5203 Best Hotels in USA

Two hoteliers with an eye for low-budget panache teamed up to rejuvenate the decades-old cabins at this redwood-studded hillside (TV-free) adult property near downtown and the main Russian River beach. One of the proprietors, Crista Luedtke, also operates the nearby Boon Hotel + Spa and Boon Eat + Drink restaurants. Retro touches like burlwood coffee tables, redwood paneling, Formica tables, and floral curtains evoke Guerneville's mid-century casual-resort era, while the LGBTQ-friendly atmosphere recalls the area's 1970s and 1980s heyday. Two accommodations are small (but good for solo travelers), and pets are only permitted in three rooms. The room rate includes a continental breakfast.

It's no wonder the grounds of this bucolic little spot are so beautiful—a full-time master gardener tends to them. This charming place features 14 cottages, a gorgeous 5,000-square-foot spa with its own product line, a main house, and a cute restaurant that sometimes offers live music alongside culinary creations incorporating fresh herbs grown in the garden. The location is convenient for those who wish to take a jaunt into town, but it’s so serene and relaxing here that you may decide to just grab a cup of tea or a cocktail and watch the butterflies flutter by.

Built circa 1870, this three-story Victorian house has been lovingly restored by owners Taylor and Damian Branson. The result is a cozy place to slumber right in the historic district. The four rooms are uniquely and individually decorated (from romantic canopied beds to twin beds with a Mexican theme) and have private baths. Bring your appetite: the hosts serve a full Southern breakfast.

Built in the 1930s by a Japanese doctor, this vintage home offers stunning views of downtown Hilo and the bay. The Zen garden on the grounds reveals three colossal stones weighing several tons each and installed by the home’s original owner. A total of four simply furnished rooms come with private baths, and two of the rooms offer panoramic bay views.

A charming old Craftsman home lovingly restored by a friendly and hospitable couple from North Carolina, the inn offers variety in guest room size and decor, though every room has a fridge. The Honu's Nest provides fantastic views of the sunrise from the comforts of a large bed. The larger Bali Hai Suite has a sitting room and a window seat that looks out on tree ferns, orchids, and anthuriums. Upstairs, the entire second floor is the Samurai Suite, furnished with traditional tatami mats and antiques imported from Japan. Breakfast is delicious and usually includes homemade baked goods. 

Finally, Houston has a great convention-center hotel right in the heart of downtown's sporting venues. Massive, ornate, and luxurious, this is the largest hotel in Houston, with 1,203 rooms. Almost a city within a city, the Hilton Americas has three restaurants and lounges, a gigantic fitness center, and a rooftop bar/grill that's not cheesy at all. The views from its 24th-floor location are pretty amazing, especially at night when the downtown skyline comes alive.

This newly renovated Hilton Hotel is attached to the Anaheim Convention Center and is about a 15-minute walk to Disneyland, Downtown Disney, and Disney California Adventure. It's the largest Hilton hotel in Orange County. With its proximity to Disneyland, guest rooms have views of the Disney Parks and fireworks on certain nights. The refreshed heated outdoor swimming pool, deck and kid's splash zone is ideal after a day at the parks. This hotel is very popular with large groups with its extensive meeting and event spaces.

Politicians, including George W. Bush and Colin Powell, have made this huge glass-and-chrome complex their home away from home. The rooms are standard, but the Anatole has seven bars, a nightclub, and a piano bar to keep you entertained. The public spaces feature a massive collection of fine Asian arts and antiques. The massive property tries to offer on-site everything a traveler needs—especially a business traveler. You'll need a car or hired transportation to take you to the nearby American Airlines Center, the hospital district, or Downtown.

Traveling to Arlington Cemetery, Washington, and Alexandria sights is easy from this high-rise hotel, just above the Ballston Metrorail stop. Rooms are newly updated, with work stations and neutral color schemes.

This 31-story hotel rises over one of downtown's quieter blocks, next to the historic Brush Square Park, but the Hilton is defined by its direct proximity to the Austin Convention Center. Fully equipped with meeting rooms, two restaurants, coffee shop, and business center, this is the conventioneers' hostelry. Standard rooms have two full beds or one king and a leather loveseat. The entire eighth floor is a 16,000-square-foot health club with an outdoor saltwater pool, steam room and sauna, and state-of-the-art gym with views of UT's stadium. The on-site Cannon + Belle restaurant, plus the casual Austin Taco Project, are both excellent eateries.

Convenience is the specialty of the only hotel on the grounds of the Austin–Bergstrom International Airport. The donut-shape building, originally built in the 1960s as a U.S. Air Force base, features a central atrium, with a dome soaring above three balconied floors and limestone pillars surrounding a lounge area and restaurant. Rooms overlook either the atrium or the outdoor pool. A 24-hour business center near the front desk allows guests to print airline boarding passes before checkout. Free shuttles run to and from airport terminals.

The towering Hilton has an unparalleled view of Camden Yards and a skywalk that connects to the city's convention center. Inside, the hotel's lobby has a nautical feel, with wave-shaped fixtures hanging from the ceiling and pillars of dark wood and blue tiles. Ask for a room on the south side, where you can peer down into the ballpark. Or you can watch the games from the fitness center on the fourth floor. Hotel staff are friendly and accommodating.

A fitness center and many other amenities make this historic riverside landmark a popular choice for business people and conventioneers. It is located downtown, less than a mile from the capitol, and adjacent to the Shaw Performing Arts Center. Formerly the Heidelberg Hotel, this property was central to Louisiana's colorful political history: It once served briefly as the impromptu seat of government for Huey Long's would-be successor, Paul Cyr, when Long refused to turn over the governorship after his election to the U.S. Senate. Long himself kept a suite of rooms here.

Not to be confused with the budget Bentley Hotel down the street, the Hilton Bentley Miami is a contemporary, design-driven, and artsy boutique hotel in the emerging and trendy SoFi (South of Fifth) District, offering families just the right mix of South Beach flavor and wholesome fun while still providing couples a romantic base without any party madness. Occupying two 10-story buildings with a prime beachfront location, rooms and suites (collectively called "studios") range from snug to colossal, each adorned with a perfect mix of art deco redux and modern bling. They feature Italian-marble flooring, kitchenettes, and balconies facing either the ocean or the Miami skyline. It happens to be one of the area's few kid-friendly boutique hotels, and, as such, for the little ones there are child-size beach chairs and umbrellas as well as a bunch of other kids' amenities on request.

Rooms at the Back Bay Hilton are relatively spacious, with elegant marble baths, plush "Serenity" bedding, Suite Dreams mattresses, and cozy, down-filled comforters. All of that sounds even better if you snagged one of the frequent online deals. The 26-story hotel sits in a pocket between the Prudential Center and the neighboring South End neighborhood. Rooms above the 14th floor have great views of Back Bay, Fenway Park, and Boston's famous Citgo sign. Their PURE Wellness rooms have undergone a patented seven-step purification process so allergy sufferers can literally breathe easier.

Quiet rooms, competitive prices, and the only hotel actually connected to the airport make this Hilton a good choice for in-and-out visitors to Boston. Guest rooms feature an air-meets-sea aesthetic, soundproof windows, and desks with ergonomic chairs. Fitness center has free weights, cardio equipment, and 40-foot lap pool. The Hilton operates a complimentary shuttle bus every 15 minutes to all airport terminals, car-rental agencies, the water taxi, and subway.

Step into a true piece of Boston history at the esteemed Park Plaza, one of the city's most identifiable landmarks since 1927, but don't worry—while the hotel is historic, modern updates (and a recent reno and takeover by Hilton) make it an upscale place to stay, and it's an ideal spot for tourists looking for old-world charm and excellent service. The hotel’s guest rooms (even the 150-square-foot Wicked Small Rooms) and suites sport a chic palate of earth tones that complement the stone-topped cabinetry, custom upholstered headboards, and warm-hued carpeting. It's also home to New England's only Leica Store and Gallery, a fully immersive photography experience with rotating exhibits. 

On a busy day the lobby of this Hilton might be mistaken for a terminal at O'Hare Airport; it's a bustling convention hotel, but one that retains its distinguished 1920s heritage in a Renaissance-inspired entrance hall and gold-and-gilt grand ballroom. Renovations completed in 2012 provided new dining and drinking options (the venerable Kitty O'Sheas bar remains), while renovations completed in 2015 lend a more modern look to 1,000-plus guest rooms. A grab-and-go market offers Starbucks coffee, pastries, and sandwiches during daylight hours and local craft beers and cocktails in the evening. The 28,000-square-foot gym has enough room for an indoor track and swimming pool.

Downtown's grand art deco hotel is in the Carew Tower. The two-story lobby has bas-relief sculptures and dramatic fountains and light fixtures; guest rooms have 10-foot ceilings and soft pastel colors but tend to vary in size and configuration, with some rooms noticeably smaller and less grandly appointed. Ask about your room setup when you book. The formal Grille at the Palm Court restaurant serves buffet lunches and fine American cuisine.

This marquee property has a look that is clean and modern yet still has a Clearwater Beach vibe, and staying here is a little less pricey than you might expect. The casual-chic lobby and bar offer excellent views of the beach and pool, and the rooms have a crisp, tailored feel. One of the on-site restaurants, Spotted Donkey Cantina, is a good bet for Mexican fare. This hotel is also right next to Clearwater Beach's revered Pier 60, which offers nightly sunset celebrations replete with performers and local artisans. Parking is ample.

Conveniently located to both the International African American Museum and Gaillard Center, the Hilton Club Liberty Place offers a selection of suites and studios. Meals aren't included in the price, but you can purchase continental breakfast. Better yet, walk to any number of local restaurants and cafés sited just minutes from this business-appropriate hotel's polished front door.

This artsy luxury hotel just south of Central Park once welcomed artists like Marc Chagall and Georgia O'Keeffe, and it still has an emphasis on contemporary art. As a contemporary Hilton property, today's guest rooms are modern and spacious, done in cool gray tones with rainfall showers and in-room espresso machines. Instead of a concierge, there's an attaché desk, where experts in fashion, art, theater, and dining provide tailored advice and make reservations. While many hotels bury their fitness centers in the basement, the Quin's is on the second floor, overlooking the bustle of 57th Street through the bright two-story lobby.

You can't get any closer to the beach than this seven-story hotel, where most rooms, renovated in 2022, have ocean views. For true drama get a room on the east end, facing the water. The pool and beach are only steps away, and the hotel offers beach chair rentals along with boogie boards, bikes, and surf lessons. If sand isn't your thing, enjoy the ocean breeze and live music under the palm-thatched bar on the deck.

Perched on one of the few traffic-free strips of beach in Daytona, this high-rise is as popular with families as it is with couples. Every room has a great ocean view, and the Florida tropical decor is warm and inviting. If the beach isn't your thing, check out the spacious sundecks and two pools, or stroll down to the pier or boardwalk, both within walking distance. The hotel is also connected to the Ocean Walk Shoppes via covered walkways.

Definitely geared toward the business traveler, the Hilton Denver is a three-block walk from the Denver Convention Complex and has 50,000 square feet of meeting space of its own. Rooms feature light colors and maple woods, and ergonomic desks and chairs. The casually elegant Prospect's Urban Kitchen and Bar is worthwhile whether you have an expense account or not, and there's a Starbucks on-site. The heated indoor pool is nice, and the fitness center contains enough equipment to provide a well-rounded workout.

This oceanfront sparkler features tasteful, large suites and a fabulous sixth-floor pool deck. Rooms glow with natural light and offer luxurious amenities like marble bathroom vanities and soft linens. The family-friendly pool may have quite a few kids, but adults can easily sneak off to the prolific sunbathing areas flanking both sides of the hotel. On the ground floor, S3 (Sun, Surf, and Sand) is a popular local hangout with incredible food.

President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy spent their last night together in this hotel, a national historic landmark. The property is popular with business travelers; it's located near the Convention Center and Sundance Square. You'll be among families and tourists on weekends.

Just a block from a Metro stop, this hotel, though a bit off the beaten path in the NoMa neighborhood, is convenient for getting around the city. Soothing, well-kept guest rooms feature microwaves, mini-refrigerators, and wonderful views of the Capitol building in some rooms. Business travelers appreciate the 24-hour business center with free printing. Lily & the Cactus, overseen by Iron Chef alum Morou Ouattara, is a full-service restaurant whose dishes blend West African flavors from his Ivory Coast heritage with flavors from the American Southwest.