1951 Best Hotels in USA

This bed-and-breakfast in the heart of Old City is great for travelers who want an authentic taste of historic Philadelphia—built in 1769 by a prominent local physician (an enormous family tree detailing his descendants hangs from a wall in a common living room), the four-story Georgian house has undergone a faithful, meticulous revival. Moulding, sconces, and woodwork have been restored to historical standards; nearly all the inn’s floors are original. Rooms have reproduction period furnishings, including four-poster beds, and two have marble gas fireplaces. In keeping with the Colonial theme, some rooms are a tad cold in winter. Continental breakfast is served weekdays; a full hot breakfast is served on weekends. Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are always on hand, and complimentary wine and cookies are served nightly. The hotel requires children to be 10 years or older.

If you love history and prefer intimate B&Bs to larger, more anonymous hotels, Thomas Shepherd Inn is your best bet in Shepherdstown. This Federal-style house built in 1868 is in the historical downtown area on land originally owned by town founder Thomas Shepherd. Originally built as a Lutheran parsonage, it was expanded in 1937 and made into an inn in 1984. The rooms have polished-wood floors and Oriental rugs; the furnishings are all American antiques. Antietam is 5 miles north; Harpers Ferry is 10 miles south.

Combining the comforts of a dependable large hotel with suave, mid-century-modern elements, this well-located Hyatt property keeps visitors coming back. Rooms are sleek and most are surprisingly spacious, with platform beds, velvet sofas, and D.S. & Durga bath products. It's worth asking for a Central Park view, though city views are also impressive. At ground level, find sleek Parker's restaurant and lounge; as well as the iconic burger joint New York, which serves one of the city's best no-frills burgers in an incognito space off the lobby.

Since 1649, this stately yellow house has graced a hill overlooking the Oyster River; it now offers attractive rooms filled with period antiques and reproductions in the main house and a 1795 barn. Canopy or four-poster beds and Oriental rugs, and in some cases fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs, fill these charming accommodations. There are also multiple dining options, including a shaded outdoor patio and the cozy and historic ffrost Sawyer Tavern.

Petersburg's largest hotel is a block uphill from the town's main thoroughfare, and its rooms, some with kitchenettes, have comfortable but timeworn furnishings. Rooms in the newer wing—nicer than the motel-style ones in the old wing—have newer furniture and views of the boat harbor. Coffee is always available in the lobby, and in the morning complimentary juices, muffins, and pastries are served. You can rent a car on-site, but parking is limited.

Warm and welcoming conviviality and casual elegance define this compact, modern resort overlooking the Chesapeake Bay and a waterfowl marsh. Decor and furnishings throughout are bright and modern, with lots of white enhanced by splashes of color. Five deluxe waterside suites have hot tubs, fireplaces, and spacious decks. The 5-acre complex includes a 20-slip transient marina and a small fleet of tandem and single kayaks available for rent. Dishes served at the Gallery Restaurant ($$–$$$) are at once innovative and traditional, enhanced by a well-selected wine list.

Recently rebranded as part of Hilton's boutique Curio Collection, this art-driven hotel draws creatives and tech workers with its effortlessly chic design, central location, and rooftop bar. Tiny local artworks composed of found wood, metal, clay, and moss lead into the white-washed, high-ceilinged registration area; more art awaits around the corner in the modern but comfortable lobby, done in white, light blue, and gray. Oversize windows onto city views dominate the roomy guest rooms—soothing in earth tones and blues with exposed-cement touches—which come equipped with 55-inch LED TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, Grind-brand Nespresso machines, and fun local art accents. Bathrooms have vertical tiles in green hues and walk-in showers (suites have deep soaking tubs); Cowshed bath products, robes, and slippers come standard. On street level, Spoke Coffee & Cafe offers morning coffee and light meals, and rooftop bar Rise Over Run draws a trendy crowd.

This large, century-old, white-columned house, tucked on a hillside not far from the heart of Newcastle, has large and comfortable rooms, appointed with period-appropriate furniture and equipped with modern conveniences like Nespresso machines, high-speed Wi-Fi, and Blu-ray players. The innkeepers welcome children (they have their own). If guests are dog lovers, the very friendly family pup, Daisy, will be given permission to say hello. The porch across the front of the inn overlooks a small meadow and beckons guests to sit a spell.

On the edge of downtown Los Gatos, this beautiful contemporary hotel is a great choice for wine-tasting weekenders or business travelers looking for a calmer, more charming locale than most of Silicon Valley. Guest rooms are refined and low-key in their design, with gray carpets featuring a catchy geometric pattern, comfortable sitting areas, and light purple drapes. Some suites have fireplaces, while the best rooms and suites have balconies facing the adjacent hillside. The on-site Due Dieci restaurant serves Italian cuisine and is owned by the acclaimed Dio Deka restaurant, also in town.

One of the more interesting and historic lodging options in the Capitol Reef region, this stately three-story building with thick sandstone walls served as the local schoolhouse from 1917 to 1954 and has been transformed into a romantic inn with rooms individually decorated with a mix of antiques and newer pieces. Fragrant flower gardens surround the property, and common spaces include a large living room and, on each floor, a kitchenette. 

Located just behind the Adams Theater and steps away from the paved Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, this newly remodeled inn is a hidden spot for art and nature lovers just 10 minutes from downtown North Adams. The inn uses only organic materials and offers guest packages with discounts for the nearby theater.  

Couples for whom romance is high on the list can savor the seclusion of a luxury love nest two dozen feet above ground in a canopy of hardwood trees. These are not the tree houses your dad slapped together when you were a kid, but skillfully crafted elevated cottages furnished with fine antiques and high-quality linens, each with a private wraparound deck, vaulted ceilings, picture windows, stone fireplace, kitchenette, three-piece bathroom, and heart-shaped Jacuzzi tub surrounded by glass. Complimentary snacks and homemade pumpkin bread are special treats. Cottages are for adults only, but families may inquire about renting the owners' ground-level two-bedroom, one-bath cottage, nearby.

Convenient to Bonita Springs' best shopping and dining, this branch of a refined downtown Naples favorite has a peaceful, sophisticated feel and a poolside–lakeside alfresco bar and grill. Rooms are generously sized, and the lobby has a vaulted, coved ceiling and marble columns. Cocktails and breakfast are served in the elegant lounge, where a fireplace dominates.

The Queen Anne Victorian, built in 1891 by a wine merchant, has spacious guest rooms with lovely, traditional furnishings like sleigh beds, Oriental carpets, and claw-foot tubs. The suite has a fireplace and a private veranda. Guests share a formal Victorian library with a fireplace. The breakfast buffet includes pancakes or waffles made with locally produced buckwheat. Next door, the B&B has a 2,000-square-foot, two-bedroom 1904 Arts and Crafts guesthouse with Stickley and Mission-style furniture.

This midsize hotel has a funky, boutique vibe, an on-site restaurant, and a great rooftop bar with frequent DJ entertainment. Spacious rooms have small living areas with curated art, coffee-table books, and local specialties in the minibar. Bright, modern bathrooms come with Jonathan Adler beauty products.

You'll feel like a local during a stay at this hotel, which straddles the vibrant, up-and-coming Edge and Grand Central Districts. The lobby is quirky, featuring games to play, and the hotel leans into St. Petersburg's artsy reputation with artwork and murals on display both inside and out.

Built by George Glick in 1873, this place has a storied past. Mr. Glick's career as a lawyer, farmer, and politician—he was elected Kansas's governor for one term in 1882—significantly shaped the founding of the city of Atchison. Owner Chris Wildly has added romantic touches like four-poster and canopied beds and carved wooden-back chairs to each of the five rooms; all have private baths, but one contains the original pedestal tub. Rooms have modern amenities like television and DVD player too, but the historic theme continues with the period hues of rich golds, greens, and reds.

With the University of Arizona less than a block from the front door, this clean, albeit generic, Marriott hotel is a convenient base when visiting the campus. Recently renovated rooms are nicely furnished, and the staff are friendly. The open, atrium-filled lobby's small restaurant and bar provide a welcome stop after a long day of business or touring.

This comfortable inn has the best view in Trinidad, with the ocean and sunning sea lions seen from private, glassed-in decks in each room. Interiors are spare and contemporary, and all rooms have comfortable king-size beds and electric fireplaces. The surrounding landscape has been left wild and natural; tucked among the low bushes are sundecks for winter whale-watching and summer catnaps. Sue-meg State Park is just a mile away.

Built more for convenience than to elicit any sense of joy, airport hotels can be bland, cookie-cutter places, but not JFK's TWA Hotel: built in the airline's original, mid-century modern terminal, it's a celebration of the Jet Age—complete with primary colors and Jetson curves. Even between-flight nonguests will find plenty of draws, from the Sunken Lounge cocktail bar to the ice and roller skating rinks and the TWA Shop with its retro souvenirs. Mid-mod furniture and vintage posters decorate the soundproofed (of course) rooms, some of which have runway views, as does the rooftop infinity pool, heated to 95 degrees in winter. If you're just passing through and need a few hours' rest, inquire about Daytripper rates from 6 am to 8 pm.

In addition to a great beach-to-bay location, this inn has historic value and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In the 1930s, Pulitzer prize–winning cartoonist and conservationist "Ding" Darling, namesake of Sanibel's refuge, stayed in the historic cottages here, which are the most charming of the property's accommodations. Anne Morrow Lindbergh, wife of famed aviator Charles, also stayed in one of the cottages while authoring her book Gifts from the Sea. Today, water-sports enthusiasts especially like the rentals and charters at the marina. Couples and families are at home in the beautiful multi-bedroom units with kitchen facilities and updated furnishings. On-site dining options include Captiva House, Oasis pool bar, and Crow's Nest lounge. The Spa at 'Tween Waters Inn is full-service and a welcome indulgence.

A 10-minute drive down winding roads, this idyllic glamping spot is perfect for people who say things like, "I don't camp." The canvas walls let you hear the crickets chirping, and the zip-down windows give a view of the starry night, but you're in a comfy bed with a wood-burning stove to stay warm (and for those who upgrade to a deluxe tent, there's even a hot shower and toilet). An on-site café—in a massive four-peak tent that looks like a Burning Man installation—cooks up quesadillas, sandwiches, and salads, plus to-go lunches for the day's explorations. Grills and covered picnic tables are available for DIY grub.

A sweeping front porch graces this turreted and gabled Queen Anne Victorian inn, one in a row of equally impressive homes. Benches built into the wood paneling flank the foyer sitting area, and the dining room, dressed in purple, is a Victorian fantasy. A piano figures prominently in the living room. None of the guest rooms are cramped, and those on the second floor are particularly large. Pastels are coupled with busy florals in some rooms, and in others deep greens and blues set off paisleys or plaids. Hardwood floors gleam throughout.

A sweet deal for families, this resort is right across the street from the Surfside Inn and Suites and offers similar amenities, including value pricing, plenty of standard rooms, and family suites that sleep up to six.

This beach-themed resort features standard rooms, two-bedroom family suites that sleep up to six, two pools, and a splash area. Classed as a value lodging by Universal, the resort is not on the main Universal campus, but southeast, across I-4, close to the area where Universal's Epic Universe theme park is slated to open in 2025. 

Located on campus and operated by the University of Utah, this reasonably priced 30-suite hotel is favored by those doing business with the school or its hospital, but the general public is welcome, and those wanting to be near hikes in the East Side foothills as well as the Avenues appreciate this property's convenience and value. Suites are warmly appointed and larger units have full kitchens, and amenities abound, from a good-size gym to laundry facilities and free breakfast. There's a TRAX light-rail stop next door, and several restaurants are within walking distance.

This three-story wood house, built in 1886 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is 1½ blocks from the bay. Green with dark green trim on the outside, the inn has a Victorian look, with antique beds and other period pieces. A porch extends the width of the house front, and the gazebo in the backyard is as old as the house itself.

This low-key property is actually a hotel-condo, with beautiful suites that have efficiency kitchens, pull-out sofas, and lots of extra space. Because the suites are so big, they're perfect for large groups looking to shack up together during the visit to Vegas, and canine family members can be included. Each one has 50-inch digital flat-screen TVs, Bluetooth speaker connectivity, and a media hub with ports for digital cameras, DVD players, and gaming consoles. Bathrooms aren't as spacious as they could be, but the built-in seat in the walk-in shower is a refreshing addition, and Stay Well rooms and suites are available. Because Vdara has a more laid-back vibe than ARIA, the Vdara Pool & Cabanas feels like a private swimming hole. You can order everything from sunscreen to tapas and made-to-order cocktails. This personal attention continues in the two-floor Spa at Vdara, where therapeutic European temperature changes are a specialty. The Vice Versa Patio & Lounge is hip and swanky; some locals actually go out of their way to visit here.