5218 Best Hotels in USA

One of only two hotels in downtown Honolulu, this all-suites high-rise is in the center of the business district, within walking distance of the historic Capitol District, museums, and Honolulu's Chinatown, and a 10-minute drive from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. It's also three blocks from the Aloha Tower Marketplace and the cruise-ship terminal at Pier 10. Accommodations occupy the top 10 floors of the 40-story glass tower, with panoramic views of downtown Honolulu and Honolulu Harbor. Each spacious suite has a separate living area, deep whirlpool tubs, and a kitchenette stocked with cold beverages. Some units have washer-dryers. The revitalized Chinatown area offers foodie hot spots, bars, and art galleries. For travelers with business in downtown Honolulu or cruise passengers departing from Honolulu, this hotel is a convenient option. Remember that downtown is deserted on weekends and at night, so expect to wander to Waikiki or Chinatown for restaurants and activities.

Families and active travelers love the convenience and action of this high-rise hotel, often referred to as "the Banyan," just a block from Waikiki Beach, the aquarium, the zoo, and bustling Kalakaua Avenue. The lobby is decorated in warm tropical woods with plenty of seating to enjoy the trade winds. All the suites here are privately owned (some units are dated), and many have fully equipped kitchens, as well as lanai that offer Diamond Head or ocean views. The recreation deck also has fantastic Pacific vistas, as well as outdoor grills; a heated swimming pool; two hot tubs; a playground; a mini putting green; and volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts. There is also a koi pond and a mini waterfall. 

A low-rise, Hawaii-plantation-style design gives this 6-acre beachfront property a pleasant relaxed feeling; the guest rooms are spread over eight three-story buildings, each with a lanai that looks out on lovely green lawns. The rooms are small, with showers and tubs, Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerators, coffeemakers, and microwaves. They are available oceanfront or with garden or ocean views. A free-form pool sits next to a golden-sand beach that's perfect for a quiet stroll, and there's a poolside bar and coffee shop on-site. It's located across the street from Coconut Marketplace, with its many shops and restaurant.

Complete modern kitchens, tiled lanai, and washer-dryer units are found in every suite of this comfortable oceanfront condo complex with a welcoming entry lobby and a reception area that feels like a hotel. The nearest sandy beach is 2 miles away, but the pool is next to the ocean and 50 of the rooms are oceanfront. A second, ocean-fed saltwater pool sits at the edge of the property, perfect for relaxing in the waves. Although the complex is not within walking distance of downtown Kailua Village, there are plenty of convenience stores and delis nearby.

Though the name claims Kaanapali, this older, 12-story oceanfront condominium complex, where all units have unobstructed panoramic views of the ocean and nearby islands, is actually in quiet, neighboring Honokowai. There's a range of studio, one-, and two-bedroom units—all with spacious bedrooms, kitchens, living areas, and floor-to-ceiling windows—and an elegant pool that faces a sandy beach that's good for snorkeling because of the shallow reef.

Take in sweeping views of the ocean and Haleakala from the large lanai of the one- to three-bedroom units at this sprawling, well-maintained property just outside the swanky Wailea Resort. There's not much in the way of amenities (pool, small whirlpool spa, tennis court, putting green, shuffleboard, and daily housekeeping), but just across the street is Kamaole Beach Park III, one of the area's most popular spots for family picnics and sunset watching.

Villas with terra-cotta-tile roofs are set amid landscaped lagoons and waterfalls at the edge of the championship Waikoloa Village Golf Course. The spacious units—ground and upper floors are available separately—are privately owned, so furnishings vary from unit to unit. Sliding glass doors open onto a large lanai, and picture windows look out onto rolling green fairways. All units have full kitchens and washer-dryers. Check the website for separate online-booking rates and specials. There's also free access to tennis courts, a swimming pool, outdoor barbecues, and the fitness center. A daily $10 amenity fee includes Wi-Fi, newspaper, parking, coffee, and security safe.

Here, in the center of Waikiki, you get the elegance of a luxury all-suites condominium combined with the intimacy and service of a boutique hotel. Facing Kuhio Beach, this 39-story tower offers spacious (1,100–1,400 square feet) one- and two-bedroom suites with gourmet kitchens and windows that open to views of Waikiki and the Pacific Ocean. The property is a favorite for families looking for sophisticated space and facilities, all within a quick stroll to the beach. Amenities include in-unit washer-dryers, free in-room Wi-Fi, large flat-panel smart TVs, chef-inspired kitchens, pullout sofas, luxury bedding, large lanai, and dining areas to accommodate the whole family. Beyond your room, the resort offers an expansive pool deck, poolside cabanas, barbecue stations, a fitness center, and a yoga studio.

Built to resemble a Chinese lantern, this circular, 14-story hotel is a Waikiki landmark, with a charming interior design that brings the Pacific inside, beginning at check-in with breezes that flow through an open-air lobby. Honeymooners, snowbirds, and old-timers love this little hotel, where the front-desk staff takes the time to get to know you. Although rooms are small, with tiny bathrooms that have only (tiny) showers, they're done in bright, aqua-and-yellow color schemes, they utilize every bit of space well, and they all have a lanai with a view that guests return for again and again. Not that you'll be in your room much: Waikiki Beach and the famed Duke statue are right down the front stairs and across the street. The popular and casual Eggs 'n Things eatery is in the lobby, and an ABC Store is steps away. 

Antiques fill this luxurious eight-story 1920 hotel, built on a bluff above Lake Michigan. The opulent grand lobby, with its stained-glass skylight over the reception area, somewhat overshadows the rooms, which are large and outfitted with antique-reproduction cherrywood furniture; some have impressive views of downtown Milwaukee.

Taking cues from the tech industry, this hotel aims to be "innovation-inspired." The crisp, attractive rooms include upscale touches like Jonathan Adler toiletries, colorful ombre blinds, and wallpaper meant to look like a birds-eye view of the Space Needle. From upper floor rooms the view looks out at the Space Needle or the city skyline; occupants of the lower floors can catch that view from the rooftop bar.

A couple of blocks from the beach and downtown, this charming 1910 cottage inn makes for a stress-free stay. Chairs, umbrellas, bikes, beach towels, and coolers filled with ice are available. Rooms are bright with sunlight and happy but tasteful colors. Breakfast is gluten-free.

Built in 1902 by Lee Guthrie, a gambler and owner of one of the town's most profitable gold-rush saloons, the white-clapboard two-story inn—about two blocks from downtown Skagway—is furnished with original Skagway antiques and handcrafted quilts. Every guest room has a private bathroom. 

Business travelers, conference attendees, and a host of visiting relatives in town for UT graduations and other special events frequent this well-appointed campus-area hotel. Plush standard rooms feature courtyard, city, or UT Tower views, and presidential suites have large balconies with commanding views of the Capitol. There's a heated outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness center, plus on-site dining at the four-star Carillon Grill, a casual sports bar, and a breakfast café. A courtyard art gallery showcases rotating exhibits of artwork by UT faculty and alumni.

One of few options within the Chautauqua Institution gates, this Victorian hotel faces Chautauqua Lake and is steps from the amphitheater. Opened in 1881, the Athenaeum frequently hosted Thomas Edison and was one of the first electrified hotels in the country. These days, however, modern advances (like central air-conditioning) are lacking, furnishings are threadbare, and the building is in dire need of restoration. It's pricey for the quality of rooms, though three meals a day are included. We've included the hotel in this book not because we strongly recommend it but because it is one of only two hotels on the grounds of the institute, and for some, location trumps quality and cost. Dinner (for those not staying at the hotel) is a five-course prix-fixe affair.

Business travelers and visiting celebrities favor this downtown property. The spacious, individually decorated suites have Greek overtones, and the lobby bar bustles with activity.

Immense and coolly contemporary, the building seems to go on forever as you gaze upward from the lobby and take in the curvy John Portman–designed atrium, which hails 52 stories high. Guest rooms open onto the atrium. Fresh flowers fill the major suites: one has a baby grand piano and another comes with a pool table. You don't even have to walk outside to reach the Peachtree Center MARTA station, which is connected via an indoor walkway.

The spacious rooms in this contemporary all-suites boutique hotel look either south over the ocean and down along the Hampton Beach shoreline or north over pristine Hampton Salt Marsh Conservation Area, and all have good-size balconies from which to soak up the views. With kitchenettes and large sitting areas, these are a popular choice with families or those planning longer visits.

This fully restored 1895 inn blends the taste of grand living with modern conveniences. Spacious, hardwood-floor guest rooms all offer four-poster beds. The second-floor parlor, done in bold red-and-green hues with ornate furnishings, is a perfect place to escape with a fat book or a stack of magazines. The curved entry drive has been closed to vehicles and landscaped into a delightful people-watching alfresco lobby. Beneath sparkling chandeliers, the The Drummer's Café ($$$) serves scrumptious entrées that may include crab cakes, rack of New Zealand lamb, and Grandma's Twin Chicken.

Family-owned and -operated since 1923, the three-story, H-shaped frame hotel—Ocean City's oldest—is a replacement of the original Victorian hotel, opened on July 4, 1875, that was destroyed as part of the Great Ocean City fire of 1925. The present structure was quickly rebuilt by 1926, its rooms today plainly furnished and decorated just as they were originally, but now with modern comforts, such as private baths and air-conditioning throughout. A rooftop deck affords truly panoramic views over the ocean and the Bay.

In addition to a relaxing spa, a restaurant, and a sleek fifth-floor pool overlooking the Atlantic, this towering oceanfront hotel has fantastic views of the ocean from its beds (unless, of course, you select a city view). Interiors are slightly dated, but the en suite kitchenette and oversized floor plan are great for longer stays. You can also bring dogs up to 60 pounds with you, a rare find in Fort Lauderdale.

Groups or those who simply prefer lodgings that feel more like home should consider these two-bedroom suites just off Sonoma Plaza. All have fully stocked kitchens (cookware, dishes, utensils)—although with several of Sonoma's best restaurants nearby, you may not do much cooking. Each suite comes with air-conditioning, a gas fireplace, a patio or balcony, Wi-Fi access, and washer/dryer, and all the bedrooms have California-king beds.

Deemed one of the oldest continuously-running B&Bs in Boerne, this charming 1912 white cottage offers two rooms in the main house and a separate Garden House. Each room is decorated with old-fashioned Western and Texan style. Guests are served coffee, juice, and light snacks for their stay and receive breakfast coupons to the Bear Moon Bakery, Boerne's hot spot for fresh-baked pastries. Rooms are spacious and comfortable; the country decor is slightly overwhelming.

Just off the Riverwalk, the Marriott is the city's largest full-service hotel with all the creature comforts you'd expect from an upscale hotel chain. There's a huge conference center, so it's no surprise business travelers make up a large share of the hotel's clientele. The recently renovated rooms, decorated in neutral hues, are comfy and modern. Several rooms, in particular the corner suites, offer magnificent river views. Many of Augusta's prime attractions are only a short walk away.

A stay at this lakeside B&B about 4½ miles northwest of Juneau's airport provides a glimpse into local living—you can explore small, quiet Auke Lake by paddleboat, canoe, or kayak; enjoy it from the shoreside hot tub; or walk the 3-mile trail that circles it. The owners can provide personal recommendations for investigations farther afield. Room choices include four themed suites and one standard room; all have a private bath and refrigerator.

This reasonably priced property with wood trim throughout and rooms have one or two queen-size beds is on five wooded acres, which minimizes the presence of the nearby George Parks Highway. For a minimal charge, boxed lunches can be prepared to carry along on your explorations. No breakfast is served in winter (September–May), but it's provided in summer. The suites include stocked kitchenettes, with dishware, microwaves, coffeemakers, table and chairs, and more.

In a town dominated by historic properties, the Aurora is refreshingly contemporary, with a hip attitude and sleek furnishings. Done up in shades of chocolate and sky blue, the standard rooms are small but inviting, with flat-screen TVs. Suites have jetted tubs or elaborate showers—the Aurora Suite is a spacious splurge. There are striking ocean views from the rooftop deck. A complimentary continental breakfast is presented in the lobby. 

Like all lodging in Prudhoe Bay, the Aurora focuses on what oil workers need when rotating in and out of the area, so most of the rooms have one twin bed, while some have queens. All rooms are clean and practical, with meals included in the price. Smoking, alcohol, and pets are prohibited, but there's a smoking lounge on-site, along with a commissary, gym, library, and coffee shop.