1951 Best Hotels in USA

An enviable French Quarter location combines with loads of charm, including a picture-perfect courtyard with a fountain and guest rooms featuring black-marble floors. The sophisticated Patrick's Bar Vin downstairs is your spot for an evening cocktail. The amenities are impressive, and include iPhone docking stations, imported linens, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary in-room bottled artesian water. Bathrooms have roomy showers, but no tubs. Some rooms have balconies, others have courtyard views, and all come with one of the best free breakfasts in the Quarter.

The nicely landscaped property is dotted with Polynesian-style bungalows—many overlooking the reef and distant Lanai—and has bright guest rooms, a pretty pool, and a full-service bar that's a popular hangout. The independently owned on-site restaurant, Hiro's Ohana Grill, serves lunch and dinner with live music each night. The activities desk in the lobby will book any island adventure, and beach toys are available for checkout.

Originally constructed in the 1940s, this Adirondacks-style lodge has been thoroughly updated without losing any of its period charm. The decor calls to mind the arts and craft movement, so expect rich colors and simple, bold designs in the fabrics. Charming cabins, cottages, and luxury suites are available—preserving details like fireplaces while adding modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and updated bathrooms. Mornings start with a gourmet breakfast in the dining room. Top ski attractions are minutes away, as are most summer activities in the Hunter Mountain area. Pets are welcome with advance notification.

Named for the Venetian island where some of the world's best glass is created, this handsome high-rise hotel with an intimate ambience centers around exhibits by world-famous glass artists. Bold colors and sleek metals infuse public spaces with style and energy, and each floor exhibits a different glass artist's pieces. Amenities include minibars stocked with local beverages, Bluetooth radios, and plush robes. The stark, chrome-and-glass Bite Restaurant sits spectacularly above glass creations in the hotel atrium and serves refined contemporary Pacific Northwest fare.

This restored building in the center of town mixes original brickwork and hardwood with tasteful modern decor to provide spacious accommodations and common spaces, including a large horseshoe bar. The staff is as attentive to guests as they are to the history of the property, which creates a very welcoming atmosphere.

A decidedly imaginative adaptation, the landmark Parq Central occupies a striking Moravian tile-trimmed three-story former AT&SF Railroad employees' hospital that dates to 1926. In the perky EDo neighborhood, near its notable restaurant row, the locally owned hotel is minutes from Downtown, UNM/Nob Hill, and the airport. The soothing, sound-blocked rooms have high-quality linens and fluffy terry robes. The hotel lobby, as well as its Apothecary Lounge rooftop bar (in which vintage 1920s cocktails are served), pick up the particular and appealing palette of the building exterior's period-tile details. A continental-style breakfast is included; enjoy it in the window-lined Parlor Room, or in the lovely back patio gardens. A small on-site fitness center is well-outfitted; in-room massage services can be arranged by the solicitous staff. And dogs will enjoy the run outside the main entrance; up to three may share your room.

This hip, bungalow-style boutique hotel, located in the midst of South Congress Avenue, features a modern, minimalist style, adorned with balconies, patios, and tropical vegetation. Rooms cater to the young and happening, with concrete floors, flat-screen TVs, locally stocked minibars, and spartan, artist-driven interior design, like pine furniture created by artisans from Marfa, Texas. The pool is small but picturesque, and the bamboo-shrouded courtyard lounge serves bar snacks, beer, wine, and popular cocktails, like their signature champassions (champagne and passionfruit juice with raspberries). Jo's Coffee occupies the same lot, and several first-rate eateries and shops are a short stroll away.

This refined boutique hotel fashioned out of a stunningly restored brick-and-wood 1860s building that originally served as the First Congregational Church of Portsmouth offers posh yet unpretentious rooms with tall windows, local art, custom linens and beds, and premium bath products. The friendly staff can arrange in-room massages, and guests can relax in the warmly decorated parlor and enjoy a meal of sublime Japanese food in Nichinan restaurant. Numerous other dining options as well as shops, museums, and bars are within a short walk.

Built into a historic former furniture store building in the heart of downtown Columbia, Trundle stands out for its focus on service and eclectic decor highlighted by paintings and sculpture throughout the communal areas. Rooms feature exposed brick, faux vintage fridges and modern furniture. An annex with an additional five rooms, dubbed the Flutter Wing, opened in 2024, and the hotel also offers four rental houses in nearby neighborhoods. 

Judy Garland once sang from the mezzanine to fans in the lobby, and Mae West, Rita Hayworth, and Jimmy Durante all spent the night at this 14-story Renaissance revival–style hotel in the downtown business district. The two-story lobby of the grand 1912 building has a coffered ceiling, faux-marble pillars, large crystal chandeliers, a piano, and lovebirds that serenade you from their antique cage. Guest rooms, spacious and attractive, have swagged window treatments and traditional furnishings; many have Mohawk Valley views.

Ellensburg's first downtown hotel in generations opened in 2020 and consists of a masterfully designed four-story building incorporating parts of a historic Elks Club building, complete with stylish high-ceilinged rooms with tall windows and thoughtful touches, such as sliding barn-style bathroom doors, bedside reading lamps, and lots of outlets and media ports for your gadgets.

From the two giant glamazon murals on the exterior to the dozen high heels encased in the front desk, Hotel Zena is all about women's empowerment. Upon entering, you cannot miss the larger-than-life mural of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the lobby. The rooms are light and airy and decorated with art made by women. Ask for a room with a view of Thomas Circle Park. If you can't snag a room with a view, head up to the rooftop pool and Hedy's Rooftop Bar for a glorious view of the District of Columbia. 

The mountain hollow that's home to these seven cabins perfectly captures both sunrise and sunset over the creek. Accommodations range from a luxurious treehouse to creekside lodges suitable for an extended family vacation. You may question whether you've taken a wrong turn as you wind up the dirt road to this bucolic enclave, before realizing you're in exactly the place you want to be. 

The architects of this courtly hotel, which opened with a splash in 2023, incorporated the redbrick Romanesque Revival–style facade of the 1928 structure that preceded it. Done in contemporary style with soft brown and powder blue accents that defer to exposed brick evoking the past, the guest rooms and suites have dedicated sitting areas and bathrooms with ultramodern fixtures. All the studio and one-bedroom suites have full kitchens and sofa beds, making them a viable option for larger groups. Standard rooms have microwaves and small refrigerators. The accommodations range in size from 306 to 607 square feet, but even the smaller ones make efficient use of their space. The room rate includes a well-stocked breakfast buffet, and the Historic Star Lounge serves lunch, dinner, and cocktails (happy hour 3–6).

This beloved resort-style low-slung Newport hotel offers 26 lushly landscaped acres overlooking the Back Bay. The casually elegant architecture appeals to travelers weary of high-rise hotels. Most rooms, suites and private 3+3 villas have patios or balconies. There's a complimentary 9-hole golf course for guests, and access to lighted tennis and pickle ball courts. One of the three swimming pools is a family pool featuring waterslides and a water play area for little ones. Take one of the complimentary cruiser-style bicycles and ride along the back bay on a paved bike nature trail for wildlife and water views. The signature SHOR American Seafood Grill offers a Southern California coastal-inspired menu. The first weekend in June, the resort is home to the annual Newport Beach Jazz Festival. This dog-friendly Hyatt has a $150 pet fee.

This smart chalet-style lodge comes with tons of character. The rooms in back have Trout River views, and the 1890 main building is cozier than ever, with a sofa-heavy common area warmed by a wood-burning fireplace and a lively bar and restaurant serving American comfort food.

Bright colors, bold patterns, and retro designs create a cheerful vibe at this hotel, which contains upscale apartment-style suites with full kitchens or kitchenettes as well as patios (or balconies) adjoining most units, and a garden terrace for all guests to use. All suites have two TVs, an iHome and USB ports, and large sitting areas, and the complimentary continental breakfast is quite good.

A stately 19th-century Greek Revival building with imposing columns, the inn has one of the most dramatic facades of any house on the Cape; it sits near nature trails and has its own fine gardens, patios, and tree-shaded lawns. Mahogany queen- or king-size four-poster beds and antique furnishings provide comfortable respite in a classic setting. A bountiful four-course breakfast starts the day off right.

Made up of of seven properties on and around this historic street, this is one of Ketchikan's best downtown lodging options, offering a variety of accommodations, including delightfully old-school rooms with water views in the historic New York Hotel. Though a bit the small side, they have character in spades, honoring the building's 100-year history: one-of-a-kind antique furnishings, cozy quilts on the queen beds, and tile floors with pedestal sinks in the bathrooms. The popular New York Café is right downstairs. Just over the bridge is the Bayside Hotel, a more upscale property with 10 rooms, some with kitchenettes and views of the creek. The Inn at Creek Street's other properties include three two-level suites along Creek Street that feature kitchenettes, jetted tubs, loft bedrooms with spiral staircases, and decks overlooking the water. The main lobby for all seven buildings is in the Bayside; the friendly staff will also drive you to the airport or ferry.

With a classic stone house at its center, this historic property with multiple buildings—part of William Penn's land grant to the Hemphill family—carves out a tranquil 35 acres of Brandywine Valley countryside, including a winery. Among the rooms in the 1734 Quaker farmhouse (part of the main house) is the Dormer, once a hospital for the Underground Railroad. Rooms in the elegant 1815 Georgian addition have high ceilings and traditional furnishings; some have fireplaces. Of the 11 \"cottages,\" which are in three buildings, most have kitchens and fireplaces. Both fun and relaxation are bountiful here, thanks to the on-site winery (tasting room is generally open Friday through Sunday; tastings sometimes take place in larger Vineyard Barn) and an honor bar, billiards room, library, fitness room, bocce court, and outdoor pool. Breakfast is served in the dining room or on the outdoor patio, both of which overlook the resident horses and goats.

Several years after the historic Waples Mercantile Building in downtown Lynden was gutted by fire, a small group of friends transformed this building on the National Registry of Historic Places into a stunning boutique hotel with timber beams, wood floors, and rough-hewn walls. Rooms have plush bedding, and many have luxe touches like leather sofas. Relax in the spacious lobby, pedal around town on one of the complimentary bikes, or head down to Overflow Taps craft beer bar or Avenue Bread Bakery.

Overlooking the shore of Pleasant Lake, offering views of majestic Mt. Kearsarge in the distance, and just a short drive from downtown New London, this beautifully appointed 1790s inn has spacious, bright rooms filled with fine country antiques and high-end bedding. Lakeside activities abound, including kayaking, canoeing, and beach volleyball, and the superb Oak Room restaurant serves well-prepared steaks and chops.

A Shaker-style round barn—one of only five remaining in Vermont—is the centerpiece of this eminently charming B&B set among the hills of the Mad River Valley with resident ducks, squirrels, chipmunks, and songbirds that make it feel like a Disney movie. The rooms inside the 1810 farmhouse define "cozy," with richly patterned wallpaper, brass lamps, and rough-hewn wood beams in the ceilings—several have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs—and the kitchen and dining area feel more like home than an inn.

The views of Stonington Harbor and Fishers Island Sound are spectacular from this waterfront inn in the heart of Stonington Borough. Each guest room is individually decorated, most have gas fireplaces, and most have whirlpool or oversize soaking tubs.

In a valley of spruce trees between the jagged peaks of the Kenai Mountains, this B&B inn offers a stunning backdrop—and bounty of experiences—in every season. Walk (or, in winter, cross-country ski) through the woods to the shore of Tern Lake, soak in the hot tub, practice your tennis or putting (on the landing strip), or just scan the mountainsides for Dall sheep, moose, mountain goats, or bears. The rooms and common areas have antiques and Alaskan artifacts, and the owners will help you book any other adventures.

With a large reception room and sweeping staircase, a deck overlooking the rolling hills around the village, and a common area with a wet bar and a cozy fireplace, this lovely inn—modeled after an 1891 Victorian designed by Stanford White—is breathtaking throughout. Rooms have cushy amenities—fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and steam showers—and rates include afternoon tea with cakes and a made-to-order country breakfast. The spa provides a full range of beauty treatments and massages, and the intimate 40 at Thorn Hill features a seasonally changing menu of outstanding regional American fare as well as a heated porch with views of the Presidential Range.

Set far back from the road, this 1792 home built by a Revolutionary War veteran is a world unto itself, and an Eden-esque one at that, with flowering gardens, croaking frog pond, and extensive forest on its 21 acres. Rooms and common areas embrace a rustic chic design with a Colonial flavor, and nearly all with fireplaces and tubs, while the back deck with stone firepit is an ideal setting for some of the best cooking in Vermont.

There is nothing run-of-the-mill about this beautifully designed hotel and resort with luxurious rooms and common areas that are decorated with contemporary Southwestern flourishes and nods to the inn's Mescalero Apache ownership. Stunning bronze crown dancer sculptures are found at the entrance to the resort, which includes a 38,000-square-foot casino with 1,000 slot machines. The views here are stunning; many windows overlook a serene lake and (in winter) the nearby snow-crusted mountain peak of Sierra Blanca. Big-game hunts, a championship golf course, guided fishing trips, wedding facilities, excellent food; it's all here. This resort is more Aspen in feel than southeastern New Mexico—with all the graciousness and none of the pretense.

The hospitable innkeepers at this comfortable and informal B&B a short distance from Squam Lake make every possible effort to accommodate their guests—many of whom are repeat clients—from providing them with hiking trail maps to using rhubarb grown on property to make the jam served during the delicious country breakfasts. The spacious rooms have hardwood floors, braided rugs, desks, comfortable reading chairs, and country-quilt bedspreads and curtains.