1951 Best Hotels in USA

This attractive golfing lodge provides a comfortable place to relax after a day on the world-famous links, with accommodations ranging from single rooms or cottages to four-bedroom condos, many with beautiful views of the famous golf course. Each unit includes a gathering room with fireplace, outdoor patio area, and four separate bedrooms with a king bed and private bath. There are also other lodging options available throughout the vast resort property, as well as a full-service spa and fitness center and eight different restaurants and lounges.

Set amid 700 acres overlooking Lake Champlain, this family resort provides luxurious accommodations and a full roster of amenities, including an 18-hole golf course, 66-slip marina, abundant children's programs, and multiple dining options. The 74 camplike cottages range from studios to three bedrooms, and offer fireplaces and decks or porches.

A ponderosa pine forest surrounds the silvered wood-and-stone, two-story cabins, half of which have kitchens with cookware, and fireplaces. Rustic hand-hewn railings adorn the Adirondack-chair bedecked porches, which have you sitting in the treetops—eye-level with all manner of birds and other wildlife. Gold panning, hiking, and fishing are among the popular activities at this Pinos Altos mountain getaway.

On 25 acres beside lake-like Bear Pond, this 1800s homestead inn has country chic decor with plaid accents and handsome, spacious baths (some with Jacuzzi tub and shower); choose from the nine guest rooms and suites, cozy cottage, and post-and-beam vacation rental (sleeps eight)—most have water views and a fireplace or heat stove. Property amenities include a hot tub, massage cottage (fee), firepits, fireplaces inside and out (a fieldstone one graces the patio above the pond), and courtesy snacks. A romantic retreat for two, Sugar Maple Cottage has a wood-burning fireplace, private patio, firepit, and kitchenette. In the farmhouse inn, some suites are family-friendly. A double-sided stone fireplace centers the dining room, a propane fireplace warms the welcoming parlor, and rocking chairs beckon on the porch. Wedding receptions are held in the towering barn.

No detail has been overlooked at this beautifully restored 1886 hotel, a gold-rush-era landmark that has hosted such VIPs as Theodore Roosevelt and Oprah Winfrey. Big-screen TVs, deep soaking tubs, and a small in-house spa are among the thoroughly modern features that make this such a relaxing place to stay. Other luxurious touches include stained-glass chandeliers, papered ceilings, and lovely antiques. Some suites come with kitchenettes and separate sitting areas.

A few miles southwest of Manchester, this upscale complex consisting of an 1810 Federal inn and a bigger, contemporary boutique hotel is all about luxury and pampering, with Italian marble bathrooms, whirlpool tubs, sumptuous linens, four-poster beds, and Molton Brown bath products in the rooms. There's also a swanky full-service spa, and meals and drinks offered in four elegant venues.

Enjoy the views of Black Rock Mountain from the front porch or get cozy by the firepit at the historic inn which has recently underdone a full renovation under new ownership. The 100-year old inn is a charming as ever, but now a little brighter and more modern inside and out. Rooms and common spaces are beautifully and brightly decorated in neutral tones, with unique antique pieces and signature fireplaces creating a stylish ambiance while maintaining the legacy of the building. There are also two cabins on property for a little more privacy. Each stay includes a homemade breakfast featuring local and seasonal produce, and an afternoon wine reception where you can sample a glass of Beechwood labeled Georgia wine along with gourmet bites. 

This downtown brick inn with an inviting garden seating area in back and a cheerful wine bar–coffeehouse on the ground floor provides a pleasing balance of 19th-century charm and 21st-century updates, and most of the one- and two-bedroom suites have garden, mountain, or water views, as well as fireplaces and kitchenettes. The Bishop Block Bottle Shop café specializes in organic wines and serves creative tapas as well as beer, cider, and cocktails, too. A additional full-service restaurant is planned by mid-2023.

On a quaint residential street, this Spanish-style, three-story inn combines the charm and hospitality of a B&B with modern sensibilities and a chic, coastal-casual vibe. It has a legion of devotees—including the dolphins that entertain guests, almost like clockwork, in the Intracoastal Waterway across the street. Where the wow factor is concerned, though, credit the inn, not the marine life. Each of the 14 rooms (four are suites) is unique and meticulously adorned with vintage furniture, stylish accents, and modern touches such as wine chillers, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, and jetted spa tubs framed with iridescent mosaic tile. The downstairs gathering area has an open kitchen, where the chef prepares her acclaimed churro French toast and various other sweet, savory, or (if you must) healthy delights.

Husband-and-wife team Marc and Cristie Furth have run this whimsical Mexican-theme motel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea since 1971. Across the street from family-friendly beaches, lattice fences, gurgling fountains, and gardens of cacti and impatiens provide privacy for the patio and heated pool. A Mexican-hacienda aesthetic welcomes guests to their rooms with hand-painted and stenciled furnishings and terra-cotta tiles.

In the Green Mountain National Forest, 5½ miles off a mountain pass on a dirt road, you'll find this secluded inn with lush gardens and a pond with a wood-fired sauna on its bank; there's lots to do if you're into nature: biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing on 43 miles of trails. Many guest rooms have views of the mountains, and all are furnished with antiques and quilts. The homemade chocolate chip cookies are locally renowned.

Built right up next to the red-rock cliffs, this boutique hotel makes you feel like you're in the wilderness, even though you're on the edge of town and surrounded by luxurious amenities. The exterior was inspired by the cliff dwellings built by the Ancestral Puebloans thousands of years ago, and the rooms are similarly earthy with textures and finishes reminiscent of the surrounding desert. Each room also features a private patio and art showcasing the local beauty, and well as other nice touches, from the large showers to refrigerators with freezers. The HozHo spa offers a full range of services. A pool and hot tub are also on the resort's 16 acres, as are glamping teepees, a disc-golf course, a few hiking trails, and fire pits where you can enjoy a quick bite from the outdoor café.

From the street, this looks like a standard small-town hotel with nine freestanding cottages and a two-room, two-story building in the back garden, but once you cross the threshold you begin to sense the laid-back sophistication that makes the entire Anderson Valley so appealing. Rooms with hardwood floors are decorated with linens and weathered tiles; some are painted in soft shades of tangerine or lime, others with subdued earth tones brightened with sky blue. The largest rooms can accommodate three, the smallest only two. Public spaces include a large terrace and a sitting room with books, games, and a fireplace.

For discerning travelers venturing along beautiful Highway 12 between Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon national parks, it's hard to beat this wonderfully inviting lodge with a fireplace in the two-story great room, acclaimed Hell's Backbone restaurant, and spacious rooms furnished in a Western contemporary style with balconies and patios offering gorgeous views of the 11-acre grounds. Amenities include plush robes, a large outdoor hot tub, spa services, and all sorts of sports equipment and games.

This smartly decorated boutique hotel is set inside a beautifully retrofitted former seafood-processing plant with an absolutely prime location on the Columbia River and Astoria's Riverwalk boardwalk and trolley line, and a swanky bar with Scandinavian-inspired food and craft cocktails. Part of the acclaimed Adrift Hospitality hotel group, which is based just across the river in Long Beach, Washington, the Bowline has a sleek, unfussy aesthetic. Many rooms have patios directly overlooking the river, along with such plush features as gas fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, and premium in-room coffee and tea. A $9 amenity fee covers use of riverside saunas and bikes to explore town. 

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 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.

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.

Set on an idyllic peninsula surrounded by salt marsh, the seven fully furnished cabins at this state park are a perfect place to spend an afternoon or an entire week. The cabins are actually climate-controlled houses, with flat-screen TVs, comfortable couches, and all the amenities of home. A trail system connects to 7 miles of hard-packed pathways through the woods or across several bridges and hammock islands to the beach. The park also has two campgrounds—one in the maritime forest and another that's beachfront.

This contemporary lodge with a large swimming pool and a serene full-service spa is the closest hotel in Springdale to Zion—it's a scenic five-minute walk over a footbridge across the Virgin River. The fanciest suites and residences have jetted whirlpool tubs, and many have private decks with sweeping park views.

This luxurious, secluded, yet centrally located tract of about 15 spacious one- and-two-bedroom vacation rentals is located on a hill just north of Downtown. Kitchens are especially impressive in these units, which also have kiva-style fireplaces, patios with gas grills, washers and dryers, and plenty of off-street parking. Rates run from about $1,750 to $2,300 per week in summer (and about one-third less the rest of the year).

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. 

History abounds in this Downtown hotel that was once a building owned by Asa Griggs Candler, founder of the Coca-Cola Company. That rich legacy exudes from the walls of the building, literally. Figures of the family are etched in marble mined from north Georgia, and huge columns made from that same marble hold court in the restaurant. Decadence is everywhere, with gold and velvety textures taking center stage set amid an art deco backdrop. Look for the original Tiffany stained glass and dazzling teardrop chandelier above the staircase, and the original hexagon tiles underfoot in some spots. The rooms belie the building’s age, with enough space for a chaise and moderately sized table, with great views of nearby Woodruff Park from a few.

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 small, yellow inn is perched right on Silver Lake, within walking distance of most restaurants, bars, and the lighthouse. Owned by a ninth-generation Ocracoker, the inn has eight one-bedroom, 1½-bath waterfront suites, all with full kitchens; there's also a cottage and a penthouse suite. Amenities include boat slips and bikes for rent. Discounted weekly rates are available.

This imposing, award-winning resort, at the end of International Drive close to Disney, takes its name seriously, with everything—from the pink exterior to the pools and landscaping to the Audubon-style drawings of flamingos, pelicans, and lush vegetation that adorn the interiors—designed to create a tropical haven. Accommodations are great for families, as the suites have a separate bedroom, plenty of USB charging stations, a spacious living area with a sofa, and two TVs. The two-bedroom villas have fully equipped kitchens, dining areas, and laundry suites. On-site amenities include a spa, two outdoor swimming pools, a 75-foot water slide and kiddie pool, two hot tubs, private cabanas, a catch-and-release fishing pond, a two-story fitness center, a running trail, and athletic activities.

Tucked away just south of Lady Bird Lake, this recent addition to the local Bunkhouse Hospitality group comes with a hip vibe that attracts some of the city's chicest travelers. Each room boasts a small terrace, some overlooking the pool and lounge area where live music and various special events are hosted every week. Carpenter's Hall, the full-service café, offers everything from espresso and breakfast tacos on-the-go to a great lunch, dinner, and cocktail menu. The grounds are immaculately manicured, the on-site pool is lovely, and Barton Springs and Zilker are a short walk away.