5218 Best Hotels in USA

This bright pink inn on the way to the ski lifts feels remote and peaceful, thanks to the surrounding pines and sprawling back gardens. The colorful rooms have names such as Golden Delicious, Pippin, and McIntosh; all have gas fireplaces, floral wallpaper, and four have Jacuzzis. Some family rooms are available. A common room has a wood-burning stove, game table, and library loft. Included in the rate is a full breakfast—ranging from blueberry French toast to strawberry crêpes—which is served at 9 am at a communal table. 

This comfortable hotel—an old Fairfield Inn redone with an Appalachian Trail theme—has attractive woodsy decor, easy parking, and a complimentary breakfast. Rates are more than reasonable, and it's next door to one of the best mini-golf courses in town.

This affordable property two blocks from Waikiki Beach appeals to the young (and young at heart) with surfer-chic rooms and suites, a cool blue-and-green color scheme, and lounge chairs throughout. Most accommodations have a lanai, mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Note that although the resort fee includes beach towels and chairs, the hotel does not offer daily housekeeping services (and also charges a one-time cleaning fee); replacement bedding and towels are available upon request, however. There isn't any food at the hotel, but many dining options are just outside.

This huge hotel has a more spacious feel compared to others along Casino Drive, and the rooms offer some of the best river views around. A nice addition is the contemporary Duet Coffee & Wine, where you can use the free Wi-Fi and kick back with a coffee drink or vino by the bottle or glass. The casino includes a sports book and 1,250 slot and video poker machines. An Outback Steakhouse and a casual Italian restaurant with seasonal patio seating are also on-site.

Furniture dating from the 1700s and other antiques outfit this 1852 brick inn. Most rooms have a gas or electric fireplace, and several have a whirlpool tub. The dominant feature of each of the individually decorated guest rooms tends to be the bed—a tall four-poster or a bird's-eye maple sleigh bed, perhaps. Floors are hardwood, with bedside throw rugs. The inn is a block from Skaneateles Lake and the restaurant and shopping district.

Between the lively beach communities of Manzanita and Cannon Beach, this utterly romantic getaway—situated well away from the summer hordes—lies along some of the most gorgeous stretch of coast in the region. Rooms, each with a different color scheme, are cozy and spacious and feature such cushy perks as gas fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, and saunas, depending on the unit. A full gourmet breakfast and late-afternoon wine and artisanal hors d'oeuvres are included.

Rooftop bar Spyglass, with its killer view of the Empire State Building, is the star of this boutique property just south of Bryant Park, with its subtly industrial-inspired look that nods to the neighborhood’s past. The Archer has rooms that feel contemporary, if a bit cramped (standard rooms average 180 square feet). Still, if you’re not looking for space and don’t care about amenities like a gym or spa, this makes for a well-priced, conveniently located stay. Standouts of the property include the gorgeous, subway-tiled bathrooms stocked with Malin+Goetz products and Frette robes. 

The nautically themed Argonaut's guest rooms have exposed-brick walls, wood-beam ceilings, and best of all, waterfront rooms windows that open to enjoy Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge views. It's easy to relax here, far from the downtown bustle, with in-room yoga kits, fire pits outside, and some rooms have ultra-comfortable plush chaise-style lounge chairs. The building is part of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, whose visitor center is next door to the lobby.

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's colleague Albert Chase McArthur, the Biltmore has been Phoenix's premier resort since it opened in 1929. The lobby, with its stained-glass skylights, wrought-iron pilasters, and cozy sitting alcoves, fills with piano music each evening. Guest rooms are large, with chic urban furnishings that serve as a complement to the resort's distinctive architecture. The Biltmore sits on 39 impeccably manicured acres of cool fountains, open walkways, and colorful flowerbeds.

The Greek Revival columns of this 1847 home lend it an imposing presence in the middle of town, but the atmosphere within is friendly and old-fashioned. Guest rooms—spread between the main inn, parsonage, and carriage house—are dressed in Victorian florals and frills. Well-tended grounds contain a gazebo, a pond, and a waterfall, and a lively little tavern.

Looming large over downtown, this impressive Mediterranean-style landmark, one of the state's largest hotels, opened with a New Year’s Eve party in 1924 and has since hosted presidents, celebrities, and gangsters, like Al Capone, who stayed in Room 443. Request one the rooms with a soaking tub fed by the thermal spring water, or make plans to visit the on-site spa. The Arlington also has a restaurant, an expansive lobby with a full bar and live music on the weekends, two outdoor pools, a ballroom, and a convention center.

With the Empire State Building just two blocks north, Koreatown a few blocks west, the Flatiron District seven blocks south, and easy access to subway lines, bars, and restaurants, the compact but stylish Arlo NoMad is perfectly positioned for the visitor who cares more about proximity and value than floor space and amenities. Rooms feature space-saving design (under-bed storage, a pegboard closet system, no-tub bathrooms, etc.) and trendy decor, but they really are not designed to linger in: get ready and get going, once you have appreciated those floor-to-ceiling Empire State Building views from the Sky Rooms and the popular rooftop bar with an interactive glass floor tile and Middle Eastern influenced menu. There's also a bodega-like pantry and, instead of a fitness center, the hotels offers off-property gym and CitiBike passes. Excellent events—from rooftop soirees to happy hours to art receptions—solidify Arlo targets a trendy young crowd. 

You'll find welcome fortune cookies on your bed at this vintage design-forward hotel with elegant touches, from leather headboards to exposed brass pipes in the bathroom. Rooms can be a refuge from the weekend nighttime party scene, spread across four different areas of the property. It's Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Sungold impresses with their celery root latkes and chicken parmesan.

Historic charm meets modern luxury in this beautifully renovated 1875 adobe home, walking distance to Downtown sights, dining, and nightlife. Enjoy the many inviting indoor and outdoor common areas, or hop on one of their complimentary bicycles to explore the charming Armory Park and Barrio Viejo neighborhoods. The Inn owner, an 8th generation Tucsonan and great-great-granddaughter of one of the city's founding pioneers, will happily share her tips on the best of Tucson.

In a 1923 building that's on the National Register of Historic Places, the boutique Armstrong Hotel (renovated in 2020) offers historic character in the heart of town, including a lobby that charms with its original terrazzo floor, pressed-tin ceiling, and leaded prismatic glass windows. Each room is uniquely decorated in a contemporary Southwestern style, blending comfort, luxury, and charm. The comfy beds are made up with cotton sheets and feather duvets and pillows. Request a third-floor room to minimize noise.

Surrounded by shops, restaurants, and galleries, and just steps away from the Eagle Bahn Gondola (which runs right to the top of Vail Mountain), The Arrabelle is a star in Lionshead Village. The decor evokes a sophisticated, cozy, European-style chalet. Rooms are spacious and romantic, many featuring fireplaces and a lavish floor-to-ceiling drapery canopy over the bed. Besides the rooftop pool and hot tubs, the resort has a large spa with whirlpools, steam rooms, saunas, and a 24-hour, state-of-the-art fitness center.

In a lush valley framed by towering white cliffs, across the road from the Maynard Dixon and Edith Hamlin Home and Studio, this bucolic compound consists of well-appointed cabins, a verdant horse pasture, apple orchards, a pool and hot tub, and a farm market and bakery. The spacious accommodations have plenty of country charm (some have fireplaces) as well as modern conveniences like Roku TVs and fast Wi-Fi. 

This sprawling 6-acre property dates to 1775, with rooms spread across the Manor House, a Garden Cottage, and a cabin, all amidst gardens and green space. Its surroundings are as lovely as its accommodating owners. All rooms are filled with antiques and feature a working fireplace, and many have whirlpool tubs and steam showers.

The family-owned hotel, named for the famous ski jumper, sits on 2 acres three blocks from the Olympic Center. Every year, the owners renovate a new bit of the property. All but two rooms have been renovated since 2000, and many are now larger, have bigger flat-screen televisions and refrigerators and feature granite countertops and wood ceilings.

Part hotel, part art gallery, Art Ovation stands out among the city’s luxury hotels with several rotating exhibits and a location in the heart of downtown. The hotel showcases a variety of styles, genres, and artistic experiences for guests and visitors. You’ll often find musical acts and other performances entertaining in the lobby, as well, and the artist’s studio features visiting creatives who share their process and their passion. The year-round rooftop pool and bar offers gorgeous panoramic downtown views.

The hospitality at this 1920s-era downtown boutique hotel starts with a free welcome goodie bag and continues throughout your stay. The property has been through various iterations, but the latest renovation created a trendy, updated space that preserves the original hardwood floors, the stone-floored lobby, and the exposed brick walls. Most rooms are spacious suites that offer modern amenities but also remain faithful to the history of the century-old structure. Restaurants and shops are a short walk away, but staying in is an option, too: there's a cozy lounge with a full bar and a delightful on-site Cuban restaurant.

Built in 1992, this three-story boutique hotel near downtown Nashville resembles the area's many clapboard farmhouses. Windsor chairs, woven coverlets, and antique furnishings distinguish each of the rooms, which are named for Hoosier School artists, and much of the furniture throughout the inn was crafted by local artisans. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in a dining room, which has a stone fireplace, Oriental rugs, and a beamed ceiling. During the warmer months meals can be taken on the wide porch.

Past a pasture of grazing and bleating sheep and goats, this handsome taupe manor house dating to 1790 is now a country B&B. Ornate moldings and four-poster beds satisfy those who love vintage, while flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi attract those who can't leave modern life behind. Fun details include window sashes transformed into mirrors. In addition to the main house, you can stay in the charming Bo Peep's Hideaway, which was converted from feed storage, or Shepherd's Cottage, with pale wood paneling, a potbellied stove, kitchenette, whirlpool tub, and a glass door that the sheep press their noses to. Breakfast includes a cold buffet and a choice of three hot items made to order, including the popular blueberry corn pancakes. The family that owns the farm also owns the Riegelsville Inn, which provides catering for events at the B&B.

Ashland's stately 1925 landmark hotel towers seven stories over the center of downtown, with 70 rooms done with a preponderance of gentle fall colors and unconventional decor—think French-inspired botanical-print quilts and lampshades with leaf designs. The hotel offers theater, sports, and romance packages; a full range of soothing treatments is available at the hotel's adjacent Waterstone Spa; and an on-site bar and restaurant serves some of the best food in town.

This cozy, attractively updated and refurbished hotel has a decidedly hip vibe, its 22 minimalist rooms outfitted with French presses and locally roasted coffee, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, eco-conscious bath products, and comfortable linens—most have electric fireplaces. Perks include free loaner bikes, and a comfy bar where you can hang out over sandwiches, waffles, and other snacks while sampling local beer and wine. For adult travelers, Ashore offers a refreshing alternative to Seaside's many larger, family-focused properties. 

Few details have been overlooked in this sumptuous 1861 mansion, where distinctively decorated guest rooms have a range of beds, including iron-frame, Shaker, and four-poster. A full breakfast includes such treats as bananas-Foster waffles, eggs Benedict, and sweet-potato French toast. Fresh-baked goods and snacks are replenished throughout the day. The common parlor has a selection of great books, and the back garden is intimate and quiet. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, and some have whirlpool tubs.

This Soldotna hotel sits on a bluff overlooking the Kenai River, and if you get a river-view room you'll have a front-row seat for the fishing action during salmon runs. In addition to regular rooms, the Aspen also offers two family suites with bunk beds and several executive suites as well as a swimming pool and a gym.

A standard all-suites hotel near the airport, the Aspen is well suited to everyone from business travelers to families. Though in an industrial area, it's within walking distance of one of Juneau's easiest and most popular trails, the Mendenhall Wetlands Trail, on the far side of the airport.

This midrange, all-suites hotel, which is among the town's more modern properties, offers spacious, comfortable rooms with kitchenettes. It's an easy stroll down Main Street to several local restaurants and attractions.