5218 Best Hotels in USA

This boutique hotel in the heart of downtown displays mid-century modern decor and emphasizes everything local, from its overall design to the in-room snacks. The rooms are bright, service is friendly, and the hotel restaurant features local producers. The rooftop bar offers sweeping views of the city and is a favorite nightspot. The lobby coffee shop is one of the city's best, and is known for its coffee soda.

After the Civil War, Chattanooga's Ft. James was converted to a hotel, which fell into disrepair over the next century, but was later purchased, beautifully renovated, and reopened in 2003 as the Stone Fort Inn. A full-service luxury boutique hotel, it's conveniently located downtown and about a mile from the vibrant Riverfront district. Rooms are individually styled in keeping with the original design by German architect L.A. Hirtzfield, and each is equipped with a white-noise machine, among other amenities. The restaurant, TerraMae Appalachian Bistro, features limestone walls and an open kitchen, and there's a bar in the library, while other gathering spaces help to create a sociable climate.

Under the same management as the Aurora Inn and less than a half mile up the road, the E. B. Morgan House is equally as impressive and has many of the same luxurious amenities (terry robes, Frette linens). The lakefront 1858 Italianate mansion is filled with a mix of tasteful modern, reproduction, and antique pieces. Three rooms have carved-wood four-poster beds. All rooms have marble baths. A full breakfast is available at the Aurora Inn May–October; the on-site Continental breakfast includes a hot entrée and fresh muffins or scones.

Cabins here come in three variations—regular, deluxe, and riverfront, all with private bath, heat, and kitchen. One cabin has a gourmet kitchen and a private hot tub. The resort can arrange remote guided or unguided fishing trips, a backpacking drop-off, or air transportation to one of the Forest Service cabins through the local guides in town. Cabins sleep 8, 10, or 12 guests.

The East Austin Hotel provides another incredible access point to the burgeoning East Sixth Street district, teeming with delicious local restaurants, hip boutiques, and live music venues. Some of the 75 rooms have shared bathrooms for budget travelers, while others provide private, well-appointed rooms overlook the pool. The pool area hosts live music and parties on select weekends. The on-site restaurant, along with the rooftop and poolside bars, offers diverse menus throughout the day.

This modern hotel on five landscaped acres is a pleasant 15-minute walk from the ocean or town and attracts young people, and its amenities for kids make it a good choice for families too. A large heated swimming pool, kiddie pool, barbecue area with outdoor seating, and children's play area create places for vacationers to relax between shopping and sightseeing.

The main building of this charmingly old-fashioned inn dates from the 1800s—when it was built as a boatyard sail loft (where sails were made)—and is furnished with locally sourced antiques and nautical accents. From the lawn, porch, or a water-side room, it's fun to watch lobster boats come into the wharf, unload their catch, and set off again. The Wan-e-Set dining room and an adjacent deck are the setting for continental (off-season) or full (summer) breakfasts featuring avocado toast, biscuits and sausage gravy, and Benedicts. Lunch and dinner may also be offered in season. On the inn's lower level, the year-round Quarry Tavern offers comfort food beside a stone fireplace and is popular with locals and visitors.

On two acres in the Shinnecock Hills, 5 miles west of downtown Southampton, this unassuming motel offers efficiencies with full kitchens, contemporary furniture, and free Wi-Fi; a deluxe room can accommodate families. It also features a pool, tennis courts, basketball hoop, and barbecue area.

This former antiques store and car garage landed in the right hands with the Rose family, who transformed it into a boutique hotel for those on a hostel budget. Designed with community in mind, there are plenty of common spaces, including a kitchen; picnic area; and lounge with games, books, and a fireplace for winter nights. Rooms are spotless and modern, including the bunk rooms for hikers seeking refuge from the Pacific Crest Trail. Among the lodging options are seven private rooms, five family rooms, four bunk rooms, and one apartment suite. In summer, an airstream is set up, offering pastries to go with your free coffee served daily from 6 to 10 am.

Ensconced in the forests of Balsam and Eagle Mountains, Eastwind Oliverea's Scandi-chic cabins and rooms offer an opportunity to unplug without sacrificing comforts. Standalone cabins, some with lofted sleeping areas and outdoor decks, offer the most luxurious "glamping" experience, though the price reflects the added space and privacy. The cozy onsite restaurant, Dandelion, offers a compact but delectable menu of contemporary American dishes and craft cocktails. There is no continental breakfast, but for an extra charge, you can order a breakfast basket---filled with morning treasures like crispy pastries, hard-boiled eggs, and coffee---and have it delivered to your room. Cell service is nonexistent or extremely spotty at best throughout the grounds, so come prepared.

Eaton is a politically progressive hotel that offers retro-cool and comfortable rooms and digital content on hot-button issues, including climate change and immigration. There is ample communal space, so guests have room for "creativity and consciousness building." Art, music, and film festivals focused on social change are a feature of the hotel. The speakeasy bar, Allegory, is a must. Grab a coffee, and delicious pastries made in-house at their picturesque coffee shop, Baker's Daughter. 

This spread is credited with inventing the dude ranch, back in the late 19th century, and it's still going strong, as well as being a working cattle ranch. The location, west of Sheridan on the edge of the Bighorn National Forest, makes it ideal for horseback riding, fishing, cookouts, and pack trips. The ranch can accommodate 125 guests, and reservations for the summer should be made by March. The facilities are a collection of one-, two-, and three-bedroom cabins and the main lodge. There's a one-week minimum stay from mid-June through August and a three-day minimum stay the rest of the season.

Ecce is Latin for "behold," and the word fits: from a seemingly precarious perch on a ridge overlooking the Delaware, travelers get a true eagle's eye view of the river's majesty from every room. Sitting on the main deck imparts a feeling not unlike being suspended 300 feet over a valley. It's not unusual for resident raptors, eagles, ospreys, and hawks to float at eye level, riding thermals in search of prey far below. Trails lace the inn's 60 acres, and a hammock graces rock outcropping above the resort. Myriad outdoor activities are close by, including hiking, rafting, kayaking, and skiing. Innkeepers Alan and Kurtis have meticulously created a serene getaway that's removed, but not distant, from other Catskill attractions.

In the heart of North Bennington, just around the corner from three covered bridges and Bennington College, this impeccably maintained, 18th-century three-bedroom house is a great value. One room has a four-poster bed, a double shower, and great light. Ask about the midweek dinner package, another excellent deal.

From the vintage metal rockers on the street-side porch to the old neon hotel sign in the lobby, this 1920s rambling Key West mainstay hotel is high on character, low on gloss. You'll get a taste of authentic Old Key West, without sacrificing convenience or comfort. Rooms come in all shapes and sizes, from shared-bath basic to large apartments with full kitchens and private decks or porches. The spacious outdoor area is shaded by towering palms. Grab a book and plop in a hammock in the outdoor library, tucked into a sun-dappled corner with a gurgling waterfall and potted bonsai.

This grand 1950s hotel designed by Morris Lapidus is a lesson in old-school glamour meets modern-day swagger after hundreds of millions in renovations and expansions over the past decade (including the addition of the hotel-within-a-hotel concept Nobu Hotel Miami Beach). Two towers sit alongside the huge pool complex, making this one of the biggest and sleekest hotels in the city. The landmark public areas exude grand elegance, including the monumental rosewood columns that surround the social lobby space, centered by a sunken bar. The lobby holds old-world charm and it's easy to imagine glamorous evenings where the likes of Frank Sinatra strolled the premises. Rooms are decorated in dark-wood tones and white accents that serve to highlight the azure blue of the ocean beyond the balconies if you spring for an ocean view. Relax in the jaw-dropping, 22,000-square-foot, two-story oceanfront spa.

Thoughtful and friendly owners Anthony and Crystal Rovente operate this large Victorian-style farmhouse surrounded by gardens and framed by Fisherman Bay, where spacious rooms are each painted or papered in different pastel shades and furnished with simple antiques; some have claw-foot tubs and brick fireplaces. The sunny dining room is a cheery breakfast spot. In summer you can sip tea on the wraparound ground-floor veranda or relax with a book on the garden patio. The place looks as if it's at least a century old, but it actually dates from 1988.

The inside of the former home of whaling captain Thomas Worth still evokes its late-18th-century origins—but with the boutique Lark Hotels group now in charge, the updated decor is best described as coastal chic, with airy spaces and vintage notes. Local art adorns the walls and shared spaces, like the lounge, are welcoming. White and grey bedspreads, natural woods, and wicker furniture keep rooms—some of which have harbor views—sleek and comfortable. Curated small plates for breakfast and afternoon snacks are a nice perk.

Literally perched over Elliott Bay, the rustic-chic Edgewater has spectacular west-facing views of ferries and sailboats, seals and seabirds, and the distant Olympic Mountains, so don't even think of booking a city-view room. For a romantic splurge, consider booking one of the hotel's premium waterfront rooms, which feature cushy club chairs in front of a fireplace and spacious bathrooms with glass-encased showers and large claw-foot tubs. There's something a little magical about sleeping above gently lapping water, which you can also enjoy in the more affordable regular waterfront rooms. While the small city rooms don't offer much in the way of views and may not be worth the price for some, the hotel's jaw-dropping lobby frames an expansive view of Puget Sound and Seattle's waterfront and is perfect for an hour or two of contemplative relaxation.  If you just want a taste of the hotel, stop into the elegant Six Seven restaurant for indoor-outdoor seating with a bay vista (there's also a more casual bar).

At this all-suite, beachfront property at the north end of scenic Gulf Shore Boulevard, the rooms are large and refreshing, exuding a relaxed, contemporary vibe. The units in the tower are decorated in a sleek modern style, whereas the courtyard rooms surrounding the pool have a more transitional, coastal-Florida look, with gingerbread-trimmed patios. You can enjoy light fare and libations at the oceanfront pool or dine at Coast, the on-site restaurant, which has great beach views. You'll also find a small fitness center that's open 24/7 and business facilities on the same floor.

You can sleep at least four and as many as eight in the luxurious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments at this high-rise resort on Panama City Beach. There are lots of on-site activities and amenities, including eleven pools; four whirlpool tubs; shuffleboard, pickleball, and tennis court; a par-3 golf course; and sunsets galore.

This 1896 Georgian home is impeccably furnished and decorated in a mix of Victorian and modern country-cottage style, with lovely moldings and fireplaces, hardwood floors, tasteful floral fabrics and antique and reproduction furniture. The two larger rooms are the most impressive, with more completely executed decor. A room with a twin bed called the Sleeping Porch can be tacked onto the Cottage Suite. Breakfast is served in a pretty dining room or on a side patio in warm weather.

Quiet and intimate, this impeccably furnished and maintained Victorian inn is just three blocks from downtown. Guests enjoy gourmet breakfasts and can relax in the beautiful library or on the large front porch. Elegant rooms—some with fireplaces and claw-foot tubs—feature stylish, mostly modern furnishings that will make you want to settle in for a spell. The Fuller Suite has a private staircase that leads from a sitting room to a top-floor bedroom, reading area, and bath.

A classic 1950s-style neon sign marks the driveway to this roadside motel whose off-season rates appeal to budget-minded travelers. In high season, you'll pay a premium for the convenient location along Highway 29 a mile south of Main Street’s prime restaurants and shops, but the rooms are tidy, and the landscaped grounds and picnic tables elevate the property over similar accommodations. Family-friendly pluses include rollaway beds and cribs for a modest charge. To avoid highway noise, ask for a room farthest from the road.

Perched on Pacific Coast Highway with views of Capistrano Beach, the new Spanish El Caminante Bar and Bungalows is a 4-star hacienda featuring ocean view bungalows, including two thoughtfully decorated suites. Rooms have custom Saltillo tile flooring, hand-painted Talavera murals, comfortable bedding and authentic Monterey furniture. Guests linger over colorful cocktails at The Bar, a restaurant and lounge. Those seeking wellness and activities can attend a sound bath session before riding the resort e-bikes along the beach view path.

Guest rooms in this remodeled 1843 building skew contemporary with their furnishings, but the expressive wallpaper hints at days past. Each room has a small balcony or patio either street-side or facing a courtyard where guests lounge around the pool or sip cocktails. All rooms are equipped with refrigerators, safes, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, espresso makers, electric kettles, and handheld clothes steamers. Although many patrons consider the Sonoma Plaza location above a bustling restaurant and bar a boon, earplugs are advised for all but the heaviest sleepers—or book one of the four ground-floor patio rooms in back.