5203 Best Hotels in USA

Opened in 1938, this venerable (and affordable) lodging's Southern charm has kept visitors returning for nearly a century. Whether you stay in a traditional room or a private cottage, you'll enjoy spectacular mountain views, hikes on the 30-acre property, and access to one of the largest meditation labyrinths in America. The three-course, regionally influenced prix-fixe dinners are part of the experience.

With a great view of the Badlands 8 miles west of Medora, this rustic property has access to the Maah Daah Hey Trail. The 27 rustic-style cabin rooms have two double beds (some queen, others full) and two single bunk beds and a full bath. The 50 camping sites can accommodate tents, horse trailers, or RVs (full hookups). The Buffalo Gap Steakhouse offers everything from burgers and buffalo to rib eyes and lobster, as well as takeaway lunches.

A native-rock fireplace surrounded by hefty logs adds to the rustic quality of this lodge. Western artifacts lend it an authentic feel. There's an impressive view of Mount Rushmore from an oversize deck surrounded by a plush pine forest filled with wildflowers. Camping cabins with basic amenities and access to a deluxe shower house and a cooking pavilion are recent additions. So are family-friendly activities such as horseshoes and badminton.

Managed by Hilton, this expansive, upscale gaming and golfing resort is 15 miles north of downtown Santa Fe, just off a freeway but with spectacular views of the mountains and Rio Grande Valley—it's a great option to be close to the start of the High Road or if you'd prefer to stay close to but still a bit outside of the City Different. Rooms are spacious and airy, all with large windows and some with full balconies taking in the dramatic vistas. The property offers plenty of leisure amenities, including an extensive slate of treatments in the 16,000-square-foot Wo'P'in Spa, access to a pair of championship layouts (27 holes) at the adjacent Towa Golf Resort, a concert venue, and a good mix of upscale and casual restaurants and bars. There's also an enormous casino, but it's set well away from the lobby and public areas on a separate level, making it easy to ignore if gaming isn't your thing. Hilton also operates a less pricey but quite nice Homewood Suites next door.

A casino occupies the main floor of this meticulously restored hotel, a pink granite structure built by Deadwood's first sheriff in 1895. Rooms are furnished in Victorian style with reproductions of the original furniture. You can order breakfast at the casual downstairs restaurant.

Amid serene desert on a far corner of the 152-acre Joshua Tree Retreat Center, this adults-only property has three painstakingly restored mid-century-modern buildings containing suites that offer the architectural panache of Palm Springs (patterned masonry, breeze blocks, angular lines, slanted roofs, giant windows) and mod-cons like keyless entry, Parachute linens, and water filtered by reverse osmosis. Each unit has its own kitchen, patio, books, games, and binoculars, but outdoor communal spaces with bistro light–lit long tables, propane grills, and fire pits give groups places to gather. We recommend starting your day by making French-press coffee to take with you on a walk through the vast grounds, which contain ponds, pools, art installations, a café, a bookstore, energy vortices, and the world's largest assemblage of Frank Lloyd Wright's son's organic architecture. For an extra fee, you can also join official retreat workshops.

These spacious (584–889-square-foot) contemporary bungalows provide guests with an upscale, up-to-date home away from home, with fireplaces, outdoor patios and dining areas, wireless and streaming-service connectivity, fully equipped kitchens, and washers and dryers. With all the accommodations sleeping up to four, the bungalows work well for families or couples traveling together.

One of Tok's nicer lodgings, Burnt Paw has seven comfortable, private sod-roof cabins—each with two beds, a private bath, a microwave, a refrigerator, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV. They are also motorcycle-friendly and have a popular gift shop where you can find jade, gold, Alaska Native crafts, and a display of sled-dog equipment.

Be prepared to be spoiled silly at this gorgeous bed-and-breakfast owned by Christopher Allen, who worked as a butler before opening this with his wife Kimberly. Rooms are decorated to represent the estates the owner worked in. Home-cooked hot breakfast includes a frittata with vegetables from the garden and Kim's delicious banana-stuffed French toast.

A tranquil oasis in a busy resort area, the Buttonwood sits on Mt. Surprise, 2 miles northeast of North Conway village—close enough to access area dining and shopping, but far away from noise and crowds of downtown. Rooms in the 1820s farmhouse are furnished in Shaker style, with wide pine floors, fluffy quilts, and period stenciling that add folksiness; downstairs is the Mt. Surprise Room, where a self-serve bar, a library, board games, and a large-screen TV await.

This 1789 home features four luxurious suites and three intimate cottages overlooking the rolling hills of Harrisonburg. The inn combines 21st-century amenities with the old-world elegance of featherbeds and fireplaces. The three cottages feature whirlpool tubs set in front of the fireplace and 4-inch-thick featherbeds. All rooms and suites are furnished with period antiques and reproductions: Colonial in the 1790s main house and Victorian in the 1840s addition.

This cheerfully decorated, economical, and intimate seven-unit boutique property in tiny downtown Tropic is just 15 minutes east of the park and on the way toward Escalante. Accommodations are a mix of cozy motel rooms and larger cottages, and each is individually furnished. There's also a pretty garden with benches and chairs—a lovely place to read a book or relax after a long day.

Located at the bottom of Grant Creek, near the Snowbowl ski area, this family favorite features a tree-filled courtyard with a pool, baby pool, five hot tubs, and a waterfall. Log beams, animal mounts, and a large fireplace contribute to its lodge-like atmosphere; on the second floor, they feature balconies. Some rooms have kitchens, jetted tubs, and/or sitting areas.

This 19th-century Queen Anne–style B&B, with fascinating turrets and period details, is a companionable sister to the family of architectural beauties in Wilmington's 230-block historic district, putting it within easy walking distance of the city's riverfront shopping and dining. New owners in 2022 undertook a complete remodel of rooms and shared spaces, balancing the home's history with modern amenities, new beds, and stylish decor. Convenient off-street parking, huge porches, and strategically placed outdoor accent lighting make it a safe, welcoming property, even after dark.

A hip and sophisticated take on a classic Greek Revival inn, this town-center lodging has been in operation since the 1870s, but its current owners, a Swedish hospitality group, have endowed it with cool Scandinavian flair. Each of its spacious and luxurious rooms and cottages is uniquely designed and inspired by artists, designers, writers, and scientists, ranging from modern edge to cozy traditional. Rooms in the three cottages can be rented singly or combined to accommodate larger groups, making it a family-friendly option. In the restaurant the chef prepares sumptuous daily specials using fresh local seafood and produce as well as Swedish imports like Västerbotten cheese. The garden hosts live music, cocktails, an Ping-Pong on weekends. A continental Scandinavian breakfast is included in high season and on weekends in the off-season.

Atop an ancient Calusa shell mound and accessible only by boat, the friendly, somewhat quirky inn built by novelist and playwright Mary Roberts Rinehart in 1938 welcomes guests seeking peace and isolation. It's surrounded by 100 acres of tropical vegetation, through which a natural trail runs. In addition to the inn rooms, there are cottages scattered throughout the property, some of which have kitchens and can accommodate up to eight guests. Rooms range from bare-bones to more modern and family-friendly. There's a full-service marina and a restaurant whose dining room is papered with thousands of dollar bills. One of the many perks of staying here is proximity to the remote and pristine beach of Cayo Costa, a short boat trip from Cabbage Key. Note, however, that 2022's Hurricane Ian made its initial landfall on Cayo Costa, which was heavily damaged; access to it was limited long after the storm.

Log cabins in the forest let you reconnect with nature via a range of on-site activities without giving up creature comforts. Simply appointed with log and wood furniture, the cabins are near the lodge, where you can outfit yourself for a variety of outdoor adventures, including even cutting down a Christmas tree in the winter. The seasonal Bear's Grill serves reasonably priced take-out American fare for breakfast and lunch, plus ice cream and shakes. For dinner, you're on your own, but luckily each room features a full-service kitchen. There's a heated pool for summertime dips, and two hot tubs are open year-round. Autumn rates (October to December) are often deeply discounted. From October to May, the route from Kamas (49 miles) on Route 150 is closed, so access is from Evanston, Wyoming (30 miles).

You can rent these utilitarian, one- to four-bedroom cabins and be in the heart of the forest. Interiors are dated, and the kitchens are basic but functional, with a refrigerator, range, and microwave (except in the cheapest studio cabin, which just has a tiny kitchenette).

The cabins in this 750-acre resort campground just a boat ride away from the Magic Kingdom don't exactly constitute roughing it, as they are compact, air-conditioned log homes that accommodate four grown-ups and two youngsters.

The only lodging on the West Rim, the comfortable cabins at Hualapai Ranch are clean and neat, but also small and unassuming. The front porches are a good place to sit and unwind after a hectic day exploring the sights at Grand Canyon West. The cabins are adjacent to a small "Western" town, where visitors can pose for snapshots, hear storytellers and cowboy singers, and sign up for horseback rides.

Back-to-nature enthusiasts love these two-bedroom, tin-roofed duplexes—each named after a different species of tree and each sleeping up to six—set among the state park's sand pines and scrub oaks, a five-minute walk from the beach via a private boardwalk. Although the cabins are basic, they do have central heat and air-conditioning and full-size kitchens. Gas fireplaces, barbecue grills, and screen porches are homey touches.

If you're an outdoors enthusiast, you can appreciate Kauai's mountain wilderness from the dozen rustic cabins—of varying age and quality—that make up this lodge. Cabins are no-frills but more comfortable than a tent, and the mountain setting and proximity to some of the state's most beautiful trails are grand. Wood-burning stoves ward off the winter chill and dampness (wood is a few dollars extra), as it can get pretty cold at this elevation. Cabins sleep two to six and have full kitchens and bathrooms. Note that there's no Wi-Fi or cell service. The nearby restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, or you can bring up groceries from Waimea.

In a wooded area 7 miles south of the lake, this complex is made up of several A-frame buildings and has modest rooms with two queen beds and a private bath. This property, which fills up fast (so book early), is adjacent to Annie Creek Restaurant as well as a convenience store and gas station.

Affordability, accessibility to recreational activities, and wonderful hosts make these cabins with knotty-pine vaulted ceilings, log furnishings, and full-size kitchens a great lodging choice in the Mt. Hood area. Comfortable, large studio units accommodate from one to four people; a single studio cabin is for those who need only a microwave and mini-refrigerator. The surrounding woods offer privacy, and the owners have amassed an impressive collection of midcentury and pioneer-era bric-a-brac that they display throughout the property. Patios on each unit face the seasonal creek, and the cabins have lock-storage units large enough to hold bikes, skis, or snowboards.

A former home to World War II officer cadets, this gem has been reimagined as an oasis in South Beach, offering the antithesis of the sometimes maddening jet-set scene, with 34 distinctive rooms exuding understated luxury. All rooms implement art deco style and feature beautiful antiques hand chosen by the hotel's proprietor. Vintage touches, like iron lighting fixtures and steamer trunks, add nice accent notes. If you're looking for loud music and wild times, go elsewhere. Cadet is more about enjoying a good read on the patio and discovering elusive serenity in the heart of South Beach. Little touches, like candles in the lobby, fresh flowers all around, high-thread-count sheets, and small pouches filled with fresh lavender or seashells, depending on the season, show care and sophistication. This intimate hideaway is one block away from Lincoln Road, two blocks from the beach, and two blocks from the New World Center. Clark Gable stayed in Room 224 during his time training with the Army Air Corps in the 1940s.

Worthy of an emperor? The numbers at this beachfront property are certainly imperial: 1,144 rooms; 145,000 square feet of gaming floors; more than 2,300 slot machines; a theater seating 1,500 that has hosted Tony Bennett, Smokey Robinson, Ringo Starr and many others; and on and on. Book a room here and you will have to embrace the kitsch. The pillars, fountains, statues, and faux classical style of the entrance and lobby are anything but suble. The rooms, however, only hint at such gaudiness. They are luxurious and modern with dark wood furniture, wall scones, and expansive mirrors. Many have breathtaking ocean views, and there are often deals to be had.

At this destination spa—celebrities like Julia Roberts and Oprah Winfrey escape here for some serious R&R—you’ll feel like you’ve died and gone to a pampering Provençal village heaven. Classic French style prevails in the opulent lounge areas and private villas, which have marble baths, Frette linens, antique furnishings, and 200-year-old reclaimed wood floors. Villa balconies open onto hillsides blanketed in lavender, where a stone chapel—brought over from Dijon and dating back to 1615—is used for meditation and weddings. Every prix-fixe three-course dinner is a fine-dining experience in an ornate setting (crystal chandeliers, velvet chairs, and a 14th-century fireplace from France). Included in the daily rate are healthy meals, spa treatments, transportation around San Diego, and fitness classes, although many guests upgrade to personal trainers and oxygen facials that plump out wrinkles. After a morning hike, classes are offered every hour, including Pilates, yoga, spin, crystal sound baths, and aqua aerobics in the Olympic-size pool. Guests also have access to clay tennis courts, beach volleyball, pickleball courts, a bathhouse, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Cal-a-Vie is the only destination spa in the world with a private, 18-hole golf course. For retail therapy, guests can purchase private-label Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot wines grown on Cal-a-Vie’s vineyards, or they can shop at the spa’s fashion boutique and antiques store.

About half the rooms here, decorated in mid-century modern style, date to this property's 1947 origins as a roadside motel, with the newer remaining ones edging this Hyatt–JdV Collection quasi-resort into budget-boutique territory. With the MoonAcre Spa, Fleetwood Calistoga restaurant, and multiple geothermal pools (one adults-only), the hotel provides decent value with its lower-end accommodations and a touch of class at the upper end. Amenities include comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen HDTVs.

Accommodations at this sprawling resort range from fairly basic motel-style guest rooms at the Mountain Creek Inn to fully furnished two- to four-bedroom luxury cottages and villas, all of them with lovely panoramic vistas and verdant woodland garden settings. The gem of the resort is the four-diamond Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens with its comfortable hotel-style rooms, outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, and the award-winning spa, which offers a full range of services. A 10-mile paved biking and hiking trail meanders through the property. There's great fishing in 13 stocked ponds and an adventure zipline course, and the golf courses are famously impressive. Various meal and recreation packages are available. Your room key gains you access to the property's famous gardens from dawn until dusk.

This three-story brick building with a big black awning was built in the early 1920s as a dormitory to house high school students. It's on the National Register of Historic Places, but since 2010, it's been the closest thing to a luxury boutique hotel that Lewistown has to offer. Think crisp white duvets, decorative throw pillows, Beekman 1802 toiletries, clawfoot tubs, pedestal sinks, and lots of decorative tile in lieu of cheap linoleum.