2882 Best Hotels in USA

A sprawling collection of ranch-style buildings on 850 acres of meadows, fairways, and lakes, Quail Lodge offers luxury rooms and outdoor activities at surprisingly affordable rates. The resort is a casual, family-friendly enclave with swimming pools, a boccie court, a 9-hole putting green, 18-hole golf course, nature trails, and conference rooms for business presentations, movie nights, and special events. Rooms are decorated with natural fabrics, wooden furnishings, and Spanish accents. All rooms have decks or patios, smart TVs, and spacious bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and separate showers. All suites and some guest rooms have fireplaces. Dine at Edgar's at the golf clubhouse around the corner or in the Covey Grill.

Standard rooms here have wood furnishings and colorful carpeting and bedspreads, and business-class rooms have an extra-large desk and an ergonomic office chair. The bar has a DJ, live band, karaoke, or comedy in the evening. The hotel is 17 miles northeast of Downtown.

The amenities at Craig's largest hotel include a recreational center with a pool, whirlpool, and exercise and game rooms, all inside a lush atrium. The on-site eatery's breakfast is pretty good, and the spaces are clean and tidy. Austere but spacious rooms have standard-issue blond-wood furniture, irons and ironing boards, and coffeemakers. Ask ahead for a room with a microwave and refrigerator.

On busy Grand Avenue, this is a good budget option close to restaurants and fast-food chains, as well as War Memorial Stadium at the University of Wyoming. The simple, welcoming rooms are decorated in shades of gold.

Nestled in a complex of hotels, gas stations, and eateries just off U.S. 1, this two-story Quality Inn has a friendly front-desk staff offering tips on Everglades and Keys adventures or race action at the nearby track. Large rooms with contemporary furnishings have a decent lineup of amenities, from irons and hair dryers to coffeemakers, microwaves, refrigerators, free Wi-Fi , and cable/satellite television. Early birds can access free weekday newspapers in the lobby before the supply runs out.

This chain property is a five-minute walk from the main terminal at the airport, about 4½ miles from downtown (free airport transportation is provided).

Rooms in this two-story beam-and-stucco hotel near the Navajo Museum are decorated with an earthy Navajo-inspired palette that complements the dark wood furnishings. The decor, bedding, and amenities exceed typical Quality Inn standards and are nicer than you might guess given the hotel's drab exterior. The Diné Restaurant serves tasty Navajo and Southwestern fare (mutton stew, Navajo tacos, veggie burritos) plus a handful of American standards, and the gift shop sells authentic Navajo jewelry.

With a contemporary look combined with a retro nod to the 1970s, the Queen Kapiolani Hotel is a short walk from the beach and is known for its stunning, unobstructed views of Diamond Head—a fabulous backdrop for its expansive pool deck. The adjacent Deck Bar serves food and cocktails and showcases music on some nights. Rooms are decorated in pastel colors; some include kitchenettes and private lanai. The hotel’s bright, open lobby has several stores, including a small café serving light bites, an art gallery, and a surf shop where you can sign up for lessons. It’s also worth checking out the hotel’s large, museum-quality art collection throughout the property. 

Ivy tendrils scale the facade of this five-story redbrick hotel built in the 1920s. A large fireplace graces the lobby, where cushy chairs invite lingering. Rooms are traditional, with lace-fringed windows, soft colors, and dark-wood furniture. The indoor pool, under a massive skylight, is a nice size. The hotel is across from the city park in downtown Glens Falls.

The River Arts District finally has a boutique hotel, and it's as funky as the building's history (it's been a cereal factory, a coffee roaster, and an indoor paintball arena). The adults-only destination features rooms with high ceilings and graffiti murals on exposed brick walls. The on-site restaurant, Golden Hour, serves locally sourced, wood-fired fare. There's also a rooftop bar and coffee shop. 

In downtown Corning, this hotel is steps from Market Street, the Rockwell Museum, and the Corning Museum of Glass. Rooms have such traditional furnishings as dark-wood desks and big leather chairs, many have king-size beds, and some have bathrooms with granite countertops and brushed-steel fixtures. Guests share a 10-person hot tub outside.

Enjoying the city's best harbor views, this hotel within a circular-tower building is connected to Duluth's climate-controlled skywalk. Rooms are decorated with calming sage-green and ivory hues, and those in the tower have stunning views of Lake Superior's shoreline or the Duluth skyline. Topping the tower is Duluth's only revolving eatery, J. J. Astor, with a menu of classic American dishes. A cozy vibe prevails at Bowery Bros. Pub, offering pub fare.

This eight-story chain hotel is in Jamestown's business district. Rooms have luxurious mattresses, large windows, cushy leather desk chairs, granite-countertop bathrooms, and traditional furnishings in muted color schemes. The hotel was completely renovated in 2008.

For cruise-ship passengers who can't wait to get under way, this splashy resort, done up in pink and turquoise, already feels like the Caribbean. Guest room decor is simple and restrained, but the pool is lushly landscaped and features a cascading waterfall, tiki bar, and occasional appearances by the "Radisson parrots," about a dozen wild birds who call the resort home. This resort, a little south of Port Canaveral, is not on the ocean, but only a short ride away.

Location is a big draw for visitors to this hotel near the Magnificent Mile; inside you'll find spacious, comfortable rooms in neutral shades, with modern-looking bathrooms and superlative city views.The clientele is international but also includes suburbanites eager for a city fix. Don't linger in the small lobby—with little more than a check-in desk and a few chairs, there's not much excitement there; ascend instead to the 18th floor, where Drumbar offers craft cocktails, roaring fireplaces in winter, and a bustling patio in warmer weather.

Boston's newest hotel is an outstanding exercise in utter luxury, and it all begins at check-in high above Boston (17 floors to be precise) at the gorgeous Sky Lobby. The hotel decor is unparalleled and palatial, a nod to its historic cultural surroundings and the city’s Emerald Necklace, with botanical influences throughout the property. Everything about the mid-century American rooms is over the top, from Garnier Thiebault linens to marble bathrooms with rain showers, 24-hour butler service to 4K UHD 65-inch televisions. The well-being sanctuary on the 4th floor features a state-of-the-art fitness center, a sensational 65-foot indoor pool, and the Guerlain Spa. There are several incredible dining options on-site, including La Padrona and the celebrated Amar. Pop into the hotel's speakeasy, Blind Duck, if you can find it (hint: take the staircase in the Sky Lobby to the lavish space behind an unmarked door).

Nicely tucked away in a residential area at the ocean's edge, this family-owned hotel draws returning guests who'd rather fish off the dock and grill up dinner than loll around on Egyptian-cotton sheets. Even those who turn their noses up at the plastic deck furniture and pine paneling admit that the place has a million-dollar setting, with fabulous ocean views. There's no beach, but you can bike across the street to Founders Park, where you'll find one with water toys for rent. Some declare the rooms plain-Jane, but they're clean and spacious, and the bathrooms have been nicely updated. A sandy area is perfect for kids to play in while waiting for manatees to make an appearance at the marina. Ground-floor units have screened porches; upper units have large decks, a number of windows, and beam ceilings.

At this cliff-top resort—the only inn and restaurant for miles around—glass walls in most rooms open to awesome ocean views. Though not especially luxurious, some rooms have spa tubs, kitchenettes, and fireplaces. The restaurant is a good place for well-made American fare (sandwiches, salads, pastas, and main courses) before or after the winding Highway 1 drive. Even if you're just passing by, stop to stretch your legs on the 14 acres of lush gardens above the sea.

The antique cabooses here were collected over several decades and converted into 23 cozy motel rooms in honor of Dunsmuir's railroad legacy; there are also four cabins. Fashioned from vintage railcars, a vaguely Orient Express–style dining room and lounge are open some days for breakfast and dinner. A creek runs next to the landscaped grounds, where you'll find a huge steam engine, a restored water tower, and a spectacular view of Castle Crags. Most of a campground and RV park are open seasonally from late April through October, with some sites available year-round.

Sports fans find each other and comfortable rooms at the Rally in McGregor Square, which not only sits right across the street from Coors Field but also features a 60-by-20-foot LED screen that can be seen from most windows and displays sporting events and news stations 24/7. Concerts year-round and an ice skating rink in winter provide additional entertainment on the 17,000-square-foot plaza. Rooms are masculine and spacious, filled with dark wood and leather furniture. The $25 (plus tax) daily amenity fee includes a daily cup of coffee, a daily happy hour drink, access to the fitness center and yoga room, a plunge pool surrounded by lounge seating and fire pits on the roof, and discounts on food and beverages in the hotel and nearby eateries and museums. The hotel houses one of the outposts of the beloved Tattered Cover bookstore, which also provides a selection of books in each room for guests to enjoy during a stay. The Original sends out upscale twists on classic diner foods for weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner; the Rally Bar is a hotspot before and after sporting events; and the primary food options on morning weekdays are the Grandstand Cafe, which microwaves a few breakfast sandwiches, and an on-site Starbucks.

A short walk west of downtown, this nicely appointed but visually unremarkable hotel (formerly known as the Prospector) is a favorite with business travelers year-round and lawmakers during the winter legislative session. Rooms are spacious and have cherrywood furnishings, leather chairs, and ottomans. T. K. Maguire's dining room and lounge, just off the lobby, serves prime rib, steaks, and seafood, and Sunday brunch is popular.

A bright, lovely atrium is the stunning centerpiece of this reliable chain option, featuring comfy rooms with a long list of standard amenities (mini-refrigerator, microwave, desk, and more). Families will enjoy the indoor pool, and suites with kitchenettes are a great option for longer stays. Ask if one of the suites with a skylight is available. This is also a favorite stop for large groups and conventions, so make sure to book ahead. Both a steak house and a separate bar are on-site.

This full-service hotel, off I–25, has everything under one roof, from dining options to business services. Muted blues, greens, and mauves decorate the large, contemporary rooms, some of which have whirlpool tubs.

Built in 1927 as an apartment house, the Raphael today bills itself as a boutique hotel. It's an intimate, European-style facility with large rooms that have excellent views of the plaza.

The standard-size rooms are rustic but warm, and service is friendly at this affordable, locally owned motel in downtown Lusk. It's within walking distance of area restaurants.

Maybe the best deal in all southeastern Utah, this family-operated inn sits right on the river, with clean, basic rooms and a pool that's a godsend on blisteringly hot days. There's tons of delectable shade and walking trails to meander on, and most amenities are just a short walk away. If you're lucky, you'll get to catch one of the occasional slide shows by the friendly owners on local geology, art, and history. The Recapture also rents out fully furnished vacation homes, available by the day, week, and month.

This low-key establishment offers reasonable prices for one of the nicest lodgings in the area, mainly because of the large, pretty rooms filled with handsome wood furnishings. Some rooms (and both suites) include soothing whirlpool tubs. Guests can also enjoy a heated outdoor pool, an indoor hot tub and fitness center, and a hearty, hot breakfast buffet.

Established in 1923 and modeled after an old English inn, the Tudor-style building has spectacular views of Niagara Falls' upper rapids from street-facing suites. The size of apartments, suites have full kitchens and living rooms, one or two bedrooms, and some have a second bathroom. Rooms and suites are furnished with antiques, gas fireplaces (some), and four-poster beds with toile duvets. Champagne and cheese is served upon arrival. The dark-wood restaurant ($$), with three meals daily, has snug seating, plush chairs, a stone fireplace, and a patio. Rib-sticking dinners might include sirloin with garlic-herb butter or an 8-ounce lobster tail.

The beige-and-red rooms in this four-story hotel on the Columbia River have balconies and excellent views of the river and Vancouver, Washington. The big-box retail and chain restaurants of Jantzen Beach are nearby, and the airport is fairly close (there's a free shuttle to the terminal) but the location is otherwise not especially convenient or interesting.

The best of the three chain hotels in Polson offers comfortable beds and clean, quiet rooms, some of which have stunning views of Flathead Lake and the Mission Mountains. Mackenzie River Pizza and Grill, a local favorite, serves pub-style food and local beer right next door.