1951 Best Hotels in USA

A former military housing tower that is now home to most of the town's residents, June's also offers bed-and-breakfast condos, half with million-dollar bay views and half with gorgeous mountain and glacier views. All the condos have full kitchens and one, two, or three bedrooms. The outside and the entryway of this monolithic unit are hardly outstanding, but June, the owner, keeps the quirky condos clean and comfortable. They provide an excellent place to roost after spending your days hiking around and fishing in the sound, and are a great bargain if you've got a family or a group of friends.

This 1950s hotel was once among the limited choices for stays in the city, and its spacious rooms are now part of the J Collection, catering to conventions and extended stay visitors as well as the individual traveler looking for an affordable, convenient base.

Tops for slope-side comfort, these condominium-style units have full kitchens and ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain at Eagle Lodge. Extras include gas fireplaces and balconies; the heated outdoor pool—surrounded by a heated deck—is open year-round. If you like to be near nightlife, you'll do better at the Village, but if you don't mind having to drive to go out for the evening, this is a great spot. For the best rates, book ski-and-stay packages through 1800–Mammoth. 

Always a trusted brand, the JW Marriott is a one-stop shop for modern business travelers. Guests are within walking distance of the convention center, Lady Bird Lake, the hike-and-bike trail, and dozens of downtown's best restaurants and bars. Thousands of square feet of meeting space, three on-site restaurants, and rooftop lounges are ideal for groups who don't need to explore beyond the central business district.

Mixing architectural elegance with a sleek modern style, this historic property has lots of gorgeous areas, from a bright and welcoming lobby bar to spacious guest rooms with high ceilings and marble baths. Built in 1914 as the Continental & Commercial National Bank, the Daniel Burnham–designed building is in the heart of the financial district and handy to Union Station. Its upscale Italian restaurant, The Florentine, is popular for business lunches and cocktails.

Set on 450 landscaped acres,18 of which are lakes and waterways, this crisp, contemporary resort is the size of a small village and attracts business travelers, couples, and families who appreciate the amenities that give it a "park once and never have to leave" vibe. You can play tennis or pickleball, get in a round of golf on one of two courses, or lounge beside one of three pools. Facilities here also include seven restaurants, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a huge spa with a Turkish hammam, and the largest hotel ballroom in the Greater Palm Springs area. Rooms have lake or mountains views, balconies, work spaces with built-in USB ports, and oversize bathrooms.

Bullet elevators whisk guests skyward from the grand, third-floor marble lobby with a Matisse-inspired bronze sculpture to contemporary guest rooms that are outfitted with business-oriented clientele in mind and situated around a dramatic, 19-story atrium. Amenities include the on-site Level III restaurant and bar, a state-of-the-art fitness room, a full-service business center, and meeting rooms with up-to-date technology.

This contemporary lodge on 45 pine-clad acres feels as if it's been here for a century. The quiet rooms are decorated in subtle earth tones and native woods, and have windows that seemingly bring the surrounding forest indoors. Although the on-site pub serves a good selection of local brews, it specializes in wine-based cocktails. Breakfast is in the lodge's airy gazebo dining room.

Located in a residential neighborhood, this vacation rental includes quaint studio units near the mouth of Waikomo Stream, about two blocks from a nice snorkeling cove, and the Pool Cottage in central Poipu. The two tropical-theme studios each have a kitchen, a private patio with gas grill, beach gear, and easy front-door parking with one-step access. The cottage has a deck overlooking the lush garden and pool, and it is a super easy walk to Kalapaki Joe's to pick up breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Once an oceanfront inn and now an affordable boutique hotel, this property remains no-frills lodging, but rooms—some recently updated—have a refrigerator and are comfortable, bright, and clean. It's adjacent to a public coastal walking and biking path. A big grassy courtyard opens to the beach, where a restaurant and lounge are perched on the sand. There's plenty of dining and shopping at the nearby Coconut Marketplace. 

Homey decorating and large rooms help this independent, not-so-typical two-story motel stand out. Well-stocked rooms with microwaves and coffeemakers include four-poster beds.

You're likely to fall in love at first sight with the main 1828 three-story brick building here, the centerpiece of this 15-acre retreat, but wait until you see the spring-fed pond, which has a white sand beach with toys for kids. Many rooms have a fireplace or a Franklin stove—some have private decks or terraces—and the on-site restaurant, Ransom Tavern, serves up some of the best wood-fired pizza in the state.

A small vintage motel across from a lovely beach on Newfound has been stylishly transformed into a hip rustic-chic hideaway, complete with cheerfully decorated Insta-worthy rooms, a welcoming café serving great coffee, and access to a private beach. Check-in is by keyless entry, and the young family that owns the Kelby is happy to dispense helpful recommendations on what to see and do in the area. Some units have upstairs sleeping lofts that are great fun for kids. 

You might think a place in such a high-tech neighborhood would be all stainless steel and chrome; think again: the Queen Anne–style Kendall Hotel is homey and ultrafriendly, bright-hued and lively—and it's convenient, with a T stop just one block away. Based in the former Engine 7 fire house, it is stuffed with related memorabilia. An antique Chinese checkerboard, a ceramic Dalmatian, and a whimsical grandfather clock contribute to the mishmash decor. Rooms are done up in historic hues, and a seven-story addition includes an enclosed rooftop lounge, eight deluxe rooms, and four suites with kitchens perfect for families and visiting professors from neighboring MIT. Most evenings the hotel hosts a wine hour at the lobby, or dine any night of the week at the on-site Black Sheep restaurant.

This 18th-century historic home is easily recognizable by its magnificent and inviting front porch. There are two types of rooms: luxury rooms in the original part of the house, which have working fireplaces and canopy beds, and slightly smaller deluxe rooms featuring Colonial furnishings. The English pub, with its mahogany horseshoe bar, serves lighter dishes and imported draft beer; it's open Tuesday to Sunday evenings.

A modern lodge 3 miles from the center of town, the Ketch has waterside rooms decorated with simple furniture and offering balconies overlooking the Tongass Narrows—a good place to watch seals, otters, and eagles. Extensively renovated in 2022, the inn has a restaurant and bar, and also offers guided fishing trips for guests and cruise ship passengers.

The cinder-block structure gives no hint of the gracious, pampered living inside the door at this lodge next to the tiny lake in Keystone Village, close to several restaurants and shops. Rooms with king-size beds are on the small side, whereas rooms with two queen-size beds tend to be more generously proportioned. Many rooms have terraces overlooking the trees and Snake River. Perhaps best of all, a short shuttle ride delivers you directly to the slopes. After skiing, the resort spa provides a welcome respite.

With limited accommodations in Oak Glen proper, consider staying in neighboring Cherry Valley at this 15-acre estate, where a three-story mansion has eight bedrooms—each with a private bath and access to the library, dining area, kitchen, and bar—and the grounds have four private cottages with kitchenettes, all of which can be booked if the entire estate isn’t reserved for a wedding or other private event. On-site amenities include tennis courts, a catch-and-release fishing pond, a barbecue area, a swimming pool, and a horse ranch.

On a hill overlooking the lake about 2 km (1.2 miles) from Kigoma's town center, this hotel makes an ideal base for your chimpanzee trekking. You'll stay in a comfortable cottage with a/c, a mini-refrigerator, satellite TV, and an en suite bathroom. What puts the hotel above any other in the area is the spectacular Sangara Restaurant built out on the cliffs overlooking the lake. There are business services and a large pool.

No alcohol is sold on-site, but you can buy your own in town and store it in the in-room mini-refrigerator.

Nestled between Vanderbilt University’s campus and Downtown, this LEED-certified hotel—named in honor of an ancestor of the Vanderbilts—is decked out in artwork like prints by Hatch Show Print, Music City’s legendary print shop, and all rooms feature views of the greenery and bustle of Midtown. There's a large pool deck and a chic lobby-level restaurant, and the lobby hosts social hours and local business pop-ups. Plus, Hillsboro Village and Music Row are easily accessible on foot or bike. 

A breath of fresh air in touristy Fisherman's Wharf, the popular and approachable boutique hotel chain is hands down the leading hotel option for travelers on the waterfront between the Presidio and the downtown area. Like at every Kimpton hotel, there are plenty of winning amenities like the evening wine hour, no pet fees, in-room yoga mats, and loaner bikes that are perfect for journeys along the Embarcadero. Unlike many of its peers, there are extensive in-room spa offerings, rotating contemporary art exhibitions in the public spaces, and even Victrola record players in each room for enjoying tunes before bed. Guest rooms are a pleasant mix of functional and artistic with mostly white walls, colorful work desk chairs, navy blue carpets, and Frette linens.

Contemporary style and a central Hollywood location combine for a low-key, casual stay at this Kimpton located just off the busy 101 Freeway. Rooms have large windows with either city or scenic hillside views including the nearby Hollywood Sign. Expect ample counter space and cozy seating. Bathrooms feature eco touches like large refillable bottles of toiletry essentials. Sizable TVs include the ability to log into all the streaming services. There are some friendly guest perks in the art-filled lobby lounge: daily morning coffee and a wine hour. On the ground level, Jane Q is hotel’s bustling coffee shop. Jump start the day with a favorite beverage from cappuccinos to matcha lattes paired with house-made pastries or go for a hearty full American breakfast. Proximity to the Pantages Theatre and the Hollywood Bowl makes the Everly very popular on performance nights. At night, the lobby transforms into Written Hand, the hotel’s upscale dinner spot. Art throughout is from local artists and photographers. 

This boutique hotel, in the heart of the Business District, offers traditional rooms with crown molding, an on-site spa, and complimentary access to a 58,000 square foot gym. The hotel's restaurant, Martini Blu, serves excellent sushi.

Prominently centered on the financial district, this handsome historical landmark (formerly home to the New York Life building) received a sleek, bespoke redesign appealing to young professionals with discerning tastes. The lobby is spacious, with clean lines and high-vaulted ceilings, while rooms feature a blend of design elements riffing off classic suites.

With minimalist design and a nod to Zen serenity, this updated and rebranded Kimpton property named for the Zen circle of togetherness welcomes guests into its elegant lobby, lighted by fixtures reminiscent of Japanese lanterns and decorated with plants and a table made of reclaimed Japanese whiskey barrels. Spacious guest rooms are done in blond wood and neutral tones with blue and green accents, a nod to Japanese sensibilities and the natural world. Beds are plush and comfy, and bathrooms have green ceramic tiles and Atelier Bloom bath products.

In addition to spacious guest rooms, family-friendly suites, comfortable beds, oversize bathrooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows, this hotel has the Kimpton chain's clever sense of style—refreshing in an area (just below Penn Station) that's desperately in need of new lodging options—along with a robust art program showcasing new and emerging artists. An environmentally conscious hotel, the Eventi has been awarded four green keys by the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, an ethos that extends to amenities like complimentary bikes and paraben-free bath products. 

This historic landmark hotel with a stylish two-story lobby takes its theme from Oregon vineyards, with rooms named after local wineries, complimentary wine served every evening, and an extensive collection of Oregon vintages served in the superb Bacchus wine bar and Il Solito restaurant. Specialty rooms offer such features as balcony hot tubs, huge two-story town-house-style layouts, and, on the top floor, large, angled, conservatory-style windows that enable guests to fall asleep counting stars. 

As you enter the private courtyard set back from bustling Kendall Square, say "hello" to Celeste, a 25-foot-tall armillary sculpture that serves as a centerpiece surrounded by plush couches that fill up in the evenings for live music and cocktails. The hotel's extensive redesign (from lobby to guest rooms) was recently completed, taking inspiration from the academic and literary history of the neighborhood. The relaxing, paired down room decor directs more attention to staring out of the floor-to-ceiling windows for vast views of the Boston skyline, the courtyard, or the Charles River. Get out into city with the use of the hotel's bikes and kid-sized Micro Kickboard scooters (along with Nutcase helmets), or grab a workout in the 24/7 fitness center. The amenity fee also allows fun add-ons, such as GoPros and Polaroids, movies in the courtyard, summertime kayaks, wintertime snowshoes, and more. And don't forget to stop by the nightly wine reception and morning coffee held in the lobby, a trademark for a Kimpton hotel. Of note: you can borrow fashion accessories from the Anthropologie collection and even have live plants brought into your room for your stay.