5218 Best Hotels in USA

Hip and unabashedly quirky, this urban hotel has kicked up Phoenix's cool factor a few notches and offers a compelling reason to stay in Downtown. Luxe modern furnishings and amazing city views, coupled with a fantastic location within CityScape, make Palomar a great spot to rest your head—or party the night away.

Brilliantly colored bougainvillea, coconut palm, and guava trees—and a botanical garden of other rare species—make this 2-acre adult hideaway one of the prettiest places to stay in the Keys. Each of the intimate cottages has furnishings that add to the tropical feel. Spacious studios and one- and two-bedroom suites—with full kitchens and original art—are filled with natural light. Outside, kick back in a lounge chair or hammock, soak in the hot tub, or contemplate sunset from the deck. The resort also has an art gallery and an orchid house with more than 225 plants. At the pool, help yourself to complimentary bottled water and fruit.

Few places in town can rival the Liberty Hotel's soaring lobby, ringed by several layers of revamped metal catwalks and populated by couches, tables, and armchairs where you can sit with a cocktail or a coffee and commiserate. This luxury hotel is literally the former Charles Street Jail, and the decor, amenities, and restaurants play up this historic past (there may even be a ghost or two). Rooms, either in the original granite building or an adjacent 16-story modern tower, feature comfortable beds, deep brown leather lounge chairs, and incredible views of the Charles River and Boston skyline. Two on-site restaurants, Scampo and Clink, as well as three bars, Alibi, the Liberty Bar, and the Catwalk, mean lots of imbibing options. 

Set in the heart of downtown and right at the base of the gondola, Aspen's oldest and most iconic ski-in ski-out hotel features luxurious, modern rooms and superior staff and service. Most accommodations have mountain-view balconies; all have fireplaces, beds piled with plush down comforters, and large marble bathrooms. On-site are two of the town's best restaurants, Element 47 and Ajax Tavern, as well as a wine bar that hosts an impressive wine list (you can take a tour of the cellar) and the most fashionable après-ski scene.

Haute tropicale best describes this wildly luxurious private-island retreat, and "second mortgage" might explain how some can afford the extravagant prices, but for those who can, it's worth the price. This property sits on a private 5½-acre palm-fringed island inhabited by Key deer, 3 miles offshore from Little Torch Key. The 15 oceanfront thatch-roofed bungalows house 30 suites with copper soaking tubs, mosquito-netting-draped king-size beds, and British colonial–style furnishings. Other comforts include an indoor and outdoor shower, private veranda, separate living room, and comfy robes and slippers. Two Island Grand Suites are twice the size of the others and offer his-and-hers bathrooms, an outdoor copper tub, and uncompromising ocean views. To preserve the quiet atmosphere, there are no TVs in the bungalows, and cell phones are highly discouraged in public areas.

This historic, rugged stone-and-wood lodge close to the amphitheater's rim offers western-inspired rooms with semiprivate balconies or porches in two motel-style buildings; suites in the historic inn; and cozy, beautifully designed lodgepole pine–and–stone cabins, some with cathedral ceilings and gas fireplaces. Horseback rides into the park's interior can be arranged in the lobby, and there's both a full-service restaurant and a pizzeria and coffee shop on the property.

Designed in the 1930s by the renowned Pueblo Revival architect John Gaw Meem, Los Poblanos stands today as a quintessential element of Albuquerque's North Valley and its pastoral soul. Newer "Field" rooms are so well conceived, they complement both the grounds' lush lavender fields and the earlier aesthetic perfectly. All rooms here provide an authentic New Mexico moment: Moroccan-patterned tiles, hand-worked tin sconces, and kiva fireplaces, some set in the soft curves of adobe walls. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Sandia Mountains—and the show-off peacocks that wander the grounds—from the Campo dining room, where you may dine through the day. Consider heading to the heavenly-scented Hacienda Spa for a restorative treatment or the Wellness Yurt for a complimentary yoga session. You might then choose to venture no farther than the saltwater lap pool or the Farm Shop, partake in afternoon tea or a drink at the guests-only Library Bar, or perhaps pedal the meandering acequia trails as far as one of the Inn's bicycles (e-bike or cruiser) carry you.

If you don't need everything to be totally modern, consider setting up house at this great value condominium-by-the-sea. Three different room plans cater to couples, families, or friends traveling together; make sure to request a unit with air-conditioning—a must for hot, dry Kihei. The heated pool and deck is a social place, with gas grills, a full outdoor kitchen, hot tub, sauna rooms, and shuffleboard court.

Among only a handful of French Second Empire buildings in the southeastern United States, this inn consists of a main house, built in 1885, and several adorable cottages. Though it is just minutes from downtown and the University of Florida, it is surrounded by lush gardens, fountains, and ponds across the nearly 2-acre property. Owners Joe and Cindy Montalto welcome you like old friends. Most cottages have verandas, private courtyards, and gas fireplaces; all have kitchens, TVs, and DVD players. A full breakfast is standard fare and is served in the formal dining room or delivered to your cottage. Children and pets are welcome with prior approval.

A 30-minute drive from Hilton Head, the Lowcountry's most luxurious resort sits on 20,000 acres that have been transformed into a perfect replica of a small Southern town, complete with its own clapboard church. Located on the banks of the May River, Palmetto Bluff allows guests to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the scenery amid the sprawling property. Upscale amenities include an acclaimed spa, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, and a variety of restaurants and dining options. There's also no shortage of activities, including tennis, biking, horseback riding, a sporting clay shooting club, kayaking, scenic cruises, multiple pools, and even a bowling and game room. Accommodations range from hotel rooms to cottages to spacious home rentals. All of the cottages are generously sized—even the one-bedrooms have more than 1,100 square feet of space—and the decor is coastal chic, with sumptuous bedding, gas fireplaces, surround-sound home theaters, a screened-in porch, and marvelous bathroom suites with steam showers. Whether on a day trip or a weekend-long stay, this is an experience you won't want to miss.

The hotel from celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa and partner Robert DeNiro is a sleek foodie haven tucked inside the Caesars Palace complex. The 181-room tower designed by David Rockwell features feng shui spaces and minimalist, natural-hue rooms inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. The amenities are all worthy of the celeb owners (and guests), from the Italian linens to the hand-hewn chairs. There are also a host of high-tech touches, like a Nobu app, in-room iPad check-in, and buttonless elevators (they get activated by your key card), plus 55-inch flat-screens with Apple connectivity. Guests also enjoy a dedicated concierge, but the real perks are aimed at the stomach: priority reservations at the Nobu restaurant downstairs (the largest in the world) and an exclusive Nobu-crafted room-service menu.

Named for the small, charming "North of Madison" (as in, Madison Square Park) neighborhood in which it's located, this upscale-bohemian property features a gorgeous design by Jacques Garcia, a restaurant by award-winning chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park fame, and a destination cocktail bar. The Beaux Arts–style hotel has lovely guest rooms and suites furnished with a selection of quirky original artwork (pieces are unique to each room), damask-printed velvet partitions, claw-foot tubs, reclaimed maple hardwood floors, leather headboards, and vintage area rugs. Guests can gather in the clubby atrium restaurant, or linger with a good read and creative cocktails in the wood-paneled library, surrounded by book-lined shelves and a spiral staircase from France.

High on bluffs overlooking Block Island Sound stands this extraordinary replica of the Victorian grande dame of the same name built here in 1868. After the dilapidated original was torn down in 2004, Ocean House was rebuilt for $140 million with the same warm yellow exterior, lobby fireplace stonework, and front desk mail slots. This new version has a third of the original's rooms, however, and more than twice the windows—the better to appreciate the stunning views. The spacious rooms have feather-top beds with luxury linens, marble bathrooms, plush towels, and bathrobes. Deluxe rooms have deep soaking tubs, and Grand Deluxe rooms have fireplaces and terraces. Guests may take complimentary wine and culinary arts classes and can arrange to golf at Lake of Isles, 19 miles away in North Stonington, Connecticut, or The Preserve about a half-hour inland in Richmond.

Located in one of Seattle's most vibrant and transforming neighborhoods, this hotel has undeniable draws, from the attractive and comfortable modern rooms to a happening lobby bar-restaurant serving Northwest cuisine and tapas, to the impressive views of the Space Needle and Lake Union. Even standard rooms feel spacious and feature an elegant palette of browns and blues, along with contemporary furniture and artwork and upscale touches like Hypnos beds, Herman Miller desk chairs, and soaking tubs tucked behind shoji screens. Eco-minded travelers will appreciate that Pan Pacific is one of the greenest companies in Washington. Part of a luxury condo development, the hotel offers guests access to a 24-hour fitness center with a large jetted whirlpool. Also across the courtyard, spa lovers should take note of the Vida Spa, a local favorite that features classic body and facial treatments along with specialty ayurvedic options in a soothing setting. The address is a short haul from the downtown sights so ask about the hotel’s free car service, which can drop you anywhere in a 2-mile radius, or hop on a trolley to get around.

Understated elegance and refined service can be found at this soothing city getaway, where the guest rooms—designer Tony Chi's minimalist tribute to the American experience—feature walnut floors, hard-covered books, and folk-art accents. The spa-inspired stone bathrooms have rain showers and marble soaking tubs. The Blue Duck Tavern embraces local flavors and local produce, while the Tea Cellar, with its unusual collection of rare teas, holds regular tastings.

On a small pond near Mendenhall Glacier, this large, jaw-droppingly landscaped home may be Alaska's finest B&B. Owner Maryann Ray pulls out all the stops for guests, with two outdoor hot tubs; ambient fireplaces; jetted bathtubs; a library full of books and DVDs; four-poster beds with high-end mattresses; private balconies; a Skype account for free calls home; hot breakfasts; and a well-stocked breakfast nook. Maryann and her daughter Rachael are skilled itinerary planners, and Rachael is even licensed to plan and perform weddings.

This French Riviera–style palace overflowing with antiques and art is a favorite of boldface names, and visitors consistently describe a stay here as near perfect. Service is exemplary and always discreet and rooms come with complimentary fruit, welcome drinks, and shoe shining services. Soak up the sun by the fifth-floor pool with its fully outfitted cabanas, or sip afternoon tea in the living room under ornate chandeliers. The Belvedere restaurant is a lunchtime favorite for film execs. A complimentary BMW is available for guests who book a suite.

The redwood guesthouses at this luxurious retreat blend almost invisibly into a wooded cliff 1,200 feet above the ocean and have views of the sea or the mountains. On-site activities include everything from yoga to stargazing.

Four beautifully restored ranch houses and bungalows occupy this historic country estate in Hawi, where guests enjoy their own private swimming pools, horseback riding, round-the-clock concierge availability, and plenty of fresh fruit from the orchards. Listed on the State Historic Register, Puakea Ranch pays homage to the four generations of cowboys and plantation workers who once lived on the property. The two-bedroom Yoshi's House sleeps six and has ocean views from the lanai, plus a lava-rock swimming pool. Cowboy House is a three-bedroom former bunkhouse that sleeps six, while the Miles Away bungalow provides two bedrooms and its own private dipping pool. A large studio, James Cottage shares a swimming pool with Cowboy House and also has its own private hot tub. Decorated with local art depicting the property, each home has its own kitchen, barbecue grills, and washer-dryer. It's 15 minutes to the closest public beach, and just down the road from the artists' town of Hawi. It's one of the few properties on the Kohala Coast that can also be entirely booked for weddings and events. 

Set in a former hat factory, this hotel has a gorgeous year-round rooftop with skyline views, impressively spacious rooms, and several buzzing bars and restaurants. Rooms have oak floors, 12-foot loft-style ceilings, and custom writing desks inspired by early-1900s sewing machines. Winnie's, the lobby bar, is named after a New York figure who ran a bustling \"tea\" salon during Prohibition—expect live jazz and piano performances here on weeknights. The Refinery Rooftop has three fun, distinct spaces open regardless of the weather: a terrace, a patio with a retractable glass roof, and an indoor lounge with fireplace—all under the shadow of the Empire State Building. Parker & Quinn, on the ground floor, is a retro-inspired restaurant with Prohibition-era cocktails and hearty meals.

A gingerbread-style porch fronts this Victorian on two landscaped acres of lush perennial gardens, and the inn's grand lawn, dotted with Adirondack chairs, ends on a bluff overlooking Vancouver Island. All of the exquisitely appointed guest rooms have fireplaces and panoramic bay views through large picture windows. Victoria's Repose has a finely carved English oak bed and a balcony with a private two-person hot tub; three other suites have indoor whirlpool tubs. Antiques are artfully arranged throughout the common areas, and you can enjoy breakfast in the sunny dining room or on the gently breezy back patio.

The aesthetic at this 22-acre property where health and wellness are priorities is Napa Valley barn meets San Francisco loft: guest suites and studio rooms have high ceilings, sleek contemporary furniture, all-natural fabrics in soothingly muted colors, and an outdoor patio. Solage is a resort for sociable sorts who like to lounge at the bar overlooking the large pool or play a bocce game after lunch at Solbar or the poolside Picobar restaurants. In addition to a large well-equipped spa and bathhouse where you can indulge in mud-bath and other regimens, there's a packed schedule of fitness activities like yoga and Pilates. To be in the middle of the action, ask for a room facing the pool; for more seclusion, ask to be nearer the oak grove or in the most recently built studios.

This posh resort (which cost over $1 billion to build) embodies the next level of ultraglamour and haute living along Miami's North Beach. In every facet of design and operation, the 27-story St. Regis is magnificent. An unassuming entrance gives way to a series of three-story, octagonal lobby partitions finished in rare West African movingui wood and exclusively quarried Chinese marble, illuminated by sparkling chandeliers hung from rosette ceilings, and decked in world-class European artwork. Rooms range from enormous (650 square feet) to gigantic (2,800 square feet), with oversize ocean-view balconies and surprisingly light, understated interiors; discreet butlers are on hand to manage your every need. The 14,000-square-foot spa offers every imaginable treatment, and multiple restaurants provide a nice range of smart culinary experiences. Choose between two infinity pools—each with different experiences. The adult's tranquillity pool is the place to catch up on your reading (or grab a catnap in the sun). The main ocean pool is a family-friendly area. Expect surprises and perks like smoothie tastings, sunscreen, and cold towels during your pool visit. The resort has a kids' day camp if you need some me time. Also set aside some time to shop at chic Bal Harbour Shops, across the street.

World-class from head to toe, this 5th Avenue Beaux-Arts landmark comes as close to flawless as any hotel in New York, with tech-savvy rooms, historic touches, and the iconic and newly renovated King Cole Bar. Butlers have been catering to the whims of each and every guest since the St. Regis first opened its doors in 1904, a touch no other New York hotel can match. Rooms have high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, vivid fabrics, and crown moldings—along with easy-to-use bedside consoles for controlling lighting, audio, climate, and huge flat-screen TVs that rise from the foot of your bed. Even at these prices, though, you're not guaranteed a stellar view or a separate tub in the more basic rooms. Still, if you require the best, the St. Regis delivers. The \"designer suites\" are outfitted in one-of-a-kind style by Dior and Bentley and have fabulous views. Dine in the legendary King Cole Bar, a dimly lit institution with the famously playful Maxfield Parrish mural, and keep your eye out for historic touches throughout the property, like an original mail chute in the lobby.

This modern architectural statement is perpetually one of New York's hottest hotels, with the High Line running underneath it, a lobby full of glamorous types, an authentic beer garden (open year-round; dig the table tennis), and an 18th-floor nightclub that is one of the toughest doors in town. Rooms, with low platform beds, are on the small side (even by New York standards) but floor-to-ceiling windows add a sense of space. Some rooms have showers separated from the bedroom by little more than a glass partition. As you'd expect in a space (and neighborhood) that's so sceney, it can get loud at night. The Standard Grill restaurant, which is almost always packed, handles room service.

With 11,750-foot Mount Timpanogos serving as a backdrop, Robert Redford's resort is tucked into a 5,000-acre swath of lush wilderness and is a genuine tribute to arts and the natural world. Choose from luxurious mountain rooms, suites, and fire-warmed homes along the mountainside next to the creek. Whatever the season, there is ample opportunity here for a personal renaissance. Ski 450 acres of Utah-powder-filled terrain, or ride the summer zip line. Take a watercolor class, hike the wildflower-strewn trail to Stewart Falls, watch a Sundance Film Festival flick, relish the Tree Room's farm chicken (and Redford's personal collection of Native American art), and belly up to the Owl Bar for a beer. Catch some repose at a slope-side symphony, settle down in a rocker beside the gentle stream, or wind your way through pines and aspens to your cottage, mountain home, or The Spa.

Whether you are eating breakfast in the formal dining room or unwinding with a glass of sherry in the parlor, everything is lovely at this elegant urban retreat. The Duomo Suite has a custom-made bed and spectacular bathroom complete with a claw-foot tub and rain shower. The Jennifer Green Room has a private patio. But even the more modestly priced rooms, like the circular Lighthouse Room in the mansion's turret, with its red walls and bay windows, are charming and inviting.

The Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island are within view at Terranea, L.A.'s only full-service oceanfront resort straddling 102 terraced acres at land's end on the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula. Its location gives it the feel of a retreat. A fun pool slide, children's center, and kids' programs allow the youngsters to play, while giving parents time to relax. Walk to the rocky beach, chill out at the extravagant spa, or unwind beside an adults-only pool. There is also a par-3, 9-hole golf course on-site. Every room has a balcony for taking in the splendid location. There's an understated beach vibe to the Spanish Revival architecture and decor, which includes red-tile roofs, wrought iron, and substantial wood furniture. Beds are pillow-topped and have fine Egyptian cotton sheets. Bathrooms are spacious and deluxe. Splurge on a villa or casita if you want more privacy and space. Dining ranges from upscale California cuisine at catalina kitchen, Asian fusion at bashi and gastropub fare at Nelson's (which has amazing views and sunsets) to high-end dining at the signature restaurant, Mar'sel, as well as a selection of more casual options.

On 120 acres overlooking Mt. Mansfield, this posh property has a contemporary look, excellent dining at the Roost, and one of the best spas in Vermont, which combine to create a world unto itself. The country-chic guest rooms are awash in maroons, tans, and tartans, while suites have the feeling of posh mountainside condos, complete with built-in bookshelves, gas fireplaces, and decks.

"Top Chef" judge and renowned chef Tom Colicchio oversees both the restaurant and rooms at this posh, culinary-focused Bridgehampton inn, centered around a Greek Revival-style mansion built in the 1840s for Judge Abraham Topping Rose. The property later passed into the hands of other prominent families before housing a series of inns and restaurants. In 2010 it was purchased by two big-time former CEOs who spent about two years renovating and expanding the place to its current incarnation. In addition to snagging Colicchio as the overall operator, the inn has assembled an industry dream team to serve as general manager, chef de cuisine, food & beverage director and pastry chef—a lot of firepower for a place with just 14 accommodations. Rooms are spread over three locations: the original mansion houses king and twin rooms and two one-bedroom suites; the modern, loft-like Studio has three large king rooms; and four three-bedroom Cottages—each with private outdoor space—are located between the inn's orchard and farm. (Cottages can be booked as one unit or divided into three separate rooms.) All options have Frette linens, Naturopathica bath products, flatscreen TVs, and customizable mini-bars. Amenities include a swimming pool, complimentary bikes and a beach shuttle, yoga and Pilates classes, and a Naturopathica spa. The real draw, of course, is the restaurant, with its wraparound porch, two-fireplace bar, and upscale American menu highlighting local wines, seafood, meats, and produce from the Topping Rose Farm.