5203 Best Hotels in USA

You can count on this member of the national chain for cleanliness, comfortable beds, and friendly service, and all rooms include a refrigerator, microwave, and flat-screen TV. The indoor pool and hot tub are welcome features during cold eastern Washington winters. Cookies and milk are a nice treat in the evenings, and coffee and hot cocoa are also plentiful 24/7 and free for guests. Families especially like the spacious rooms and little extras, like board games in the lobby.

Although the exterior of this four-story hotel resembles the brick facades of Deadwood's Main Street, its interior is contemporary, with guest rooms that have Wi-Fi, free high-speed Internet connection, and other modern amenities. Three suites have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. The location can't be beat.

On the northern edge of Portland's trendy Nob Hill neighborhood, this reliable branch of the ubiquitous, midprice, Holiday Inn Express chain offers large, updated rooms if not much personality. On-site is an indoor pool and fitness center. A generous hot buffet breakfast is included for guests.

Just off the main Park City exit near I–80, this chain hotel has a mountain-lodge feel. Rooms are on the small side, but are clean and comfortable. Guests like the friendly staff and in-room Keurig coffeemakers. The heated pool is always a hit with kids. Continental breakfast is included. Rates depend on season.

The most upscale and contemporary of the hotels in town has clean rooms, fine views of Johnson Mesa and the vast grasslands, and a peaceful location south of Downtown. An extensive Continental breakfast buffet is included, as are snacks in the lobby from 4 to 8. Request one a room in the newer wing for extra legroom.

The pickings for hotels are slim in cowboy country, so the Holiday Inn Express, with clean and well-furnished rooms and full breakfast buffet, is a welcome option. It's located just across the highway from historic downtown Willcox and around the corner from Apple Annie's Country Store.

While the location feels more parking lot than island paradise, this practical and comfortable hotel (one of Kona's newest) isn't far from the ocean and still offers lots of pluses, from nicely appointed rooms to a fitness center. You'll also find a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a lobby with fireplace, as well as a complimentary breakfast (rare for a Kona hotel). All rooms have fridges, microwaves, and 42-inch TVs. Just steps away are plenty of restaurants, cafés, and shops, not to mention the historical landmarks and waterfront attractions of Historic Kailua Village.

Situated on a busy corner, the 10-story location can be noisy, but the affordable rates are the main attraction; if you have a room on an upper floor facing the Delaware River you can enjoy excellent views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Standard in design but clean and well equipped, rooms feature work setups for business travelers and modern decor. A full hot breakfast is included in the stay. Old City is a bit of a walk, but the courtesy shuttle service is a nice plus. The hotel is a good location and value if you're attending an event near the waterfront.

Among the newer and more updated accommodations in Waycross, the Holiday Inn Express is centrally located in the commercial hub of the city, just down Knight Avenue from the shopping mall. Recently renovated in 2022, the hotel has clean, comfortable rooms and beds and the wellness offerings of an indoor pool, sauna, and fully equipped fitness center.

Guest rooms at this suburban hotel are brightly decorated with basic furnishings. The property is within walking distance of a light-rail station for transportation to downtown Baltimore; the city is an easy 25-minute drive directly down I–83. Although there's no restaurant in the hotel, a free breakfast bar is available every morning, and many restaurants are nearby. A note to outdoor enthusiasts: This hotel is only a short drive from Loch Raven Reservoir.

What this hotel lacks in frills it more than makes up for with its central location; on-site, 24-hour fitness center; and complimentary breakfast bar. Rooms are surprisingly spacious, with contemporary furnishings, large work desks, and separate vanity areas. The location is excellent: one block from the Broad Street subway, near the theater and shopping district, and three blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. During busy hours, be prepared to wait in line in a small lobby with lots of kids and groups.

In the heart of downtown Birmingham, this hotel was completely renovated in 2004.

This clean and modern property is within walking distance of Downtown museums, shopping, dining, and nightlife and is only a short drive to Pensacola Beach.

Pleasant country-style guest rooms overlook a courtyard at this garden-style hotel, about 7 miles from the airport.

This hotel is on Pittsburgh's South Side, within walking distance of the East Carson Street historic district and about 1 mile from Downtown. Some rooms have views of Downtown.

Already an excellent value for Old Town, this cheerful property throws in such perks as a free breakfast buffet, and when you've had enough of the heated pool off the shaded courtyard, you can tackle the historic park's attractions and the restaurants nearby. Rooms are basic but nicely furnished; each one has a microwave, mini-refrigerator, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Conveniently located just off the I–5 exit, the hotel offers free parking and free shuttle service to the airport, convention center, and the cruise terminal.

Since all buildings in the Historic District must conform to the local charm, Holiday Inn went all-out, creating a handsome interior design in the public spaces, with tasteful animal-print settees, leather club chairs, fireplaces, and classy chandeliers. Impressive guest rooms, especially the deluxe ones on the concierge level, are done in a taupe palette with textured walls, wet bars, contemporary designer bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and luxury bedding. The rooftop swimming pool has a shady gazebo and fabulous river views. A bank of public computers is available to guests. The location is excellent and can't be beat for the price.

This hotel has a great location along the Scottsdale Road corridor, with trendy restaurants and shopping opportunities within easy walking distance, making it a comfortable, affordable, and family-friendly option. The three-story glass entryway is bright and welcoming. Rooms are utilitarian but moderately updated, clean, and include free parking and Wi-Fi.

A favorite among Channel Islands visitors, this quiet, comfortable, lodge-inspired property sits right at the Ventura Harbor entrance. The guest quarters are spacious retreats with flat-screen TVs and puffy duvets. The south side of the hotel overlooks the marinas. For the best views, ask for an upperfloor harborside room or suite.

The large, six-story riverfront hotel is adjacent to a golf course and a marina. All rooms have balconies or patios, which are larger in the east-facing river-view rooms. All rooms will be completely renovated, with new furnishings and flat-screen TVs, by the end of 2009. The hotel has a pubby lounge, an arcade room, massage treatments, and a larger-than-average fitness room. Grand Lady cruises leave from the hotel's back door.

Halfway between Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia Beach, this complex of buildings stands on 13 beautifully landscaped acres. Some rooms overlook the indoor pool in the atrium while others have doors that open, motel-style, directly onto the parking lot. There was a complete renovation in 2013, including the indoor pool. There's free Wi-Fi, and rates now include a hot breakfast.

Located right off the 101 freeway, this affordable hotel is a convenient base of operations; cool and modern throughout, it has clean, large, simply decorated rooms. A pool and waterfall are great for escaping the summer heat. A large shopping and dining area is less than a mile away.

Two miles south of the airport and 18 mi from downtown, this Holiday Inn is convenient to Redstone Golf Club, home of the Shell Houston Open. Rooms are pretty much what you'd expect from a Holiday Inn—nothing too luxurious but well equipped for both business and leisure travelers.

Its perfect downtown location makes this generic chain property handy for exploring the city. Rooms and public spaces are modern but basic, but the rooms have refrigerators and free Wi-Fi. A fitness center and indoor pool, plus a restaurant and bar, are among the amenities, and the hotel welcomes pets. 

The Missoula member of the Holiday Inn chain is a large, comfortable hotel with a lush atrium in the center and remodeled rooms, some with a lovely river view. The property's greatest asset is its location in Missoula's riverfront Bess Reed Park, a stone's throw from the Clark Fork River and across the river from the university, a ¾-mile walk. There's a pool, hot tub, sauna, and business and fitness centers. Pets are welcome.

This hotel is ¼-mile from the turnpike and 12 miles east of Downtown.

This eight-story hotel has a central lobby with an atrium, glass elevators, and a 60-foot waterfall. Rooms are spacious and contemporary, done in soothing neutral tones with small colorful touches. Next to the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, it often fills up for major concerts and sporting events at the facility. There is an on-site restaurant and lounge.

Decorated in coastal blue hues, the rooms here offer the standard comforts of a Holiday Inn but with sweeping views of the beach on the ocean side and expanded services such as bike rentals and an area shuttle. There's also a full-service restaurant, a poolside cabana bar and grill, an oversized event lawn and firepit area, and family-friendly amenities including a playground. Pets are also welcome to come along.