1951 Best Hotels in USA

Your introduction to this bustling, business-oriented hotel is a soaring, granite-and-glass atrium lobby. From atrium-view rooms you can spy on diners and scurrying businesspeople below. Exterior rooms have balconies and city vistas (on upper floors). The decor, simple but modern, neither inspires nor offends. The rooftop pool offers beautiful downtown views but fills up fast on weekends. The central downtown location can mean loud Sixth Street overflow for lower-level rooms. At breakfast, the eggs are cage-free and the bagels are shipped in from New York. Service is professional, if on the cool side.

Families, group travelers, golf aficionados, and business professionals flock to this resort just a short drive west of Austin to disconnect and unwind on 4,000 pristine acres of rolling Hill Country terrain. Among the top resort amenities are four championship golf courses, two pools, 11 tennis courts, a full spa with salon services, and a huge fitness center. Omni acquired the property in recent years, with ongoing plans to update the outdated guestrooms and interiors. Standard rooms are spacious, with one king- or two queen-size beds, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Many have panoramic Hill Country views.

This attractive member of the luxury chain looms over the west end of the Downtown Mall. Triangular rooms at the point of the wedge-shaped building get light from two sides. Cherry-color furnishings and sage fabrics decorate the guest quarters, and potted plants soften the bright seven-story atrium lobby.

For spectacular views of Corpus Christi Bay in a renovated (in 2012), nonsmoking environment, this hotel fits the bill, and the level of pampering—Omni's signature luxury bathrobes, spa services, and more—is a bonus. You'll sleep soundly on pillow-top mattresses, with luxury bedding (turndown service by request), and your choice of foam or feather pillows. Dining options range from a quick cup of coffee and a pastry to rooftop fine dining, and in-room dining is available round the clock, albeit from a somewhat limited menu.

An ultramodern marble lobby overlooks Centennial Olympic Park through floor-to-ceiling windows in this sleek two-tower hotel at the center of Downtown's major sights and sports and entertainment venues. Creams, browns, and rich red accents decorate the rooms and complement the mahogany furniture. The hotel is at MARTA's CNN Center station.

Right next to the convention center, The Omni has stellar views, a luxe modern interior filled with wood and marble, a restaurant with a seriously good biscuit bar, and a coffee shop serving locally roasted Bongo Java coffee. Standard rooms are relaxing, with plush bedding, floor-to-ceiling windows, HDTVs, and dark-wood furnishings. Additional amenities include the Omni Sensational Kids program for families, a rooftop pool and lounge, a full-service spa, an extensive fitness center, and on-site restaurants such as Kitchen Notes—a traditional Southern dining experience. Barlines is Omni's commendably authentic honky-tonk, featuring live music from top local talent seven nights a week. Five and TENN is a unique retail and performance space featuring Nashville designers' finest leather goods, chocolates, and live acoustic music on Saturdays.

Home to the Splashtopia water park—with a lazy river, two 100-foot waterslides, fountain and sprinkler zones, a cliff-side hot tub, and a sandy beach—this is probably the desert's most family-friendly resort, though guests without kids can escape to the adults-only pool, the spa, or the golf course. There are also pickleball and tennis courts; a kids club; and lots of daily activities like bingo, water aerobics, movies, and sand-art workshops—some of which are included in the daily $55 resort fee. Spacious rooms are in two-story Spanish-style buildings that surround lovely courtyards and gardens on 240 acres.

Part of the historic Shockoe Slip area, this hotel has an elegant lobby that connects to the adjacent James Center, filled with restaurants and shops. Guests also get free access to the YMCA there, and can take advantage of the heated indoor pool or reserve one of the hotel's Get Fit rooms with their own portable treadmill. The rooms on the club level come with private concierge service and access to the club lounge.

Business travelers who also want to catch a baseball game flock to this modern masterpiece that occupies the first 21 floors of a 32-story high-rise overlooking Petco Park. A sky bridge that opens 90 minutes before game time connects the hotel and the stadium. Another perk—expertly trained Clefs d'Or concierges are available to guests at all hours of the day. All rooms have windows that open, and most have views of the ocean, the bay, the Downtown skyline, or the ballpark's outfield. Multiple stone fireplaces anchor the pool terrace, where you can dine alfresco at Tortuga or relax on padded chaise lounges. Other dining options include Ace Porter on the street level with a baseball-themed menu serving "Designated Hitters" as appetizers and "In The Glove" entrées.

In a 1926 Florentine Renaissance–style structure that once housed banks and other financial enterprises, this upscale chain draws travelers seeking historical flavor and a prime downtown location right on the California Street cable car line. The lobby's glittering crystal chandeliers, dark mahogany paneling, and iron-and-marble staircase recall a bygone era of gentility. Meanwhile, the ample, immaculate guest rooms, with their high ceilings, crown molding, San Francisco–theme imagery, carved-mahogany furniture, and bathrooms with marble vanities, reinforce the period feel while being contemporary with the usual tech amenities.

Atlantic Beach's only high-rise oceanfront hotel captures the serenity of the sea through a color palette of translucent green, sand, and sky blue and reflective materials such as glass and marble. A sophisticated yet relaxed "art gallery" theme is carried through to the original photographs that hang in every room. Some guests balk at the $30-a-day resort fee that's tacked on to the room rate, but considering all it includes (Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerator, two bicycles for two hours daily, beach chairs and umbrellas daily), it's not such bad deal.

This outfitter offers accommodations in Ambler, with three rooms in a house, two in a remodeled Atco trailer, two remote cabins, and an Onion Portage campsite with several dome shelters for summer or winter use.

Built by a timber baron in 1876, this two-story, Italianate house on Darien's Vernon Square is filled with antiques that beautifully decorate each room and offers a relaxing library filled with books of local historical interest. Innkeeper Zach Rath is a former cruise chef, and with his wife, Carrie May, the duo provides unique and thoughtful accommodations for visitors, intimate wedding parties, and family gatherings. A full gourmet breakfast is included in your stay: think cheese-filled crepes, fresh baked muffins, Southern-style grits, and more.

The exterior architecture—nearly flat roofs, wide overhangs, glass everywhere—of this hip, adults-only, Herbert Burns–designed inn on a quiet street dates from its 1955 opening, and the period feel continues inside, where rooms, some with kitchenettes, all have patios and are appointed with mid-mod furnishings by Charles and Ray Eames, Marcel Breuer, and other contemporaries. Vintage LPs and in-room record players add to the throwback ambiance. Retro cruiser bikes, books, games, and videos are available for guest use.

Unlike many of the area's other boutique hotels, which occupy century-old buildings, the Orchard was built in 2000—though the marble lobby, with dramatic architectural embellishments like arched openings, vaulted ceilings, and stone floors, evokes another era. Rooms done in a soft palette of relaxing colors create a soothing refuge, and with just 12 per floor, an intimate feeling prevails. Like its green sister property, the Orchard Garden, this hotel is also LEED-certified.

This small, luxe boutique hotel is in the heart of the contemporary, upscale, mixed-use Orenco Station neighborhood in suburban Hillsboro, close to Intel, Nike, and several big office parks as well as U.S. 26; it's a bit of a haul from downtown Portland, but the MAX station is just a few blocks away, and there are plenty of nice restaurants and shops within walking distance. The big draws here are the plush, stylish suites outfitted with fully stocked gourmet kitchens, large bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs, private courtyards, and comfortable work areas. Some units have two beds and make a convenient option for families.

Since its unveiling in 2022, this historic estate-turned-boutique hotel has lured travelers from afar with its romantic courtyard, sophisticated lounge, and deco-modern suites just blocks from the beach. Designed by Irving Gill, the 1913 former residence took a turn for the better without jeopardizing its integrity; retained are the original archways and handrails for which the famed California architect is known. With seamless check-in and contactless services, everything is at your fingertips, including an on-site concierge who is just a text message away. Between fresh pastries (Friday–Sunday), pet-friendly rooms, a library lounge, and cold brew on tap, it’s like staying at the home of a wealthy friend. Sunny and soft rooms have thoughtful touches including Nespresso machines, Smart TVs, Turkish robes, sateen linens, and mini-refrigerators that can be stocked with fresh juice, face masks, and snacks. If you like what you smell, Orli's custom scent of candles or room spray can be purchased from the gift shop. The location, across from the Museum of Contemporary Art, is about as central as you can get without all the street noise. Take advantage of the neighboring parking garage and let your feet do the exploring to the nearby beach, shops, and restaurants. The hotel partners with local businesses to provide culinary and wellness experiences.

Originally built by Gill in the settlement of Knik (north of Anchorage) in 1913, this historic home has been transformed into a comfortable B&B in a quiet neighborhood along the Delaney Park Strip, with Downtown attractions a short walk away. How did the house get to Anchorage? By boat; three years after Gill built it in Knik, he floated it to Anchorage, where he later served as mayor for three terms and then speaker of the Territorial House. Two rooms share a bath with a classic claw-foot tub, and the third contains a private bath and whirlpool bath.

The first Autograph Collection property in Austin, the Otis features clean, chic, and modern rooms and on-site dining options that are unmatched for the west campus area. The Acre 41 restaurant is a contemporary steakhouse, with additional menus for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, while the rooftop Otopia bar offers raw-bar selections, and a walk-up window at the Burger Bar rounds out your on-the-go needs. All guest rooms have vinyl record players, and most have views of downtown or UT campus.

You sleep among the leaves in the tree houses of this extraordinary resort—the highest is 37 feet from the ground, one has an antique claw-foot bath, and another has separate kids' quarters connected to the main room by a swinging bridge. Other units have stained-glass windows, sleeping lofts, and other quirky features, and there is also an earthbound cabin with a view of the old-growth forest. Keep in mind that the least expensive units don't have bathrooms—guests use the common facilities, which also include a game area, fire pit, and common kitchen.

Almost directly across from the Royal Hawaiian Center and next to International Marketplace, the Beachcomber is a well-situated high-rise hotel for families as well as those looking for a boutique feel in the heart of the action. Rooms vary in size, but all are stylish, updated, and have flat-screen TVs. Take a sunrise yoga class, walk the surfboard-lined pathway to the beach, or maybe catch the Saturday night "dive-in" movie at the rooftop pool. Hawaiian Aroma Caffe, which is popular with Instagrammers, serves up coffee and quick bites just off the main lobby. The popular and lively Maui Brewing Company restaurant offers casual food, local beers, and two happy hours daily.

This mid-rise property overlooking the Yakima Greenway path and the Yakima River has good-size rooms with separate sitting areas, and many with patios or balconies overlooking the river and hills beyond. Just off the freeway but with easy access to nature, the hotel is just east of downtown. 

The region's most attractive and best-maintained hotel, this reliable chain property has spacious rooms, all with large sitting areas with work desks and sofas. A free hot breakfast, as well as an evening reception with appetizers and drinks adds value, and the hotel is right in the heart of downtown.

It may not look like much from the outside, but one of the only motels for 50 miles in either direction is a comfortable and clean budget choice and a handy base for exploring Olympic National Park, with spacious rooms with modern furnishings and framed landscape photos. A couple of accommodations do stand out, however: a kitschy Twilight-themed room with framed movie posters and a red-and-black color scheme, and one larger suite with a full kitchen and separate living room.

On a quiet side street on the fringe of Albuquerque’s Sawmill-Wells Park districts, a particular personality is revealed in this low-slung historic adobe: while it decidedly favors fans of the ever-growing craft brew scene, it also offers comfortably appointed suites that have been thoughtfully modernized from their original early 1900s construction. A balanced mix of restoration (the haint blue paint and wooden bead-board ceilings are true to their era) and upgrade (kitchens and bathrooms—aside from the recreation of period penny-tile flooring—are pure 21st century) is complemented by vintage prints and photographs and modern furnishings, with some pieces more successful than others. Inspired by its one-time life as a saloon and dance hall with a “wine room in connection” (or, in period code, brothel), Painted Lady owes its name to the building’s checkered history. Today, the closest connection to the past is the brew aspect of the operation: a daily 55-minute “hoppy hour” brings guests a local beer of choice, to be enjoyed in the pleasant garden’s nooklike seating areas or in the refurbished mid-20th-century trolley that sits near the entrance.

In a former bordello that retains its 19th-century grandeur, this reasonably priced inn has light-filled rooms—many named for the women who used to work here—that feature 14-foot ceilings, towering windows, and elegant period furnishings like hand-carved dressers, wrought-iron bed frames, and big claw-foot bathtubs. A corner suite retains its original fireplace and a fainting couch. Grand sitting areas anchor all three levels, and the mezzanine has a balcony overlooking the entryway and a circular ceiling mural.

Creative clients flock to one of the only boutique hotels on Melrose Avenue, with an English-countryside feel and a breezy cafe. Rustic, homey rooms have balconies looking down on Melrose and tablets if you need to get in touch with the front desk. There are no phones or alarm clocks here, unless you request them. Fans of Melrose's unique shopping scene will love the hotel's locale which is in walking distance to most stores and restaurants on the fashion-forward street.

Originally built in 1912, the former St. James Hotel was fully redesigned in 2023 and now features a nautically inspired elegance that nods to the building's history. The vibrant rooftop lounge features gorgeous views of the Gaslamp District, San Diego Bay, and the Coronado Bridge, and offers full bar service and light bites when open between March and November. The all-day eatery, Saint James French Diner, combines the feel of a classic American diner with the subtlety of a French bistro and offers room service for dinner only. Due to the age of the building, some of the rooms feel a bit small with some odd layouts (like a vanity in the sitting area), but each one is beautifully designed with Bellino linens on comfortable beds. Wi-Fi is free, as is the Nespresso machine in each room, and dogs and service animals are welcome for $100 for the entire stay. Nevertheless, the fee can be waived with proof of documentation for service animals. Leave the kids at home—this hotel is meant more for business travelers and design-savvy visitors.

Part of the ever-growing Palisociety lifestyle-hotel brand, Palihouse West Hollywood is the latest addition and a much-needed hotel in the lodging-bare stretch of West 3rd Street. The design aesthetic is contemporary cottage where each part of the hotel feels like a country home brought into the center of the city. Rooms are modest in size and all feature kitchenettes with microwaves and Smeg iceboxes. Off the lobby is a lovely all-day dining café and plant-filled patio. Order from an array of California cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Up on the second floor, the heated pool is used as a relaxing escape from the traffic outside. They offer complimentary lemonade and candy bars in the pool lounge. The hotel's location might be its biggest asset as it sits in next to Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and Mid-Wilshire, making it very easy to jet around town to major sites and attractions.

This cheerfully restored, eco-friendly, midcentury-modern complex has a hip, quirky vibe and offers the convenience of a downtown location with relatively moderate prices. Vaulted ceilings, glass showers, private porches, fireplaces, and breakfast nooks are among the features in the individually decorated cottages, some of which have two bedrooms, and the centrally landscaped pool with fire pit is a fun place to relax and mingle. The owners also run the funky and historic Columbia Hotel, a few blocks away.