Must-see hotels in The USA

  • Rowan Palm Springs

    Greater Palm Springs

    This hotel, opened in 2017, is literally tops in town. Palm Springs' tallest building (seven stories, but still...) offers unparalleled views of the…

  • Pacific Crest Hotel

    Santa Barbara

    Wonderfully friendly Greg and Jennifer make sure all guests feel at home at their boutique motel, close to East Beach and the zoo. Landscaped grounds…

  • Hoosville Hostel

    Everglades National Park

    Formerly the Everglades International Hostel, the Hoosville has kept the good-value dorms, private rooms and ‘semi-privates’ (you have an enclosed room…

  • Ocean House

    Rhode Island

    This visually striking hotel sits like a frosted yellow wedding cake, dominating the bluffs above East Beach. Though designed to emulate the grandeur of a…

  • Huelo Point Lookout

    The Road to Hana

    Hidden well off the Hana Hwy, these four cottages, all linked by covered walkways, occupy an extremely private 2-acre complex with a verdant, park-like…

  • Hopkins Inn

    Connecticut

    The 19th-century Hopkins Inn boasts a well-regarded restaurant with Austrian-influenced country fare (the second-generation chef whips up a mean schnitzel…

  • Ace Hotel

    Chicago

    Chicago’s branch of the super-hip Ace chain rises up across the street from Google’s shiny office. Hints of Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe…

  • Hacienda del Sol

    Tucson

    An elite hilltop girls' school built in the 1920s, this relaxing refuge has artist-designed Southwest-style rooms and teems with unique touches such…

  • Cedar House Sport Hotel

    Lake Tahoe

    This chic, environmentally conscious contemporary lodge aims at getting folks out into nature. It boasts countertops made from recycled paper, ‘rain…

  • Washington Park Hotel

    South Beach

    In a great location two blocks from the beach, the Washington Park is spread among five beautifully restored art-deco buildings fronted by a pool and a…

  • Lake Placid Lodge

    The Adirondacks

    Overlooking Lake Placid and channeling the rustic glamor of classic Gilded Age Adirondack lodges, this luxury hotel offers 13 gorgeously decorated rooms…

  • Carneros Resort & Spa

    Napa

    Carneros Resort & Spa’s contemporary aesthetic and retro small-town agricultural theme shatter the predictable Wine Country mold. The semidetached,…

  • Hotel San José

    Austin

    This 1930s-vintage motel has been revamped by celebrated local hotelier Liz Lambert to create a chic SoCo retreat. Stucco bungalows hold minimalist,…

  • View Hotel

    Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

    You'll never turn on the TV at this aptly named hotel. Spread over three floors, the 95 Southwestern-themed rooms are pleasant, but nothing compared to…

  • Apple Hostels

    Philadelphia

    The Old City's best hostel is hidden down an alley and spans both sides of the street. The apple-green color scheme fits the name, but this Hosteling…

  • James Lee House

    Memphis

    Dating in parts to 1848 and 1872, this exquisite Victorian mansion in the city's historic Victorian Village at the edge of downtown is one of Memphis'…

  • Black Bass Hotel

    Pennsylvania

    Originally a small tavern popular with Tory loyalists – that's right, 1740s Tories – this elegant and comfortable nine-room inn is steeped in history…

  • W Fort Lauderdale

    Fort Lauderdale

    With an exterior resembling two giant sails and an interior that looks like the backdrop for a J Lo video, this is where the glitterati stay – bust out…

  • Jabberwock

    Monterey

    Barely visible behind a shroud of foliage, this 1911 khaki-shingled Craftsman-style house hums a playful Alice in Wonderland tune through seven immaculate…

  • Lyle Washington DC

    Washington, DC

    In-the-know business travelers, families and couples make their way to the overlooked Carlyle, set amid embassies. The art-deco gem offers quiet,…

  • Epicurean Hotel

    Tampa

    Foodies rejoice! Tampa's coolest hotel, which opened in 2014, is a food-and-drink-themed boutique Eden steeped in detailed design: a zinc bar, reclaimed…

  • Attwater

    Newport

    Newport's newest hotel has the bold attire of a midsummer beach party with turquoise, lime green and coral prints, ikat headboards and snazzily patterned…

  • Found Hotel Chicago

    Chicago

    Breezy Found Hotel joins the elevated hostel/casual-hotel brigade. The 60 rooms come in several configurations, including four-bed dorms with sturdy (and…

  • Gatewood B&B

    Seattle

    Ease into a totally cozy getaway in this beautifully restored home on Seattle's leafy outer edges. Each room is different, but they all have early-20th…

  • Killington Motel

    Vermont

    Way more welcoming than your typical motel thanks to the personal attention of longtime owners Stephen and Robin, this clean, well-maintained place just…

  • Bacon Mansion B&B

    Seattle

    A 1909 Tudor-style mansion whose imposing exterior belies the quirky charm of its friendly hosts, this four-level B&B on a quiet residential street just…

  • The Driskill

    Austin

    Every city needs a beautiful historic hotel, ideally made from native stone and built by a 19th-century cattle baron. Although this one is now owned by…

  • Wonder Lake Campground

    Denali National Park & Preserve

    This is the jewel of Denali campgrounds, thanks to its eye-popping views of the mountain. The facility has 28 sites for tents only, but does offer flush…

  • Mammoth Mountain Inn

    Mammoth Lakes

    Warm and cozy, oozing traditional ski-lodge appeal, and only steps from the base of the Panorama Gondola, this is the best address for skiers and…

  • Oxford Hotel

    Bend

    Bend's premier boutique hotel is deservedly popular. The smallest rooms are still huge (470 sq ft) and are decked out with ecofriendly features such as…

  • Kalaekilohana

    Hawaiʻi the Big Island

    The hoʻokipa (hospitality) here reaches levels of refinement rarely found in southern Hawai'i. Upstairs, airy rooms feature hardwood floors, luxurious…

  • Pavilion Hotel

    Los Angeles

    This low-slung, sweet but not swanky resort feels much more intimate than its 71 units would suggest. Rooms have attractive rattan furnishings, comfy beds…

  • Mandalay Bay

    Las Vegas

    Anchoring the south Strip, upscale Mandalay Bay's same-named hotel has a cache of classy rooms worthy of your attention in their own right, not to mention…

  • Vagabond Hotel

    Miami

    An icon in the MiMo (Miami Modern) district, the Vagabond is a 1953 motel and restaurant where Frank Sinatra and other Rat Packers used to hang out. Today…

  • Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa

    Phoenix

    With architecture inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and past guests including Irving Berlin, Marilyn Monroe and every president from Hoover to Bush the…

  • Lake Quinault Lodge

    Olympic National Park

    Everything you could want in a historic national-park lodge and more, the suspended-in-time Quinault, built in 1926, has a massive fireplace, a manicured…

  • New Haven Hotel

    New Haven

    This robust downtown hotel is both simply stylish and affordable. It's nice to see a private operator raising the bar. The hotel occupies a handsome mid…

  • Shinola Hotel

    Detroit

    Shinola, Detroit’s homegrown company known for its luxury crafted watches, extended the brand to this superbly stylish hotel. The 129 earth-toned rooms…

  • Lago Mar Resort

    Fort Lauderdale

    On the south end of South Beach, this wonderfully noncorporate resort has it all: a private beach, grand lobby, massive island-style rooms, a full-service…

  • Squire Tarbox Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    Ten miles southwest of Wiscasset on tranquil Westport Island (connected by bridge), this 1763 farmhouse has been converted into a charmingly rustic, yet…

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