5203 Best Hotels in USA

A low-slung, rambling hotel beside the Hood River Bridge this Best Western Plus offers some of the best river views of any hotel in the Gorge, and many units have private balconies or patios on the water; the deluxe accommodations have full kitchens, fireplaces, and Jacuzzi tubs. All rooms are clean, bright, and nicely maintained, with flat-screen TVs, irons and boards, coffee/tea service, refrigerators, and microwaves. On-site Cebu Lounge has live music many evenings, and the Riverside restaurant has a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water.

A comfortable base for travel, this affordable hotel is within a short drive of great recreation areas (Piestewa Peak) and great dining options, and is less than 1 mile from AZ 51, meaning quick and easy access to major freeways, Valley shopping, and Sky Harbor Airport. Pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen TVs, and upgraded furnishings are highlights of the rooms, which are frequently updated.

With tennis courts, two pools, jogging paths, fitness center, and complimentary bike rentals, this waterfront hotel is a natural fit for healthy travelers. Skylights, a waterfall, and a Thai theme expressed in gilt carvings and golden statues brighten the property's tiny but airy lobby. Harbor and marina-view rooms are decorated in simple whites and earth tones, and most of the suites are equipped with full kitchens. Despite the central location, the two heated pools and room service make it challenging to leave the hotel. Happy hour at Blue Wave Bar & Grill, the on-site restaurant, is popular for the seafood with SoCal flair.

A Cracker Barrel next door and proximity to I–90 make this chain hotel by Best Western a good stop for late arrivals and early departures. Up to two pets per room stay free, and kids will love the indoor pool with water playland. There's also a hot tub. All rooms are outfitted with Western-style decor, and ground-floor suites have fireplaces and tubs with jets. 

Ample amenities, including one of the few indoor pools in the region, make this chain hotel a reliable choice. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, filled mostly with warm earth tones, and featuring convenient extras like a mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, and desk. Suites and most king rooms have sofa beds, and there are kitchenette rooms available for only slightly more than a standard room.

Minutes from Boeing Future of Flight and Paine Field, this nicely maintained Best Western is a step up from many of the other chains in the area, especially considering the reasonable rates. The modern rooms have sitting areas with aviation-theme art, and many have full kitchens. There's a very good hot buffet breakfast.

Rich accents of gold and cobalt blue add boutique flair to the spacious rooms of this dependable choice for business and leisure travelers. The congenial staff who aim to please and the convenient location near shops, restaurants, and UC Davis are the biggest pluses.

This contemporary four-story low-rise—a short 10-minute walk from Old Town's main plaza and conveniently just off Interstate 40—has attractive Southwestern design and furnishings and the usual modern touches, like reliable and fast Wi-Fi. The heavy, handcrafted wood furniture, tin sconces, and artwork in the rooms come from local suppliers and artisans. Wild Avocado Cork & Tap is on site.

Overlooking the Missouri River just southwest of downtown, this clean, trendy property offers a nice balance between bland franchise hotels and pricey upper-end lodging. It's within easy walking distance of casual restaurants and watering holes. Decor is decidedly Western, with a stone fireplace and exposed log beams.

A former office complex from the 1890s offers rooms with exposed-brick walls and basic furnishings just a block from the French Quarter. Nothing here is terribly luxurious, but friendly service and the no-two-rooms-alike surroundings are a welcome break from the chain-hotel circuit.

The shingle-style inn overlooking Wappingers Creek and its falls, has a rather European feel to it. Rooms are decorated in a contemporary style; some overlook the water. There's a complimentary reception with wine and beer held daily in front of the fireplace.

One of the largest and most reliable lodging options in Prosser, this fairly typical two-story Best Western stands out for being just a few hundred feet from the exceptional wineries of Vintner's Village and a short drive from Benton City. 

Large, comfortable rooms, a business center, gym, and an indoor pool and hot tub make this reasonably priced chain property a good find, especially for visiting Zillah wineries and checking out the museums and murals in Toppenish. Kids love the free cookies and milk served each evening.

This reasonably priced, centrally located Best Western is ideal for being close to downtown dining and attractions, and with free parking and a hot breakfast, it's a good value. Rooms are spacious and clean and have been updated with pillow-top beds, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves, and there's an indoor pool and hot tub, a gym, and an on-site laundry.

Located in nearby Americus, this ornate jewel of a hotel has garnered awards from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Built in 1892, it's a monument to Victorian architecture and remains one of the South's best showcases of American heritage. The grand hotel lobby boasts a three-story open atrium, original woodwork, and carefully preserved marble floors. The rooms, decorated in period decor, have soaring 12-foot ceilings and old-world charm, yet have been updated with modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and refrigerators. The circular Bridal Suite takes up an entire floor of the hotel's tallest tower. Just below, the Carter Presidential Suite offers sweeping views of downtown Americus.

Perched on 11 hillside acres, Oakhurst's best motel has carefully tended landscaping and rooms with stylish contemporary furnishings and hand-painted murals of Yosemite.

Conveniently located at the intersection of I--40 and U.S. 93, this hotel has clean, spacious rooms and is a good base for visiting Hualapai Mountain Park, Laughlin, and the ghost towns of Chloride and Oatman. Furnishings are Southwest inspired with tasteful, earthy color schemes and plush bedding, as midpriced motels go. The minisuites offer comfy beds and a sitting area.

Located across the street from Carroll College, this full-service hotel with convention facilities is considered to be one of the nicer chain hotels in the state, often hosting visiting faculty and speakers at the university. Rooms are well-appointed, some with wet bars; on-site amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, and 24-hour fitness center.

The Old English Tudor–style building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1926 as part of the planned suburban village of Mariemont. (Everything—even the cash machine—is in the Tudor style.) The inn is on the tree-shaded village square, near shops and boutiques and across the street from the arthouse Mariemont Theatre. Some rooms have hand-carved oak headboards and tapestries. Mariemont is on the eastern edge of the city, a 20-minute drive along Columbia Parkway (and the Ohio River) from Downtown.

This well-maintained hotel in the heart of the historic district puts you within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. The views are lovely, and you can see the water from the front terrace. Ample rooms have two queen or king beds. There's also free parking and an outdoor pool in a secluded courtyard.

Located on the Country Club Plaza, this chain hotel is four blocks from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. It is a great option for budget travelers who want to stay within walking distance of area shopping, bars, and clubs.

The rooms at this hotel are popular with tour groups to the region and are typical of chain motels, but some have lodgepole-pine furniture and earth and green tones. The motel consists of four buildings connected by a sky bridge over Main Street.

Great mountain views, convenient access, and clean updated rooms make this a good stopover.

A range of earth tones decorates the comfortable rooms of this hotel on the west side of town. Among the public spaces are an outdoor courtyard and a lobby with leather couches and chairs grouped around the fireplace.

Near the harbor, this hotel comes complete with views of mountains, sea otters, seals, and waterfowl. The standard-issue decor is nothing to write home about, but the views make up for it. The rooms are a little compact, but everything is within walking distance, and there's little need to spend much time in them.

On a bluff at the northern end of Page, this ordinary though reliable motel has large rooms with beige and burnt-orange walls, queen-size beds, and simple furnishings, not to mention some of the best views of Lake Powell, just 2 miles away, in the area. Rimview Terrace serves lunch and dinner next door.

The two-room family suites and complimentary hot breakfast make this chain hotel stand out. It's on the southeast corner of town near I–94.

Open year-round and offering an array of all-inclusive packages, the historic Bettles and its more modern Aurora Lodge together make a comfortable base camp for viewing the northern lights or exploring Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley National Parks. Options include an inclusive two-day summer Arctic Circle package, with transportation from Fairbanks and all meals, including plenty of add-on options, such as flightseeing, guided fly-out fishing trips, or the full-day national parks tour. Rooms in the older lodge share baths; some Aurora rooms have private baths and jetted tubs. The lodge also has fuel, a full-service bar and liquor store, outfitting supplies, and a gift shop.

Nicknamed the "Pink Palace," this luxury spot with giant marble bathrooms continues to attract Hollywood's elite after more than 100 years. Celebrity guests favor the private bungalows; others come for the royal treatment by staff. Standard rooms house original artwork, custom-made linens and duvets, and walk-in closets. The hotel's swanky day spa specializes in de-aging treatments, while the Polo Lounge remains an iconic Hollywood meeting place and Bar Nineteen 12 serves swanky sips. The pool (complete with a lifeguard and swim lessons for kids) features cabanas and the Cabana Cafe, popular on warm L.A. afternoons. Canine guests are also pampered here; 24-hour dog-walking service is available.