1951 Best Hotels in USA

A cozy library with a crackling fireplace and comfortable chairs and sofas is the heart of this inviting English-style bed-and-breakfast, a sister property to the French-style Petite Auberge next door. The homey atmosphere (with a few mod touches) extends to the sizable rooms, which have floral carpeting and wallpaper, Edwardian-style furniture, and gas fireplaces topped by book-lined mantels. Guests enjoy wine and cheese in the afternoon and a gourmet breakfast basket. Adding to the charm are the century-old cage-style elevator and caring staff members who seem to know everyone's name.

Although the oldest part of the Whitehall is an 1834 white-clapboard sea captain's home, there's nothing stodgy about this historic hotel as the eclectic, mid-century-modern decor shakes things up with lots of red and other bright pops of color. All baths have been updated with walk-in showers. Lodging includes a breakfast buffet with such choices as cold meats and cheeses, house-made pastries, and a hot egg entrée. A small bar serves beer, wine, and canned cocktails. In a small room to one side of the lobby, photos and other memorabilia pay homage to Pulitzer-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, whose poem "Renascence" describes the view from atop Mt. Battie, which rises just behind the inn. Millay grew up in Rockland and Camden in the early 1900s and had a summer job at the hotel as a teenager. When she read her poetry one evening, a guest was so impressed she arranged for Millay's college education and set her on her career path. The inn is a half-mile from downtown Camden.

Best known for its herd of llamas and goats, this cedar-and-brick inn is decorated with romantic furnishings and offers themed guest rooms with fireplaces and outdoor hot tubs for stargazing. In 2020 a new owner stepped in and renovated rooms with hardwood floors, antique furnishings, footed tubs, and king-size beds. A nod to nature are manzanita handrails along garden pathways and sustainability efforts to make the hotel completely off-grid. From the "Dreamcatcher" room with Navajo decor, to "Shady Lady" designed burlesque style, take your pick from a variety of styles. For more space, request "Willow," which sleeps up to four people. 

The two connected brownstones that were once home to a social club for Williams College are now a modern, extended-stay hotel with an outpost of the speakeasy-style cocktail bar Raines Law Room. The six-story property has rooms with bold colors and contemporary style, plus free Wi-Fi, Roku devices, and fully equipped kitchens. Service is a focus here, with a 24-hour concierge. The common spaces take their inspiration from the building's roots: the Shakespeare is a polished restaurant serving British classics in a space designed to resemble a gentleman's club, and The Shakespeare Pub is a classic British pub with wood-beam ceilings. The property incorporates a pre-arrival check-in process, and an app for use during your stay, but the front desk staff can assist you. It also has a partnership with Blink Fitness Grand Central, just two blocks away.

Charming and hospitable, this redbrick inn near the historic district is modeled after a plantation-style house from the 1700s. Rooms have 18th- and 19th-century antiques, pewter pieces, four-poster beds, and pleasant views of the city. The suites are particularly inviting: each has a separate sitting room, French doors, and a porch overlooking gardens. There are no phones in the rooms, but local calls are free from the inn's foyer.

The two-story European-style Gasthof (guesthouse), built in 1920 at the foot of Whiteface Mountain, has a large porch and a deck. Fireplaces, skylights, and whirlpool tubs are among the extras in some rooms. The three-room suite includes a sitting room with a TV and a bedroom with bunk beds. The dining room is centered on a German Kachelofen (tile stove) and features a traditional German Stammtisch (corner booth for regulars) and an English-style bristle dartboard. Breakfast for overnight guests includes apple pancakes and blintzes.

Designed in a slightly quirky French provincial style, the cozy lobby of this small boutique hotel with a 1920's-era vibe opens onto a tree-lined street in Lakeview. The Willows is just three blocks from the lake and central to Broadway Avenue boutiques, restaurants, and movie theaters. A prime location equally close to Lincoln Park and Wrigley Field makes it a great destination for a North Side stay. 

It's all about the location at this friendly, family-run collection of bungalows set directly on an oceanfront bluff less than a mile south of Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint and offering prime access to a spectacular beach. Rooms are spacious and casually but comfortably decorated, and the two-story family cottages sleep up to six guests and have kitchens, making them ideal for longer stays.

This modern, 24-story all-suites hotel close to the Parkway museums and Center City's restaurants, shopping, and nightlife caters to corporate business travelers (some on extended stays) as well as vacationing families, and features both studio and good-size one-bedroom spaces. A tiered lobby has some elements evoking Benjamin Franklin, such as quotes from him on a wall. Guest rooms are characterized by their muted neutral color scheme, plus bells and whistles like a kitchen area equipped with a Keurig coffeemaker; some have balconies. The rooftop Skydeck has a firepit and small infinity pool, and Skyline Club Level suites offer upgraded amenities like a 65-inch smart TV. Downstairs are Con Murphy's, an Irish-themed pub with multiple seating areas and a well-rounded menu, and Asia on the Parkway, serving Asian fusion fare. The pub's breakfast hours aren't great for guests who want to buy an early breakfast. One thing to be aware of: regular (permanent) apartment tenants occupy more than 100 additional apartments in the building. 

Set on 7 acres amid a tapestry of informal gardens and with most guest rooms decorated in rich earth tones or soothing blues and purples, this hotel has cultivated a sense of refinement typically associated with Napa or Carmel. The palette in the spa rooms, which have nearly the same amenities, is softer and more soothing; some rooms have fireplaces, and all have Wi-Fi access that, along with access to the pool and fitness center. Discounts on tastings at the adjacent Lodi Wine & Visitors Center is included in the daily $20 resort fee, and the on-site Towne House restaurant is deservedly popular. After a dip in the pool or a meal at the restaurant, you can head to the spa for a facial or herbal body scrub.

A well-established vineyard surrounds this inn, giving an upscale feel to what's an appealingly casual and welcoming farmhouse-style lodging. Rooms are spacious and decorated in richly colored fabrics. Afternoon wine tastings are offered for guests, and the outdoor heated pool and hot tub are situated to take advantage of the surrounding Bookcliffs views. The hot-and-cold breakfast buffet is served in a cheery common room.

Oversize guest rooms and a 24-hour self-service business center here are designed with the business traveler in mind, but two waterslides and a splash pool please kids as well. Rooms have cordless phones, lounge chairs, and large TVs; a few have Jacuzzis. The inn serves a hot breakfast complete with omelets and waffles. It is right off the interstate and near the airport.

Sitting on 12 acres in the mountains, this family-oriented property offers a variety of accommodations, from standard rooms to suites with one or two bedrooms to spacious condos with room enough for six people. The condos, which account for the bulk of the units, are spacious and have either private patios or balconies. All accommodations are outfitted in a comfortable American decor with cherrywood furniture. There's a restaurant on-site as well as a movie theater and fitness room. There's a free shuttle to the ski area, and all the attractions in town are a short walk away.

Boat tours, waterside views, and complimentary kayak usage make this Kirkland hotel and yacht club, just 9 miles from Seattle on the shores of Lake Washington, a great bet. You'll pay more for the better views and rooms with balconies, but it's probably worth it. Great views can also be had from the upscale restaurant, Bin on the Lake, which serves tasty Pacific Rim fare like seared salmon and regional oysters. The Beach Cafe is equally good, and more casual.

Tall pines stand sentinel at this lovely lodging, creating a private haven a short walk from the center of Woodstock. After splashing in the swimming hole you can stroll along the stream or relax on the landscaped lawn. The most basic rooms are in a motel-style complex dating from the 1940s. Hanging flower planters adorn front porches, handsome antiques add country charm, and quilts cover beds. Other rooms have fireplaces, galley kitchens, and hardwood floors. For more privacy, there are two stand-alone cottages with lots of windows and private outdoor seating areas. The continental breakfast spread is bountiful, and has plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans.

Just blocks from the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower, it offers impressive views of the Chicago River and the heart of downtown. Clean-lined, contemporary rooms are decorated in soothing neutral tones, and all have free Wi-Fi and iPod docks. There's also a business center and fitness center, so you can decide whether to work or work out. Hoyt's, the hotel restaurant, serves creative, Midwestern-inspired fare and has a whole menu section devoted to snacks in jars.

This is perfect place to hunker down for a holiday trip at the Disney parks. The Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek has something for everyone with plenty to do on the property outside of the parks. Wind down in the Blue Harmony Spa with great services and a private small pool area away from the kids having their fun in the pool on the other side. Head to the new Back Bay Pool Bar & Grill for lunch after the spa. Their Buddha bowl with fresh tuna is a must-try. A swim or a walk around the lake before dinner at the deep blu Seafood & Grille makes for a great day, and you never even left the resort grounds. 

This eight-story hotel sits within what is billed as the country's \"most historic square mile,\" and it's a block and a half from Old City's major historical attractions, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. It's also an easy walk to many restaurants, bars, and shops. The front desk staff is known to be friendly, but rooms are basic and showing some wear and tear. The outdoor rooftop pool, open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, is a lovely place to relax and escape the summer heat. Popular with big groups, it's not unusual to see a tour bus parked outside. 

Away from the boardwalk, the hotel feels like a quiet getaway—rooms that do not face the ocean directly have either a partial view or overlook the swimming pool. The modern lobby has a skylighted atrium. The Surf Club Ocean Grill serves—predictably—seafood. Tuesday nights are great for kids with movie-night big-screen TVs outside by the beach.

Just outside town, this lovely two-story Victorian, painted a cheerful sunflower yellow, sits on 5 acres with gorgeous gardens, a fish pond, and shady trees. Indulgent breakfasts range from sweet potato pancakes to savory cheese soufflé. Most of the rooms and suites have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Rooms in the adjoining Pond House allow children and have a touch more privacy. 

Surrounded on three sides by Rocky Mountain National Park, this 860-acre family-friendly property has attractive, clean lodge rooms (with either queen, full, or bunk beds), simple cabins for two to four people, and larger cabins that can sleep as many as 88 people. Cook in your cabin or sidle up to the all-you-can-eat buffet. On-campus activities include yoga classes, arts and crafts, ecology classes, minigolf, archery, and climbing.

This sprawling brick hotel on the east side of Lewistown takes its name from the Yogo sapphires mined nearby. Rooms are contemporary, spacious, and well furnished; although some rooms don't have windows facing outside. Instead, they face an indoor courtyard with a swimming pool and hot tub. The hotel and convention center is built around the Centermark Courtyard, which takes its name from surveyor documents buried here in 1912: they proclaimed the spot the geographical center of Montana. Ask at the front desk for info about nearby ghost towns and Native American petroglyphs.

This 1915 lodge near Yosemite Falls is a collection of numerous two-story, glass-and-wood structures tucked beneath the trees. Motel-style rooms have two double beds; larger rooms also have dressing areas and patios or balconies. A few have views of the falls. Of the lodge's eateries, the Mountain Room Restaurant is the most formal. The casual Base Camp Eatery serves three meals a day. Many park tours depart from the main building.

Two miles outside Yosemite's Arch Rock entrance, this modern property is the most convenient place to spend the night if you are unable to secure lodgings in the valley. All rooms have good views, but the ones with balconies that overlook the Merced River are the best. You have your choice of four pools here, one of which is indoors. The restaurant cooks up an impressive breakfast buffet, and there's also a pizza joint on-site (open only from April through October). Many of the rooms, however, come with kitchenettes.

Originally the farmhouse of a large poultry farm, this family-run B&B sits five miles inland from Camden near Lake Megunticook. New owners as of 2021 have given the six cozy guest rooms a soothing and comfortable update. Several rooms have a gas fireplace or private balcony. The restaurant and bar on the inn’s first floor is a good place to enjoy a glass of wine or a meal of Italian-inspired fare that uses many Maine-grown ingredients.

This is definitely not your grandmother's Crowne Plaza: the lauded firm of Arquitectonica designed this glossy and bold all-suites hideaway, including 27 rooftop suites endowed with terraces, each complete with Jacuzzi, plush chaise lounges, and a view of the South Beach skyline. Units are at least 500 square feet and have big balconies. The floor-to-ceiling windows are soundproof—important given its proximity to Ocean Drive. The furnishings are contemporary and sleek but comfortable, with two flat-screen TVs and oversize, marble-floored bathrooms. A glass-bottom pool features teak loungers and bar service. The Z also offers a beach club with lounge chairs and umbrellas for guest usage. Spa services are offered in-room.

Beneath towering pines at the lake's edge stand 28 cozy, modern, vacation cabins with peaked knotty-pine ceilings, and although they're not fancy, they come in various sizes, some perfect for families. There are also four sparely furnished rooms in the large lodge building that holds the resort's restaurant. Across U.S. 50, a sprawling year-round campground is geared toward RVers, but with walk-in tent sites, too. The resort, old-school in its ambience and ambitions, has horseback riding, snowmobiling facilities, and a marina with boat, WaveRunner, kayak, and other water-sports rentals, all of which contribute to the summer-camp atmosphere. Pets are allowed for a fee.

This 1844 inn right on Old Salem's Main Street has a way of transporting guests back several centuries; it's also made a name for itself as a romantic getaway. The rooms and common areas are filled with reproduction antiques of the 18th and 19th centuries, and every room has pleasant views of the well-preserved town or the inn's period gardens, framed by a large magnolia tree. A generous breakfast with homemade muffins, biscuits, eggs, and more is served each morning.