5203 Best Hotels in USA

In the center of this hotel, three floors of rooms overlook a carpeted basketball court, where guests can shoot hoops with soft basketballs handed out at the front desk. It's one very notable touch among many that compel both heavy and casual UNC fans to stay at this boutique hotel in the thick of Franklin Street. Guests can people-watch from room balconies or mingle with the after-work crowd at the Trophy Room, the cushy ground-floor bar and patio, where the honey used in cocktails is sourced from beehives on the roof. Service is spot-on, from the friendly hosts behind the counter to the well-versed bartender. The setting and the contemporary touches combine to make guests feel both part of the college scene and far removed from their everyday lives.  Ask to see Room 23, a replica of Michael Jordan's UNC dorm room.

This extremely colorful (think: plaids over pastels) yet tastefully decorated boutique inn expands upon a century-old historic home, whose original parlors and living rooms serve as a bar, library, and communal areas. You don't have to be a University of South Carolina fan to appreciate the funky aesthetic of a headboard adorned with giant chickens. The Trophy Room restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

A bright and whimsical world awaits you inside this Midtown hotel—have your camera ready because you're going to want to take a picture everywhere you look. The property is bursting at the seams with one-of-a-kind personality and spunk: there’s a grand piece of art in Minnie Pearl’s likeness that greets guests behind the front desk, and there’s no shortage of odes to Nashville’s musical nature or neighboring Vanderbilt University. On-site dining at White Limozeen draws its fair share of locals and visitors for its notable pink rooftop and Dolly Parton–inspired flare. Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole also delivers a good time with its kitschy ambiance and karaoke with on-stage animatronics.

The city's beloved landmark since 1922, the former Providence Biltmore revels in nostalgia for its flapper heyday, but it has refreshed appeal for tourists thanks to a chic and studious makeover, with welcome additions like new restaurants and a spa. Designed by New York City architects Warren and Wetmore (of Grand Central Terminal fame) and still sporting its magnificent original chandeliers, its rooftop neon BILTMORE sign, added in 1979, remains a tribute to the hotel's storied past.

This 1801 classic encourages you to linger on its wraparound porches, in its authentically Colonial common rooms, or with a book by the fire in its old-fashioned library, but those who want to get outside can access the nearby Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center and its 2,000 acres of trails, forests, and fields. The main building, with two-story columns gracing its front, contains 11 guest rooms; the rest are dispersed among three other close-by buildings.

Named after Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor who once lived in Georgetown, this upscale boutique hotel is on a residential street just steps from M Street's shops and eateries. Rooms and suites are luxuriously appointed, with plush Irish bedding, comfortable furnishings, and oversize marble bathrooms stocked with L'Occitane products. The Graham Rooftop bar is a lively spot for visitors and locals to take in the views of iconic D.C. spots like the Kennedy Center, Washington Monument, and Rosslyn skyline. Cocktail lovers will enjoy their cozy bar, The Alex Craft Cocktail Cellar & Speakeasy, with its dark walls, unique cocktails, and chill lounge music. 

Just 15 minutes from downtown Baltimore is this intimate B&B in the 1902 home of Alexander J. Cassatt, owner of the Pennsylvania Railroad and brother of the American Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt. Staying in one of the 11 rooms here is like being a guest at Cassatt's country estate. Rooms are done in a range of styles, from Edwardian to Victorian, French, and 19th-century American. Wake up to a full breakfast of French toast, blueberry pancakes, and the house omelet (mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and fresh herbs from the garden). Be sure to book in advance: it's a popular spot for weddings.

Built in 1922 in the heart of downtown and still sparkling, the two-story Granada is a vintage-style retreat with hardwood floors, redbrick walls, and antique rugs. All rooms have Italian linens, marble vanities, and custom art; some rooms have fireplaces, and suites have floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony.

The airy, three-story atrium lobby with a large stone fireplace lends a European chalet sensibility to this hotel with brightly lit rooms and Alaska-themed artwork. Many of the rooms have wonderful views overlooking the water and come with either two queen beds or one king-sized bed, full bathrooms, and coffee makers. There are several eateries, including Margaret Bay Café, the Cape Cheerful Lounge, and evening-only dining at Harbor Sushi.

As close as you can get to the main gate of the Biltmore Estate and steps from all the best local shops and restaurants, this Tudor-style lodging is designed to blend in beautifully with the architecture of Biltmore Village. Its interior recalls a hunting lodge, with animal heads on the walls, sculptures of deer (the hotel's restaurant is called the Red Stag Grill), and an open-sided fireplace.

Adjacent to the performing arts center and a block from the sports venue, this luxurious, European-style property affords city-center views and showcases hundreds of pieces of art, along with a rare Imperial Grand Bösendorfer piano, which is played by jazz pianists in the popular Bösendorfer Lounge.

Designed to resemble the train depot's original Fray Marcos Hotel, this upscale place features attractive Southwestern-style accommodations with large bathrooms and comfy beds with upscale linens. Neoclassical Greek columns flank the grand entrance, which leads to a lobby with maple-wood balustrades, an enormous flagstone fireplace, and oil paintings of the Grand Canyon by local artist Kenneth McKenna. Original bronzes by Frederic Remington also adorn the lobby. Adjacent to the lobby is Spenser's, a pub with an ornate 19th-century hand-carved bar; next door is the Fred Harvey Restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Breckenridge's newest crown jewel, the Grand Colorado sprawls at the base of Peak 8, with walk-out access to the Rocky Mountain and Colorado Superchair lifts. With five reservable private movie theaters, an expansive pool and hot tub area, and an ice rink, the resort has no shortage of stuff to do when you're not skiing. Little luxuries like the on-site ski butlers, who bring rental equipment to your door, and the adults-only Grotto hot tub at the resort's Infinity Spa make this place feel like a true escape.

Pass through the center of Red Hook and you can't help but notice this stately blue Victorian mansion. The owners are antiques collectors, so the house has the feel of a museum, especially in the common rooms. All but one of the bedrooms are corner rooms.

Now part of Marriott's Autograph Collection , this renovated six-story Spanish colonial hotel offers an upscale, beachfront option for those looking for more historic ambience. Built in 1911, it was once called "Queen of the Gulf," when guests such as Teddy Roosevelt and Howard Hughes stayed there. Both public and private areas boast traditional dark wood and plush upholstery, and there is a full-service day spa on-site. A pool, swim-up bar, and outdoor grill have been added to the tropical garden facing the sea.

Fine dining and an 1890s saloon are two of the attractions of this classic Western hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, in downtown Big Timber. The attractive 1890 Room ($$$$) serves steaks, seafood, and lamb for dinner, plus decadent desserts. For lunch, the 1890 Saloon claims to have served "cattlemen, cowboys, sheepherders, miners, railroad men and travelers" for more than 100 years. Guest rooms are small, clean, and comfortable, with period furnishings—the kind of accommodations you might find over the Longbranch Saloon in Gunsmoke.

At the south end of Tusayan, this popular hotel has bright, clean, and contemporary rooms, a cozy stone-and-timber lobby, and free Wi-Fi. Live cowboy singers lead the entertainment in the Canyon Star Steakhouse and Saloon every evening. At the bar, you can sit on a saddle that was once used for canyon mule trips.

Salem is short on choices, but this hotel offers large rooms, with comfortable and luxurious furnishings; it's a good base for guests attending shows and meetings at Salem Conference Center or touring the region. There's a fitness room and an indoor pool and a free hot breakfast is served each morning.

Laze in the sun or get active at one of the Gulf Coast's true treasures since 1847. The Grand's 550 acres feature contemporary suites, seven restaurants, a 20,000-square-foot, European-style spa, two golf courses, and 10 tennis courts. Kids love the incredible pool area with a water park, fountains, geysers, and waterfalls. A more serene adults-only pool lies under oaks by the bay. Rent sailboats or kayaks at the man-made beach.

Towering over the railroad line that bisects Downtown, this conveniently located hotel—easy walking access to both Downtown and Midtown without being in the middle of the Lower Broad craziness—embraces the historic nature of the city's past as a rail center with impressive symbolic artwork in the massive lobby. An impressive variety of room types are available, all equipped with large flat-screen televisions, premium bathroom amenities, and mini-refrigerators, and there's a rooftop pool with gorgeous panoramic city views. The attached Chef Sean Brock–helmed restaurant, The Continental, is definitely an added bonus for the Grand Hyatt and its guests.

Conveniently located near Grand Central, this large, historic hotel (originally built as the Commodore in 1919) is now a sleek and modern central hub with a fresh-looking lobby that has low-slung leather furniture and two towering Jaume Plensa sculptures. Rooms are a minimum of 250 square feet, with pops of color on the walls, tons of electrical outlets, and an efficient settee-table setup that's ideal for an in-room drink or a few hours of work. The convenient 24-hour Market on the ground floor has coffee, snacks, hot meals, liquor, and fresh fruit. New York Central restaurant has a slick design and a market-driven, seasonal menu. A bar overlooking 42nd Street attracts a large after-work crowd for beer and sports on a row of flat-screen TVs.

Location is the main draw at this hotel, where rooms done in warm autumnal tones, with textured custom furniture, original artwork, and teak beds, are showing their age but still offer high-tech features: windows can be blacked out from your bed, and you can stream from your mobile or other device to a swiveling flat-screen. Business travelers appreciate the good-size workstations and large closets in many rooms, while down in the light-filled lobby, gas fireplaces warm homey nooks.

Adjacent to the Washington State Convention Center, this view-centric hotel with spacious rooms appeals to business travelers, conventioneers, or brand loyalists who want a dependable Hyatt-level stay in a central Downtown location. The decor throughout is masculine-chic and not particularly imaginative but comfortably unobtrusive. Rooms above the 10th floor enjoy vistas of Elliott Bay. Suites are large, with separate sitting rooms, and executive quarters have mini-refrigerators and wet bars. Ruth's Chris Steak House is downstairs.

Near the airport and overlooking the Courtney Campbell Causeway, the Grand Hyatt has a lot to offer, including a peaceful trail through surrounding mangroves, a fantastic fitness center, and a shuttle to the airport and the nearby upscale mall. The decor is understated and classy, and, since the hotel caters to business travelers, rooms are equipped to accommodate gadgets. Amenities also include stellar dining options such as Oystercatchers, a waterfront seafood eatery, and the lobby-level 1823 Kitchen & Bar, which serves locally inspired dishes.

A city within the city is what greets you as you step inside the Hyatt's doors and gaze upward to the balconies overlooking the blue lagoon and the many conveniences within the atrium. You might never have to leave its climate-controlled interior with a Starbucks, restaurants, gift shops, and florist. You can walk to the Metro without ever stepping outside because it's right below the hotel—a huge advantage during D.C.'s hot and humid summers. Guests also rave about the Fit Club (free weights, cardiovascular and circuit-training equipment, saunas, and steam rooms are all free; spa services, personal training, and fitness classes are extra) and indoor pool.

Built in 1920 and on the National Register of Historic Places, this lodge is perched on the hillside overlooking Grand Lake and has 70 cabins, a swimming pool, a hot tub, picnic tables, a playground, and sundecks. The cabins are comfortable if a bit small, with wood-paneled walls and leather couches. Head to the main lodge to feast on breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or simply relax on a porch swing and fill up on what are arguably the best views in town.

A warm stone-and-log lobby with a huge fireplace welcomes guests to this comfortable lodge in the mountain's base village. Muted earth- and pastel tones with copper accents adorn the rooms, most of which have kitchenettes. The restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, and the hotel also has a spa, steam room, hot tub, fitness center, and heated indoor-outdoor pool.

It took nearly two years to restore this property—dating from the late 19th century and named after Walter C. Maloney, Key West’s mayor in 1846—into a chic getaway. The decor features a mix of the hotel’s historic elements and luxury finishes and features like a floor-to-ceiling, yellow-tiled shower, an in-room original brick fireplace, and colorful botanical print wallpaper. The double queen bunk bed room has a dusty-pink-and-white color scheme, and the living room lounge features a fancy espresso machine for guests to use at their leisure. A newly built swimming pool and outdoor space offer an additional area for groups. There's no staff on site, so you access your room via lock codes, but if you're looking for privacy and stylish decor you'll find lots to love here.

Hilo isn't known for its fancy resort hotels, but the Grand Naniloa, built in 1939, attempts to remedy that situation in grand fashion, paying homage to hula, Hawaiian culture, and Big Island adventures. Art photography of the ancient style of hula graces the walls, halls, lobby, and guest rooms, and the open-air lobby unveils stunning bayfront panoramas from its vantage on the peninsula. Rooms are contemporary in style, nicely appointed, and outfitted with standard amenities. The corner oceanfront rooms offer prime views, while harbor views prevail from other rooms. Just off the lobby, KapohoKine Adventures operates an on-site store and activities desk where guests can easily book zip-lining adventures, volcano tours, and other treks. At the hotel's main entrance, the Willie K. Crown Room is a concert hall and theater. Located poolside, Hula Hulas restaurant has open-air dining overlooking Hilo Bay. The Hula Lounge lobby bar presents live Hawaiian music nightly.