Best Urban Hotels in USA

Surrounded by verdant greenery, the Omni Houston Hotel offers guests a relaxing retreat away from the busy city while being conveniently central. The hotel is situated in Uptown Houston and offers a selection of spacious guestrooms and suites featuring the top-floor, grand Presidential Suite with a walk-out balcony overlooking the swimming pool and pristine gardens. Guests can dine on site at Birdies Café & Bar or opt to unwind in La Reserve Whiskey Lounge or in MoonShot Waterside Bar by the pool. The hotel is also home to the well-known Houston Black Swan Nightclub. There are two outdoor swimming pools and guest can relax and rejuvenate in the splendid Mokara Spa. Guests are able to access the state-of-the-art fitness facilities located in a connected building. There are excellent meeting and event facilities at the Omni Houston Hotel fitted with high-tech equipment and exclusive event management amenities.

In the heart of the lively Museum District and downtown central business district, the Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District is the ideal place to stay, no matter what your reason for travel. The hotel offers comfortable and contemporary accommodation in the form of a lavish collection of guestrooms and suites and features the Magnificent Seven Suites including the expansive, 2,204sqft Black Label Suite with its grand balcony. On-site dining is available at the award-winning Monarch Bistro, Restaurant and Terrace serving breakfast, lunch and dinner while poolside dining and beverages is also available throughout the day. The hotel is home to a large, resort-style outdoor swimming pool. Guests are invited to make use of the relaxing and rejuvenating selection of spa and wellness facilities including ZaSpa treatments and an infrared sauna. This hotel is pet friendly.

Mere steps from the Grand Hyatt Seattle Hotel, you’ll find the iconic Pike Place Market and the Paramount Theatre. Conveniently located in Downtown Seattle, within less than a mile you’ll find the Space Needle and from the expansive windows you’ll be able to take in the scenic views of Elliot Bay. The hotel offers a stunning selection of modern and luminous guestrooms and suites featuring the spacious Carrara Suite providing breathtaking views from floor-to-ceiling windows. The Grand Club is exclusive to Club Access room guests in addition to extra amenities. There are multiple on-site dining options including Ruth’s Chris Steak House while The Elliott Bar awaits you with a collection of Champagne and Champagne cocktails. Guests are granted access to ELAIA Spa, located across the street in the Hyatt at Olive8, with a range of treatments and facilities. Fitness facilities include a fully equipped gym with Peloton bikes and wellness facilities including sauna and steam room. There is a 24-hour business centre as well as a host of sophisticated meeting and event spaces. This hotel is pet friendly.

The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection by Hilton is conveniently located in Downtown Seattle just one block from Pike Place Market. The hotel is near to some of the city’s main attractions and is less than a mile from the Space Needle and Pioneer Square. There is a luxurious array of modern and sophisticated guestrooms and suites featuring the Three-bedroom King Suite with Water View. On-site dining is possible at the indoor and outdoor rooftop lounge, located on the hotel’s 16th floor and offering panoramic views of the city to accompany the regional cuisine on offer. There is also on-site breakfast available. Guests are invited to take advantage of the fully equipped fitness centre and wellness facilities including a sauna and steam room. This hotel is pet friendly.

The Sentinel Hotel is located in Portland’s West End and is named after the statues you’ll see on its roofline. The hotel is complete with state-of-the-art amenities and curated works of art on display. There is an excellent selection of comfortable guestrooms and suites on offer including Terrace Studio Suites with an outdoor terrace and firepit as well as the Bridgetown Parlour Suite with its own fireplace – both rooms allow guests access to the exclusive ‘Room at the End of the Hall’. Each accommodation option comes with a Well+Fit Kit. Two of the best eateries in Portland can be found in Sentinel, Jake’s Grill and Fortune, and there is a Wine Lounge. Guests are invited to make the most of the fully equipped 24-hour fitness centre with Peloton bikes and MIRROR. The hotel offers a bike rental service which allows you to explore the surrounding area and make the most of all that Portland has to offer. This hotel is pet friendly.

Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC offers 186 rooms and suites that embody downtown Manhattan’s dynamic energy and sleek sophistication. Following a complete transformation, the hotel merges industrial heritage with contemporary luxury, featuring warm oak tones, marble finishes, and curated art by local New York creatives.

At the heart of the property is the famed Gansevoort Rooftop, where guests can sip cocktails and savour Mediterranean-inspired cuisine against panoramic views of the Hudson River and city skyline. Dining continues at The Chester, an American bistro offering classic comfort dishes in a lively brasserie setting. The hotel’s heated rooftop pool, open year-round, offers one of Manhattan’s most iconic city swims.

Additional amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre, in-room spa treatments, and a concierge available to facilitate personalised cultural experiences. Situated steps from the High Line, Little Island, and the Whitney Museum of American Art, Gansevoort Meatpacking is the epitome of downtown cool and urban indulgence.

Fouquet’s New York is the stunning 97-room luxury hotel is a joint venture between the iconic French brand Groupe Barrière and Caspi Development. Located at 456 Greenwich Street, the property brings a new level of sophistication to the bustling streets of New York.Fouquet’s New York is designed by the internationally acclaimed Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, led by interior designer and architect Martin Brudnizki. The hotel’s design blends the modern industrialism of Tribeca and the elegant classism of Paris, which is shone through the property’s Art-Deco inspiration. Brudnizki pays homage to the brand’s Parisian roots through the hotel’s moulding, use of elegant fabrics, and the lavender-centric colour scheme seen throughout the hotel. Fouquet’s New York features 97 guest rooms and suites, including 65 standard King Rooms, 29 Corner and Terrace Suites, and a duplex penthouse suite “Le Grand Appartement Terrasse.

Fouquet’s New York serves as the New York outpost for Groupe Barrière’s iconic French Brasserie Fouquet’s. In addition to the Brasserie, the hotel features Par Ici Café, which serves a menu of vegetarian dishes. The property also features Titsou Bar, which takes inspiration from French speakeasy Le Marta Paris. Additionally, Fouquet’s New York has recently opened Le Vaux rooftop, a space inspired by the French gardens of Vaux-Le-Vicomte and Versailles, open exclusively to guests and Fouquet’s members during the summer season. The property also houses a spa, Spa Diane Barrière, which features a menu of signature treatments, five treatment rooms, an indoor swimming pool, and a salon, as well as a fitness centre by DOGPOUND and a screening room, The Cannes Cinema.

High ceilings, rich historical architectural elements, and sleek, mid-century design merge in the revitalised Jarmulowsky Bank, now a vibrant hotel in the Lower East Side neighbourhood. Guided by architectural plans from 1912, the lobby boasts a majestic arched window, marble floors and a domed tempietto on the rooftop is a feature. The hotel’s 113 rooms, inspired by vintage aesthetics, are adorned with pine floors, handcrafted ceramic lamps, and unique artworks by local artists. These rooms are bathed in natural light through expansive windows, offering panoramic views of the New York City skyline. Dining at the hotel is a culinary treat with the Swan Room, Dining Room and Corner Bar, under the direction of Michelin-starred chef Ignacio Mattos. Surrounded by cultural institutions, picturesque streets, and unique restaurants, Nine Orchard is a great base in downtown New York’s Lower East Side.

Stay close to the Midtown action at Le Méridien, a new and glittering addition to the Big Apple’s hotel scene, which arrived at the end of 2022. Rising 21 floors, the property has 165 bedrooms and condos for longer stays. It pays tribute to the swanky Fifth Avenue’s former life as a hub for the textile industry, with a scale map of the area and attention to fabric woven into the design by VLDG studio. Guests benefit from Malin and Goetz bath products, and direct access to Latitude / Longitude Bar and an all-day restaurant, Allora, serving regional Italian cuisine.

Located on 44th Street, this landmark hotel was built in 1905 by Stanford White, before being restored by architect Thierry Despont in 2010. Of the 44 suites, some are themed (The Chatwal Crowns); such as the three-bedroom Zen, with its landscaped terrace and butler service. Unwind after a night on the tiles in the city that never sleeps, with some pamper time at the 3,500 sq. foot spa with its infinity saltwater lap pool, plunge jacuzzi and 24-hour access fitness room. And dine at The Chatwal’s 90-seat Art Deco restaurant, The Lamb’s Club, with cuisine by Chef Michael White.

Stay surrounded by the action, yet submerged in a contemporary oasis at The Times Square EDITION. Michelin-starred chef John Fraser oversees the four floors of dining experiences with indoor and outdoor seating including a fine-dining signature restaurant, an all-day New York restaurant, a cabaret and performance space, and a Lobby Bar. 452 bedrooms and suites display a forward-thinking design combined with a timeless style in moody, seductive palettes. Party till dawn on the Paradise Club’s colourful dance floor with sounds provided by top DJs, relax surrounded by leafy palms on The Terrace and sip on premium selections from the champagne trolley at the vintage-style 701West.

Like many of the city’s most notable buildings, this one dates back to the 1930s Art Deco era, and is a member of Historic Hotels of America. Found at the southern end of Central Park, the Forbes recommended establishment rises 44 storeys, housing 426 bedrooms, 101 suites and 147 condos. All have plush bedding, marble bathrooms and minibars. Interiors are grand with huge glittering chandelier-lit ballrooms, sassy firelit lounges and chic monochrome bedrooms. Enjoy fine dining with a late-night menu, room service and treatments at the PRIMP spa. There’s a shop onsite, free daily newspapers and pets are welcome.