2882 Best Hotels in USA

Massive Victorian hotels once lined the sea wall in Narragansett Pier: the Shore House isn't quite that grand, but the 31-room hotel's decor does nod to the past, and the circa 1891 building has been extensively remodeled with a fresh coastal interior design. Some rooms have oceanfront balconies; some have water views. The ground-floor Sea Craft restaurant has a raw bar and serves lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.

Situated on bustling Seaside Avenue, this 14-story, 1970s-era property has been transformed into an urban-chic boutique hotel with both island and retro touches that playfully blend 20th-century style with modern necessities. The bright, upbeat design of the lobby, featuring a rainbow of colors and funky furnishings, continues on the rooftop deck, with its bold mural, and in the rooms and junior suites, which also have amenities like iPhone docks, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. (Note, though, that some room amenities vary, so if you need a kitchenette—or even a mini-refrigerator or microwave—specify when booking.) Perks include free coffee and filtered water in the lobby, as well as a complimentary reusable water pouch.

This oceanfront, family-owned hotel is a bargain hunter's dream (at least by Outer Banks standards), with spacious rooms sporting updated furniture, and a seaside aesthetic, plus microwaves and refrigerators. On-site activities include a family game room, indoor and outdoor pools, beachfront access, and cabana services.

Experience a taste of Italy at this fanciful and friendly hotel, where the lobby and rooms are filled with imported carved-wood furniture, fabrics, and artwork that conjure up the Renaissance. European-style sophistication is king here, and thanks to an impressive outdoor fountain, that's clear upon arrival. Tuscan cuisine is the hallmark of Il Palio, open for breakfast and dinner.

Off Highway 41 just 10 miles south of the Yosemite National Park, this 19th-century cattle ranch near a hidden grove of giant sequoia trees provides a restful, rustic retreat. Although the upscale furnishings and amenities are contemporary, the ranch's historic character has been preserved. Most rooms have French doors that open out onto airy porches that are ideal for unwinding on a summer evening, and guests stay connected to the modern world with cable TV and free Wi-Fi access. There's a steak house on-site, and the swimming pool is open in summer. Heating and air-conditioning in all rooms make the ranch a four-season getaway.

Downtown San Jose’s massive signature hotel is hard to miss, located right on the central Plaza de Cesar Chavez. There are multiple dining options and several special amenities, including a palm tree–lined pool and fitness center that features Peloton bikes. The grand, arched lobby is a stunner, and while the rooms aren’t quite the equivalent design spectacle, they are spacious and have a pleasant if somewhat nondescript contemporary look.

If you want to stay on Capitol Hill and don't like B&Bs, this is your only option—and it does the job. Though it doesn't look like much from the outside, the spacious lobby is comfortable and nicely styled in modern tans, greens, and purples. Guest rooms are smallish and have no views to speak of, but they have nice furnishings like tall wooden headboards and faux granite–top desks. King Jacuzzi rooms have large tubs and faux fireplaces, but have odd layouts and aren't worth the extra cost (unless you really want that tub!). Suites are well laid out and have bay windows—even though the views aren't great, the extra light is a plus. All rooms have microwaves and refrigerators.

On the shore of the charming village of Mukilteo, which looks across Possession Sound toward Whidbey Island and lies midway between Everett and Edmonds, this cheerfully decorated two-story hotel is ideal for a seaside getaway without having to leave metro Seattle. Accommodations have armchairs, premium linens, huge flat-screen TVs, and other modern perks, and most have water views.

The sole Portland branch of a small, Seattle-area, mid-priced hotel chain is just a block from the lively upper end of N.W. 23rd Avenue and a great alternative to the bustle of Downtown. The spacious, contemporary rooms—including standards and minisuites—have large HDTVs, microwaves and refrigerators, and premium bath products. It's a pleasant 10-minute walk to the streetcar. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the quite good Urban Steel Kitchen + Bar.

Sleek meets desert retro at Silver Lake Pool & Inn, a boutique hotel located on a nondescript stretch of the neighborhood. Enjoy Los Angeles’ sunny climate in its tree-covered courtyards and serene pool. Handmade Moroccan and Italian tilework accentuates the space while the vintage stucco on the exterior spaces pays homage to the Mexican influence on L.A.’s architecture. Silver Lake Pool & Inn is a beautiful oasis with plenty of moments for relaxation away from the bustle of one of the most hipster neighborhoods in town.

This low-slung adobe property significantly transcends the generally sketchy quality of the several other budget motels along Cerrillos Road, thanks to the tireless efforts of its owner. There's a kitschy, Western aspect to the place—rooms are named for icons of the West (Annie Oakley, Wyatt Earp) and contain related plaques with colorful biographies and local cowboy art. Furnishings are decidedly Southwest: Mexican-tile bathrooms, serape tapestries, built-in bancos, and equipale chairs (made of woven wood and leather) are present in most rooms. Enjoy breakfast on the covered ramada picnic area. The popular home-furnishings and gift emporium, Jackalope, is next door.

Opened in 1903, this imposing Victorian-style hotel has welcomed many famous guests, including John Wayne, Teddy Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth; it still has its original banisters, ceilings, and lobby fireplace, thanks to a $6 million main floor restoration, and the guest rooms have reproduction furniture, lace on hardwood tables, and flowery bedspreads. The second-floor veranda above the white-columned entrance is the perfect hideaway for a quiet refreshment. Options in the casino just across the street include slot machines as well as blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette.

Don't be fooled by the tiny front entrance under the 'L'; the Silversmith's oak-covered lobby is enormous and houses a sleek, chandelier-decked restaurant and lounge. The guest rooms—with 12-foot ceilings—are also unusually large, and decorated with luxe touches like sequin-patterned wallpaper and silvery, tufted-leather headboards. The window seats are a treat. Steps from Millennium Park and the Art Institute, this hotel is ideal for art and theater lovers.

The boutique Silverton has long embraced a rustic mountain theme but doubled down after recent major renovations, redoracting rooms with cowboy kitsch or modern rustic style, improving the pool, and proclaiming the property a \"Lodge.\" The $40 million project to freshen the hotel has created rooms that might reflect the home of a cattle baron like John Dutton, with suites designed for working or entertaining, and some adjacent to The Swimmin' Hole pool deck, complete with direct access from the balcony. Speaking of that pool: $10 million was spent to renovate it, adding deluxe cabanas and daybeds, a 32-foot retractable screen and three fire pits—and the pool itself is kept at 86 degrees year-round.

An affordable option in downtown Sitka, the renovated Sitka Hotel offers clean, spacious rooms, friendly staff, and a central base from which to explore Sitka's many treasures. A restaurant on the ground floor, Mangiare, serves Italian food in the evenings.  

With its bold black and red color scheme and angular light fixtures and furnishings, this redbrick boutique hotel just off Hanover's bustling Main Street is a perfect roost for visiting Dartmouth and its museums. In the morning, pop down to the lively cafe for well-crafted coffees and freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches.

Billed as the grande dame of Oklahoma hotels, the Skirvin has had more than a century of practice to earn top billing with business and leisure travelers alike. A massive lobby flanked with enormous red theater curtains and complemented by a red piano create a fitting prelude to the lodging experience at this downtown property. Meticulously restored in 2007 with contemporary elements like reconfigured guest rooms and new elevators, the hotel's architects have preserved historical elements like crown moldings and ceiling tiles. There's an on-site restaurant, and the lounge has live music Tuesday through Saturday.

There may be no better vantage point in town from which to view Sedona's red rock canyons and sunsets than the private patios and balconies at Sky Ranch Lodge, near the top of Airport Mesa. Some rooms have stone fireplaces, and some have kitchenettes; all have refrigerators and microwaves. Local wines and craft beers are served at their garden bar. Paths on the grounds wind around fountains and, in summer, through colorful flower gardens.

Situated just a few feet from the Colorado Convention Center in the building that once housed the Emily Griffith Opportunity School, the Slate pays homage to the technical college's history through decor and name references that are classy and avoid cheesiness. Vintage photos of the original rooms and classes complement the prep school atmosphere, with its plaid upholstered chairs, navy-and-gray color scheme, and tiled stairwells. Rooms are quiet and offer walk-in rain-forest showers, blackout curtains, and minifridges. The on-site Teacher's Lounge Food + Drink serves three meals daily with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients (the Colorado lamb hand pies are delicious), and the spacious bar is a nice spot for a cocktail.

The modern rooms inside this Philippe Starck--designed, Alice in Wonderland reminiscent luxury escape may feature mirrors over the bed, but the real jawdropper is the rooftop pool deck with lovely city views and cabanas. An extra bonus: the rooftop bar is available only to those staying on the property. Fi'lia is the hotel's resident Italian restaurant, with woodfire pizzas and large pasta dishes. The Lounge is a safari-theme hideaway with great cocktails and bites featuring an outdoor terrace with views of the city streets below.

Located on a corner above the Chambers Street 1, 2, 3 subway station, this modern hotel with its comfy Galerie Bar off the lobby makes TriBeCa a welcoming landing spot for visitors. Upstairs, the guest rooms are coolly functional with a sleek color palette and plush carpeting. Upgrade to a suite, and you'll get much more than extra space: some have soaking tubs in the bathroom. Downstairs, Smyth Tavern is a posh restaurant for hearty upscale dining.

Anchored by an expansive four-level spa, Snake River combines the best elements of a genteel resort and a large lodge that feels both high-end and folksy. Antler chandeliers, Native American art, and carved bear fixtures lend a Western feel, but the luxury mentality comes through in granite countertops, glass-wall showers, and an indoor-outdoor pool like something out of The Blue Lagoon. In winter, the outdoor ice bar is a happening après-ski spot where locals and guests mingle.

This resort on the shore of Soap Lake combines two historical lodgings into one—the former Notaras Lodge with its rustic-cabin style rooms and the Inn at Soap Lake, which originally opened in 1915 and has rooms and standalone cottages. The lodge-style rooms have quirky touches like split-stump stools and beds with log frames, as well as photos and other artifacts from the original owner. Some accommodations have both refrigerators and microwaves; several have whirlpool baths. Outside there's a hot tub, sauna, fire pits, private beach, hammocks, games, and beach toys.

This stylish and centrally located boutique hotel may have small rooms, but it compensates with plenty of pampering extras like an on-site yoga studio, Zen-like spa suite, updated lobby, and Sofia Signature spa products in each room. Rooms feature pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen TVs, contemporary bath fixtures, and mini-refrigerators and microwaves. The four slightly larger VIP suites have extra sitting areas and soaking tubs in the bathrooms. Explore the nearby area at one of the hotel's complimentary hour-long walking tours, every Saturday and Sunday at 9 am.

Located near Beverly Hills and across the street from the Beverly Center, this elegant French hotel is known for its specialized services to guests and first-class amenities. They have a new specialized in-room "All-Be-Well" wellness program with nature-based restorative experiences, and a complimentary VIP pet package. Pets are welcome and can stay for free, no matter the size or weight. Special amenities for VIP guest pets include a luxury orthopedic dog pad and a discounted grooming session at a nearby pet salon. Breakfast and dinner are available at the ground floor and garden patio of Esterel Restaurant. The hotel has an outdoor heated pool and fitness center.

This luxury hotel has more of a hip feeling than some of its stuffier Federal-style neighbors. The simplicity of Shaker quilts inspired the lobby floor, done in seven types of granite and marble. Shades of soft brown, gold, and green hues give the rooms a warm, tranquil feel. Rooms have large desks, flat-screen televisions, and spacious bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and oversize tubs. The hotel's gym is open 24 hours. Liberté Lounge serves French-inspired food in a chic, European setting, while Chez Colette, the hotel's breakfast restaurant, pays homage to the famous writer.

The stalwart Soho Grand has defined the neighborhood for decades, and as new properties crowd the field, the Grand's low-key sophistication continues to stand out. The Grand Bar and Lounge, on the second floor, is an oasis of low-lying velvet sofas and leather armchairs, with a fireplace and a well-stocked bar. Upstairs, comfortable, contemporary guest rooms have an industrial-chic design and are mainly focused on the view out the ample windows. A great seasonal pleasure is Gilligan's—a large outdoor space where you can have a drink or meal and then spread out on teak lounge chairs. The staff is professional, polished, and more experienced than at other fashionable hotels.

Rooms at Soho House range from cozy (300 square feet) to big+ (600 square feet), and each space is uniquely furnished and decorated; local designers and artists were tapped for the decor. Complimentary Wi-Fi, homemade biscuits, coffee and tea, and use of the lounge and bar area are included with the rooms, but access to the private screening room, pool and patio, restaurant, gym, and other amenities are for members only.

The main draw of this remote 1910 resort, located deep in the brooding forest along the Sol Duc River and surrounded by 5,000-foot-tall mountains, is the pool area, with soothing mineral baths and a freshwater swimming pool. Some forest cabins have kitchens, but all are spartan; however, after a day's hike, a dip, and dinner at the Springs Restaurant, you'll hardly notice. The attractive fir-and-cedar-paneled dining room serves unpretentious meals at breakfast, lunch, and dinnertime, drawing on top Northwest seafood and produce.