1951 Best Hotels in USA

The friendly and talkative owners of this historic brick building—the former Roosevelt School—have brought Southern hospitality to northern Idaho. With three stories plus a bell tower (now housing a luxurious suite with great views), the inn features a hot tub, sauna, and lovely lawned gardens. Rooms have plush beds, some with canopies, and chocolate-on-the-pillow types of extra touches. Superb breakfasts, served until 10, feature recipes specially crafted for the inn by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey, a former guest here.

With simple accommodations in a late-19th-century farmhouse and more luxurious units in a more modern structure across a country lane, this property is set on a 20-acre pastoral farmstead. Constants here are friendly, efficient service and one of the most relaxing settings on the island. Rooms and porches overlook rolling fields, woodland, and the ocean, and there's a bike rental shop on property.

A cupola crowns this handsome three-story brick Italianate villa built in 1866. The B&B has two large porches, a parlor with a marble fireplace, and bathrooms with claw-foot tubs. One guest room is on the first floor; the others are on the second floor. Most rooms have a queen bed, and all have rose-print bed coverings and down comforters. The Wine and Roses room, where walls are the color of claret, has a queen and a double bed.

Close to the convention center, this 14-story hotel caters to its corporate clientele, but leisure travelers also like the prime location and long list of amenities, including a heated swimming pool, fitness center, babysitting services, and a vibrant nightclub that opens onto the pool.

The 1855 home is three blocks from downtown and less than 1 mi from the Corning Museum of Glass. Guest rooms, decked out in Victorian style, have antiques, plush towels, and 300-thread-count sheets. Some have canopy beds. Only the suites, both on the first floor, have kitchenettes. Porch-sitting in summer is replaced by 4 pm tea and cookies by the parlor fireplace in winter.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this B&B includes a main house and separate cottage, offers a glimpse of old Columbus's elegance—with four-poster mahogany beds, hardwood floors, and period antiques. Each stay includes a full Southern breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese reception. The inn has recently undergone renovations and added an expansive courtyard that offers occasional live music and literary events for guests and the community.

Part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, The Row's elegant calm pays homage to its past life as a Ford Motor assembly plant. A steampunk wonderland, the lobby's sweeping spiral staircase edged in glass and galvanized metal, antique mirrors, textured tiles that evoke cast iron molds, and whimsical prism sculptures atop reclaimed automotive parts hint at the site’s history. Rooms are neutral and elegant, both providing a sense of peace (pillow top mattresses, Netflix streaming, and comfy bath robes) and purpose (think ergonomic workspaces and Wi-Fi). The locale can't be beat, as you're steps off the Mystic River and Assembly Row's gigantic work-live-play destination.

Formerly the Tribeca Grand, the Roxy is a stylish downtown property with an emphasis on art, music, and culture that has made it a neighborhood gathering place. It's home to The Django, a jazz club, plus the Roxy Cinema, which screens mostly independent and retro films. Cozy rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, work spaces, gourmet minibars, and high-end bath products. Java fans will love the on-site coffee bar from Jack's Stir Brew and weekend brunch affairs, perfect after a late night at the exclusive on-site club Paul's Cocktail Lounge.

The two historic town houses facing Washington Square on Frenchmen Street were a millinery and an orphanage before opening as a boutique hotel in 2017, and has comfortable, art-filled rooms with amenities like Keurig machines and small refrigerators. There is a large courtyard and a beautiful fountain, as well as a bar that produces terrific craft cocktails. There is live music featured most nights, so rooms can be noisy.

The Royalton's lobby bar is one of the prime Midtown meeting spots for local A-listers, along with a new generation of movers and shakers—so be prepared to run the gauntlet of the buzzing lounge before reaching your room. Updated guest rooms, designed by Charlotte Macaux, are comfortably sleek and elegantly outfitted with atmospheric lighting, fresh flowers, and candles changed daily. Some rooms have working fireplaces; all rooms have plasma-screen TVs and iPads. Luxe bathrooms have huge circular Roman soaking tubs and rainfall showers. The restaurant Forty Four is a solid locale for a quick bite, with a menu of global small plates and fancy cocktails.

This sprawling riverfront hotel on 8 acres was reinvented as an urban resort in 2020, with an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, a lively restaurant, and free live music on the patio in the summer. The streamlined rooms spread across six buildings have calming neutral colors, comfortable furnishings, built-in USB chargers, and hidden-away mini-refrigerators and microwaves. With direct access to the Centennial Trail, it's easy to walk downtown through Riverfront Park, or borrow one of the complimentary bikes. A playground and outdoor games like corn hole make this a great family choice. The excellent on-site riverfront restaurant, Osprey's, is open daily.

If you're looking for an inexpensive summer destination—to take in the scenery, canoe the lake, or go biking—this will do quite nicely as the lodge is on the rarely visited Isle La Motte. Guest rooms are very simple: bed, dresser, night table, and stenciled wall border.

Situated about a half hour north of Downtown Tampa, Saddlebrook is one of west Florida's top resorts, largely because it has so many things in one spot—36 holes of championship golf; the Saddlebrook Golf Academy; 45 clay, grass, and artificial-surface tennis courts; a Harry Hopman tennis program; a full-service spa; a fitness center; and a kids' club. Varied accommodations include one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, making it a good place for families.

On the southern edge of the Railyard District, this smart motel offers affordable comfort, modern bohemian Southwestern decor, and a location that's just about a 5-minute walk to the Railyard and a 15-minute walk from the Plaza. Although there is a $15 "Xperience Xclusive" fee in addition to room rates, it includes access to the seasonal outdoor pool, parking, shuttle service to/from the Plaza, property-wide Wi-Fi, the 24-hour fitness center, the business center, and an extensive hot breakfast. The on-site bar and restaurant, Social, has good Southwestern comfort food, a broad drink menu, and regular live entertainment. Get a room upstairs in one of the rear buildings for the most privacy and quiet.

Georgia O'Keeffe once lived and painted in a third-story room of the original inn; these days it's not as upscale—or expensive—as many other lodging options in Taos, and most rooms are in a newer building, but it has a shaded patio with large trees, a serviceable restaurant, and a collection of antique Navajo rugs. Many rooms have Pueblo-style fireplaces; some have balconies. There's country-western or rock music most nights in the Cantina, a popular spot for drinking and dancing.

Located 18 miles from Atchison across the Kansas–Missouri border, the Saint George is a destination for history buffs. Back in its heyday, the hotel—listed on the National Register of Historic Places and along Main Street in historic Weston—was the last stopping point for wagon trains before they crossed the Missouri River. Of the six room categories, all have a private bath and range from a standard guest room with a king or queen bed to one of two suites (the Captain's Suite or the Orval Hixon Vaudeville Suite) that include a living area and hot tub.

This 12-story, marble-pillared 1910 landmark on Rice Park has been a stopover for presidents, heads of state, and celebrities. It's within 7 blocks of the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, the Civic Center, and the Children's Museum. Rooms are traditional in style.

In a prime spot by the lighthouse, and only minutes on foot from the Village and the beaches, this European-style inn is made up of privately owned guest rooms—nothing fancy, but they're clean, comfortable, and individually decorated, many with furnishings and art that give off a beachy vibe. "Deluxe" rooms are swankier, most with a very modern appeal. There's a two-night minimum during high season on weekends. Discounts are available for longer stays, depending on the season.

At this family-friendly, attractively designed motel on the Ilwaco Marina, guests have views of the Columbia River and easy access to nearby Cape Disappointment and Fort Columbia state parks and the lower reaches of Long Beach Peninsula. The cozy rooms have TVs, small refrigerators, and coffeemakers, and the on-site restaurant serves some of the better pub food around, including locally caught albacore fish-and-chips and Dungeness crab mac and cheese.

Though one side of this aged beauty sits right on busy Conwell Street, the interior is all serenity, bathed in white, an ideal backdrop for the brilliant wood floors, statement furniture, and art pieces—think Colonial farmhouse with a decidedly modern edge. Guest rooms range from the standard double, tiny but lovely at 125 square feet, to deluxe king, with a small sitting area. Outside there are several very private seating areas on brick patios, shaded under a pergola of greenery.

Away from the downtown bustle and steps from hiking and biking trails as well as University of Utah attractions, this airy and inviting hotel is popular with business travelers but is actually a great choice if you'd rather be closer to nature and a little away from the bustle of downtown. Thistle & Thyme is one of the better hotel restaurants in town, and there's large gym with big windows facing the mountains. Generally offering lower rates than downtown hotels, this property also has free parking.

The more centrally located of Marriott's two large downtown convention hotels, this gleaming, 16-story hotel lies between the City Creek shopping mall and the Salt Lake Convention Center. The spotless, contemporary rooms are outfitted with ergonomically designed desks, armchairs, and—in some cases—balconies.

Reliable and slightly refined, this chain property is a good choice for families and business travelers wanting to be on the fringes of Fisherman's Wharf, highlighted by a sleek lobby (more hip-looking than the typical Marriott) and smartly designed rooms with tech amenities. Rooms feature very comfortable beds topped with an abundance of pillows for leisurely lounging on foggy mornings; they also have a desk with an ergonomic chair. Ask for a room on floors three and above for a quieter night's sleep.

The distinctive upper window design of the 39-story Marriott Marquis has been compared to a parking meter and a jukebox (it's probably the third most recognizable building in the city skyline), but the guest rooms, decorated in tasteful neutrals, satisfy the business set with spacious desks and a host of technological amenities. Techies gather in the lobby's bar, restaurant, and strategically placed seating areas that all look simultaneously bland-corporate and modern-chic. The top-floor View Lounge has huge, fan-shaped windows revealing stunning city vistas and quickly fills up with guests and nonguests alike.

Business travelers appreciate the 30-floor Marriott's easily accessible plugs, movable desks, ergonomic chairs, and laptop connectors to flat-screen TVs—and its prime location near shopping, restaurants, nightspots, and public transportation. Some rooms have views of the bay, city lights, and Union Square. Guests are encouraged to bring their laptops or newspapers to the Great Room lobby where you can sit on autumn-hued couches at the picture windows and watch the cable cars go by.

This peaceful spot is a well-known launching point for white-water runners on the San Juan, a river that's famed as the setting of many of Tony Hillerman's Jim Chee mystery novels. The motel's Southwestern-style rustic rooms overlooking the river at Mexican Hat are clean and well maintained. Diners can watch the river flow by at The Juan restaurant, which serves delicious grilled steaks and juicy hamburgers. Fresh trout and inexpensive Navajo dishes add variety to the menu. Call the motel directly for the cheapest rates.

This quirky motel's well-maintained, Southwestern-style, rustic rooms overlook the San Juan River in Mexican Hat, Utah, and the setting, against the red rocks, is quite inspiring, even if accommodations have few frills. A few miles away, the inn's three yurts provide a glamping option. Diners can watch the river at the Olde Bridge Grille, which serves great grilled steak and juicy hamburgers, fresh trout, and inexpensive Navajo dishes—it's also the only place for 100 miles in any direction with a liquor license.

Deep local ties set this expansive resort apart from the area's other luxurious accommodations—it was built on the site formerly occupied by the Clearwater Beach Hotel, and its coastal-chic spaces exude history. All rooms have a water view (of the Gulf or the Intracoastal Waterway), and there are amenities to spare. The spa is a destination unto itself, and on-site restaurants include Caretta on the Gulf, known for its cooking classes, weekend brunches, creative locavore cuisine, and impressive wine pairings. Camp Ridley is a good option for kids if it's raining or if they get bored with swimming and beachcombing.

This resort with 1,000 feet of beachfront on the quieter end of Panama City Beach has something for everyone and enough amenities and activities to keep you busy for days without ever leaving the property. Accommodations range from studios for two to beach houses that can sleep 16 people. There are multiple indoor and outdoor pools, some heated, as well as sizeable water slides and lazy rivers. It's a kid's dream, with on-site mini golf, a games arcade, and a playground. In summer, special activities include games, karaoke, sunset s'mores, and foam parties. 

Recharge, rest, and enjoy the local scenery at this ultra-popular lodging that books up months in advance. In addition to six pristine motel rooms, there are two studio cottages with pull-out twin sofas, a pair of two-bedroom cottages, and a two-bedroom 'Casita' cottage with an open floor plan, all with gas fireplaces. Some rooms have kitchenettes.