2882 Best Hotels in USA

This iconic Kona hotel is a great option: the location is central; the bar, lounge, pool, and restaurant are right on the water; and the rooms feature comfortable, contemporary Hawaiian decor with Polynesian accents. The hotel is adjacent to numerous shops and restaurants in the heart of Kailua Village. A luau with Polynesian entertainment (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday) is fun and quite popular, and the Lotus Center spa offers massages, facials, and chiropractic. There's also a fitness room on-site. Don's Mai Tai Bar (check out the restaurant's classic South Pacific architecture and authentic tiki decor) unveils incredible oceanfront views of Kailua Bay with a backdrop of authentic Hawaiian music. 

Steps from iconic Chicago attractions, the Royal Sonesta has some of the largest standard guest rooms in Chicago, many with a river or city view. Amenities include a restaurant with outdoor patio dining, a 24-hour fitness center, and an outdoor terrace with skyline views.

The Royalton's lobby bar is one of the prime Midtown meeting spots for local A-listers, along with a new generation of movers and shakers—so be prepared to run the gauntlet of the buzzing lounge before reaching your room. Updated guest rooms, designed by Charlotte Macaux, are comfortably sleek and elegantly outfitted with atmospheric lighting, fresh flowers, and candles changed daily. Some rooms have working fireplaces; all rooms have plasma-screen TVs and iPads. Luxe bathrooms have huge circular Roman soaking tubs and rainfall showers. The restaurant Forty Four is a solid locale for a quick bite, with a menu of global small plates and fancy cocktails.

This sprawling riverfront hotel on 8 acres was reinvented as an urban resort in 2020, with an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, a lively restaurant, and free live music on the patio in the summer. The streamlined rooms spread across six buildings have calming neutral colors, comfortable furnishings, built-in USB chargers, and hidden-away mini-refrigerators and microwaves. With direct access to the Centennial Trail, it's easy to walk downtown through Riverfront Park, or borrow one of the complimentary bikes. A playground and outdoor games like corn hole make this a great family choice. The excellent on-site riverfront restaurant, Osprey's, is open daily.

This locally owned hotel has all the amenities you’d expect from a top-notch national chain, including modern and stylish rooms with locally themed decor, a lounge (frequently featuring live music), and two on-site restaurants. The property stands tall on the western edge of walkable downtown Rapid City, along the road that eventually leads to Mount Rushmore.

If you're looking for an inexpensive summer destination—to take in the scenery, canoe the lake, or go biking—this will do quite nicely as the lodge is on the rarely visited Isle La Motte. Guest rooms are very simple: bed, dresser, night table, and stenciled wall border.

When The Ryder opened in 2021, repurposing the old King Charles Inn, it immediately endeared itself to locals thanks to its poolside bar, Little Palm. On steamy summer days, it's the place to kick back with a cocktail. A stay here puts you close to the action—and the City Market. Rooms sport natural and muted tones, and furniture with surprisingly few right angles, creating a relaxed aura. 

Opened in early 2021, the Sable is the first hotel located right on Navy Pier in the latter's 100-plus year history. The location makes it a perfect spot to not only watch all the action on the pier but also the skyline and the fireworks that light up the summer sky. While the 50-acre Navy Pier boasts plenty of dining and drinking options, the Sable’s rooftop bar, Offshore (which covers 20,000 square feet), and Lírica Restaurant are big draws.

Across from the marina and within walking distance of Main Street, this two-story hotel has simple but spacious rooms, each with a sitting area and French doors leading out to a patio or balcony for views over the harbor or the pool. The Simmons Beautyrest matresses are all fairly new, and although bedspreads are on the older side, they're spotless. All rooms have flat-screen TVs. The breakfast room and promenade deck have harbor views.

The cornerstone of Fells Point has long been the Rec Pier building, once an immigration hub, then later the setting for the TV series Homicide: Life on the Street, and now a 128-room boutique gem that has inspired a neighborhood-wide renaissance. Andrew Carmellini's Rec Pier Chop House has prime placement beneath the hallowed brick archway. Guest rooms are part of a new addition and feature harbor or courtyard views, wood floors, and lots of extras.

This supersleek, all-white, all-suites hotel in the middle of the action looks and feels like an edgy art gallery, filled with brilliant contemporary works, the perfect complement to the posh, gargantuan, 500-square-foot crash pads. With all the mind-bending hipness, you might expect South Beach pretentiousness, but there's none here. In fact, the service is excellent. All suites have some kind of kitchen component, with at least a microwave and mini-refrigerator, sometimes a full refrigerator and stove. What else? How about huge flat-screen TVs and whirlpool baths? As you might expect of such an arty place, hallways are lined with noted artists' quotes, and public restrooms feature avant-garde video installations. The 500-square-foot terrace overlooking the ocean is great for spa parties.

A little less than 10 miles from Wimberley is a little weekend escape set on an 88-acre plot with rolling hills and enchanting vistas, surrounded by 2,500 protected acres that make the location prime for stargazing. And you won't even have to leave the premises to forage for dinner. Instead, a three-course meal is prepared each night and served family-style to you and the other inn guests. Rooms have romantic fireplaces and views of the fiery Texas sunsets. Hiking trails and pickleball are on offer. The spa is small but mighty with excellent Swedish and deep-tissue massage therapy.

On the southern edge of the Railyard District, this smart motel offers affordable comfort, modern bohemian Southwestern decor, and a location that's just about a 5-minute walk to the Railyard and a 15-minute walk from the Plaza. Although there is a $15 "Xperience Xclusive" fee in addition to room rates, it includes access to the seasonal outdoor pool, parking, shuttle service to/from the Plaza, property-wide Wi-Fi, the 24-hour fitness center, the business center, and an extensive hot breakfast. The on-site bar and restaurant, Social, has good Southwestern comfort food, a broad drink menu, and regular live entertainment. Get a room upstairs in one of the rear buildings for the most privacy and quiet.

Paradise Valley's most luxurious property opened in 2018, and it's hard to top your first impression: the two-story open floor plan A-frame lobby with views of Emigrant Peak. Amenities include hot tubs, a day spa, fitness center, gift shop, classic games, and activities like fly-fishing, mountain biking, wood-burning crafts, and even axe-throwing. The on-site restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is so good it's a destination in itself, attracting diners from as far as two hours away, just for a meal.

Ask for a mountain-facing room, and get your dining reservations in early.

Georgia O'Keeffe once lived and painted in a third-story room of the original inn; these days it's not as upscale—or expensive—as many other lodging options in Taos, and most rooms are in a newer building, but it has a shaded patio with large trees, a serviceable restaurant, and a collection of antique Navajo rugs. Many rooms have Pueblo-style fireplaces; some have balconies. There's country-western or rock music most nights in the Cantina, a popular spot for drinking and dancing.

Manhattan-based architects Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat took a ho-hum Holiday Inn of yore and turned it into a rainbow-bright stay for sunseekers, where the proudly loud palette—said to be inspired by the surrounding desert's wildflowers—is carried through the grounds, the pool area (which always seems to be mid-party), and the rooms. Weekend DJs, reasonable rates, a 24-hour fitness center, two flower-shape hot tubs, and a speakeasy-style bar entered through a door hidden in a bookcase are all siren songs for the young and hip, especially those with active social feeds.

Minus Michael J. Fox and a weird DeLorean, this resort is as close as you'll get to a Back to the Future experience in Las Vegas, one that literally reinvents a reinvention (in this case the Sahara, whose ill-fated rebranding as the SLS was later rolled back). Zippy recap: the original Sahara, a totem of classic Las Vegas, closed in 2011, then reopened as the SLS in 2014, but never caught the magic of the original, so it was retro-rebranded (with new owners) in 2019. References from the past were both retained (renaming the lounge The Casbar after the original live music venue) and rejected (gone is the original Moroccan decor). The Sahara has pegged its appeal to a more boutique feel rather than a luxury blowout. The rooms are split between three modest-sized towers, and recommended eateries include Bazaar Meats, Bella Italian Soul, and Chickie's & Pete's. A few trendy bars and lounges are available for the undemanding nightlife seeker, and you can top off your Sahara experience with a dip in the rooftop pool—one of three on the property.

A marina with deepwater slips—and a prime location at the mouth to the Atlantic Ocean on the Intracoastal Waterway across from Peanut Island—lures boaters and anglers here to these rather basic rooms, studios, and efficiencies. Each of the 30 rooms is named after an island in the Bahamas or a game fish, and all open onto the resort's landscaped grounds. Five are directly on the water, including a two-bedroom condo. Rooms have peaked ceilings, carpeting, flat-screen TVs, and stall showers; all have air-conditioning and ceiling fans. From the seawall, you'll see fish through the clear inlet water.

Located 18 miles from Atchison across the Kansas–Missouri border, the Saint George is a destination for history buffs. Back in its heyday, the hotel—listed on the National Register of Historic Places and along Main Street in historic Weston—was the last stopping point for wagon trains before they crossed the Missouri River. Of the six room categories, all have a private bath and range from a standard guest room with a king or queen bed to one of two suites (the Captain's Suite or the Orval Hixon Vaudeville Suite) that include a living area and hot tub.

In the 1909 beaux-arts Audubon Building, up-to-the-minute decor really pops in a lobby glittering with chandeliers, atmospheric Carnival photos, and acres of sheer tulle curtains. Compact, white-and-cobalt guest rooms are crisply outfitted with high-end bedding and cushy amenities.

This 12-story, marble-pillared 1910 landmark on Rice Park has been a stopover for presidents, heads of state, and celebrities. It's within 7 blocks of the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, the Civic Center, and the Children's Museum. Rooms are traditional in style.

Immerse yourself in the world of angling at this upscale lodge that delivers both tranquil beauty and a flurry of fishing activity. Amid 4 acres of forest, the handcrafted spruce lodge's compound includes cabins that can sleep from 4 to 12 people. Some accommodations have Jacuzzis and fireplaces, and all have private bathrooms and full kitchens. There’s a full-service restaurant serving all three meals, as well as a 20-person sauna, gym, and massage chairs. "Build your own adventure" packages range from five to seven nights of lodging with four to six full days of fishing.

Away from the downtown bustle and steps from hiking and biking trails as well as University of Utah attractions, this airy and inviting hotel is popular with business travelers but is actually a great choice if you'd rather be closer to nature and a little away from the bustle of downtown. Thistle & Thyme is one of the better hotel restaurants in town, and there's large gym with big windows facing the mountains. Generally offering lower rates than downtown hotels, this property also has free parking.

The more centrally located of Marriott's two large downtown convention hotels, this gleaming, 16-story hotel lies between the City Creek shopping mall and the Salt Lake Convention Center. The spotless, contemporary rooms are outfitted with ergonomically designed desks, armchairs, and—in some cases—balconies.

The pioneering \"locals casino\" has anchored Boulder Highway since 1979 as a pure example of the casino as a mall-meets-community-center: locals flock to the movie theater, huge sports book, and sprawling underground bowling center. If you do make a special trip, the distinguishing feature is the Mystic Falls Park, an indoor garden under a beautiful skylight, rimmed by hotel rooms, a bar and patio seating at the Angry Butcher Steakhouse, punctuated by the occasional howls of animatronic animals and periodic synchronized light shows.

The 22-story Marriott sits amid the Gaslamp's restaurants and boutiques, near a trolley station, the convention center, and Petco Park. The Marriott has sweeping views of Downtown and the waterfront as well as right into the ballpark. You can take in the entire panorama from Altitude, the swanky rooftop bar that's popular among travelers and locals. Rooms offer luxury linens, flat-screen TVs, laptop safes, and Starbucks coffee, and there's fast Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The restaurant, Soleil @k, emphasizes simply prepared fresh produce and meats and offers weekend brunch.

Reliable and slightly refined, this chain property is a good choice for families and business travelers wanting to be on the fringes of Fisherman's Wharf, highlighted by a sleek lobby (more hip-looking than the typical Marriott) and smartly designed rooms with tech amenities. Rooms feature very comfortable beds topped with an abundance of pillows for leisurely lounging on foggy mornings; they also have a desk with an ergonomic chair. Ask for a room on floors three and above for a quieter night's sleep.

The distinctive upper window design of the 39-story Marriott Marquis has been compared to a parking meter and a jukebox (it's probably the third most recognizable building in the city skyline), but the guest rooms, decorated in tasteful neutrals, satisfy the business set with spacious desks and a host of technological amenities. Techies gather in the lobby's bar, restaurant, and strategically placed seating areas that all look simultaneously bland-corporate and modern-chic. The top-floor View Lounge has huge, fan-shaped windows revealing stunning city vistas and quickly fills up with guests and nonguests alike.

Business travelers appreciate the 30-floor Marriott's easily accessible plugs, movable desks, ergonomic chairs, and laptop connectors to flat-screen TVs—and its prime location near shopping, restaurants, nightspots, and public transportation. Some rooms have views of the bay, city lights, and Union Square. Guests are encouraged to bring their laptops or newspapers to the Great Room lobby where you can sit on autumn-hued couches at the picture windows and watch the cable cars go by.

With its cute and cheerfully furnished cottages—most of which sleep four guests and feature small kitchens—this idyllic compound is on a beachside bluff overlooking Dungeness Bay, Dungeness Spit, and Vancouver Island in the distance. Each unit has a small deck or sitting area with Adirondack chairs, and several cottages have jetted tubs and fireplaces.