complimentary bottle of Chardonnay in each room, and a basket of pastries from Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery set on the doorstep each morning. If you're looking for a secluded unpretentious getaway with a dash of country glamour, you'll love this place.

Stepping back in time is as simple as turning the key to your own private cottage at the Cotton Gin Village, just outside Fredericksburg. Picture an authentic log cabin village, with all the cabins fully restored to provide an authentic late-1800s feel balanced with the comfort of modern amenities. Each cabin layout is different, but all include living-room space with wood-burning fires, small kitchenettes, soaking tubs, and comfy log-framed beds. A delicious homemade breakfast, which could include breakfast tacos, pecan cheddar ham and egg biscuits, chocolate croissants, bacon pepper jack quiche, is delivered to your cabin door every morning.

Set in a sweeping valley along the main road between Panguitch and Hatch, this sweet and secluded 50-acre ranch comprises four roomy cottages decorated with stylish Western-style furnishings—leather sofas, indigenous artwork, bearskin rugs, handcarved beds and tables—and outfitted with well-equipped kitchens. Most of these accommodations can sleep four, but the beautifully restored 1903 farmhouse has bedding for eight and a truly gourmet kitchen. The Sevier River flows through the picturesque, pastoral grounds, and each of these homes has a deck overlooking the marvelous scenery.

Plan a relaxing, pastoral idyll in one of the six extravagantly decorated accommodations at this sunny, refined country inn. It's set among orchards and farm fields in Grandview, between Sunnyside and Prosser. Private entrances, handsome fireplaces, and lavish beds are standard features with every suite, and some have decadent two-person tubs; one two-bedroom cottage has a full kitchen. Huckleberry pancakes and French toast are among the breakfast options, and the grounds abound with well-tended gardens and lovely spots to sit and soak up the sunshine.

Created meticulously from six different buildings, this inn hasn't a single detail left unattended—period furniture and antiques fill common areas and guest rooms; a queen-size bed is the smallest you'll find, dressed in 300-thread-count linens; treats are left on the pillow for nightly turndown service; and there's complimentary wine and cheese in the afternoon. Penthouse suites have two floors of living space with a full kitchen, and many rooms have private balconies with water or town views. Other perks include use of the hot tub and sauna, free coffee, tea, and infused water, and free parking.