5218 Best Hotels in USA

This small golf-oriented inn sits on top of a hill above the town of Oakmont. The Oakmont Country Club golf course, which hosted the 2007 U.S. Open, is across the street from the Inn, 15 miles from Downtown. Rooms are decorated in a golf motif. A complimentary breakfast is served.

The handsome log main lodge built in 1929 combines European grace and Western trimmings on a 200-acre spread. The great room's stone fireplace is a guest gathering spot; nearby in Seasons Restaurant ($$$) the sophisticated and changing menu features rib eyes with sautéed mushrooms, Red Bird organic chicken, and Alaskan halibut. Guest rooms and log cabins are simply furnished with a few antiques and fluffy comforters. Early-20th-century log homes with antiques, knotty-pine interiors, and modern kitchens are popular with families. The resort sits adjacent to one of the finest golf courses in northwestern Montana.

A convenient location—a 10-minute walk from the Hawaii Convention Center or the beach—a professional staff, pleasant public spaces, and a 24-hour business center and small gym draw a global clientele to this reliable chain hotel. The intimacy of the property, the staff's attention to detail, the lovely pool, and the signature DoubleTree chocolate-chip cookies upon arrival resonate with leisure travelers. All the rooms in the 19-story high-rise have private lanai, but they overlook the city and busy Ala Moana Boulevard across from Fort DeRussy. It's not exactly oozing that Hawaiiana feel, but the location, dependability, and service make it a solid choice.

The name is a mouthful, but it's an accurate description for this hotel, which caters to business-trippers and pleasure seekers alike and is so close to Universal that some of the tower rooms offer roller-coaster and Hogwarts views.

The Cherry Creek shopping district is 4 miles away, and the major museums and the zoo are a five-minute drive from this bustling hotel, which provides coveted mountain views from many of its rooms. The rooms sport a plush feel while retaining a business-traveler environment. There's a small but serviceable fitness center, and the indoor pool is great for families traveling with kids. In the morning, breakfast—both buffet and à la carte—is available for purchase in the Eggcetera full-service dining room off the lobby, while the on-site Flagstone's serves burgers and Southwestern comfort food for lunch and dinner.

Located in the heart of historic downtown Helena, this top-of-the-line chain hotel is steps away from great food, drinks, and shops. The no-frills rooms provide the comfort and cleanliness that is to be expected from a Hilton brand, and the balconies provide great views of Helena and the surrounding mountains. There is an on-site Italian Restaurant, the Bella Roma ($$$), as well as an indoor pool and fitness center. 

This charming Hilton outpost is tucked just off the snarl of I–35 and transports guests with its surprisingly convincing Spanish colonial aesthetic. Huge, arched windows in the lobby open onto an artfully landscaped and terraced courtyard, with pool and hot tub enclosed by six floors of arched walkways. Rooms are standard Hilton clean, spacious, and decorated with high-quality gold-and-cream fabrics, linens, and carpets. Bathrooms are large, with granite sinks.

With 23 stories, this property is one of the few high-rises in Billings, making it a handy orientation point. It's also located right downtown, within walking distance of most restaurants and breweries. Guest rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with some providing mountain views. The hotel is noted for its superb Western art collection, which hangs in both public areas and guest rooms. The appropriately named Montana Sky Restaurant ($$$) is located on the 20th floor and serves breakfast and dinner. 

With clean but basic guest rooms, this hotel is a convenient stay near Tufts Medical Center. You won't find anything fancy here, and the average room price reflects that. There is a restaurant on the premises and a small fitness center.

The hotel of choice for parents visiting children attending local colleges has spacious rooms clustered in three mission-style buildings that surround a flower-decked central courtyard. The best rooms have landscaped terraces or inviting balconies where you can enjoy an afternoon cocktail overlooking the pool and garden. Decor and appointments are simple, and the grounds are clean and well maintained. Extra bonuses include the market, gym, pool, business center, piano bar, and free breakfast for club members.

In this large high-rise quite close to Interstate 10 and near the business district, traditional furnishings outfit the standard accommodations, and the riverside rooms overlook Bayou Vermilion.

Many of the open, airy rooms offer views of the French Quarter, Canal Street, and the Mississippi River. Amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi.

This reliable chain property has an ideal location steps from Percival Landing Park and the Budd Inlet waterfront, and it's just a couple of blocks from several excellent restaurants and the Olympia Farmers Market. The polished rooms are decorated in neutral tones, and the suites have splashy bonuses like corner jetted tubs and chaise lounges. The lobby is a comfy spot with antler chandeliers and a gas fireplace. Perks include complimentary bottled water and fresh-baked cookies, and there's a full-service bar and restaurant.

Near the Fashion Valley shopping mall and adjacent to the Hazard Center—which has a seven-screen movie theater, four major restaurants, and more than 20 shops—the DoubleTree is also convenient to Route 163 and I–8 and there's a San Diego Trolley station within walking distance. Guest rooms feature plush-top bedding, 37-inch TVs, and large desks with ergonomic chairs. Public areas are modern yet comfortable, well suited to this hotel's large business clientele. A small café in the lobby, which brews Starbucks coffee, is a convenient spot to pick up snacks or small meals. Other hotel amenities include heated indoor and outdoor pools and a fitness center.

Despite being one of the newer additions to the St. Augustine lodging scene, the DoubleTree blends seamlessly into the city's Old World Spanish ethos, with wrought-iron design features, high ceilings, hardwood tile, and locally produced art reflecting the city's rich history. The rooms, overlooking the city streets or pool area, are equipped with 42-inch HDTVs and Sweet Dreams beds. The on-site Oak Tree Restaurant and Lounge serves breakfast and dinner, including in-room dining. Not to be missed are the trademark homemade DoubleTree chocolate-chip cookies, served warm on arrival.

A good choice for business travelers looking for reliable lodgings and anyone seeking a pet-friendly hotel, the Double Tree has 19 stories of clean and spacious rooms and suites. It’s in the heart of the downtown business and entertainment district, is close to the Old Market and Henry Doorly Zoo, and only 10 minutes from Eppley Airfield.

Combining low, bungalow-style buildings and a 17-story tower, this Bali-inspired hotel creates a warm welcome and a comforting escape—lush linens, tranquil guest rooms, three pools, and tropical landscaping—from hectic I-Drive.

Guests love its central location with easy access to Park City's ski resorts and to historic Main Street with its many upscale and casual restaurants, shopping options, and even a cinema close by. The property is a dependable option for both winter and summer vacations. The high ceilings with exposed beams and flagstone entry to the lobby lend a mountain-lodge feel. Some rooms have fireplaces, jetted tubs, and kitchenettes.

The hotel's sawtooth design ensures that each room has a peaked bay window with an eye-popping 180-degree view. Rooms on the east side look out toward the Delaware River, while west-side rooms overlook Broad Street. The four-story atrium lobby lounge, which features a cool fiber-optic chandelier, observes one of the busiest corners of Philly's theater district, directly across the street from the handsome Academy of Music and a short walk from the Kimmel Center. Where most hotel rooms go for darker, warm earth tones, refurbished Doubletree guest rooms are decorated in refreshingly light white and blond tones; they also have separate vanities. The Balcony restaurant offers daily breakfast and Sunday brunch. The Standing O Bar/Bistro serves burgers, sandwiches, and lighter fare.

A sprawling, 1970s-era hotel and conference center, the Doubletree sits directly across the street from Randolph Park, Tucson's best municipal golf course and tennis facilities, and Reid Park, which houses the city zoo, a lake with paddleboats, and numerous play areas. A pleasant jogging/walking trail encircles both parks. The hotel property is well tended though generic-looking.

At the confluence of the Neuse and Trent Rivers within the historic district, this comfortable hotel—with marina facilities—has rooms and suites with terrific views of the city and waterfront. Rooms offer plenty of space and a restful color scheme, and those on the fifth floor have a balcony overlooking the river. A fitness center, business center, Confluence restaurant, and an outdoor pool along the waterfront round out the amenities.

Across the street from the Peabody, this Downtown hotel has its own lobby fountain and waterfall. Glass-walled elevators whisk guests to rooms around a 10-story atrium.

This full-service business hotel is right in the middle of downtown and within walking distance of the Theater District, Bayou Place, Minute Maid Park, and the George R. Brown Convention Center. Sky bridges connect the hotel to the Allen Center office complex, as well as to Texaco Heritage Plaza. It's also connected to the downtown underground tunnel system. Guest rooms have views of the Sam Houston Park and Memorial Park greenbelt, the Downtown skyline, or the Allen Center Courtyard.

Near the Scioto River, the 10-story stone-faced hotel is within walking distance of the Convention Center. The well-appointed one-bedroom suites with a separate living area are decorated in neutral colors and have wet bars; some have river views. Fun perks, from the free chocolate-chip cookies at check-in to the free limousine service within a 3-mi radius, add to the appeal of the Doubletree.

In a leafy, wooded complex known as the World Houston Business Development, this hotel is 1 mile from Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport. Rooms are decorated in a sophisticated, modern style of cool blues and greys, with oversized work areas designed with business travelers in mind.

Within blocks of all the restaurants, shopping, and sightseeing opportunities in downtown Milwaukee, this upscale hotel has a modern, glass-enclosed lobby and spare-but-comfortable guest rooms.

This seven-story lodging, in an East Syracuse business district, is geared for the business traveler. Rooms are contemporary, with large desks and ergonomic work chairs, cordless phones, and pillow-top mattresses.

One of the best-managed hotels in the city, the all-suites DoubleTree has a staff that anticipates your every need. Business travelers, sports teams, and families frequent the downtown high-rise. The Capitol—visible from many of the rooms, spectacularly so from upper-story balconies—is only a short walk away. Most of the classically decorated suites have one bedroom and a large, separate living area (with fold-out couch); some have two bedrooms, two baths, and three TVs. Each has a small kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. The on-site 15th Street Café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Plush rooms, a full spa, and valet parking make you feel like a high roller here, whether you gamble in the on-site casino or not. Relax, roll the dice, or try other activities. There is plenty to do here. Headline entertainers, boxing matches, comedians, and other acts perform on the stages, and there are five bars and 10 restaurants on-site.