956 Best Hotels in USA

Built for a waterman in 1880, this blue wood-frame house sits in a residential neighborhood on well-tended grounds at the edge of Back Creek. You can lounge on the deck next to a beautiful perennial garden. Four rooms have water views, and one opens onto the garden. Breakfast is served in the dining room. The Lavender Cottage in the rear of the Inn costs a little more and boasts water views and a king-size bed, but it is a favorite for couples. The Back Creek Inn is in a residential neighborhood, but easily within walking distance to town. Kayaking and bikes are nearby for rental.

Elsewhere you'd pay big bucks for the wonderful views available at these three cabins, each of which has two two-bedroom units with full kitchens and baths, as well as air-conditioning (but no television, radio, or phone). All but one unit accommodate up to six (the other sleeps up to four and is accessible). The park also has popular campsites ($36 per night) suitable for either tents or motor homes. Some are directly on the beach—talk about a tent with a view! Cabins and campsites book up early, so reserve up to 11 months before your planned visit.

A 20-minute drive south of The Dalles, this charming and distinctive redbrick 1907 inn offers a wealth of restorative activities, including spa treatments, art therapy sessions, yoga classes in the garden, and delicious breakfasts (included in the rates) and dinners in the easygoing bistro. Located on a country road just south of tiny downtown Dufur, the 20-room hotel offers spacious suites with king beds and sitting areas as well as cozy, economical rooms with queen beds and shared bathrooms. The hotel's friendly staff are happy to recommend things to do in the area.

In South Beach's SoFi (South of Fifth) neighborhood, the boutique Lord Balfour hotel is a great fit for young travelers who want to get out and experience South Beach (as opposed to sitting at a resort all day) and then return to stylish digs. Guest rooms within this refurbished art deco building are simple and swathed in neutral tones. There's a small plunge pool on the roof deck, and hotel guests get two beach chairs on the sand. A ground-floor restaurant serves Latin-inspired food and drinks.

Travelers seeking an authentic Seattle neighborhood experience will fall hard for this charming budget-friendly inn right in the heart of Ballard, tucked between coffee shops, trendy boutiques, and restaurants. It's got character too: the 1909 property, a former bank, is done in a minimalist, modern Louis XIV style, from the giant black rosette chandelier in the black-and-white lobby to the gold-leaf French provincial dressers, blue walls, and quilted headboards in some rooms upstairs. Other than the deluxe king rooms, the rooms use shared bathrooms. Two of the four suites have separate entrances for a private apartment-like feel.

Rooms come in a variety of styles at this beachfront property: the main building, the 1860 Dennis Hotel, incorporates traditional and contemporary interior schemes; Claridge Tower rooms are bright and airy; Garden Tower rooms are spacious and embrace environmentally friendly practices; and Bally's Tower rooms go art deco. That's to say nothing of the boutique hotel aesthetic in their newly renovated Ruby Rooms, with their sleek and modern red, white, brown—and zebra print—furnishings. The spa facilities, with a multitiered complex of mosaic-tile whirlpools and an atrium pool with water-aerobics classes, are exceptional.

This three-floor boutique hotel near the Heavenly Gondola, Stateline casinos, and several good restaurants provides solid value in a hip yet family-friendly setting. The lake is a five-minute walk away. Rooms are outfitted in a 21st-century rustic-camping style, with reclaimed wood and shades of gray and brown with splashes of bright orange or green. The Great Indoors rooms have tented beds, a faux fire log, and glowing stars on the ceiling if you want to play at camping; the Explorers Club offers four bunk beds to sleep a group of eight. All have free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs with cable. The public areas include a lobby with leather sofas and a fireplace; outdoors are firepits, a beer garden, and rooftop hot tub.

Some 200 feet of waterfront is the main attraction at these side-by-side sister properties that offer a choice between smaller rooms and larger freestanding cottages. Coconut palms whisper in the breeze and gumbo-limbo trees shade the 2½-acre grounds. Nice features abound, like well-placed lounge chairs for gazing out over the water and kayaks and paddleboats (for when you want to get closer). Everybody shows up on the sun deck or the 16-foot dock to watch the sun slip into Davy Jones's locker. The rooms are a bit tight but not without island character. Pale-yellow cottages are simply furnished. Ask for Units 25 and 26, a two-bedroom villa that will give you extra space and a water view.

Otsego Lake is the focal point at this well-run motel, which has its own beach with docks, paddleboats, canoes, and gazebos—there's even a waterside swing set. The central building has large guest rooms, a sweeping porch, a lounge, and a room with pinball machines. There are also 11 freestanding cottages, the largest of which can accommodate 10 people, but these are much more expensive than the guest rooms.

A fanciful complex of gingerbread-style cottages, this inn is an enchanting and relaxing place to experience the Bay. The innkeepers are welcoming, and are known for their delicious breakfasts. In addition to the Bay View Inn, there is one B&B on Tangier Island.

A top option for its value and facilities, this spot is close to the airport and interstate, with complete business services, a basic gym, and a warm, cozy lobby. Many restaurants are within walking distance. There is also great shopping nearby at the Gulf Coast Town Center and Miromar Outlets. In spring, rooms fill up with baseball fans, so make reservations in advance.

These cozy one- and two-bedroom cabins are right on a main drag, but with their homey decor and shade from the property's many trees—and with some featuring porches facing Bayou Teche—they feel rustic and have personality galore.

At this relaxing bed and breakfast, a lovely patio overlooks the Saugatuck harbor that winds its way to Lake Michigan. Gracious hosts Kathy and Frank Wilson purchased the once-dilapidated 1827 boathouse in 1990 and transformed it, adding a second floor for additional space. Choose a room with a view of the harbor or head out to the year-round, outdoor jetted tub to watch the yachts motor back and forth. Couples lounging by the common-room fireplace and families barbecuing on the charcoal grills set a low-key atmosphere. Feel free to get a pass to pop over to the pool at the owners' other property, the Beachway Resort & Hotel.

When it comes to casual elegance, Beau Rivage has all the bells and whistles that distinguish MGM resorts—including a casino. The expansive atrium welcomes guests with live trees and aromatic floral arrangements that mirror Mississippi landscapes. Rooms are spacious and well-appointed. The full-service hotel also comprises 10 restaurants, tropical pools, four nightclubs and bars, a 1,550-seat theater for live entertainment, a spa and salon, a retail promenade with a dozen stores, 50,000 square feet of convention space, and an off-site Tom Fazio–designed golf course.

Next to the ferry dock for Isle Royale National Park, this motel also has its own dock on the harbor and, not surprisingly, some rooms have harbor and Lake Superior views—Bella Vista is Spanish for "beautiful sight." Accommodations are split between the two-story Isle Royale House, a ranch-style motel (which has the best lake views), and eight cottages with full kitchens. These are set in nicely landscaped grounds with trees and neat lawns. Complimentary coffee is served in the lobby each morning starting at 6:30. All rooms offer cable television and free Wi-Fi.

This Spanish-style redbrick building with a colonnade, built in the 1900s, holds spacious rooms with high ceilings, pine floors, and period furniture. Because of the theater-dining-and-lodging packages, it's a popular overnight stop for opera house-goers. There are two on-site restaurants—the Veranda (upstairs, with views) and JP's, a cozy brick-and-wood bar.

This 1850 Greek revival inn lodged Yankee soldiers during the Civil War and today it's home to eight rooms—all with bathroom and flooring remodels in 2022—outfitted with antiques but light on clutter. The licensed commercial kitchen produces terrific breakfasts and private dinners and serves as a comfortable setting for occasional cooking classes.  This historic 8,000-square-foot home has a curious past—at one point, two brothers sawed the house in half to install a large Queen Anne staircase, making the house 9 feet wider and creating a neat double hallway upstairs, adding to the communal space.

Thanks to the dairy farm surrounding this 1853 Colonial house—with its stenciling and wide pine floors—you'll feel as though you're miles out in the country rather than just 10 minutes from Peterborough and even closer to the cute downtown of Jaffrey. Rooms are warmly appointed with soft bedding and country quilts, and a hearty country-style full breakfast is included.

Fancy moldings and 10-foot-tall windows grace the red-carpeted lobby of this brick Victorian listed on the National Register of Historic Places that has rooms of varying size and setup. Rooms have dark-wood antique-reproduction furniture; standard rooms can feel cramped, but the suites and junior suites are more spacious and have different kinds of kitchen facilities. All suites have a bidet in the bathroom and whirlpool bathtubs. The generous breakfast baskets have a good variety of offerings, and afternoon tea and wine are served beneath a crystal chandelier in the lobby.

You'll be right in the middle of the village at this 1930s budget motel close to the shore. Exterior corridors provide access to the rooms, which are simple and have wood-paneled walls.

Less than 2 miles off Interstate 15 on the edge of downtown Brigham City, this two-story Best Western with views of the mountains is a convenient, affordable base for exploring the area, from Bear Lake to Promontory. Rooms have standard chain furnishings and amenities, and there's a small gym and indoor pool.

Families love this Best Western for its affordable suites, and everyone loves it for its oceanfront location (just a half block from the Cocoa Beach Pier), its great views of launches from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral, and its proximity to Port Canaveral. The cruise pier is only five minutes away. The suites are modest but have two TVs, a separate living room, wet-bar area with sink, refrigerator, microwave, sofa bed, and a private balcony. In addition to the beach, outdoor spaces include fire pits and two pools.

Rooms at this chain hotel, located on a commercial strip five minutes from Kansas City International Airport, have outside entrances. The hotel offers long-term parking for air travelers at rates lower than those at KCI.

About 13 miles beyond the East Entrance of Zion National Park, this low-slung motel with clean, spacious rooms decorated with rustic lodge-style furniture is a good option if you also want to be within an hour's drive of Bryce Canyon National Park. Nestled in the Zion mountains foothills, the hotel is bordered by the sprawling greens of a nine-hole golf course and home to a funky ’50s-style restaurant known for country-fried steak, burgers, and homemade pie.

For easy access to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, as well as the Keys, you'll be well situated at this relatively modern, two-story motel close to Florida's Turnpike. Standard rooms have flat-screen TVs and either a king- or two queen-size beds. Rooms around the lushly landscaped pool (where there's also a hot tub) command higher rates. Besides complimentary breakfast, there's free high-speed Internet access in rooms and Wi-Fi.

Practical, comfortable, and affordable, the Best Western is a reliable option if you’re looking for a clean and well-maintained place to lay your head for a few nights. The rooms in this one-story motel are bright and cheerful, as is the lobby, with its burgundy and green theme. The staff is equally animated, and although it’s debatable whether Kentucky is part of the American South, prepare to be called sir or ma’am, just like in Dixie. The Best Western is 10 miles east of Mammoth Cave, just off Interstate 65.

Locals have long used this Southwestern-style Best Western to house out-of-town guests, where the rooms are spacious and pets are allowed (by prior arrangement).

This comfortable but basic two-story motel sits high on a hilltop above East Ellijay, and half of its rooms have mountain views. Suites are oversize rooms with a sitting area, not true suites, but they do have two TVs. Some rooms offer Jacuzzi tubs. A generous free breakfast is included.

The two-story, lodge-style chain motel offsets traditional furnishings with Adirondack flair. Some rooms have sloping wood ceilings, and some suites have fireplaces, but rooms here as a rule are not fancy. The true appeal is that Lake George beaches are 1 mi away and the property has an outdoor swimming pool with a view of the mountains.