5218 Best Hotels in USA

Old-world French design, contemporary style, and luxe creature comforts make this lakeside inn a good choice for those who want intimate, upscale lodgings near La Quinta's main attractions. Rooms range from deluxe to bungalows, and all have a private or semi-private balcony or patio. Some have fireplaces. Order a cocktail from the bar, nab a seat by a firepit, and watch the swans and turtles swim in the lake before a fine-dining feast at the on-site restaurant, Mélange.

Just one block off Bourbon Street, this branch of the Holiday Inn chain is pleasantly distinctive, with spacious rooms occupying a historic 19th-century New Orleans landmark, designed in part by famous architect James Gallier. Eight Creole Suites are located off a tropical courtyard, and rooms with courtyard views provide especially peaceful escapes from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter.

Built in 1929 as a luxury apartment complex, the Chateau is now one of the city's most unique Golden-era hotels. It attracts a creative crowd of artists, writers, actors, and photographers in the calming oasis set on a hill. Guest rooms include poolside garden cottages and private bungalows for discreet five-star service. The architecturally significant hillside bungalows were designed by Craig Elwood.

This imposing resort hotel overlooking Table Rock Lake is as palatial as its name implies, with lovely views and lots of amenities and activities, from being pampered in the spa to renting a boat for a jaunt on the lake. If you’ve got kids in tow, you’ll find plenty to keep them busy, including a children’s playroom, a movie theater, an outdoor pool, and miles of nearby wilderness trails. Rooms and suites are spacious and very comfortable, and in addition to the main restaurant, there's a café–wine bar, a lunchtime deli (seasonal), and a sweet shop.

Just steps away from the Deer Valley lifts at Silver Lake Village, this modern interpretation of a luxury European château incorporates designer furnishings, heated towel racks, full kitchens in suites, gas fireplaces, and numerous windows with spectacular mountain views. Renovations in 2022 added an expanded courtyard with fountains, cozy seating areas with fire pits, outdoor games, and plenty of space for kids to roam, plus an updated outdoor pool area with more lounge chairs, a second hot tub, and a spacious fitness center. The service is exemplary, and the on-site restaurant, Cena, offers traditional Italian dining in a warm and relaxing space. Complimentary s'mores kits and a daily breakfast buffet are offered year-round.  

One of the grande dames of Cape Cod's resort scene, this sprawling 25-acre oceanfront estate was built in 1914 as a private hunting lodge; now, more than 200 rooms are spread over 30-plus separate buildings and share a quarter-mile private beach. Guest accommodations include rooms in the main inn, cottages, and spa suites, with a fresh beachy vibe. From boat excursions to clambakes to farm-to-table dinners at their six-acre farm, the CBI crew can make it happen. They even make their own gin. It all comes at a price, of course, but this one is a true classic. 

Just up the street from the Chautauqua Institute, this reasonably priced hotel opened in 2007 and still looks new. Though it has a chain-hotel feel (albeit an upscale one) and is not as quaint as other choices nearby, it offers consistently clean and updated rooms, a full slate of hotel amenities, and a bit more anonymity than at the inns and B&Bs. All rooms have two bathrooms (one full, one half). Rates include shuttles to the Chautauqua Institution and the Chautauqua Golf Club.

The focal point of Chebeague Island's activity, the Inn is a destination in its own right for golfers, tennis players, and food lovers looking to try the creations of executive chef Marsh Elliot, whose way with seafood (don't miss the pollock schnitzel with artichoke relish) is remarkable. Visitors are rewarded with all of the above, and those staying the night can expect individually decorated rooms (with either ocean views or garden views), filled with local art, Italian hem-stitched linens, and nightly turndown service.

This 20,000-acre working cattle ranch offers nice accommodations in a rural setting with stunning views of the Mission Valley. You can take part in ranching life in summer or take a pack trip from June through November while staying in one of two fully-equipped cabins. Daily horseback rides are available. Fish for trout, bass, bullhead, and perch, and explore the nearby Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge and Kicking Horse Reservoir in the valley below.

Soaking in the hot springs of this one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly resort has long been a popular experience for tourists and locals, especially in winter, when a soak is often paired with overhead aurora sightings. Chena's waters are served up in hot tubs, an indoor swimming pool, and an outdoor natural-rock lake. In winter you can go dogsledding, skiing, snowmobiling on quite electric machines, and take a 4½-mile round-trip snow-coach tour to a heated hilltop yurt with 360-degree views. Summer activities include dog-cart rides, guided ATV tours, and horseback riding. Don't miss the charmingly unfinished ice museum, complete with an ice bar that serves appletinis from hand-carved ice glasses, ice bedrooms, and ice sculptures by world-class carvers. In addition to the multiple lodge buildings, the resort offers camping sites and accommodations inside yurts. Eventual plans call for the introduction of overnight stays in repurposed Alaska Railroad train cars. 

Modern conveniences and a retro look are among the hallmarks of this boutique hotel on the beach. Rooms have a turquoise and sandstone color scheme and dark wood accents; each also has a porch or a balcony along with a mini-refrigerator and coffee maker. Most units are lined up along the long stretch of sand that all but encircles a lagoon; others overlook the tennis court. Thirteen oceanfront villas (including two stand-alones), a new tiki bar, and a boat ramp and dock round out the list of accommodations and amenities.

Opened in 2004, this luxury hotel and spa is a key part of the revitalization of the town's tourism business. The public spaces pay homage to the beachfront community's history. A mural in the lobby depicts the old roller coaster that once thrilled vacationers, and framed photographs line the corridors, tracing the town's changes from its Victorian heyday to the present. The whitewashed oak furniture and sand-color walls give the rooms an elegant yet beachy style. The resort was built right on the water's edge, and its suites and deluxe rooms have balconies that seem to hang over the Bay. There are also three dining options, a boardwalk, and a fishing charter company at the hotel's full-service marina.

This Tudor-style hotel, built in 1969, is a romantic getaway within walking distance of Forest Park and the St. Louis Zoo and is a five-minute drive via I-40 from Downtown.

This attractive midsize hotel is the place to rest if you want to station yourself in Northwest Philadelphia; it's not fancy, but it's well run and offers a perfectly pleasant stay at a great location. The rooms, split between the main building and two offshoot structures (the Post Office and the Carriage House), are quirky and quiet, almost as if you're staying in the comfortable spare bedroom of a friend. Every room has a refrigerator, flat-screen television, and coffeemaker. On-the-premises dining options include the Chestnut Grill, Adelina's, and casual fare at the Market at the Fareway. 

Set amid the rolling hills about 8 miles outside of downtown Galena, Chestnut Mountain makes a top choice for families with its year-round recreational activities and indoor pool. While your east- and west-coast friends may ridicule Midwest skiing, you can thumb your noses as you woosh down the resort's 19 downhill and snowboarding runs. During summer months, guests take advantage of cruises along the adjacent Mississippi River—be sure to request a room with a river view—along with the property's own mini golf and disc golf courses, and 5 miles of trails for hiking and biking. No need to bring your own two-wheeler, just rent one for the day from the hotel.

Even in a city with no shortage of excellent B&Bs, this 1905 Colonial Revival–style inn stands out for its location—walking distance of downtown, yet tucked away in the quiet charming Chestnut Hill Historic District. The multilingual innkeepers, Emilie and Arturo, are knowledgeable and enthusiastic boosters of their adopted city. Breakfast draws from local ingredients and includes eggs cooked to order. Port is offered in the afternoon, along with local beers, tea, and fresh-made cookies. A two-bedroom suite is available for families in the adjacent carriage house. 

Recent renovations have brought this celebrated resort back into focus, including overhauls of the spacious lodge rooms that now sport attractive wood paneling and new furniture. Choose between Chetola Lodge, the eight-room Bob Timberlake Inn, or from the collection of rental condos on the tranquil property. There's an on-site restaurant and pub, a stocked lake (with free fishing rods to rent), a kids' room with toys and crafts, and a spa, a sauna, and a gorgeous indoor pool. An Orvis outpost within the lodge has the gear—and the guides—needed to target trout in the nearby private-access streams. There's also a sporting reserve that includes archery and a clay-shooting course. 

At this inn on 5 acres just south of Winthrop and a short walk to town, lodgings have modern amenities, luxurious touches, and themes reflecting the rustic environment, illustrated in room names like Eagle's Nest, the Corral, Trout Hollow, and Dancing Bears. Some have fireplaces and murals by local artists. Plush Craftsman-style cabins have sleeper sofas, kitchens or kitchenettes, propane barbecues, and covered decks; some also have fireplaces. Comfortable beds have 500-thread-count linens and down bedding. All rates include the inn's hearty breakfast buffet, and there are free cookies in the afternoon, too.

At this 217-acre resort on the slopes of Cheyenne Mountain, superb swimming facilities (including an Olympic-size pool), a variety of tennis courts, and a Pete Dye championship golf course tempt you to remain on-property, despite the easy access to the high country. The main lodge is an attractive setting for relaxing and dining, with a massive stone fireplace and thick wooden beams supporting the soaring ceiling. The guest rooms, in eight separate buildings on the hillside, are simply but attractively decorated, with private balconies and plenty of space.

This rambling, quirky spa hotel opened in 1900, offering guests leisurely soaks in its 96°F–103°F hot-spring pools and accommodations with views of 10,920-foot Emigrant Peak and the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness beyond. The historic property features two large outdoor soaking pools, lots of meeting space, a hilltop spa offering a wide variety of treatments, and a mix of upscale cabins, covered wagons, and simpler rooms in the main lodge (some share a bath). The excellent restaurant serves creatively prepared local game, steaks, and fish. Painter Charles Russell (1864–1926) once stayed here.

A great choice for visitors planning to make the famous 33-mile Chilkoot Trail hike, this lodging is a half mile from the trailhead and offers special packages for hikers that include pre- and posttrail lodging, train transportation from the trail's end at Lake Bennett, and several meals. Even if your plans call for less adventurous activities, the Outpost is a comfortable, quiet retreat. The property consists of eight cabins, three constructed as suites with sitting rooms and private baths. All stays include breakfast.

Enjoy the stunning views from the decks of the dramatic Southwestern-style adobe rooms and suites, which have rough-hewn log beds and hand-painted Mexican tiles. For extended stays, there are eight condos complete with full kitchens; some have fireplaces, balconies, and private hot tubs. The inn is a great hub for year-round outdoor activities in this stretch of the San Juan Mountains. When you're finished hiking or biking, return to the spa for a little pampering or a drink on the rooftop bar in summer. The on-site Four Corners Restaurant is open daily for breakfast and most nights for dinner, and serves fish, meat, and veggie specialties. The restaurant is closed for dinner on Thursday.

One mile from Callaway Gardens and near downtown Pine Mountain, this lavish inn occupies a high-style Queen Anne Victorian dating to 1895. A favorite perch in this period-decorated house is the wraparound porch, decked out with rockers, swings, and wicker chairs. Hardwood floors, 12-foot ceilings, and decorative molding are among the beautifully preserved original details. In addition to the three guest rooms there are two family-friendly cottages.

Rooms on the east side of this three-story 1858 Italianate brick town house have direct views of the State House, though Interstate 95 lies between. Most of the bright, simply furnished guest rooms have polished wide-plank pine floors, 11-foot ceilings, and gas fireplaces (some with marble mantles).

In a gabled building rising above the waterfront between downtown and Fairhaven, this cushy boutique hotel with an outstanding spa and fantastic views out toward the San Juan Islands contains light-filled, contemporary rooms with fireplaces, plush down comforters, double baths, and window seats. Artwork enlivens the walls of the popular restaurant, Keenan's at the Pier, and picture windows frame views of Bellingham Bay. 

This pleasant, shaded, and centrally located complex, which stands out for its friendly service and immaculate rooms, offers cozy and economical motel-style rooms, larger and more contemporary suites, and more charming stand-alone cabins that sleep up to six. The outdoor pool is one of the largest around, and handy amenities include a guest laundry and a general store with a deli and bakery. Zane Grey, the famous Western novelist, used to rent an 1892 cabin on the grounds.

Though large enough to accommodate a small wedding party, this remote lodge tends to keep things intimate with just five to eight guests at a time, a rugged but comfortable style, and warm hospitality. The rustic log cabins have heated air mattresses (two twin or one king), and the property has terrific bathhouses, a wood-fired sauna, and a Jacuzzi that pumps its water directly from the lake. Located on an isolated beach along the north side of Lake Clark, the lodge is only accessible by floatplane. The staff can set you up and guide you through a fantastic array of adventures, from fishing trips to multinight backpacking excursions.

This single-story 1930s-era motel in Panguitch's cute historic district doesn't look like much from the outside, but the rooms are clean, have refrigerators and microwaves, and are among the most affordable within striking distance of Bryce, Zion, and Cedar Breaks. There's a grill and picnic table for guests to use.

One of the Historic Hotels of America, this Beaux Arts landmark built in 1906 has spacious guest rooms that are comfortable, elegant, and include small work and sitting areas; many also have excellent views.

Registered as a national and state historic site, this 1905 Flemish-style inn, 15 miles southeast of Pullman in Uniontown, was once a parish house for the adjacent church; some of the homey, traditionally furnished rooms have views of the countryside, and one suite has its own kitchen. Book well in advance during WSU games and events.