Best Luxury Hotels in USA

The USA, with 50 states, has something for every luxury traveller. From the metropolis of New York to the national parks of Yellowstone or Yosemite, the States can provide an urban adventure or indeed one in nature. Go surfing off the coast of California or enjoy the skate scene in Los Angeles. Head north to the Rocky Mountains and trek between stunning summits or swim beneath spectacular waterfalls.

Travel east to New York and enjoy the street food scene or retreat to the Napa Valley and enjoy world-class wine tasting. Discover the elegance of historic mansions in the south or fly over the pacific to Hawaii and stay in exclusive resorts. Whether it’s white water rafting in Colorado or sunbathing in a sandy bay in Florida, USA has something for the luxury traveller who seeks both relaxation and thrill. The accommodation options are just as varied from large hotels in the cities to smaller retreats in beautiful coastal towns. Read on to find out about our favourite places to stay.

Florida, Miami, Miami Beach

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 216 Guest Rooms & Suites with Direct Ocean Views
Amenities Dining includes atlantikós & The St Regis Bar & Sushi Lounge, 14,000sq-foot Remède Spa, Ocean View Pools & Accommodations, Fitness Centre, Wellness Classes, Sea Turtle Club for Children
More Located on Miami Beach with Direct Access to White-sand Beaches & opposite Bal Harbour Shops

This hotel is located at the northern tip of Miami Beach. This 227-room hotel offers unrivalled service and amenities which includes a fitness centre, a bar, child care services and room service among others. The interiors consist of high ceilings, enormous crystal chandeliers and glass walls. The beach villas have their own butler and each villa has its own wet bar, bathroom, dining patio and indoor lounge. There is serves lunch and dinner throughout the week while the Wine Vault and St Regis Bar offer tea, cocktails and evening music events. This hotel offers access for guests with disabilities, it is family-friendly and offers great value for your cash.

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The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Florida, Miami, Miami Beach

W South Beach

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 395 Luxury Rooms & Bungalows Each Featuring Ocean Views & Spacious Balconies
Amenities Dining includes Mr Chow & The Grove, Ocean Views, Balconies, Away Spa, 24hr Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool Area, Rooftop Basketball & Tennis Courts
More Located on Miami Beach's White Sands, Steps Away from Vibrant Art Galleries, Museums, Nightlife & Culinary Scene

This hotel occupies an oceanfront space on Collins Avenue and the 22nd Street. It has massive and fun public spaces. The entrance lobby consists of Mongolian fur-covered chairs, huge brass screens, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Damien Hirst artworks on rotation and huge purple leather pouffes among others. The labyrinthine poolscape provides inspired lounging in an exuberant, expansive backyard. In its 408 rooms, there is a more relaxed luxury mood grey and with cool white interiors, chandeliers and mirrored surfaces. Every room has a balcony looking across the beach. There is also a kitchenette, Bliss toiletries, Bose sound system, and a docking station among other amenities. The Dutch and Mr. Chow restaurants offer incredible delicacies, while Living Room provides all the pre-dinner drinks. Wall, on the other hand, is Wall is a hotspot for the late-night revelry.

Florida, Miami

Kimpton EPIC Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 411 Rooms & Suites with Private Balconies
Amenities Dining includes Area 31 & Zuma, Private Balconies, Spa, Fitness Centre, Two Rooftop Pools

This 54-storey tower situated in downtown Miami comes offers sweeping views of the Biscayne Bay and Miami River. It features London transplant Zuma for a fine Japanese dining. On the 16th-floor pool deck is chocked with amenities consisting of the Exhale Spa and two angular infinity pools. The 411 suites and rooms each has a private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, honey-coloured wood furniture and sumptuous bedding.

Florida, Miami, Brickell

W Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 148 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Dining includes Tulum Modern Kitchen & Panther Coffee, Spa, Fitness Centre, 15th-floor infinity Pool
More Located in the Brickell District

The 5-star hotel is an excellent choice for a luxury holiday in Miami. Guest rooms and suites offer modern interiors designed in the Hollywood Regency style and feature floor-to-ceiling windows presenting beautiful views across the city or Miami River. The hotel’s 15th floor is the place to bask in the sunshine, splash in the pool or enjoy a sociable cocktail or two. The hotel’s signature restaurant serves a truly international menu with a backdrop of panoramic Miami views. Hotel guests can also take full advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness centre or indulge in superb spa services at Icon Brickell Spa. The hotel’s convenient location means guests can easily access many of the local Miami attractions too.

Nevada, Las Vegas

ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 4,000 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Multiple Fine Dining options, Restaurants by Celebrity Chefs, Expansive Casino, Luxurious Spa, a State-of-the-art Fitness Centre, three Outdoor Pools with Private Cabanas, Chauffeur Services

Look onto the bright lights of The Strip, from your suite at this sleek 60 floor high rise hotel. ARIA’s lobby boasts a dramatic water feature covering a wall, modern art and an impressive atrium. Explore further around the building and you’ll happen upon a spa with sauna beds crafted using Japanese stone, three pools surrounded by cabanas, a casino (of course), a night club and a fine art collection. When it comes to mealtimes you have countless choices, or you can take the free tram to one of the other mainstay resorts of this most famous street.

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ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas

Nevada, Las Vegas

The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 21 Suite Categories
Amenities Multiple Fine Dining Restaurants, Casino, Stunning Pool Deck with Private Cabanas, the Prestige Club Lounge, Palazzo High-Limit Gaming Lounge
More Located within the Venetian Resort

This is palatial by name and palatial by design. A whopping 3025 bedrooms are set across the building’s 50 storeys, its size matched by a wealth of places to eat — over 30, from a steakhouse to Italian, Japanese-Brazilian fusion cuisine, French dishes and seafood. The Palazzo’s drinking holes include the LAVO Lounge and the Pool Deck, set beside the largest of seven swimming and lounge pools. You can also enjoy access to four hot tubs, private poolside cabanas, landscaped gardens, the casino and the Grand Canal Shoppes. And for health and wellness, you have the Canyon Ranch® spa for aqua thermal treatments, as well as sessions on the 40-foot rock climbing wall.

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The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort

Nevada, Las Vegas

The Venetian

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 7,000 Suites
Amenities World-class Dining From Celebrity Chefs, Multiple Outdoor Pools, Canyon Ranch Spa, Gondola Rides, a Casino, Variety of Entertainment Options, Chauffeur Services
More Located on the Las Vegas Strip

Themed hotels are a highlight of this 24-hour city, and they don’t get better than this. As the name would suggest, The Venetian, owned by the Las Vegas Sands group, is designed with all the romanticism of Renaissance Italy in mind. The complex opened in 1999 with a flourish of white doves and is the second-largest hotel in the world. Its two towers house 4,049 rooms, a 120,000 square-foot casino, spa, top restaurants, live shows and recreated Venetian landmarks. Suites are nearly double the size of an average hotel room in Las Vegas and the hotel even features a replica canal complete with motorised gondolas. A stay here leaves you feeling like you’ve experienced two cities in one.

Nevada, Las Vegas

Delano

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 1117 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Multiple Dining options, Rooftop Pool at Delano Beach Club, Bathhouse Spa, Fitness Centre, Access to the Mandalay Bay Casino, Chauffeur Services
More Located on the Las Vegas Strip

Found in a separate building, but connected to Mandalay Bay is Delano. It’s a new arrival (formerly THEhotel), just a few years old and smaller than its sister hotel, housing 1117 suites. Originally designed by Philippe Starck, Delano is chic, arty, contemporary and by Sin City standards, understated. Dine at Rivea, for French and Italian influenced cuisine from celebrated Chef Alain Ducasse and spend some time chilling out at the uber-sophisticated urban style Bathhouse Spa. Active, retired military & their spouses receive a discount on Delano’s rooms, shows, restaurants and parking.

Oregon, Portland

The Hoxton, Portland

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 119 Rooms Categorised into Shoebox, Snug, Cosy & Roomy, Each Featuring Rich Walnut Paneling & Locally Curated Artwork
Amenities Tope Rooftop Taqueria, Lovely Rita Lobby Restaurant & 2nw5 Speakeasy Bar
More Located in Portland's Historic Old Town Chinatown, Surrounded by Bars, Restaurants & ShopsLocated in Portland's Historic Old Town Chinatown, Surrounded by Bars, Restaurants & Shops

Located in the centre of Portland’s downtown, The Hoxton is the perfect place from which to explore the chic bars, restaurants and shops of the city. The hotel is just around the corner from the Saturday market and just along from Powell’s City of Books. For guests wanting to explore further afield, The Hoxton is near major transport links which allow guests to get out into Portland’s renowned natural surroundings with ease. The Hoxton’s 119 rooms are adorned with walnut panelling and local artwork which creates a cosy atmosphere in every room. The Hoxton’s Lovely Rita provides guests with exceptional coffees in the morning and divine cocktails on Friday and Saturday nights. Situated on the Hoxton’s rooftop, the Tope restaurant specializes in exciting Mexican cuisine which guests can enjoy whilst gazing out over the city.

Florida, Miami, Miami Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 102 Rooms & Suites Each with Private Terraces Overlooking the Ocean & intracoastal Waterway
Amenities Artisan Beach House for Globally inspired Cuisine & Water's Edge for Poolside Al Fresco Dining
More Located on the Northern Tip of Miami Beach, offering a Tranquil Coastal Sanctuary with Direct Beach Access

The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami a luxurious, five-star resort located in the upscale Bal Harbour neighbourhood. The hotel offers 95 spacious guest rooms and suites, each with floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces that provide stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway.

Guests can enjoy exclusive amenities, including an oceanfront swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and a 10,000-square-foot spa that offers a range of treatments. The resort’s dining options include the Artisan Beach House, which serves globally inspired cuisine with a focus on local ingredients. For more casual dining, guests can enjoy the Pool & Beach Bar, offering light fare and tropical drinks.

The hotel also features luxurious cabanas for a more private beach experience, complete with personalized service. Additionally, the property is pet-friendly, providing special amenities for four-legged guests.

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The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami

USA, Florida

Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Amenities Beachfront Location, World-class Spa, Fine Dining Restaurants, Rooftop Pool, Adult Only Pool, Bicycle Hire, Car Hire

The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, Miami, is a luxury beachfront retreat that combines the elegance of its 1930s origins with modern sophistication. The property offers a range of accommodations, including oceanfront rooms, suites, bungalows, and private residences, each with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel boasts three swimming pools, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and a wellness spa offering bespoke treatments.

One of the standout features is the dining experience, with options including Le Sirenuse Miami, an outpost of the Michelin-starred restaurant from the Amalfi Coast, offering Italian cuisine in a refined setting. The Champagne Bar provides a glamorous spot for pre-dinner drinks, and the Churchill Bar pays homage to the hotel’s history with its vintage-inspired décor.

For those seeking relaxation, the Surf Club Spa offers a range of treatments that blend modern techniques with traditional therapies. The hotel also provides direct access to a pristine beach, where guests can enjoy watersports or simply unwind in the Florida sun.

Additionally, the hotel features unique historical elements, such as the Peacock Alley, a gathering space that recalls the golden age of Miami, and the legendary ballroom, which has hosted many notable events since the hotel’s opening.

 

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Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida

Louisiana, New Orleans

Hotel Henrietta

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 40 Rooms Including Suites With Kitchenettes & Balconies
Amenities On-Site Lounge Serving Coffee Bagels Cocktails & Light Bites
More Located in Uptown New Orleans Along St Charles Avenue

The Hotel Henrietta encapsulates the charm and history of New Orleans. Situated on the iconic St. Charles Avenue Henrietta is a perfect place for those wishing the explore the hustle of New Orleans at a leisurely pace. The hotel’s interior is chic and light with the hotel’s iconic lobby featuring wall coverings from the renowned French designer Pierre Frey. The Henrietta’s rooms and suites feature dark wood accents and classic vibrant furniture which makes them cosy yet homely. The rooms are equipped with parachute linens, in-room bars, and custom Turkish robes. The hotel’s lounge is home to a bagel shop, coffee shop and cocktail bar. The lounge also has a restaurant which serves light dishes in the lounge’s warm and inviting interior.





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