Best Luxury Hotels in USA

Located in an artsy neighbourhood and on Memphis’ Overton Square, The Memphian, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers a lavish and inspiring getaway where you can surround yourself with curated art. The hotel is comprised of 106 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and 9 spacious suites and accessible options. The lobby-level restaurant, Complicated Pilgrim, serves food all day and provides a casual ambience for your dining experience. Tiger & Peacock rooftop bar serves cocktails and a lively vibe for guests to enjoy. There is a 24-hour, state-of-the-art fitness studio on site and a range of meeting and function spaces on offer including The Stargazer Boardroom and Champagne Room. There are Tesla-specific and electric car charging stations and the hotel is pet friendly.

This internationally renowned brand often makes an appearance on our ‘best hotels’ lists. And it’s the perfect choice for those who don’t want to stay in a hotel-casino. Here you can escape the tables, but with the benefit of full access to Mandalay Bay Resort’s facilities. With 424 rooms this resort is bijou by Vegas standards, with glamorous art deco interiors and architectural design by Klai Juba. The Four Seasons sits at the south end of the strip and offers a tranquil spa, two restaurants, two pools, a fitness suite and meeting rooms.

The Setai, Miami Beach, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, features 87 Art Deco rooms in the original building, 50 Ocean Suites in the tower, and one exception Penthouse with a pool. Facilities include the Valmont Spa and a Clefs d’Or Chief Concierge. The gardens, punctuated with water pods, sculptures and tropical plants, are where guests will find three temperature-controlled pools, and then the private full-service beach. Dining is led by Executive Chef Vijayudu Veena, and includes the vibrant Jaya restaurant, and on the beach, The Ocean Grill. It is a fusion of intimate, boutique personalised hospitality with the flair and style of one of the best Florida resorts. Staying at The Setai is to experience something truly unique in Miami Beach. This is undeniably a landmark breach resort, yet the landmark architecture and ingenious design creates a welcoming boutique feel that reflects the hotel’s commitment to exclusive, personalised hospitality.

The oceanfront location of this Ritz-Carlton property sets the tone for a more relaxed vibe than is found in some of the brand’s more formal city-centre hotels. Twelve storeys in height with a curved shape and furnished balconies attached to every bedroom, it looks and feels much like a cruise liner. This theme continues inside, with a ship-like lobby offering boutique shops, a pool table, a spa and a salon The sunbathing/ pool area overlooks the sea, while on the seventh floor, there’s a stunning infinity pool Guests staying here have access to the Grande Oaks Golf Course and can eat in the Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits or the poolside cafe.

Standing today as the Riggs Washington DC Hotel, the former headquarters of Riggs National Bank, known as the Bank of Presidents, offers luxurious and unique accommodation to travellers from around the world. The hotel is comprised of 181 carefully designed guestrooms and suites with elements reflecting the building’s history with the exquisite Riggs Suite being housed in the former boardroom complete with ornate ceilings and fireplace. There are also accessible rooms and spaces on site. Guests are invited to make the most of the all-day on-site dining at the splendid Café Riggs which puts a contemporary twist on the concept of a classic brasserie. In the building’s original bank vault you’ll find the Silver Lyan Bar, the first bar by Mr Lyan outside of Europe. Guests can take full advantage of the 24-hour Riggs Gym or opt for the complimentary guest bikes to explore the city and make the most of your stay.

Located opposite the Museum of Modern Art, Baccarat Hotel New York is the global flagship of the legendary French crystal brand. This ultra-luxurious property offers 114 rooms and suites across 12 floors, each blending 18th-century French style with modern elegance. Designed by Barry Sternlicht, the hotel pays tribute to Baccarat’s heritage, incorporating crystal details throughout its décor.

Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, four-poster beds, Mascioni linens, and marble bathrooms with exclusive Maison Francis Kurkdjian amenities. Guests can press a bedside “Champagne” button for in-room bottle service delivered in Baccarat flutes.

Facilities include the dramatic Grand Salon with all-day dining, The Bar serving tenth-anniversary cocktails, and the serene Spa de la Mer – the only one in the U.S. – complete with a 50-foot indoor pool.

Found on Wilshire Boulevard, this hotel is a short schlep to the beach. The rooftop pool deck (the only one on the Westside) is a feature, along with the Ayurvedic Surya Spa, lush garden terrace and the Balearic outdoor restaurant and bar with its chic cabanas. Earthy tones blend with a Scandi meets mid-century design vibe, that’s accented by creative artworks, murals and indoor palm trees. The Proper Hotel is deeply fashionable, with sushi, oysters, organic juices, biodynamic wines and small-batch mezcals found on the menus. Here you can start the day with a Greek Goddess yoghurt bowl and end it with prime flat iron steak.

The Hi-Lo Hotel is one of Portland’s best-designed hotels with its intricate interior seamlessly blending  the natural with the modern. The Hi-Los 120 rooms offer the perfect escape for those wishing to take  a break from the bustle of Downtown Portland. The rooms are homely and comfortable. By preserving  the building’s original features and playfully utilising natural textures the Rooms of the Hi-LO also have  a uniquely rustic charm. The Hi-Lo’s restaurant, CRAFTpdx, serves seasonal dishes which are made  using only the finest local ingredients. The CRAFTpdx also has a wonderful selection of cocktails and  craft beers to quench your thirst while you enjoy its exceptional cuisine. For guests wanting a more  relaxed experience, the hotel provides room service which can bring the quality food of CRAFTpdx  straight to your bedside.

You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back into another era when you enter the Ritz Carlton, still oozing the charm and ambience of past days with the luscious decor and the striking 1909 architecture. With a cable car stop right outside the entrance, you’ll have no trouble getting around the city with the Ritz as your base. The Ritz Carlton San Francisco is a top spot for weddings, celebrations and other functions with the Terrace Courtyard offering an exquisite setting and backdrop for photos. Home to L’Occitane Spa, refreshing massages, body and face treatments are available and rustic Californian-style food is served up at Parallel 37.

Found in the exclusive River Oaks neighbourhood, The St. Regis Houston has been in business for a little over four decades. 232 guest rooms exude classic elegance, with fine linens and marble bathrooms. Suites provide separate living areas and bedrooms, some with the famed St Regis butler service included. Guests can tuck into modern American food crafted using locally sourced ingredients, at the award-winning Remington Restaurant. And for a nightcap, there’s The Remington Bar, renowned for its extensive selection of rare and vintage spirits. The sophisticated retreat includes a heated outdoor pool and a holistic spa.

Situated on Savannah’s historic River Street, The Alida, Savannah, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers contemporary comfort with a hint of Southern charm. There are 151 uniquely designed rooms and 21 suites on offer, thanks to the work of the Savannah College of Art and Design, boasting river, pool and historic district views. Notable accommodations include the Corner Studio with everything you need and the 2,400ftsq Penthouse with panoramic views and a wraparound terrace. Guests are invited to dine at the highly popular Rhett and The Trade Room restaurants. There is also the lively The Lost Square rooftop bar serving cocktails and dishes alfresco. The hotel boasts a seasonal Poolside Cabana Club serving cocktails in coconuts by its relaxing outdoor heated swimming pool. There is a 24-hour, fully equipped fitness studio with Peloton bikes and virtual programmes for guests to take full advantage of as well as the Alida bikes which can be used to explore your surroundings. The hotel is also pet friendly.

Offering villa living within a hotel complex, each of the 37 residences here has at least three bedrooms and a pool. The resort provides guests with a full-service spa, an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, 11 restaurants and bars, tennis courts, children’s activities, babysitting services, water sports and fishing in the neighbouring Grande Lakes. Covering 500 acres, the venue has been inspired by its natural surroundings and provides on-site eco-tours. And for those wanting some adult-only time, there’s a child-free pool area. It’s a relatively new addition to the Orlando hotel scene (and the Ritz-Carlton portfolio), having opened its doors in 2018.