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.

California, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 395 Rooms & Suites, including 137 Luxurious Suites
More Situated in Beverly Hills, Close to Rodeo Drive

In possession of a salubrious address, this hotel is found right across the road from Rodeo Drive. At the centre of the property, is the hotel’s Mediterranean-styled heated pool and dining terrace, providing an opportunity to quaff cocktails and soak up some rays from your own comfy cabana. Michelin-starred cuisine is on-site, in the form of CUT, a seafood and steakhouse restaurant (also by acclaimed restauranteur Wolfgang Puck). Or watch the world go by from the front of the building, with a chic and healthy lunch at THE Blvd. Pets are made very welcome if you want to bring them along, with bowls and baskets provided.

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Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

California, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles

The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 123 Guest Rooms Including 13 Suites & A 3000 Square Foot Signature Suite.
Amenities Rooftop Pool With Panoramic Views Spa With Nine Treatment Rooms Multiple Dining Venues Fitness Centre & Club Lounge.
More Located In Downtown Los Angeles Within The L.A. LIVE Entertainment Complex Offering Proximity To Major Attractions.

A brand that needs no introduction, The 123 bedroomed Ritz-Carlton offers a British touch. This family-friendly property stands on the edge of the city’s downtown district. An in-house WP24 Restaurant by Wolfgang Puck serves fancy Chinese cuisine – and is one of the places to be seen in the local area. Or dine in one of its alternative cafes, eateries and bars. Take a dip in The Ritz-Carlton’s rooftop cabana-lined pool, or the outdoor hot tub, while soaking in the panoramic views of LA’s skyline. The spa is one of the largest in town and it has a state of the art fitness centre.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles

Florida, Florida Keys, Key West

The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 150 Guest Rooms & Suites With Private Balconies & Coastal Dcor.
Amenities Oceanfront Dining Spa Fitness Centre Outdoor Pool Tennis Courts Pet Friendly & Access To Nearby Golf Course.
More Located In Key Wests Old Town Steps From Duval Street & The Southernmost Point Marker.

Facing out onto the Atlantic, The Reach has Key West’s only natural sand private beach – and the ocean is right beside the hotel’s poolside, which features a floating gazebo. Seafood, steaks and chops are specialities at the restaurant, Four Marlins, however, guests also have access to the dining options at its sister property, Casa Marina. Sunday brunch at The Reach is famous, taken indoors or on the patio (both have incredible sweeping views). 150 modern bedrooms feature shell headboards, bathrooms with abstract art, and private balconies. This resort is a short walk to the heart of the action, yet far enough away to feel peaceful.

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The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton

Florida, Florida Keys, Key Largo

Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 200 Guest Rooms & Suites With Private Balconies & Modern Amenities.
Amenities Dining Options Include A Waterfront Restaurant Serving Creole-Caribbean Cuisine A Beachside Venue Offering Seafood & Tropical Dishes With Live Music A Poolside Bar Providing Frozen Cocktails & Light Fare & A Tiki Bar Serving Handcrafted Drinks & Snacks.
More Located On A 15-Acre Tropical Property Along The Florida Bay Offering Private Beaches & Lush Surroundings.

A coastal theme blends with a Tiki style and contemporary island living at this resort on the edge of the Everglades. The family-friendly poolside has its own waterfall and a mobile food truck serving ‘snacks and sips’, or there’s an adult-only swimming area and guests can make use of the private white sandy beach with a host of watersports. Fishing excursions are popular – take part in the hook-and-cook programme to bring your catch back to the kitchen, where the chefs will prepare it for you. Pets are especially welcome too, the hotel even has its own Director of Pet Relations!

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Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton

California, San Diego, Downtown San Diego

Pendry San Diego

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 317 Guestrooms Including 36 Suites With Urban Coastal California Aesthetic.
Amenities Six Dining & Entertainment Venues Including Rooftop Pool Bar & Lounge, Full-Service Spa, 24-Hour Fitness Centre, Pet-Friendly Accommodations & Complimentary Chauffeur Service.
More Located In The Heart Of San Diego's Historic Gaslamp Quarter Near Convention Center & Petco Park.

Set downtown in the lively Gaslamp Quarter, this smart 12-storey hotel opened in 2017. Geared toward a young and trendy crowd, it has a stylish rooftop pool house (the place to party on summer nights), a chic cocktail bar, a nightclub, multiple restaurants, a beer hall, coffee bar, Moët & Chandon champagne vending machine and a bijou boutique. Urban rooms have ocean-inspired artwork, vintage writing desks, 50” TVs and French macarons popped on the pillow during the nightly turndown service. On higher levels, guests can enjoy views across the city and toward the bay.

California, San Diego

The Loews Coronado Bay Resort and Spa

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 480 Guestrooms & Suites with Private Balconies or Patios
Amenities Crown Landing, Silver Strand Exchange, La Cantina & Cays Lounge
More Located on a Private 15-acre Peninsula Between the Pacific Ocean & Coronado Bay, Minutes from Downtown San Diego

For a full-on beach (or boating) holiday, choose this 439 room resort on the Coronado Peninsula. It has its very own full-service 80-slip marina offering gondola rides, surf lessons and sunset cruises. And there’s a beach shuttle – although it is just a five-minute walk along a private path from the resort to the sandy shores. This location does mean it’s a little further out from San Diego, but still within a 20-minute taxi ride. Pet and family-friendly, the hotel has a programme of events for kids, a teen lounge, three pools and a global fusion restaurant to keep all palates happy.

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The Loews Coronado Bay Resort and Spa

California, Carlsbad

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 327 Rooms & Suites including Park Suites & Ocean View Suites
More Prime Location in Carlsbad offering Stunning views of the Pacific Ocean & Surrounding Landscapes

This Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond luxury resort has an enviable coastal location in a quiet neighbourhood, along with excellent amenities. There’s an 18-hole Arnold Palmer designed golf course, first-rate tennis courts, a spa with 20 treatment rooms, an adult-only pool and cabanas, waterslides for the kids, and a sociable programme of varied activities ideal for those travelling solo. The Park Hyatt Aviara is sizable – it has 327 spacious rooms and lots going on throughout the day and night. This makes it perfect for families – or single travellers – wanting plenty to do, both in and around the hotel’s perimeter.

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Park Hyatt Aviara Resort

California, San Diego, La Jolla

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 170 Guest Rooms & Suites Designed In California Craftsman Style With Modern Amenities.
Amenities Dining Options Include A Fine Dining Restaurant Showcasing Regional Cuisine A Casual Eatery With Wood-Fired Dishes & A Poolside Bar Offering Craft Cocktails.
More Located Adjacent To A World-Renowned Golf Course Overlooking The Pacific Ocean In La Jolla California.

Inspired by the Pasedenan Gamble and Blacker houses, The Lodge at Torrey Pines is family-owned and run by locals. Leather, dark woods, crisp white linens and vintage touches play heavily in the decor aesthetic. 170 rooms include mini-bars, complimentary shoeshine service and toiletries featuring the hotel’s signature scent. The lodge is found on the 18th green of the Torrey Pines South Course (once played by previous President Barack Obama). So it presents a prime location for those seeking to practice their swing in the finest of company – this year the same course hosted the US Open providing guests with grandstand views. The onsite restaurant is suitably high-end and the hotel offers delightful extras such as twice-daily guided hikes.

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The Lodge at Torrey Pines

California, San Diego, Carmel Valley

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 249 Luxurious Accommodations Including Guestrooms Suites & Villas With Mediterranean-Inspired Architecture Overlooking Pools Golf Course Or Gardens.
Amenities Six Dining Venues A Michelin-Starred Restaurant A 21000-Square-Foot Spa State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center Four Heated Outdoor Pools Pet-Friendly Policies Kids Club Private Members Club Helipad Chauffeur Services An 18-Hole Championship Golf Course & Multiple Racquet Sports Facilities.
More Located In San Diego's Coastal Canyon Offering A Serene & Exclusive Retreat.

An award-winning championship golf course, a Forbes Five-Star spa (with its own custom organic product line), four heated pools, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor gyms and a Michelin starred restaurant are just some of the facilities you can take advantage of when checking in here. It has 249 rooms and suites, with opulent marble bathrooms and balconies. The Spanish Mission-style property is surrounded by 400 acres of landscaped gardens and a wild coastal canyon. It’s easy to see why the Fairmont Grand del Mar was voted the #1 Luxury Hotel in California by Trip Advisor travellers.

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Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Florida, Orlando

Four Seasons Orlando

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 443 Rooms & Suites, including Royal & Presidential Suites
Amenities Capa Steakhouse, Ravello Italian Restaurant, & Pb&g Poolside Dining, Full-service Spa, Outdoor Pool with Lazy River, Fitness Centre, Kids' Club, Complimentary Transfers to Disney Parks
More Located within Walt Disney World Resort

A brand renowned for its culinary offer, this Four Seasons holds up its reputation. Ravello serves fine Mediterranean cuisine alongside fine vintages – as well as hosting a bi-weekly Disney character breakfast. Stay here and you can enjoy the early entry theme park privilege otherwise reserved for Disney’s own on-site hotels. You’ll be transferred via private coach service from this gated community to the four parks. The architecture is reminiscent of Spain, while interior decor echoes contemporary Italian style. Two infinity pools enable families and adults to enjoy some sun-time separately – the child-friendly one has waterslides and a lazy river.

Florida, Orlando

Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 498 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Bull & Bear Serving Modern American Cuisine, Zeta asia offering Contemporary asian Dishes, La Luce with Italian-inspired Dining, a Luxurious Spa, a Fitness Centre, an Outdoor Pool, Access to the Waldorf astoria Golf Club
More Located within the Walt Disney World Resort, Providing easy Access to Major theme Parks

If you’d like to stay as close to Disney as possible – but not in one of their themed hotels – this is the place to book. Part of the Bonnet Creek complex, it’s a short drive from the theme parks, yet a beautifully calm oasis to escape the tourist bustle. Featuring local artwork, a Rees Jones-designed golf course, fancy boutiques and a glamorous cocktail bar, it’s deeply refined. However, kids are warmly welcomed too, kept occupied with their own programme of activities and dedicated pool – allowing the adults to enjoy some freshly baked croissants, in-room Nespresso coffee, beauty treatments or even a poolside Prosecco Popsicle.

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Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Florida, Orlando

JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 1000 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Citron American Brasserie, Q Lounge, the Lobby Bar, Pool Bar, a Full-service Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Grande Lakes Golf Course, Tennis Courts
More Located near Orlando's Major attractions like Walt Disney World

Standing tall on the city’s horizon, the JW Marriott is just across from the Ritz-Carlton. A lazy river and family-oriented pool with plenty of sunloungers contrast three peaceful hydrotherapy pools found in the full-service spa (but even this caters to kids with a menu of children’s treatments). There’s a whole retail avenue inside, including shops, a Starbucks and a healthy cafe. Large bedrooms have Revive bedding in soothing colour schemes, coffee makers, iHome docking stations, Aromatherapy Associates toiletries and 65 inch TVs. Farm to table cuisine is served in the many on-site eateries, ranging from fine dining to a sushi bar and poolside grill.

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JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes




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