1951 Best Hotels in USA

With a modern feel and comfortable rooms, this hotel is located off Interstate 95, with easy access to the airport and historic downtown New Castle. The airy Atrium Lounge has a bar, restaurant, and cozy fireside seating areas. Afternoon coffee or cocktails are especially nice on the terrace.

In the heart of downtown, this historic property is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and attractions. Built in 1887 as the stable and carriage service of prominent Lexington businessman John Sheridan, the historic structure was carefully renovated and opened as an inn in 1997. Rooms are spacious, with high ceilings, and include the charm of 19th-century furnishings along with modern amenities like Wi-Fi. A Continental breakfast is included in the room rate.

This blue-shingle inn is across the street from Clift Park and Skaneateles Lake. You may book a boat ride, complete with captain, on the inn's 1946 wooden Chris-Craft. Guest rooms in the traditional, tasteful main building are individually decorated with antiques, many carved-wood four-poster beds, and crisp white moldings. Suites have fireplaces and either steam showers or Jacuzzi baths. Drinks are served from the original 1807 tavern, which connects to a refined dining room.

Each room in this large, four-level all-suites inn is spacious (500 square feet) and bright, and has a fridge, microwave, wet bar, and three TVs (including one in the bathroom). The indoor pool and hot tub are open 24 hours.

Three levels of broad decks mean that every room has a place from which to relax and watch all manner of watercraft, including international shipping vessels, sail in and out of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal just yards away. (A canal-side hot tub offers an even closer view.) Built as a residence in 1920, this elegant, waterfront B&B blends eclectic furnishings with modern amenities. The decades-old black-and-white photos hanging in the public areas reveal much about the roles the owner-innkeepers' families played in the history of Chesapeake City. The Ship Watch is one of several B&Bs in Chesapeake City.

Giving a generous nod to its name and its 19th-century heritage, this inn is full of nautical and historic touches: seaside artwork and furnishings, steeply pitched roof lines, wide-plank floors, antiques, and a good deal of painted furniture. Sleep with your windows open and you'll likely hear the waves of nearby Nauset Beach, a five-minute walk from the inn—have your morning repast inside the homey pine-paneled breakfast room, or outdoors on the stone patio.

Many rooms in this immaculate motel have decks, and most have fabulous views of Ottauquechee River, which runs right along the building. The rooms are simple—a step above usual motel fare—with four-poster beds and wing chairs; rooms in the annex known as the Cape have hot tubs.

This full-service resort has it all—Old Mammoth rustic elegance, a restaurant, bar, seasonal pool and whirlpool, and room and suite options in three buildings. All accommodations have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerators, and microwaves; some also have gas fireplaces, leather lounge chairs, soaking tubs, waterfall showers, and kitchenettes. The 10 cabins sleep anywhere between two and six people In late 2022, new owners remodeled extensively, adding a rustic-modern flare to the rooms.

Downtown San Jose’s massive signature hotel is hard to miss, located right on the central Plaza de Cesar Chavez. There are multiple dining options and several special amenities, including a palm tree–lined pool and fitness center that features Peloton bikes. The grand, arched lobby is a stunner, and while the rooms aren’t quite the equivalent design spectacle, they are spacious and have a pleasant if somewhat nondescript contemporary look.

The sole Portland branch of a small, Seattle-area, mid-priced hotel chain is just a block from the lively upper end of N.W. 23rd Avenue and a great alternative to the bustle of Downtown. The spacious, contemporary rooms—including standards and minisuites—have large HDTVs, microwaves and refrigerators, and premium bath products. It's a pleasant 10-minute walk to the streetcar. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the quite good Urban Steel Kitchen + Bar.

Log furniture and wood paneling give the rooms in the cozy and rustic 1940s ski lodge just down the road from Solitude and Brighton a warm and inviting feel; the views are unbeatable and the food in the excellent restaurant is a major attraction year-round (you can dine on the patio in summer). Service is attentive, but not overbearing.

Three private cottages set on a 10-acre working ranch afford total privacy, with a few more amenities than a vacation house or condo. Owners Mark and Amy drop off a welcome basket with breakfast goodies your first day, and there's a washer and dryer in each unit, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. The ranch is great for animal lovers, as it is replete with sheep, friendly goats, and chickens throughout.

This modern casino hotel just outside the small town of Ferndale—10 miles northwest of Bellingham—has spacious and well-maintained rooms and a slew of amenities that include a full-service spa, an indoor pool, slots and table games, a showroom, and nearly a dozen restaurants and bars. Accommodations have brightly colored Native American–inspired prints and fabrics, and good-sized bathrooms. Among the dining options, the Steak House serves lavishly prepared filet mignon, veal chops, and seafood.

Opened in 1903, this imposing Victorian-style hotel has welcomed many famous guests, including John Wayne, Teddy Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth; it still has its original banisters, ceilings, and lobby fireplace, thanks to a $6 million main floor restoration, and the guest rooms have reproduction furniture, lace on hardwood tables, and flowery bedspreads. The second-floor veranda above the white-columned entrance is the perfect hideaway for a quiet refreshment. Options in the casino just across the street include slot machines as well as blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette.

Don't be fooled by the tiny front entrance under the 'L'; the Silversmith's oak-covered lobby is enormous and houses a sleek, chandelier-decked restaurant and lounge. The guest rooms—with 12-foot ceilings—are also unusually large, and decorated with luxe touches like sequin-patterned wallpaper and silvery, tufted-leather headboards. The window seats are a treat. Steps from Millennium Park and the Art Institute, this hotel is ideal for art and theater lovers.

With its bold black and red color scheme and angular light fixtures and furnishings, this redbrick boutique hotel just off Hanover's bustling Main Street is a perfect roost for visiting Dartmouth and its museums. In the morning, pop down to the lively cafe for well-crafted coffees and freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches.

With an array of accommodation options (guest rooms, rustic-chic cabins, and modern suites), this lodge sits atop the highest point on Skyline Drive and is the park's largest lodge. Skyland is broken up into 28 separate buildings set across a 27-acre wooded area. Pet-friendly rooms are available. On-site, there is an ATM, a gift shop and restaurant options. The colorful sunset views from the resort patio are among the best in the park. Boxed lunches are available for preorder at the front desk.

The modern rooms inside this Philippe Starck--designed, Alice in Wonderland reminiscent luxury escape may feature mirrors over the bed, but the real jawdropper is the rooftop pool deck with lovely city views and cabanas. An extra bonus: the rooftop bar is available only to those staying on the property. Fi'lia is the hotel's resident Italian restaurant, with woodfire pizzas and large pasta dishes. The Lounge is a safari-theme hideaway with great cocktails and bites featuring an outdoor terrace with views of the city streets below.

Located on a corner above the Chambers Street 1, 2, 3 subway station, this modern hotel with its comfy Galerie Bar off the lobby makes TriBeCa a welcoming landing spot for visitors. Upstairs, the guest rooms are coolly functional with a sleek color palette and plush carpeting. Upgrade to a suite, and you'll get much more than extra space: some have soaking tubs in the bathroom. Downstairs, Smyth Tavern is a posh restaurant for hearty upscale dining.

This resort on the shore of Soap Lake combines two historical lodgings into one—the former Notaras Lodge with its rustic-cabin style rooms and the Inn at Soap Lake, which originally opened in 1915 and has rooms and standalone cottages. The lodge-style rooms have quirky touches like split-stump stools and beds with log frames, as well as photos and other artifacts from the original owner. Some accommodations have both refrigerators and microwaves; several have whirlpool baths. Outside there's a hot tub, sauna, fire pits, private beach, hammocks, games, and beach toys.

A haven for fly fishers who want casual but upscale accommodations, this lodge houses guests in cabins that are fully furnished, complete with kitchenettes and rod-and-wader racks. You can step out of your cabin to a mile and a half of private river access, or take advantage of the on-site guide service and full fly shop. The food here is excellent, and the location remote, so the package that includes breakfast and dinner is a good choice.

This stylish and centrally located boutique hotel may have small rooms, but it compensates with plenty of pampering extras like an on-site yoga studio, Zen-like spa suite, updated lobby, and Sofia Signature spa products in each room. Rooms feature pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen TVs, contemporary bath fixtures, and mini-refrigerators and microwaves. The four slightly larger VIP suites have extra sitting areas and soaking tubs in the bathrooms. Explore the nearby area at one of the hotel's complimentary hour-long walking tours, every Saturday and Sunday at 9 am.

The stalwart Soho Grand has defined the neighborhood for decades, and as new properties crowd the field, the Grand's low-key sophistication continues to stand out. The Grand Bar and Lounge, on the second floor, is an oasis of low-lying velvet sofas and leather armchairs, with a fireplace and a well-stocked bar. Upstairs, comfortable, contemporary guest rooms have an industrial-chic design and are mainly focused on the view out the ample windows. A great seasonal pleasure is Gilligan's—a large outdoor space where you can have a drink or meal and then spread out on teak lounge chairs. The staff is professional, polished, and more experienced than at other fashionable hotels.

In the heart of Troy's corporate district, 25 mi north of Detroit, the Somerset is a favorite of the business set. Guest rooms are small and standard, but the entry level is lovely, with several small sitting rooms tucked around the perimeter.

While the 1867 brownstone exterior is all about history, the sleek, modern decor inside this gorgeously restored hotel breaths the fresh energetic air and excitement that Central Square is known for. Every room has plush Simmons 13-inch pillow tops on the beds, and the decor is clean and minimal. Need to spread out? The Spacious King room boasts a half-circle banquette and table, and the Stellar King has a balcony. If walking around the area doesn't afford enough of a workout, check out the hotel's discounted rates at VIM Fitness, just two blocks away.  The hotel is keyless and most actions can be done using the Sonder app.

Amid TriBeCa's historic warehouses and trendy art galleries sits this boutique hotel, a fashionable addition to the neighborhood. Light pours in the loftlike windows of the comfortable rooms, which have hardwood floors, compact desks, and bright, modern furnishings. Sophisticated bathrooms have slate floors and rain showers. The Sonder hotel brand prizes technology, so expect options for contactless check-in, fast Wi-Fi, and streaming entertainment from your personal devices (in lieu of cable). Rates vary greatly depending on the season; and Sonder usually adds surcharges upon booking that hike the final charge.

Sonesta Fort Lauderdale merges trendiness with affordability in its 13-story U-shaped tower overlooking the ocean. It's easy to relax at the laid-back, sophisticated hotel, which boasts ocean views for every room. The refreshing decor in white and neutral has a bright pop of color, evoking a fun, youthful vibe throughout the property. The on-site restaurant, Steelpan, serves Caribbean-American cuisine creating an island feel that's further backed by the everlasting ocean breeze. There is a daily resort fee that covers the basics like beach chairs, towels, and bottled water; the fee includes two free welcome drinks to be redeemed at either the lobby or pool bar.

The former owner of this small hotel also owned the Triple Crown–winning racehorse Secretariat, and the inn, built to resemble a huge barn, celebrates the horse's career with photos, racing programs, and press clippings. Hardwood floors, colorful woven rugs, and retro-cowboy bedspreads distinguish the spacious rooms, some of which have window seats with views of the Santa Rita Mountains.