956 Best Hotels in USA

This relatively small-sized property has pleasant accommodations with balconies or patios, many overlooking the water and Alameda island. The rooms, which vary in size, have coffeemakers, refrigerators, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, sitting areas, spacious bathrooms, and good-size desks. There is a pretty fully-stocked fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool and the Estuary walking path, so it's the rare freeway-adjacent hotel that has ample workout opportunities.

Walk to the waterfront and downtown Plymouth from this clean, family-friendly motel. Rooms, some with balconies, are minimalist, with white walls, dark carpeted floors, and contemporary furniture. Amenities in rooms include free high-speed wireless internet, a mini-refrigerator and microwave. A heated outdoor pool will keep the kids happy.

With a location near Highway 41 (the main route to Yosemite), Fresno State, and a big mall, this well-run hotel is popular with families, businesspeople, and parents with offspring at the university. The rooms, done in bright oranges and yellows, have perky-patterned rugs and curtains, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and good-size bathrooms. An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a modest fitness center are among the amenities.

Rich accents of gold and cobalt blue add boutique flair to the spacious rooms of this dependable choice for business and leisure travelers. The congenial staff who aim to please and the convenient location near shops, restaurants, and UC Davis are the biggest pluses.

A former office complex from the 1890s offers rooms with exposed-brick walls and basic furnishings just a block from the French Quarter. Nothing here is terribly luxurious, but friendly service and the no-two-rooms-alike surroundings are a welcome break from the chain-hotel circuit.

The shingle-style inn overlooking Wappingers Creek and its falls, has a rather European feel to it. Rooms are decorated in a contemporary style; some overlook the water. There's a complimentary reception with wine and beer held daily in front of the fireplace.

One of the largest and most reliable lodging options in Prosser, this fairly typical two-story Best Western stands out for being just a few hundred feet from the exceptional wineries of Vintner's Village and a short drive from Benton City. 

Large, comfortable rooms, a business center, gym, and an indoor pool and hot tub make this reasonably priced chain property a good find, especially for visiting Zillah wineries and checking out the museums and murals in Toppenish. Kids love the free cookies and milk served each evening.

Located in nearby Americus, this ornate jewel of a hotel has garnered awards from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Built in 1892, it's a monument to Victorian architecture and remains one of the South's best showcases of American heritage. The grand hotel lobby boasts a three-story open atrium, original woodwork, and carefully preserved marble floors. The rooms, decorated in period decor, have soaring 12-foot ceilings and old-world charm, yet have been updated with modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and refrigerators. The circular Bridal Suite takes up an entire floor of the hotel's tallest tower. Just below, the Carter Presidential Suite offers sweeping views of downtown Americus.

Great mountain views, convenient access, and clean updated rooms make this a good stopover.

If you’ve brought the kids along, this family-oriented resort ("resort" is used loosely) is the choice, hands down. It has a 35,000-square-foot indoor water park (extra charge for in-house guests) boasting two three-story slides, four mini-slides, a wave pool, and a 20-person hot tub. On the other hand, those annoyed by wet, barefoot kids racing around should choose another property.

There's a congenial atmosphere at this lively, family-owned lodge-campground-marina—a happy mix of tent campers (who have the fabulous waterfront real estate), RVers (who look pretty permanent), and motel dwellers who like to mingle at the rooftop pool and play poker. Rooms have tile floors, wicker furniture, and doors that allow sea breezes to waft through. A skywalk joins the upper-story rooms with the pool and deck. Campsites range from rustic to full hookups. Everything is spotless—even the campground's bathhouse—and the service is good-natured and efficient. Satellite wireless means you can pick up a signal most places on the property, depending on the weather. The staff will book you a room, sell you bait, or hook you up with a fishing charter. There are plenty of family-oriented activities, so the youngsters will never complain about being bored. Discounts are available for week-long or longer stays.

Overlooking the village green of tiny, quiet Temple, this affordable and friendly B&B built in 1775 once hosted Henry David Thoreau. The three guest rooms are done with an English-style mixture of modern and antique furnishings, and the on-site tavern serves eclectic comfort fare, from flat-bread pizzas to steak and fish-and-chips, along with a popular Sunday brunch. A 10-minute drive southeast of Peterborough, the inn is also convenient to the attractions in and around Milford, to the east.

Tucked away on a quiet side street, this tidy bed-and-breakfast has terrific views of the surrounding San Juan Mountains from its outdoor decks. All nine rooms are pleasantly appointed and have private baths and both interior and exterior entrances, so you can have all the privacy you want. Some rooms have fireplaces and jetted tubs. All include full breakfast served in a sunny, cheerful room that looks out onto the mountains, and a complimentary wine and beer hour each evening. There's also a year-round communal hot tub.

This getaway in the old mining ghost town of Kingston, along the Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway (NM 152), has sturdy log-beam ceilings, massive stone walls, an interesting history, and an informal, rustic atmosphere that makes it nice for families, but the charm here owes a lot to the care and tending, and presence, of the proprietors. It's not quite enough to describe this lodge as "historic." The "town" of Kingston—a bustling boomtown established around the turn of the 20th century and with a current population of about 30—and the surrounding area are fun to explore and fantastic by mountain bike, but keep in mind that Silver City is a full hour's drive west. Guests have access to Percha Creek and miles of hiking trails. The rooms on the north side of the main lodge have views of the mountains, and the south rooms look into the lovely greenhouse. One-bedroom suites have cozy, vine-wrapped balconies in addition to sitting areas. Breakfasts are healthy and hearty, and the kitchen is open for you to cook in if you bring your own food. There is also a studio apartment and a six-bedroom house.

Set upon 27 acres in Connecticut's Berkshire Mountains, this historic (1763) home turned inn has two rooms and two suites in the Main House and a dozen simpler—but still lovely—rooms in the adjacent Carriage House, plus a full home-cooked breakfast is served in a sunny breakfast room every morning. The Cottage, next to the Carriage House, has one deluxe room with a Jacuzzi tub, comfortable sitting area, wood-burning fireplace, and complete privacy.

Rooms are simple but spacious at this reliable hotel, which is next to a grocery store. The large bathrooms, fluffy pillows, and complimentary continental breakfast—a variety of juices, fresh pastries, toast options, and fresh fruit—make it a welcoming place to stay.

You can sip your cider from Golden Harvest Farms, located directly across the street, at one of several strategically placed picnic benches scattered on the front lawn. The motel-style accommodations show signs of inspiration—some have handsome black-and-white photographs reminiscent of Ansel Adams. Suites have eat-in kitchens and living rooms with sleeper sofas.

A formerly nondescript budget hotel less than a half-mile from the slopes of Mount Sunapee ski area and the sands of Lake Sunapee State Beach has been artfully transformed into a rustic-chic boutique inn with urbane flair but reasonable rates. Rooms have two-tone beadboard walls, wood floors, and tasteful linens, and antique skis decorate the walls of the indoor heated saltwater pool. There's also a cozy lounge with a wood-burning fireplace, and a vending machine with curated gourmet snacks. Although there's no restaurant, the Salt Hill Pub just across the parking lot serves consistently good casual American fare.

Small but clean and as humble as can be, this ranks among the few decent places on this stretch of coast with reasonably priced rooms. Some are decorated with tile or wood laminate flooring. A few have harbor views, which all guests can enjoy from the shared lawn area with picnic tables and lounge chairs. For somewhat more, you can rent an apartment or house nearby. The motel is behind the Pelican Plaza shopping center at the north end of town on a side street off Highway 1.

Located right on the border between Nevada and Utah on Route 50, the Border Inn is a reliable staple, with air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, bar, grocery store, gas station, and small casino. Some of the rooms have kitchenettes.

Floor-to-ceiling windows and oh-so-tasteful furnishings grace the Borgota's spacious standard rooms, where even the shower has room for two and the recently renovated MGM Tower is as close to Vegas as one can get on the East Coast (it even has a signature scent wafting through the common areas). Suites all have entertainment centers, wet bars, and bathrooms with deep tubs and his-and-her vanity sets. Spa Toccare is the biggest in Atlantic City at 54,000 square feet with a salon, barbershop, a hi-tech fitness center, and five pools. The 15 eateries include an outpost of New York City's Old Homestead steakhouse, Angeline by Michael Symon, and Noodles Of the World (N.O.W.).

This industrial-chic property just two subway stops from Manhattan has spacious rooms, balconies with skyline views, and downright huge bathrooms. What's more, the high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows are features not commonly found in Manhattan, especially at such a reasonable price. Catching the sunset behind the Manhattan cityscape—from the rooftop lounge or privacy of your room—is a real highlight. The lobby lounge has a fireplace and shelves stocked with books from the Strand. The all-day restaurant, Beebe's, serves new American dishes and thin-crust pizzas. While Long Island City is rapidly changing, Its location does feel a bit isolated.

The story of how Station Casinos came to dominate the Las Vegas \"locals casino\" scene—and divide that dominance into regions—is exemplified by Boulder Station. It opened in early 1994, cementing what's now the Stations formula with its attached Regal movie theater, Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, and The Broiler steak house for living-it-up occasions. The latest additions are Game On, which fuses a sports bar with the 24-hour coffee shop, and a six-outlet food court (replacing a buffet that never reopened after the pandemic). The unintended consequence of Station's corporate success is that Boulder Station is now extremely local, serving primarily the east side, and offering no real reason to cross town for those living closer to other Station properties. Some of the 299 rooms and suites have distant views of the Strip and downtown, and midweek room rates can dip well below $100.

The first bed-and-breakfast in the King William Historic District, Brackenridge House has a two-story veranda overlooking a tree-lined street. Enjoy the view from front-porch rockers and porch swings. Rooms are lushly decorated with turn-of-the-20th-century accoutrements, a truly lovely setting.

Along the Santa Fe Trail, this guesthouse holds the title as Kansas's oldest private residence. Built in 1860 by Council Grove's first recorded physician, and later used as apartments, its 2007 remodel added modern amenities for the ultimate private homestay. There are three guest rooms, with access to common areas—gardens, living room, dining room, den with flat-screen television and satellite channels, and backyard seating. Renting the entire house also grants use of the indoor kitchen and outdoor barbecue-grill area.

With a homey atmosphere and a vintage vibe, this small, low-rise complex—two blocks from the beach and close to the Waikiki Beach Walk entertainment, dining, and retail complex—transports its guests back to 1960s-era Hawaii. Six two-story, ranch-style buildings overlook flower-filled gardens and surround the pool area, which is also home to Wasabi Bistro, a popular Japanese restaurant. Although rooms are dated (and have bathrooms with showers only), they do have kitchenettes, as well as intriguing, Japanese-style shoji doors that open to the lanai.

The only elevators in town whisk you to upper stories and spectacular views of the ocean. Ask for a room with a direct view and an extra-large whirlpool tub, or, as a second choice, a side-view room with a jet tub. Vast outdoor porches and a large freshwater pool make this hotel feel like a mansion. Both restaurants have fabulous water views.

With its stunning scenery and prime location, this modern mission-style lodge is a welcoming base for outdoor adventures and offers a number of amenities, including a bar and grill, outdoor deck, indoor pool, and hot tubs, plus a spa where you can enjoy a range of body and beauty treatments. Rustic-chic guest rooms have modern bathrooms, premium bedding, and 49-inch TVs, and the more spacious suites include sleeper sofas and stone fireplaces.