5218 Best Hotels in USA

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.

Located in Rome's historic downtown district, the Hawthorn Suites is housed in a beautifully renovated 1890s warehouse with original wood floors, brick walls, and a large skylit atrium. The hotel offers spacious studios, suites, and lofts—some with balconies and river views. Perhaps the most unique thing about the hotel is the variety of room configurations, designed to keep the historic character of the building intact. It certainly doesn't feel like a cookie-cutter chain, and its close proximity to shops, restaurants, and Rome's riverfront parks can't be beat. The hotel even loans out bicycles so you can leave your car parked if you'd like. 

This elegant full-service historic hotel celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025 and is named for the town's most famous writer. It's within walking distance of the town common, museums, shops, and waterfront. The tastefully decorated rooms include amenities like free Wi-Fi and windows that open; many rooms have great views of Salem Common. A full-service restaurant and a cozy tavern are also on-site.

Location is the biggest draw of this all-suites downtown hotel within walking distance of many shops, restaurants, and galleries. Once the site of Bon Marché and Ivey's department stores, this hotel gives a nod to its history with mannequins and announcements on the elevator like "Fourth Floor, Women's Clothing." Spacious suites have large bathrooms of Spanish marble. There's a small shopping mall and café in the atrium and a restaurant, Isa's Bistro, with sidewalk seating.

A sensible choice if you'll be dining in town during your stay, this inn across from Healdsburg Plaza, part of the Four Sisters Collection of California lodgings, occupies a 19th-century former office building. The rooms, done in muted yellow shades, have high ceilings and electric or gas fireplaces and retain some original architectural elements. Wine and hors d'oeuvres are served each late afternoon, and guests take breakfast (included in the rate) in their lodgings or the second-floor sunroom.

Each of the elegantly furnished rooms at this B&B in an 1886 Queen Anne Victorian provides coziness and tastefully integrated modern conveniences. Five guest rooms are in the house itself, and four more are in the carriage barn; seven rooms have king-size beds, and the other two are suites that can accommodate up to four guests.

The rooms at this sleek, angular boutique hotel on the west side of London Bridge capture the see-and-be-seen playfulness of Vegas, making it a hit with well-heeled, stylish visitors. Rooms have private balconies or patios overlooking Bridgewater Channel and are done in muted color schemes with soft Anichini linens, H20 bath products, low-slung contemporary furniture, and plenty of creature comforts—flat-screen TVs and microwaves. Although there's no pool, an outdoor bar facing the water has cushy private cabanas with daybeds—this area is a sea of tanned and toned bodies during busy periods. It's the most interesting—and luxurious—hotel in town.

The choice of countless celebs and dignitaries since it opened in 1927, this wonderfully atmospheric, art-filled hotel has undergone a stylish and contemporary redesign but is still filled with regal touches, including the high-ceilinged library with more than 2,700 signed volumes (many of which come from past Heathman guests). Although the restaurant was closed as of this writing, there are plenty of excellent dining options nearby.

Designed in the tradition of a grand mountain lodge—with Native American wood carvings, Pendleton blankets, and a stunning log-beam lobby—this rustic-chic hotel is marred only by its bland suburban location in Vancouver, Washington. But this stylish retreat is a good choice if you're seeking distinctive rooms and resort amenities (an indoor pool and a health-and-fitness center) at significantly lower rates than what you'll pay in downtown Portland. Rooms are spacious, with custom-built wood furniture, and some suites have gas fireplaces. On-site Hudson's Bar & Grill serves consistently good Pacific Northwest–inspired fare.

This camp, dating from 1880, is where you check in if you want to check out for a while. Forget phones, computers, and TVs—the emphasis here is on the great outdoors, and the rustic accommodations reflect that. Early-morning views from this property are of mist-covered Blue Mountain Lake and surrounding Adirondack Mountains. You might take a kayak or canoe out on the lake, hit some balls on the tennis court, try to hook a fish, or snuggle up with a book in a cozy nook. Kids will love the Ping-Pong tables, pool table, and beach access.

This clapboard inn overlooking Town Pond surrounds you with comfort and charm, and guests here are treated like family. Less than ¼ mile from the beach, the inn is also within walking distance of shops, a movie theater, and restaurants. The complimentary breakfast includes items like waffles, frittata, eggs any style, smoked salmon, and homemade sausage. Guests can relax at the cozy on-site bar.

The kind of hotel that will have you checking neighborhood real estate listings, this elegant inn has been home to several families and a Baptist church before being transformed into nine luxury rooms, an intimate bar, and a romantic events venue. Guests are greeted with a glass of champagne before being led to a sun-soaked room with Egyptian cotton sheets, thoughtful technology (meaning: excellent plugs), and decor that feels both vintage and modern. The Boylan Heights location is the best of all worlds, close to downtown, Warehouse District galleries, and NC State campus. The Parlor is open to the public, serving afternoon tea, Italian-inspired cocktails and charcuterie, and themed Supper Club dinners. The historic nature of the property means no elevator (though there are ADA-accessible rooms), pool, or gym, but guests may use facilities at two nearby YMCAs.

This folksy friendly mountain inn on 55 acres on a hilltop near Bryson City, operated by the same family since 1969, is the kind of place where you can relax in a rocking chair, catch up on reading, or play a game of Scrabble. The family-style meals are prepared with regional foods.

A Tudor-style building adorned with gargoyles, this National Historic Trust property has the cozy feel of an English country house, and the atmosphere extends to charming rooms that were once the choice of senators and notables from Washington society. Afternoon tea is served in the handsome Wilkes Room (reservations are required), and The Tavern at the Henley Park serves regional American dishes in an elegant setting. This oasis in the busy Penn Quarter is close to the Washington Convention Center and to other major attractions in Downtown D.C. 

What used to be a cookie-cutter Best Western is now a locally owned and operated convention center hotel proud of its business center, indoor pool, solarium, dry sauna, exercise center, and king suites with jetted tubs, among other amenities. Take advantage of the free airport shuttle, and if you're feeling lucky, the on-site casino. 

On Menokin Bay, this campground has panoramic views overlooking the Rappahannock River and scenic wildlife settings. The rustic wooden two-bedroom cottages are heated and air-conditioned so they can be rented year-round. Each has a living room with navy plaid chairs and sofa, a dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen. With its banquet facilities, which can accommodate 300, the resort is a good place for picnics, receptions, and family reunions. There are also 78 campsites, some of which have full hookups or partial hookups. Tours and tastings at the winery on the premises are available Wednesday through Sunday from mid-March to mid-December. This is a part of the Northern Neck Wine Trail.

On 6 acres of lushly landscaped desert, the Hermosa is a blessedly peaceful alternative to some of the larger resorts nearby. This boutique hotel's ranch-style lodge was the home and studio of cowboy artist Lon Megargee in the 1930s; today the adobe structure houses Lon's at the Hermosa, justly popular for its New American cuisine. Villas as big as private homes and individually decorated casitas hold an enviable collection of Western art.

At this relaxing, contemporary inn, wellness is the name of the game—there's a small but well-designed spa, reasonably priced packages include massage or other treatments, and a healthy breakfast buffet is served every morning. Accommodations range from simple and economical rooms with queen beds to spacious suites with gas fireplaces and deep jetted soaking tubs.

Especially geared to families, this inn just north of Strasburg stands on 23 acres of manicured grounds with walking paths past gardens, a catch-and-release pond, and creekside woods. The hotel offers modern rooms and suites in three buildings distinguished by different decor; some have patios or balconies. Sight and Sound Theatre is right around the corner. The smorgasbord restaurant serves a complimentary all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet to inn guests.

This bustling and sprawling resort caters to families as well as business and convention travelers. An indoor water park and seasonal outdoor pool, arcade, mini golf, and crafts activities keep the kids busy until they're ready to crash in your spic-and-span room. There are four restaurants, including the upscale Revelry, plus room service and a café for coffee and breakfast. The Lodge offers discounted Hersheypark tickets and free passes to Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story's Museum Experience.

Originally a 19th-century Victorian hotel, the Hewitt Wellington has been renovated into a more modern lakefront boutique inn. Furnishings throughout are elegant and understated—there are Victorian flourishes, but you won't find rooms plastered with jarring wallpaper. The best of the standard rooms have private porches overlooking the heated outdoor pool. Staying here puts you next to Spring Lake and three blocks from the ocean. Off the wraparound porch is Whispers restaurant, which preserves the Victorian aesthetic while serving contemporary cuisine.