1102 Best Hotels in USA

The lobby and other social spaces (including the hotel's gorgeous The George restaurant) of this sophisticated 1920s icon meld Old World glamour with modern luxury to stylishly complement contemporary guest rooms that feature mid-century-inspired furnishings and all-marble bathrooms with rain showers and designer toiletries. The rooms are airy and inviting, with a gray-and-tourmaline palette, chic furniture, and luxurious bedding. Kids get perks like child-size bathrobes. The well-heeled leisure or business traveler will find everything they need here: afternoon tea at the ornate Georgian with its stunning Palladian windows; fabulous seafood and impeccable service at Shuckers, one of Seattle's oldest oyster bars; a fitness center with an indoor pool; a full-service business center; a day spa; and a shopping arcade. The café, 4th Ave, is the hotel's answer to Starbucks, opening early with espressos and savory bites.

Just south of Pike Place Market and steps from the Seattle Art Museum, this Downtown gem overlooking Elliott Bay is polished and elegant, with spacious light-filled guest rooms; after a renovation in 2023, the fresh new design features serene hues that nod to the hotel's surroundings, museum-quality art reproductions, and comfortable high-end modern furnishings. An extensive day spa offers chaise-lounge mini-treatments on the hotel's glamorous terrace, which features an infinity pool perched above the beautiful Puget Sound. At the seriously stylish Goldfinch Tavern, taste fabulous cocktails and Northwest cuisine with stunning Elliott Bay views. 

Surrounded by the trendy lofts and cobblestone streets of TriBeCa, this Robert De Niro-backed boutique hotel contains 86 rooms and suites – including two duplexes and a sprawling penthouse – each one with its own unique character and decor. An excellent Japan-inspired spa, serene underground pool, private dining areas for guests, faultless service, and delightful in-room amenities make The Greenwich Hotel one of NYC’s most quietly luxurious stays.

From its jaw-dropping bay views to the fabulous location just steps from Pike Place Market, this is a unique place you'll want to visit again and again; excellent service and dining options make it even more worth the splurge. The inn is well-known for the friendly, helpful staff and excellent room service from Bacco (breakfast) and French charmer Café Campagne (dinner). The contemporary rooms feature a soothing white-and-beige palette, stylish furniture, and incredibly comfortable Hypnos beds. Foodies, romantics, and everyone in between will love the prime location. Rooms are differentiated by the type of view, but if you opt for a City Side room (a good deal even in high season), you can still enjoy uninterrupted water views from the spacious fifth-floor deck perched above Puget Sound. Across the courtyard, you'll find the superb Sushi Kashiba, helmed by renowned chef Shiro Kashiba, who trained under chef Jiro Ono (the subject of the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi); it's a splurge but arguably the best sushi in Seattle.

Within Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s last building design, this black, boxy skyscraper spans 52 stories and sits along the Chicago River in River North. As one of only three Langham hotels in the U.S. (others are in Boston, New York City, and Pasadena, California), the lone Midwestern outpost from the Hong Kong luxury brand checks off all the boxes, including lavish spa treatments and dining with a view. It’s also LEED Gold certified, the highest sustainability level awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Towering over busy Columbus Circus, the Mandarin Oriental brings Eastern-inspired elegance and tranquility to one of the city’s busiest crossroads. Sophisticated decor, unmatched hospitality, and a stand-out spa and swimming pool make this sanctuary in the sky a welcome respite after a busy day of exploring NYC.

There’s not a more fitting neighborhood than the edgy Fulton Market (Chicago’s former meat-packing district) for this Japanese-inspired hotel (with actor Robert De Niro and sushi chef Nobu Matsuhisa as partners) to have popped up in late 2020. Minimal, elegant design marks the attached Nobu Chicago (the restaurant) and the hotel’s rooms, and the rooftop is a sweet year-round spot.

With a clientele that includes high rollers, rock stars, and business execs, as well as families and couples, there’s something for everyone at this luxury hotel. The hotel takes up an entire block just off of North Michigan Avenue. Open since 2001, there are only two other U.S. properties from the Hong Kong brand: in Beverly Hills and New York City.

This Upper East Side hideaway is in the thick of Manhattan’s high-culture enclave, one block from Central Park and Museum Mile (home to the Guggenheim, the Met, and the Frick Collection, to name a few), and a 15-minute taxi ride to the theater district. Inside, The Surrey feels like a peaceful retreat, with a chic lounge and buzzy restaurant, elegant and spacious suites, and a restorative spa, all complemented by attentive service that makes guests feel at home.

In The Proper's first foray outside California, Interior designer Kelly Wearstler spent years traveling Texas collecting vintage pieces for the Austin outpost. The result is a breath of West Coast cool with a hint of spice breezing through downtown’s Second Street corridor. The rooftop deck, lobby lounge, and patio restaurant have become fixtures to local somebodies.

Lake Austin Spa Resort is a chance to go off the grid without venturing too far from the city (it’s just a 30-minute drive from downtown). There are 40 boutique cottages and bungalows nestled in this Texas Hill Country resort, and guests stay on an all-inclusive basis with nutritious dining and wellness experiences part of the package. Treatments and personal training sessions are available for an additional fee.

Tucked into the booming Lakeshore East area near Navy Pier, you get a quiet sanctuary setting (particularly in the spa or while enjoying Japanese dining at Miru) paired with a view of Navy Pier, the Riverwalk, and the Chicago skyline. This luxury hotel, the only St. Regis in the Midwest, is within the tallest skyscraper designed by a woman—Chicago’s own Jeanne Gang. Just look for the blue building that literally shimmers on a sunny day.

Tranquility and luxury with a low carbon footprint are among the goals of this ultragreen wood, steel, and glass resortlike property in downtown Yountville, but there's nothing spartan about the lodgings, arranged around four landscaped courtyards. Spacious rooms with private patios or balconies have high-thread-count organic bedding, gas fireplaces, and bathrooms large enough to accommodate the in-room spa treatments Bardessono is known for. About half the rooms come equipped with combination showers/steam rooms, outdoor showers, or both. High-tech touches include virtual-surround speaker systems. At the hotel's restaurant, Lucy, the chef uses mostly local ingredients, some grown in the hotel's garden, to craft the menu.

On the well-heeled corner of Madison Avenue and 76th Street, the Carlyle fuses elegance with Manhattan swank, and calls for the aplomb of entering a Chanel boutique: walk in chin high, ready to impress (and be impressed). Everything about this Upper East Side landmark suggests cultivated refinement: some rooms remain decorated with fine antique furniture, while many of the accommodations underwent an update in 2021. Its famed black and white marble lobby remains, and dining and entertainment options captivate guests, especially when cabaret luminaries hold court at the Café Carlyle. Bemelmans Bar is one of the great old-school local cocktail spots; and Dowling's at Carlyle, opened in fall 2021, can give the brunch crowd something to chew on with a decadent menu. For pampering, the Valmont Spa and/or Yves Durif Salon can buff, polish, and glow you up for a fancy night out. If you want the fragrance of timeless uptown elegance to go; look for Brooklyn-based perfumer, D.S. & Durga's The Carlyle, a scent created for the hotel's guests. 

With sweeping views of downtown L.A. to Santa Monica, this sustainable upscale hotel is inspired by the sparkling surf, sea, and warm sunshine of Southern California. They partnered with Angel City Lumber to recover 75 tons of wood from fallen trees in California for design elements throughout the hotel. Dining options include 1 Kitchen Restaurant, Juniper Lounge and Garden, and Harriet's Rooftop. Visit the Bramford Wellness Spa to relax, rejuvenate, and recharge. This pet-friendly hotel allows two pets under 25 pounds. A cleaning fee is charged based on damage to the room.

Once a home for widows, this 1700s-era mansion has been remodeled into a 50-room boutique hotel, one of the city's only boutique options with a pool. Rooms are designed with a Mediterranean feel, and amenities include a small gym and sauna, an attentive staff, and breakfast served next to the pool. There's also a cocktail bar and restaurant on-site, both of which are good.

Sweeping views of Philadelphia, a world-class spa, luxurious accommodations, and multiple spaces for eating and drinking make up the Four Seasons Hotel atop the Comcast Technology Center. Designed by famed architect Lord Norman Foster, the hotel occupies floors 48 to 60 with 180 rooms and 39 suites. The minimalistic design allows the views outside to serve as the decor. Due to its location, technology is a strong focus for the hotel with some of the fastest Wi-Fi is in the city and more than 50,000 complimentary movies and shows on demand. The restaurants—Jean-Georges Philadelphia, JG Skyhigh, Vernick Fish, and Vernick Coffee Bar—feature decadent tasting menus, house-made delicacies, and thoughtful cocktails, while the 57th-floor spa offers massages, facials, and more, all within a space that was built around and on top of 700 pounds of healing crystals that are said to radiate relaxing energy to all who enter the spa.

A stay in the 1921 mansion that William Wrigley Jr. built includes breakfast, lunch, beverages, an evening wine and charcuterie plate, gelato, house-made cookies, and snacks---all the comforts of a millionaire's home. Each guest also has use of a golf cart to cruise around Avalon. Splurge for the Grand Suite to stay in Mr. Wrigley's bedroom. It's the largest room in the estate and comes with a fireplace, living area, and bathroom with a shower and soaking bathtub. French doors lead out to a spacious terrace overlooking all of Avalon. The friendly staff will pick you up from the ferry and bring you back to the ferry terminal at the end of your stay.

Across a palm tree–lined boulevard from stylish Fashion Island, this 20-story tower caters to business types during the week and leisure travelers on weekends. Most of the 295 guest rooms, including 114 suites, have private balconies with outstanding views of the Newport Harbor, bay, and the ocean beyond; marble bathrooms; and Pendry signature bedding. Relax on a lounge chair, take a dip in the heated pool, or soak in the bubbling hot whirlpool. The tropical setting carries over to SET Steak & Sushi, a coastal steakhouse with a sushi counter. The outdoor terrace among towering trees and hanging lights is romantic and a popular celebratory spot. Off the lobby, the signature Pendry Bar is a popular locals gathering spot thanks to its tempting mixologist-made cocktails, stylish interior, and small plate options. Dogs and cats are welcome for a $150 per pet fee.

This upscale Italian Renaissance–style resort is one of the most spectacular resorts in Orange County, featuring the world's largest circular pool, overlooking the 36-hole Pelican Hills Golf Course and the Pacific Ocean. Enter a dramatic domed rotunda with Tuscan columns and pilasters in the lobby, to get your keycard to a spacious bungalow suite or one of the two, three, or four bedroom villas. Each has an Italian limestone fireplace and marble bath. Enjoy lunch or dinner sitting outside at the Coliseum Grill or up at Pelican Grill & Bar next to the Tom Fazio–designed Pelican Hill golf courses. Off the lobby, the Great Room is a spacious lounge area with a grand fireplace and carved limestone from Italy. The resort features a collection of more than 120 contemporary California plein air paintings commissioned specifically for Pelican Hill. Soothe sore muscles with a therapeutic massage or relaxing botanical facial at the 23,000-square-foot spa. There is a paved walking path down to PCH and Crystal Cove State Park for miles of beach walking and swimming.

Across from Yerba Buena Gardens and SFMOMA, the luxurious and modern St. Regis is favored by celebrities, business titans and leisure travelers drawn to rooms and suites decorated with leather-paneled headboards; 3D graphic art pieces by Christo Saba; floral touches; and lots of natural light from windows offering city views (suites feature stunning floor-to-ceiling windows). It's no surprise that the design is a main inspiration for the other contemporary/sleek-style St. Regis properties elsewhere around the globe. The spacious bathrooms have deep soaking tubs, plush robes, and steady pressure rainfall showers. The hotel's glamorous restaurant and bar are a favorite gathering spot for the city's power players and C-suite visitors, who seem to appear like clockwork at 6 pm for the nightly champagne sabering celebration.

A complete makeover in 2025 gave the already stylish W’s ultra-comfortable rooms a polished look with hardwood flooring, marble bathrooms, designer lighting, and curved couches. The curves begin in the lobby under a massive abstract chandelier of mirrored circles. Curved tufted velvet couches fill the retro-styled, sunken conversation pit. The horseshoe-shaped lobby bar overlooks both the luxe seating area and the greenery-filled patio; when the weather is fine, accordion doors open to the outside. On the roof, the pool deck sports two bars and the most luxurious poolside cabanas in Hollywood. Workout in the extra-large gym complete with Pelotons, free weights and other spiffy equipment. Upper floor rooms can face the Pantages Theatre’s historic neon-lit facade, the Capitol Records building, the famed hills and all the way to downtown. The bedside, mini-Marshall amp blue tooth speaker, along with a full bar, lets guests set their own vibe.

Elegant and luxurious hacienda-style casitas—appointed with corner fireplaces, luxurious bathrooms, and shuttered French doors leading to private patios—are nestled among 45 acres in one of Southern California's most affluent neighborhoods. Each of the 900- to 1350-square-foot suites feels like a private home, with wood-beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, steam showers, and hand-painted tile bathrooms. Big spenders can reserve the three-bedroom hacienda for around $7,000 a night. Throughout the gated grounds are tennis courts, walking trails, and the enchanting spa with an adjacent fitness center, two pools, yoga pavilion, and Pilates studio. Daily resort activities range from tequila tastings and lawn croquet to fireside s'mores and yoga for kids. Stop by the Pony Room for cocktails and lunch. Privacy, though, is the amenity cherished by many guests of Valencia, who have included Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Tiger Woods, and Bill Clinton.

Synonymous with the relentless pursuit of exquisite luxury and exorbitant prices, few hotels in Northern California can match the gravitas and sheer delight of this gem near the northeastern base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Everything is truly wonderful, from the dining options to the best-in-class spa. It easily has the Peninsula’s greatest hotel swimming pool (outdoor and saltwater), too. With all the glitzy amenities, the rooms are surprisingly understated with comfortable furnishings that are often influenced by the hotel's natural surroundings. Bathrooms include both rain showers and marble bathtubs. By virtue of being in the heart of Sand Hill Road’s venture capitalist office zone, the general hotel area can feel like a millionaire’s playground. This often is the Bay Area’s most expensive hotel, but if you can afford a splurge, it really is quite the special place.