Best Luxury Hotels in USA

The Westin Washington, DC Downtown occupies a prime position in the Penn Quarter sitting directly opposite the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and within easy reach of Capitol Hill, the White House, and National Mall. The Westin brand’s flagship in the capital, with redesigned guestrooms with the largest footprints of any hotel in Downtown DC, and a 10,000 sq ft fitness centre that ranks as the city’s biggest.

Dine at Root and Vine their lobby-level restaurant drawing on the wellness philosophy at the heart of the Westin brand. The concept champions locally-sourced, seasonally-inspired ingredients, with a menu that rotates to reflect the best of what the region has to offer, from a generous breakfast spread to cocktails and light fare late into the evening. Alongside it sits The Market at Root and Vine for grab-and-go options, and a Starbucks.

The Washington Marriott at Metro Center sits at the very heart of downtown Washington, DC, adjacent to the city’s Metro Center Station. Following the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation, the property has been transformed with redesigned guestrooms and suites, a state-of-the-art fitness centre with Peloton equipment, and a refreshed indoor pool.

The showpiece of the transformation is Spotted Zebra: Kitchen, Cocktails & Contradictions, a street-level dining destination with a personality as bold as its name. The concept takes playful inspiration from the political lore of the capital, its name a tongue-in-cheek nod to an infamous gaffe by a former Senator, while the hotel also offers the M Club, an exclusive lounge open around the clock for Marriott Bonvoy Elite and Club-paying members, providing complimentary food and beverage throughout the day from hot breakfast to evening hors d’oeuvres and premium drinks.

The Marriott Marquis Washington D.C sits in the convention centre district. At the heart of the hotel rises the colossal Birth of the American Flag, a 56-foot stainless steel structure by artist Carroll, which weighs 27,000 pounds and soars through a football field sized glass atrium to the fifth floor, and it is the largest single artwork in any Marriott hotel worldwide.

Dining ranges from the Anthem a bright, welcoming all-day restaurant drawing on the legacy of Marriott’s original 1927 Hot Shoppes and The Dignitary, housed within the historic Samuel Gompers AFL-CIO Plumbers Building, while in the warmer months, guests spill onto The Dignitary’s outdoor patio at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and 9th Street. The historic Plumbers Building also houses the hotel’s 8,000 sq ft bi-level fitness centre and a selection of guest suites.

The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection by Hilton is celebrated as lifestyle hotel offering sophisticated accommodations, exceptional amenities and a selection of restaurants including the River Walk and the Alamo. Situated in the downtown area’s most dynamic district and spread over 17 stories, there are 200 deluxe guestrooms including 28 spacious suites overlooking the adjacent park. The hotel décor has been inspired by the life cycle of the monarch butterflies that migrate through the region each year and combine elements of contemporary elegance with metamorphosis. Guests can unwind in the Lobby Bar or indulge in the rich culinary offerings from the three on-site venues and programme led by Executive Chef Jae H. Lee. Oak & Amber is the signature restaurant where traditional Texan techniques are used to create popular local flavours with a refined twist. Aleteo is the hotel’s rooftop restaurant and bar offering Yucatán-inspired dishes, mezcal-focused cocktails and sensational vistas. The Nectarie Café is a French-influenced bistro serving breakfast, lunch, and takeaway bites. The hotel’s wellness facilities include a full-service spa and a range of top-of-the-range treatment facilities. There is an expansive fitness studio, and a pool deck complete with cabanas.

Somewhat of an exclusive country club, this particular Four Seasons Resort is found a little away from the hub of activity. En route to Fort Worth, in a leafy suburb of Las Colinas, it places guests close to the lakeside and the locale’s fancy shops and eateries. But there are amenities galore onsite. Three pools (one with a pseudo beach, one that spans 25,000-square-feet), 12 tennis courts, a triple deck Sports Club, a kids club, an 18-hole golf course, two restaurants and a bar. 431 rooms are decorated in muted, earthy colours, with a classic, upscale style.

Contemporary, airy and minimal, this glass-walled hotel houses 256 bedrooms, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking over the harbour. While driven by a classic US upscale hotel design, there are accents of decorative drama to add a personal character; such as towering floral displays in the lobby. Ergonomic loungers, a hydropool and chakra-balancing healing sessions await at the five-star spa. The rooftop pool and grill restaurant provide a sunny spot to kick back with a watermelon mojito. And there are two further places to dine; an American eatery and one inspired by Mexico and South American food.

122 refined bedrooms at the Hotel Carmichael come with crystal chandeliers and gilt-framed paintings, gadgets such as BeyondTV Streaming and Amazon Alexa, while suites add balconies overlooking the Carmel City Center and some kitchenette facilities. Dine at Vivante French Restaurant on menus inspired by the French countryside – there’s outdoor seating along the Monon Trail during the summer months, as well as an elegant dining room. End your evening beside the fire, with tunes on the grand piano at Adagio Lounge, or head to Feinstein’s Cabaret for food alongside live entertainment.

This 1920s-era boutique hotel had a former life as a medical facility and is known as the Osler Building; the architecture has an unusual U-shape. Less than two miles from Bricktown and in the Midtown area, the Ambassador is a great base for those wishing to experience Oklahoma City’s nightlife. Stay in a sophisticated contemporary bedroom with a 55″ HDTV and iPhone charger. Dine in the hotel’s French bistro Café Cuvée and soak in some of the best views of the city, from its rooftop O Bar.

Probably the most recognisable hotel in Vegas with its epic fountain frontage, this MGM Resorts International property is a great choice for your first-time experiencing the glitz of Vegas. It has featured on blockbuster movies including Ocean’s 11 and Ocean’s 13 – and made worldwide news when life imitated art in 2018, during a high profile multi-million dollar heist. The Bellagio, with its opulent Italian villa design, has 3950 rooms and does everything on a grand scale. Features include a divine spa, art gallery, botanic gardens, Cirque Du Soleil shows, multiple dining options, a 2000-slot casino, an eight-acre lake, five courtyard pools, in-suite whirlpool tubs and even electric curtains.

Stay among the gated communities of Rancho Mirage, in this Ritz-Carlton property overlooking Coachella Valley — the hotel’s Edge Steakhouse offers some of the best vistas. The hotel opened in 1988 but has been modernised many times since. It has two restaurants serving seasonal dishes, two pools surrounded by plush exclusive cabanas and a high tech fitness centre. Its spa treatments take their inspiration from the surrounding land, using indigenous botanicals within the treatments. And guests can join yoga classes or request personal training sessions. Bedrooms exude a typical Palm Springs feel, with polished dark wood, offset by light-coloured soft furnishings.

The rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel envelop you in the beauty and charm of the San Franciscan Bay Area, with a palette of blue, grey and white bringing to mind the fog over the sparkling ocean. The Four Seasons Hotel is truly a sensuous oasis in the middle of busy San Francisco. Treat yourself to classic cocktails with a twist at the MKT Restaurant-Bar or take an exhilarating class in the superbly equipped fitness centre.

Encompassing several tiers, each low rise, this Ritz-Carlton hotel has been carved into Tortolita Mountain. Beamed ceilings complement serene contemporary furnishings, with Asprey toiletries, Nespresso machines and private terraces boasting gas fires for cosy evenings stargazing the clear, dark skies. Leisure facilities include a tennis court, a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, wellness and mixology classes and three swimming pools (including a Serenity Pool with a tanning island) set across the multiple tiers. There are also six restaurants, a spa, and a programme of activities at the “Rangers Station” for the younger guests.