2882 Best Hotels in USA

A historic complex of lush gardens and Mediterranean-style buildings, La Playa has light and airy interiors done in Carmel Bay beach-cottage style. Norwegian artist Christopher Jorgensen built this property's original structure in 1905 for his bride, a member of the Ghirardelli Chocolate clan. Some rooms are small but comfortable; some have views of gardens or the ocean. Rates include a daily champagne brunch and afternoon sangria.

One of the newest and largest hotels in Ely, the La Quinta Inn & Suites is a clean, fresh, comfortable stay and offers the dependability of a well-known chain.

Perched on a high point in Santa Rosa, this motel is a good option for a night or two in town, and the wonderful views of the surrounding Pecos River Valley are a treat. The indoor pool is very clean, and relaxing in the seasonal outdoor hot tub, nestled amongst boulders, is a nice way to finish a day spent in the car. Rooms are spacious and immaculate, with contemporary furnishings in soft earth tones. The staff is helpful and friendly.

If Six Flags Over Texas is your destination, this hotel is the perfect spot. You can easily walk to the park (and avoid the parking fee). The location is also ideal for sports fans—the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys both play nearby. The hotel's shuttle ferries guests to and from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (another huge savings) and to destinations within a 5-mile radius.

Just off I–75 in Sharonville near the Sharonville Convention Center, the renovated La Quinta (it was previously an all-suites hotel) has spacious rooms and all-new furnishings. The hotel is convenient to Tri-County Mall and the Springdale area around I–275, 2 mi away, and halfway between downtown Cincinnati and Paramount's Kings Island, each about 16 mi away.

This elegant "Pink Lady" drew Hollywood film stars in the 1930s and ’40s with its setting and views of La Jolla Cove; today it draws a clientele with an appreciation for timeless perfection in concierge service, pool-deck libations, and valet attendants who greet you by name.  Rooms are small but handsome; most suites have balconies and imported linens, including the Sky Suite with 180-degree views of the Pacific. The airy villas have generous bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs and dual sinks. The personal attention provided by the staff guarantees a pleasurable stay. Its signature restaurant, The Mediterranean Room, offers a California coastal menu, while The Whaling Bar serves craft cocktails in a 1940s swanky setting. Other La Jolla establishments are steps away, but be sure to have a drink while gazing at the ocean from La Sala Lobby Lounge, a lavish space with live music Thursday through Sunday.

This adult-only boutique hotel is directly above the sand in South Laguna, and oozes a bohemian vibe in each of the guest rooms and suites. Built in 1948, and recently refreshed by the new owners, this unique cliff-side property offers peaceful rooms with a King-size avocado green floating bed mattress, a sound machine, essential oil diffuser, yoga mat, and mediation pillow. Peaceful suites have have partial or full ocean views of the horizon along with sparkling Laguna coastline lights in the evening. The hotel has a heated pool and whirlpool. Guests with a pet will be charged a one-time fee of $45 per dog, with a two-dog limit per guest room. The new lobby offers morning coffee and tea to take to the beach for a walk accessible from the hotel.

Deep in the forest at the foot of Mt. Storm King, this 1916 lodge has a variety of comfortable accommodations, from basic rooms with shared baths to spacious two-bedroom fireplace cottages. The historic lodge has second-floor rooms with shared baths. The popular Roosevelt Cottage cabins feature polished wood floors, stone fireplaces, and lake views, and the one- and two-bedroom Singer Tavern Cottages are modeled after the original 1916 cabins and have their own porches with wicker chairs. Additional motel-style rooms are available in adjacent buildings. The lodge's picture windows frame the lake's sapphire waters, and its fir-paneled dining room overlooks the lake; the adjacent lounge is often crowded with campers.

Located just up the lake shoreline from the grand Lake Yellowstone Hotel, this 1920 lodge is one of the park's homey, hidden treasures. It offers clean and affordable, no-frills cabins and some of the best sunrise views in the park from its fantastic front porch. Ask for a Western cabin, which are some of the nicest. A few units have baths, instead of just showers.

On the shores of Lake McDonald, near Apgar and West Glacier, this historic lodge—where public spaces feature massive timbers, stone fireplaces, and animal trophies—is an ideal base for exploring the park's western side. Scenic cruises depart from docks behind the lodge, or you can rent a boat and tour the lake on your own. Lodge rooms are on the second and third floors (there is no elevator); cabins sleep up to four but don't have kitchens; and there are also motel-style rooms separate from the lodge, four deluxe suites, and eight inexpensive hostel-style rooms with shared bathrooms. Some suites have TVs, but other accommodations do not. Very limited Wi-Fi is available for overnight guests in the front desk and lobby area. Four rooms are wheelchair-accessible.

Slightly removed from, but within a short drive of, the crowds of Weirs Beach, this boutique spa hotel set in a converted mill is a great place to chill out, enjoy a shiatsu massage or cranberry facial, and savor dinner and cocktails on a patio overlooking the lake. In addition to being near the beaches of Winnipesaukee, the inn is close to a few smaller beaches on Lakes Opechee and Winnisquam.

On a lovely glacial lake in Olympic National Forest, this beautiful early-20th-century lodge complex is within walking distance of the lakeshore and hiking trails in the spectacular old-growth forest. A towering brick fireplace is the centerpiece of the great room, where antique wicker furnishings sit beneath ceiling beams painted with Native American designs. In the rooms, modern gadgets are traded in for old-fashioned comforts, such as claw-foot tubs, fireplaces, and walking sticks. Rooms in the Boathouse addition are pet-friendly. The lively bar is a good place to unwind after a day outdoors, and the restaurant serves upscale seafood entrées like grilled Pacific salmon.

Perched on the shore of Lake Spenard, this Anchorage favorite is one of the city's best spots to watch planes come and go from the hotel's private floatplane dock. The lobby resembles a hunting lodge with its stone fireplace, trophy heads, and mounted fish on every wall. The luxurious guest rooms continue the inviting Alaska theme. The Flying Machine Restaurant—one of two on-site dining options—frequently offers live music on the lakefront patio in the evening.

The slogan in the lobby, “Paddle your own canoe” sets the tone at this maritime-themed hotel reminiscent of a lakehouse with subtle nautical touches and private patios overlooking the marina or pool. On the shores of San Marcos lake, this property is ideally located between coastal Oceanside and inland Escondido. Select from poolside cottages or marina suites with plenty of complimentary perks including coffee, paddleboards, kayaks, and s'mores kits for roasting on the open fires. For dining, there’s room service, the Canteen café, and The Grill on the golf course half a mile away.

In addition to family-friendly facilities (including two pools and two hot tubs), this four-story resort, adjacent to Lakeside Park and a couple of miles from downtown Chelan, has comfortable, well-equipped rooms that all face the lake and take advantage of spectacular sunsets. In-room amenities include a microwave, mini-refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and DVD player; larger suites also have stovetops and private patios or balconies. Family suites have a king bed in a separate bedroom plus a sofa bed in the living room but sleep only four; to sleep up to six, opt for the deluxe queen suite instead. Gorgeous flower-filled grounds lend the property a park-like atmosphere.

A former stagecoach stop dating to 1812, this distinctive stone-and-brick building on Lambertville's main drag maintains a traditional ambience but has modern comforts in its updated rooms. All guest rooms have jetted tubs and are filled with period reproductions, and most have gas fireplaces, though they are not usable May through September. Three have a two-sided fireplace that can be enjoyed from bedroom and tub. In several rooms, balconies overlook a courtyard where guests gather for drinks, and the porches in two allow you to watch the activity on the main street. Because there are many different kinds of rooms, it's good to check the website and ask questions. The restaurant and bar has an inviting outdoor porch on Bridge Street that's open seasonally.

The \"station\" in this riverside hotel's name refers to the restaurant, in an 1867 stone building, but the hotel itself, tucked away from the street in the heart of town, is modern with a comfortably traditional vibe. The lobby's soaring wood ceiling and wall of antique portraits set a timeless tone. Guest rooms have classic, mostly neutral furnishings, and some have a blue accent wall. The pricier rooms and suites have sitting areas and gas fireplaces. All but three have some kind of river view because the inn is set at right angles to the Delaware. Complimentary continental breakfast is delivered to rooms.

A classic, 1960s, roadside motel, Lamp Liter Inn has basic but comfy rooms in several two-story buildings that surround tree-studded gardens and a spacious outdoor pool and terrace. Four cottages provide extra space for families and private patios; two have gas fireplaces.

In the heart of the Theater District, this small luxury hotel has the feel of a European manor house. The Chippendale furniture, plaid upholstered chairs, oil landscapes and portraits, and brass cachepots contrast with the steel-and-glass surroundings. Power breakfasters crowd Bistro Lancaster, and the hotel's wine bar is both highly rated and highly popular.

Spread across the best real estate on the Spit, Land's End offers splendid bay views from variously styled rooms and suites. The resort also has three-bedroom condos—a good deal groups of up to 10 people—that come with full kitchens, balconies, and access to a private beach. The Chart Room Restaurant specializes in seafood but also serves burgers and steaks. Call in advance to reserve a table with a window view of Kachemak Bay—or on a sunny day, dine on an enormous deck that perches over the water. In winter, when the deck is closed, guests can partake of the chef's monthly wine-paired, themed dinner.

Named for the state ferry landing directly across the road, this property has large, comfortable rooms decorated with mission-style furniture, and although the hotel is more than a mile from downtown, there's no need for a car; a free shuttle provides transport around town. The Landing Restaurant is usually packed with families, and its colorful breakfast clientele consists of locals and ferry passengers. Upstairs, Jeremiah's Pub offers dining in cozy digs and a relaxing no-smoking lounge built around a stone fireplace. Some suites have private balconies.

An expansive front lawn rolls from Chestnut Street to the sheltered entry of this truly grand 1856 Italianate mansion. Common areas are large and sunny. Gleaming wood floors and attractive furnishings are found throughout. Beds and chairs are so plump you can't resist flopping onto them as soon as you enter your room. Many rooms have special showers or tubs; one has an 11-head shower. Full breakfasts are served in a formal dining room.

Towering and limestone clad, this hotel is an opulent crash pad for wealthy international tourists, captains of industry on long-term stays, and anyone with a need to be near this iconic Manhattan street. Every detail has been attended to, beginning with an intimate lobby, adorned by a $2 million art collection by Alex Katz, where you are greeted by a staff member who attends to your every whim. Standard rooms begin at a spacious 420 square feet and contain Swedish Duxiana beds, giant hardwood closets and marble bathrooms with rain showers and soaking tubs; some categories have city views and full kitchens with Miele appliances. The menu at highly acclaimed Ai Fiori restaurant draws from French and Italian Riviera. Bar Fiori provides a quick breakfast or lunch option yet in the evening it becomes an unwinding scene with a focus on Italian spirits. The ultramodern fitness center is equipped with Technogym's cardio equipment. Get a different 5th Avenue view from The Langham Club on the fourth floor, with all-day buffet-style servings.

With more thanr 400 acres of hills and tall trees bordered by the Potomac River, Lansdowne specializes in outdoor activities and has miles of hiking and jogging trails. Guest rooms evoke wine country, with wine cask nightstands and mini bar carts adorning the contemporary furnishings. Dining comes with a view at many of the resorts' four restaurants, which range from casual fireside meals to fresh locavore cuisine. The Riverside Hearth, an upscale café overlooking an 18-hole golf course and driving range, is best known for its decadent Sunday brunch buffet. The expansive spa offers wine-inspired treatments, like the signature Chardonnay massage or facial.

New construction is rare for the area, and this 2008-built single-story stucco motel with a metal roof has rooms that are simple and comfortable and are just right to wash off the trail dust and get a good night's rest. The Largo has the best café in town, a busy little spot known for homemade corn tortillas and biscuits, gravy, and chicken-fried steak, and excellent red-and-green chile on Mexican food dishes. The Navajo tacos are famous. They serve "a real full plate," too. Above the spacious booths are mounted trophies (the owner is a hunting guide).

The Las Vegas Hilton name, which was once attached to the now-Westgate, returned to Sin City with fanfare when it became one of three hotels in the sprawling Resorts World complex. The 400-square-foot sleek rooms, which are decorated mostly in neutrals, have pops of accent color as well as seating areas for relaxation. Bathrooms have walk-in showers and LED mirrors. Guests use the shared Resorts World pool complex and Awana Spa.

Though not lavish, the guest rooms in this 1938 art deco building have the original sinks and tiling in the bathrooms, and many overlook Main Street, with New Hampshire's mountains in the background. The lobby has original and notably colorful terrazzo floors, and downstairs you can catch a movie under the zodiac ceiling of the Latchis Theatre or walk a few blocks to most of Brattleboro's shops, restaurants, and pubs.

The blue-and-tan facade of this boutique Hyatt property, punctuated on two sides by garage entrances, hints at its 1963 motor-inn origins, yet the spacious rooms feel modern. Some rooms have fold-out sofas, and 18 rooms have kitchenettes. Accommodations in the rear have cityscape views and tend to be quieter. Guests can purchase discount day passes to the extensive exercise facilities at the Jewish Community Center across the street, and diverse shops and restaurants are one block away on Sacramento Street. Other perks include complimentary Wi-Fi, coffee, tea, and afternoon cookies. Laureate Bar & Lounge is a nightlife destination in its own right, with stylish mid-century furnishings, a fireplace with floor-to-ceiling terrazzo, and bartenders slinging creative cocktails.