1951 Best Hotels in USA

The blue-and-tan facade of this boutique Hyatt property, punctuated on two sides by garage entrances, hints at its 1963 motor-inn origins, yet the spacious rooms feel modern. Some rooms have fold-out sofas, and 18 rooms have kitchenettes. Accommodations in the rear have cityscape views and tend to be quieter. Guests can purchase discount day passes to the extensive exercise facilities at the Jewish Community Center across the street, and diverse shops and restaurants are one block away on Sacramento Street. Other perks include complimentary Wi-Fi, coffee, tea, and afternoon cookies. Laureate Bar & Lounge is a nightlife destination in its own right, with stylish mid-century furnishings, a fireplace with floor-to-ceiling terrazzo, and bartenders slinging creative cocktails.

This sleek, modern property includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, upscale contemporary decor inspired by the Crescent City, and a great restaurant. Guest rooms are equipped with 55-inch plasma TVs and other luxe amenities. Bathrooms feature rain showers and Cinq Mondes spa bath products. The lobby, wallpapered with a map showing the curvature of the Mississippi River, is the place to go for illy coffee and the hotel's signature éclair. To encourage guests to explore the city, each room comes with free passes to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the WWII Museum.

This modern gem, just over the bridge from Georgetown and steps from the Metro, offers stylish and comfortable rooms, many with great views of the Potomac River. It's also within walking distance to Rosslyn's many restaurants. Modern art is displayed throughout the hotel. and the lobby provides guests with comfortable spots for morning coffee or end-of-day refreshments. The outdoor terrace and Amuse restaurant offer glorious skyline views of D.C.

When the Marriott chain took over the geek-chic Le Méridien Cambridge-MIT, with its tech-savvy rooms and surroundings, some fans worried the Cambridge spot would lose its charm; but the new owners only amped up the offerings—and added some luxe touches—by displaying cool interactive lobby art from MIT and refurbishing the guest rooms with platform beds, Euro top mattresses, flat-screen TVs, and ergonomically designed furniture. Not surprisingly, the hotel is a hub for techie business travelers, but it can also be a bargain for weekend vacationers—there are great off-season rates. The Amuse restaurant does just that—it amuses with chic decor and classic French fare, but is only open for breakfast and dinner.

Eclectic art adorns the gleaming white walls of this ultrahip and trendy boutique hotel in the downtown Theatre District, giving off a cosmopolitan, mod feel. The hotel's swanky restaurant, celebrity chef Jean Georges Vongerichten's Chambers Kitchen, serves artful fare.

The stylishly contemporary Le Méridien scores well on both form and function, with compelling artwork throughout the lobby and guest rooms outfitted with polished granite sinks, wall-size San Francisco maps, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Gray carpeting and fabrics and splashes of orange offset the warm earth tones of the rooms and suites, many of which have bay or city views. Pet owners take note—this is the exceptionally rare San Francisco hotel with no pet fee (limit one pet per room).

One of the most regal hotels downtown offers romantic spaces, attentive service, and high-ceiling, traditionally furnished guest rooms in history-filled building dating to 1907. Magnificent chandeliers adorn the European-style lobby, a handsome collection of artwork lines the corridors, and the marble railing in the clubby Gallery Lounge is originally from the Grand Hotel in Paris. The opulent hotel lounge has 30-foot ceilings, marble columns, and a magnificent mahogany bar. It's great for an afternoon cocktail and bar nibbles.

Guests appreciate the personal friendliness of this old-fashioned, budget-friendly hotel, as well as nice touches such as the outdoor saltwater pool—all at a moderate rate in a great location. Some of the traditionally styled rooms have mirrored walls, walk-in closets, and brass ceiling fans; suites have small kitchens. Local hotel group J Collection took over ownership in 2019; as of spring 2024, the café and restaurant were still under renovation.

This beach retreat–themed LEGO hotel has guest bungalows that not only feature separate sleeping areas for little ones but also outdoor patios overlooking private playground areas. A giant pool and LEGO-themed nighttime activities for kids make this a popular resort in summertime. Free transportation to LEGOLAND Florida park is provided, as is self-parking if you decide to make the drive.

Adjacent to the LEGOLAND Hotel and theme park, this hotel is all-things pirate, from the decor in the rooms and restaurant to the LEGO displays. Here you'll find nighttime kids entertainment, bunk beds for the little ones, a heated pool, miniature golf, and pontoon-boat rides. Some rooms overlook Lake Eloise. 

Providing understated luxury in the middle of the Collins Avenue action, this small, sophisticated hotel occupies a beautifully renovated art deco building (formerly the historic Peter Miller Hotel) and is a block from the beach. Rooms by Argentinian interior designer Juan Ciavarella are simple but chic and sustainable, with natural elements such as light woods and upcycled materials. Some rooms overlook or open to a narrow courtyard pool area with a bar, while others have balconies overlooking the neighborhood. A cool bar lounge just inside the entrance makes it a joy to linger and admire the building's original architectural details.

A good alternative to chain-owned, big-box Back Bay hotels, the boutique family-owned Lenox offers top-notch service, in-room wellness and spa therapies, a fitness center with Peloton bikes, and a business center. A T stop is right across the street, making the hotel a good launching pad for exploring the city sans car. Guests appreciate the Lenox's sweet, small touches, like seasonal treats and bottled water at turndown service, and give kudos to the friendly staff. Standard guest rooms have custom-made furnishings, marble baths, and flat-screen TVs (suites have mirror TVs in their bathrooms). Many of the spacious corner rooms come with working fireplaces, with lighting services available, and the “Lenox Mercantile” gift shop is filled with regionally made goodies.

Home to the wealthy Leonard family in the early 1900s, this historic inn is flush with antiques but is not short on modern amenities. Seven rooms carry regal names like The Grand Duke or The Princess Cecille. Each room features luxurious baths—from a hot tub to a double-headed shower—32-inch flat-screen television, pillow-top mattress, and free Wi-Fi. The King's Keep suite is the largest, with two double beds and a sitting area. A continental breakfast is served weekdays and a full breakfast on weekends.

This beautifully restored boutique hotel is perched above the galleries and shops of Main Street and well appointed with upscale comforts. Eleven-foot ceilings and bay windows accent elegant furnishings that blend British and Chinese influences. Don the plush robe provided as you await an in-room massage (for an additional fee) or indulge in a glass of champagne.

The best B&B in town has cheery, comfortable guest rooms in a central setting half a block from the heart of Brandon. Antiques fill the Greek Revival mansion's spacious common areas. All rooms are furnished with claw-foot tubs and handheld European showerheads, and the grand suite has a fireplace, a two-person shower, and a marble whirlpool bath.

Built in 1892 as a private home, the turreted LimeRock is perfectly located in Rockland's National Historic District. In the main part of the Victorian house the soothing decor in the eight guest rooms has been elegantly and meticulously appointed. Island Cottage, which features a jetted tub and doors that open onto a private deck overlooking the English garden, is especially appealing.

One of the best-value lodgings in Leavenworth is smack in the heart of downtown and offers modern and comfortable rooms with all of the usual amenities and a bit of chintz added for decoration. Breakfast—with fresh fruit juice, cereal, yogurt, pastries, and rotating hot entrées—is served in the lobby, but you're welcome to take it to your room or outside on the inn's terrace. Spa rooms have two-person jetted tubs and fireplaces, while townhouse rooms are a good fit for families.

This boutique hotel pays homage to its Koreatown address with dynamic dining concepts and a hidden karaoke speakeasy. Designer Sean Knibb deconstructed the 12-story building to highlight the concrete, beams, and popcorn ceiling, only then to dress up the rooms in one-of-a-kind art—painted detergent bottles atop the desks, photographs of K-Town, and mismatched eclectic chairs. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the cityscape from your bed (splurge to stay on a higher floor facing the Hollywood Hills). Upstairs restaurant OPENAIRE features California cuisine under a breathtaking greenhouse, while in the lobby Alfred Coffee caffeinates guests with steaming hot lattes. The Lobby Bar is the perfect post-work hangout with creative cocktails and snacks, while in the back of the hotel, locals are lured in by the Houston Brothers' ’80s-themed bar with arcade games and karaoke rooms. There's also Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, a deco-disco with a speakeasy ATM machine entrance. The outdoor pool is another great hotel escape.

On the edge of its namesake bay and just a few minutes from downtown Boothbay Harbor, this secluded, 20-acre, wooded resort has accommodations that range from rustic cabins to modern waterfront suites. All guests enjoy a buffet breakfast and access to a heated saltwater pool; paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes; and a fleet of small sailboats with complimentary sailing instruction. At lunch and dinner, the Deck Bar & Grill, perched over the water, serves a menu of modern takes on Maine-sourced ingredients.

This Colonial-style inn offers standard guest rooms with modern decor, along with 12 uniquely decorated theme rooms. The inn lies about a mile west of the center of Litchfield.

This enormous but reliably comfortable hotel stands in the shadow of its world-renowned and much more expensive sister property, but Little America has even more rooms and its own loyal following. You can choose between spacious "tower" rooms inside the 17-story main building or garden rooms with private entrances. There's an attractive lobby warmed by a fireplace, and elegant details such as brass railings, chandeliers, and marble-accented bathrooms. The spacious guest rooms are conservatively furnished, but with richly textured fabrics and plush seating.

Named for John Lloyd, a prominent 18th-century shipping magnate and businessman from Stamford, The Lloyd is a luxury boutique hotel that offers personalized, "curated" service to travelers looking for a convenient, comfortable place to stay. The contemporary style of the lobby continues to the stylish rooms; suites have a separate living room with pull-out sofa.

The Historic Cottages, across the lawn in a semicircle on the south side of the Lodge, are wooden cottages on stone foundations near the site of the original Mammoth Cave Hotel, rustic yet comfortably furnished. They are air-conditioned, but supply no TV or Wi-Fi. Each cottage sleeps two people.

The Sunset Terrace consists of a row of 20 rooms close to the edge of the blufftop near the Heritage Trail, with windows providing views of the deep woodlands extending into the hollows. The rooms, which sleep up to five people on two queens beds (roll-away bed available upon request) have a mini-refrigerator, coffeemaker, air-conditioning, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. Four of the Sunset Terrace rooms are ADA-accessible. Pets are not permitted.

The Woodland Cottages, adjacent to the park's main picnic area, are rustic cabins with one to four bedrooms, providing either queen or twin beds, a shower, ceiling fans, mini-refrigerator, coffeemaker, and screened windows and doors for each room. Linens for bed and bath are provided. There is no air-conditioning or heat, and no TV, Wi-Fi, or cooking facilities. Cabins with multiple bedrooms are joined by shared bathrooms. These cabins are pet-friendly for a small additional charge. Call the Lodge to inquire about reservations for the three- and four-room cabins.

At this contemporary lodge at the southern end of downtown, the pool and many rooms overlook the Rogue River, and all but a few rooms, furnished with stylish country house–inspired armoires, plush beds, and oil paintings, have private balconies or patios; suites have river-rock fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs. The setting is far enough from the bustle for peace and quiet, but still an easy walk to several good restaurants, and rates include a complimentary evening wine reception served in the log cabin–style lobby, beneath its soaring cathedral ceiling, and a full hot breakfast in the spacious breakfast room.

This restored historic seminary overlooks 326 acres of beautiful parkland, making it an incredible place to relax and take in the lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest. Perched at the top of the lake, it's convenient for getting to Woodinville Wine Country, but works just as well for staying put and wandering the hiking and biking trails. The well-appointed, modern rooms with classic architectural features like arched windows play into the chill vibes. On-site restaurants and bars serve menus inspired by local ingredients, while the library stays stocked with books, games, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks, free to all guests.

Choose either the comfortable mountain lodge, with 96 renovated lodge rooms, a one-, two-, or three-bedroom cottage (some with a fireplace), or one of the tent or RV campsites at this state-run accommodation within Unicoi State Park. You can fish, canoe, or swim in the 53-acre lake, hike on 12 miles of trails, bike on a 7.5-mile-loop trail, soar through the trees on a zipline, or take part in educational and nature events led by park rangers. In summer and fall, reservations are required and can be made up to 12 months in advance. The on-site restaurant serves local favorites with buffets available on the weekends. There's also the Smith Creek Tavern for a quick bite and brew.

A charming hacienda-style hotel built in the 1930s offers modern comfort in an old-world setting. Many rooms have fireplaces and private patios, and the lovely gardens (croquet, anyone?) are a midtown oasis. A restaurant, bar, and meeting rooms are also on-site.

Located on a rise overlooking the river, this elegant turn-of-the-20th-century country home was the first bed-and-breakfast in the county (1986) and remains one of the most charming. Accommodations include the delightfully contemporary second-floor room called Sarah's Loft, named for the original innkeeper. Don't sleep through breakfast or you might miss cranberry French Toast made with sourdough bread, Chesapeake puff pancakes, or phyllo dough egg blossoms, freshly made and hot from the oven and often served out on the screened-in porch. Guests feel like personal guests of the innkeepers and their two young sons.