5203 Best Hotels in USA

Originally an annex to Mount Desert Island's first summer hotel, the elegant 1870 main inn has nine tasteful guest rooms named after different kinds of boats; there’s also a wing with two modern accommodations, including a three-bedroom suite with a kitchen, and a one-bedroom cottage. Serving drinks and "shareable bites" to guests and the public, the inn's cozy Bowsprit Bar (open 4–8:30 pm) makes great use of the large porch and deck overlooking the sweeping front lawn.

This condo hotel offers a degree of beach luxury with brightly painted and sea-motif studios and one- and two-bedroom condos, all privately owned and all with a balcony or lanai. Given its amenities, it's a real deal, mostly because there's a bit of a walk to the beach. Only three stories high, it does have some bay views but none of the Gulf. The owners also have a restaurant within easy walking distance.

If you ask for a room with a view or even a private balcony here, you can gaze out over Charleston Harbor and onto the fountain at the center of Waterfront Park. All of the rooms were updated in 2021, shedding some traditional decor for updated armoires, drapes, and new carpet, plus refreshed local art. Some rooms are in a former 19th-century shipping warehouse with exposed brick walls, plantation shutters, and whirlpool tubs. Afternoon wine and cheese and evening milk and cookies are included. Parking is valet-only for $40 a day. A new hotel, The Cooper, is scheduled to open across the street in 2025, so ask about the state of construction noise and current views of the waterfront before booking. 

Atlantic City may not have the glitz and glam of Vegas, but this property certainly makes you feel like you’re at a Vegas party where everyone came to have a good time while surrounded by priceless rock memorabilia and amazing works of art (look up as you're riding the escalator). The casino features more than 2,000 slot machines and 130 table games, plus there are four fine-dining restaurants onsite---Il Mulino New York, Sandpiper Coastal Bar & Grill, Council Oaks Steaks & Seafood, and Kuro---as well as the classic Hard Rock Cafe and a branch of South Jersey’s favorite sandwich shop, White House Subs. If you’re into more relaxing activities, there's a pool and sundeck on the South Tower’s 4th level, easy access to Atlantic City Beach (with drinks available at the Beach Bar), and the must-visit Rock Spa & Salon. 

Music rules in this mission-style building, from public areas decorated with rock memorabilia—Elvis's pajamas, Lady Gaga's latex gown, and Elton John's boots—to stylishly modern rooms, with deluxe bed linens, an entertainment center with a flat-panel TV, and lots of accessible media-device plugs. Its cool "Hotel California" look, hip accent pieces, convenient location adjacent to Universal Studios—along with the perk of using your room key as a Universal Express Unlimited Pass to get you to the front of each line—can make it worth the wallet-denting room rate.

Worth a visit for the rock-n-roll memorabilia alone, the Hard Rock Daytona Beach marries the traditional music-themed brand with the city's passions—auto racing, motorcycles, and the beach. There's a wall dedicated to the city's musical royalty, the Allman Brothers Band; unique items worn by the likes of Rihanna and Taylor Swift; and the mermaid costumers used by Bette Midler and her backup singers during her Las Vegas stint. And that's all in the lobby, where live music plays most nights. Music-themed rooms are modern, and many have balconies facing the beach, pool, or overlooking a concert stage. You choose the genre of in-room music that plays throughout your stay, and you can reserve, free of charge, a Fender guitar complete with a floor amp and headphones. For a special treat, book the signature Rhythm & Motion massage in the spa, one of the best in the city.

Self-billed as a hip playground for rock stars and people who want to party like them, the Hard Rock near Petco Park overlooks glimmering San Diego Bay with an interior that oozes laid-back sophistication and guest rooms that include branded Sleep Like a Rock beds and the option of renting a guitar. One of the hotel's 17 Rock Star suites was designed by the pop group, the Black-Eyed Peas. Restaurants on-site include Nobu, a sushi mecca, and Maryjane's, a diner with classic American style. Among locals, the hotel is most well-known for its 207 nightclub and Float—a poolside bar where skimpy bikinis and board shorts rule.

Built in 1937, this fully renovated roadside motel has been given a distinct artsy, boutique upgrade by a foursome of new owners, three of whom are working artists, which translates into a sculpture garden out front, regular workshops by a resident artist, and performances on the red stage on the vast, hammock-dappled back lawn. Rooms are constrained to historical dimensions, but feel fresh, modern, and modestly stylish.

The spirited British innkeeper, Lorna Woodson, watches over Hargrave House like someone who helped re-create it, because she did. A true bed-and-breakfast in the center of town, the inn is named for stonemason Thomas Hargrave, who owned the home in the mid-19th century, but the original section, in which you'll find the cozy Hargrave House Suite, dates to around 1814. The other guest rooms, which are larger, are in a new annex; most have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Feather beds and 600-thread-count linens show the innkeeper's attention to detail, as do her cooked-to-order full breakfasts, prepared at a time of each guest's choosing (and accommodating dietary constraints). Don't be surprised if she offers you a glass of sherry in winter to go with some afternoon nibbles.

Opened in 2021, this small resort offers luxury accommodations in a total of 13 unique suites, including 3 suites in the main inn with the inspiring names Love, Peace, and Joy; 9 cottage suites decorated to reflect their own evocative names and sleeping two to four guests; and the spacious Hayloft Suite that sleeps eight. The LoveAll Cafe, open seasonally, serves up healthy smoothies, all-day breakfast, sandwiches and salads, and espresso drinks. It's a handy place to fuel up before a tennis or pickleball game, or a welcome break after an energetic workout on the courts. With its verdant setting and manicured lawns, the resort is a popular and photogenic venue for weddings, retreats, and group gatherings. Use of the six tennis courts and two pickleball courts is included with your stay, and add-ons include tennis instruction and wine tasting. An outdoor swimming pool is part of future plans.

In the late 1980s, while working on and taking photos for the now legendary album, The Joshua Tree, the rock band U2 found itself holed up at this circa-1952 roadside motel atop a hill overlooking town and beneath the national park’s jagged peaks. If you want luxury, look elsewhere; though some rooms offer kitchenettes, all have a hodgepodge of furnishings and basic bathrooms and amenities. But if you seek a storied stay, this fits the bill. You can even recreate one of the photos that made the final liner notes: the hotel sign that serendipitously features musical notes is still standing.

Snappy design, full kitchens, and proximity to downtown, wineries, and Apple Hill make this small early-1940s motel renovated in 2022 into vacation rentals a delight for its price point. The aesthetically pleasing suitelike accommodations have separate bedrooms (king or queen beds), walk-in rain showers, 60-inch smart TVs, and responsive Wi-Fi. The husband-and-wife hosts pride themselves on the TLC they've put into the house and the hospitality they show their guests. Some noise bleed-through between rooms and the less than scintillating location in a residential cul-de-sac between stand-alone commercial establishments and a strip mall count as drawbacks, but the pluses for the most part outweigh them in this Gold Country town with few worthy nonchain options.

Book your stay at The Harpeth Hotel to enjoy a beautiful historic space just steps away from the shopping and dining in Downtown Franklin. Choose from a variety of room and suite sizes for cozy intimate lodging with Southern flourishes. For music lovers, the hotel offers live music most weekends, though check the Happenings schedule ahead of time. The Harpeth also has on-site dining at 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails and McGavock's Coffee Bar & Provisions.

The classiest joint in Laughlin comes with a private sand beach and two casinos, one of which is smoke free. It boasts the 3,000-seat Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater, which has hosted the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Jeff Dunham. The hotel has an adults-only pool and room towers, a World Series of Poker–theme poker room, and a Mexican restaurant from celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

In the marina district, this five-tower property has rooms with high ceilings, elegant wood furniture, and tasteful fabric flourishes. As parents relax at the acclaimed Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, younger guests can go a little wild at the family fun center with its mini-golf course, arcade, and family pool. Hotel staff can also book tee times for golfers at the Atlantic City Country Club and enroll amateur cooks in classes at the on-site Viking Cooking School, where instructors and celebrity chefs teach classes for all abilities.

The Harrah's complex now includes two hotels, doubling down on its status as North Carolina's largest lodging. The Cherokee opened in 2021, adding 725 more rooms to the 21-story towers of the existing resort. The comfortable rooms and suites on the higher floors overlook the mountains, and escalators get you to the casino and the extensive restaurant selection that includes a Wicked Weed Brewpub, a Ruth's Chris Steak House, BRIO Italian Grille, Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen, and a food court by Gordon Ramsay that stays open late. The casino is larger than three football fields and has live blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker games along with some 5,000 electronic gaming machines. There's also a bowling alley and a 3,000-seat theater that presents big-name stars like Travis Tritt, Pat Benatar, and Three Dog Night. The lobby and other public areas incorporate traditional Cherokee art themes. Room prices surge beyond $500 on weekends, but are often under $100 on weekdays.

Old-school Vegas is alive and well at this affordable Center Strip property. The hotel, which opened in 1973, has undergone periodic renovations to keep up with the times, though it is no longer a destination property. Mountain Deluxe Tower Rooms are done in cool neutrals, Valley rooms have rain showers, and Cabana rooms have direct access to the pool. The casino floor, however, still has a lot of mirrors—a much less cool throwback to the 1970s. The sportsbook has mobile ordering, with food delivered to your seat. The pool, though small in comparison with others on the Strip, is relaxing and fun. The most rollicking time is had at Carnaval Court, where bartenders mix drinks with acrobatics and flair and there are live DJs.

The 18-story hotel's major selling point is that every room has two full bathrooms, a boon if you're traveling with family. Upper-floor guest rooms have lake or mountain views. Standard rooms, spacious at about 475 square feet but in need, comment some guests, of a decor update, have coffeemakers, but you'll pay a small fee for a refrigerator. Higher-priced rooms, which benefit from softer hues, come with refrigerators. Among the restaurants, the top-floor Friday's Station Steak & Seafood Grill, with good views from every table, is a standout; there's also a bar on the 18th floor. A tunnel runs under U.S. 50 to Harveys, which, like Harrah's, is now part of the Caesars empire. Cheaper rates are available midweek.

This turquoise-and-cream 1890 Queen Anne is a perfect fit in its Victorian Village surroundings. It's easy to imagine yourself in another century as you lounge in a wicker chair on the bright blue front porch. The inn, which is near the Ohio State campus and the Short North, has a reputation for impeccable service, and guests rave about the candlelit breakfast. Rooms are individually styled but maintain a scheme of mauves and creams. A fully stocked apartment designed for short stays and appropriate for guests with children is also available.

This convenient, upscale hotel is connected to the Connecticut Convention Center and within walking distance of the Connecticut Science Center, Wadsworth Atheneum, Old State House, and other attractions. Guest rooms are decked out with flat-screen TVs and pillow-top beds dressed in 300-thread-count sheets, and many have views of the Connecticut River. Relax with a massage or a facial at the spa—or join the party in the swank lobby lounge, where DJs spin on weekends.

This two-story motel is steps from the dunes and the beach, just across the two-lane Old Montauk Highway. The bright, clean, one- and two-room suites have full kitchens and ocean views. You can walk the seaside path to town and restaurants or splash around in the heated pool.

Inside this circa-1835 mansard-roofed Victorian home at the southern edge of Camden's downtown area is a plush, sophisticated retreat and a culinary destination. All rooms and suites have separate sitting areas, and some have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. No detail has been overlooked: there are soft robes, down comforters, and options like flowers or chocolates for romantic getaways. Lodging includes a multicourse gourmet breakfast, afternoon tea, and refreshments, and cocktail-hour hors d'oeuvres (with discounts on drinks). China, crystal, and silver make for elegant dining in the restaurant (Friday–Sunday), which is also open to the public by reservation.

Check in to Harvard Square Hotel for a modern aesthetic within a sophisticated Harvard University–owned space, just steps from the Square's plethora of shops, eateries, and bars. Rooms are simple but colorful and clean, having been recently renovated with contemporary decor and top-notch features including mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, Internet access, sleek bathrooms, and pillow-top beds.

Although this inn sits just off Highway 29, its patrons remain mostly above the fray, strolling 8 acres of gardens, enjoying views of the vineyards adjoining the property, and drifting to sleep in beds adorned with fancy linens and down pillows. Guest rooms are in several two-story Tudor-style shake-shingled structures; Vineyard View suites are almost twice as big as Harvest Views suites and come with a pull-out sofa. Worth the extra cost are the accommodations in the property's rear, with outdoor hot tubs nearly within reach of vines farmed by nearby Whitehall Lane Winery. Most rooms have a clubby feel, with dark-wood furniture and leather chairs set off by white bedding and walls, and many rooms have brick wood-burning fireplaces. Choice wineries, dining spots, and shops are steps or a short drive away.

This resort began as a cabin in 1944, and now it's Tahoe's largest casino-hotel, where premium rooms have custom furnishings, oversize marble baths, minibars, and excellent lake views. No rooms have refrigerators (request one if desired), and only some have coffeemakers. The hotel amenities include a full-service spa, a 24-hour business center, a ski shuttle, and plenty of shops. Hell's Kitchen, one of lauded chef Gordon Ramsay's outlets, delights diners seeking fine food with an entertainment connection, as will Wolf by Vanderpump, the new-in-2024 restaurant by Bravo celeb Lisa Vanderpump. For a thick steak, head to the always dependable Sage Room, which opened in the late 1940s on the casino floor and is still going strong in its perch on the 19th floor. Harveys Cabaret is the hotel's showroom. In summer check out the popular outdoor concert series.

Built in 1927 for early automobile travelers, the Hassayampa Inn has a lot of character; the ceiling in the lobby is hand-painted, and some rooms still have the original furnishings. Don't get a room by the old-fashioned elevator or you'll be jarred by the clanging metal gate every time it opens and closes. The Peacock Dining Room, the hotel's pretty—and pricey—dining room, serves Continental food. In the cocktail lounge, listen to live jazz while you sip a martini.

Rooms at this alpine-style pension set on a bluff and beside an evergreen forest come with unobstructed views of either the valley or the woods. Deluxe units have wooden balconies, whirlpool tubs, and separate sitting areas. The full breakfast typically includes Dutch babies (sweet, fluffy pancakes) or sourdough pancakes and sausage.

Operated by the Havasupai Tribe at the bottom of Havasu Canyon, these are fairly spartan accommodations—each room has two double beds and a bathroom—but you won't mind much when you see the natural beauty surrounding you. There is no kitchen, but a café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The tribal entry and environmental fees are included in the room rate. Reservations are essential and can be made up to a year in advance beginning June 1.

Near Gosman's Dock and Montauk Harbor, this boutique hotel brings a little bit of chic to Montauk without going over the top. Rooms are bright and airy, with comfortable beds, white bed linens, and splashes of color from Aztec-style rugs. You can lounge around the outdoor pool by day and cozy up to the firepit at night. Several apartment-style efficiencies with kitchenettes can accommodate the entire family. Custom Sole' cruiser bikes provide perfect transportation to nearby beaches.

Once the summer mission of St. Martha's Church in Kennebunkport, this exquisite inn, just a block from the beach, has retained many details from its former life, including cathedral ceilings and stained-glass windows. Guest rooms are spacious, some with serene marsh views, and the upstairs suite has an ocean-view deck. The three common areas, all with fireplaces, are perfect spots for afternoon refreshments. The inn is one block from the beach.