5218 Best Hotels in USA

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.

Home to the Golden Globe Awards, the Beverly Hilton is glitzy and polished, offering spectacular views of Beverly Hills and sizeable balconies in many rooms. In-room bathrooms feel expansive thanks to an opaque glass wall that faces the room and sliding door. Furnishings include versatile leather-top work desks with chairs that swivel to the side. Flat-screen TVs are standard in every room. The iconic pool offers guests an array of bites and drinks while Circa 55 is the hotel's mid-century, modern-styled rooftop restaurant serving California cuisine.

Built in 1928, this Rodeo Drive–adjacent hotel is part Italian Renaissance (with elegant details like crystal chandeliers) and part contemporary. If you need a lift, you can catch a complimentary ride in the hotel car anywhere within 2 miles of the property. Paneled in leather and wood with soaring ceilings, THEBlvd Lounge is the hotel's posh dining room. At dinner, Hollywood's elite packs CUT, the coolly modern steak house, notable for its steaks and sides by Wolfgang Puck and interiors by architect Richard Meier. Take time to unwind at the hotel's first-rate spa and see-and-be-seen pool.

This longtime B&B offers rooms with shared kitchens, a tasty continental breakfast, and an owner who can tell you just about anything you need to know about Kotzebue. Comfortable and affordable, Bibber's appeals to business travelers, those fishing and hunting in the area, and visitors exploring the sound before heading to other parts of the Arctic.

Some guest rooms at this 1901 ranch house near Lake Almanor have wood-burning stoves, claw-foot or Jacuzzi tubs, and antique furnishings; a separate cottage with a kitchen sleeps six. Porch swings invite you to linger, as do the puzzles and games in the sunroom. The blueberry-walnut pancakes are the stars of the inn's gourmet three-course breakfast. Two economical rooms, which tend to book up fast, share a bath.

At this conveniently located hotel, some of the antiques-filled rooms open to gorgeous sundecks, while others have balconies overlooking the courtyard's saltwater pool. The pool and the proximity to the aquarium and other family-friendly attractions make this a good choice for travelers with kids in tow, while the lively tiki bar downstairs will please the adults. 

Next door to Far Flung Outdoor Center and just 3 miles from the western boundary of Big Bend National Park, the outfitter operates 12 freestanding casitas with hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes, two pillow-top queen beds, and back porches with rocking chairs. There are two common courtyards with propane grills, dining tables, and tidy Southwestern landscaping.

If you’ve brought the kids along, this family-oriented resort ("resort" is used loosely) is the choice, hands down. It has a 35,000-square-foot indoor water park (extra charge for in-house guests) boasting two three-story slides, four mini-slides, a wave pool, and a 20-person hot tub. On the other hand, those annoyed by wet, barefoot kids racing around should choose another property.

The large 1903 Adirondack inn on Big Moose Lake has a central fireplace, a cozy lounge, a front porch with rockers, a floating gazebo with checkerboards, and canoes. Accommodations, located in the three-story lodge, are simple and have brass beds. Most rooms have a lake view, and one has a fireplace and a whirlpool tub, but some rooms and common areas feel a little like granny's parlor. A restaurant serves American fare in an attractive space with lake views; and a deck with umbrella-shaded tables offers lakeside dining.

There's a congenial atmosphere at this lively, family-owned lodge-campground-marina—a happy mix of tent campers (who have the fabulous waterfront real estate), RVers (who look pretty permanent), and motel dwellers who like to mingle at the rooftop pool and play poker. Rooms have tile floors, wicker furniture, and doors that allow sea breezes to waft through. A skywalk joins the upper-story rooms with the pool and deck. Campsites range from rustic to full hookups. Everything is spotless—even the campground's bathhouse—and the service is good-natured and efficient. Satellite wireless means you can pick up a signal most places on the property, depending on the weather. The staff will book you a room, sell you bait, or hook you up with a fishing charter. There are plenty of family-oriented activities, so the youngsters will never complain about being bored. Discounts are available for week-long or longer stays.

The lodge's modern, motel-style cottages with Mission-style furnishings and vaulted ceilings sit in a meadow surrounded by redwood trees and flowering shrubbery. Some rooms have fireplaces, and some have kitchens; all have a deck or a patio. The larger, multibed rooms and suites are a good choice for families.

In summer at this rustic property you can sip drinks beside—or in—the Big Sur River fronted by the inn's wooded grounds, and, if you're here on a Sunday afternoon between May and September, you can enjoy live music on the restaurant's deck. The eight suites in the main building have king beds in the bedroom, trundle beds in the living room, and decks overlooking the river. The standard rooms in the motel building across the road have one or two queen beds and either porches or patios.

Built in 1926, this landmark hotel has had several incarnations over the years—including a stint as a hospital during World War II—but through it all, this grande dame has remained an opulent reminder of yesteryear, with its palatial lobby and grounds, enormous pool (largest in the Lower 48), and distinctive 315-foot tower, which rises above the canopy of trees shading Coral Gables. The Biltmore has on-site golf and tennis, a spa and fitness center, and a host of excellent drinking and dining options. The magnificent pool is steeped in history—Tarzan's Johnny Weissmuller was a lifeguard here, and in the 1930s, grand aquatic galas featuring alligator wrestling, synchronized swimming, and bathing beauties drew thousands. To the west is the hotel's Biltmore Country Club, a richly ornamented Beaux Arts–style structure with a superb colonnade and courtyard. The Sunday champagne brunch is a local legend; try to get a table in the courtyard.

This dignified 1910 country inn—set on a plateau of vineyards and hops fields a few miles southeast of Yakima—consists of a manor house with an upscale restaurant, five traditionally furnished upstairs rooms, and a newer, more private cottage with six rooms that feature such cushy amenities as steam-sauna showers and gas fireplaces. Chef-owner Brad Masset oversees the Continental-style prix-fixe restaurant (one 7 pm seating Thursday through Saturday; reservations essential). The wine cellar has an excellent selection of local and international vintages, and there's a pool and hot tub out back.

Few things are as emblematic of Beach Drive's renaissance as this boutique hotel, which, like many of Downtown's best attractions, seamlessly blends old and new. The former apartment building's 1924 facade was lovingly restored by developer Chuck Prather, who also dramatically renovated its interior with eclectic decor and furnishings—guest bathrooms, for instance, have both European claw-foot bathtubs and modern, glass-door rain-head showers. Most rooms also have stately canopy beds, and some rooms overlook Beach Drive and Downtown's banyan-dotted waterfront parks. Everyone can enjoy fantastic views from Canopy, the überhip nightspot, and the ground-floor Birch & Vine restaurant has had local foodies buzzing since it opened.

Overlooking the village green of tiny, quiet Temple, this affordable and friendly B&B built in 1775 once hosted Henry David Thoreau. The three guest rooms are done with an English-style mixture of modern and antique furnishings, and the on-site tavern serves eclectic comfort fare, from flat-bread pizzas to steak and fish-and-chips, along with a popular Sunday brunch. A 10-minute drive southeast of Peterborough, the inn is also convenient to the attractions in and around Milford, to the east.

The charming lodging options here range from affordable, compact rooms with private baths down the hall, to downright cushy two-bedroom suites with gas fireplaces, spacious sitting rooms, pitched ceilings, and terrific harbor views. Whatever room you choose, you're treated to great service, beds with fine linens, an expansive continental breakfast, free use of bicycles, flat-screen TVs, and iPod docks. The hotel's sister property, the Earthbox Inn & Spa, is also downtown and well recommended.

This property has indoor and outdoor pools and a variety of activities including a petting zoo, minigolf, a pond and walking path, and a family-style smorgasbord. Simple, clean, and comfortable rooms include standards, junior and family suites, and efficiencies. The staff has a long reputation for being friendly, and many guests return year after year. The indoor Bird-in-Hand farmers' market (days open vary by season) is steps away, as is a bakery. 

This mountain-lodge-style hotel, where the river-rock lobby has a wonderfully large hearth, is a good base for exploring the town or going skiing and trout fishing nearby. Rooms are elegantly furnished; request number 140 for a view of the creek. In summer you can sit around fire tables near the water's edge.

Views of the Bitterroot River give this inn a peaceful, country feel even though it's within walking distance of many of the shops and restaurants in downtown Stevensville. The rooms are made with comfort in mind, including down comforters and featherbeds in some rooms, and a cozy fireplace in another. Breakfasts are casual, but with egg casseroles, banana-bread French toast, and locally roasted coffee, they'll be sure to fuel you for the day. Children over six are welcome.

The views of the Tongass Narrows from inside this waterfront B&B are remarkable, and the three suites all have plush furniture, comfortable beds, and porches or balconies. In lieu of group breakfasts, the kitchen is stocked with fruit, baked goods, and other items, and guests can eat at their leisure. The easygoing owners, Nicole and Jim Church, offer as much (or as little) conversation as you're comfortable with. The Black Bear also has a top-floor one-bedroom apartment for rent, as well as a two-bedroom cabin.

Tucked away on a quiet side street, this tidy bed-and-breakfast has terrific views of the surrounding San Juan Mountains from its outdoor decks. All nine rooms are pleasantly appointed and have private baths and both interior and exterior entrances, so you can have all the privacy you want. Some rooms have fireplaces and jetted tubs. All include full breakfast served in a sunny, cheerful room that looks out onto the mountains, and a complimentary wine and beer hour each evening. There's also a year-round communal hot tub.

This budget family motel is in a quiet area 5 mi from the Gore Mountain Ski Center. Its dark-wood exterior and the guest rooms' knotty-wood-paneled walls give it a rustic chalet look. Rooms are basic but spacious. There's a restaurant on-site that serves American-style fare like burgers and wraps, and an Adirondack-style pub.

Toward the tip of the peninsula that juts into the ocean at Prouts Neck stands this stylish, tastefully updated, 1878 resort inn with spectacular views up and down the coast. Guests have access to beaches, kayaking equipment, a yacht club, and a country club with tennis courts and a golf course. Finer touches abound, such as Frette linens and terry robes. The Cliff Walk, a pebbled path that wanders past Winslow Homer's former studio, runs along the Atlantic headlands he often painted. Peak season rates include breakfast, dinner, and gratuities. The Chart Room pub and the Point restaurant take advantage of the views.

This getaway in the old mining ghost town of Kingston, along the Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway (NM 152), has sturdy log-beam ceilings, massive stone walls, an interesting history, and an informal, rustic atmosphere that makes it nice for families, but the charm here owes a lot to the care and tending, and presence, of the proprietors. It's not quite enough to describe this lodge as "historic." The "town" of Kingston—a bustling boomtown established around the turn of the 20th century and with a current population of about 30—and the surrounding area are fun to explore and fantastic by mountain bike, but keep in mind that Silver City is a full hour's drive west. Guests have access to Percha Creek and miles of hiking trails. The rooms on the north side of the main lodge have views of the mountains, and the south rooms look into the lovely greenhouse. One-bedroom suites have cozy, vine-wrapped balconies in addition to sitting areas. Breakfasts are healthy and hearty, and the kitchen is open for you to cook in if you bring your own food. There is also a studio apartment and a six-bedroom house.