Best Luxury Hotels in USA

Found at the top of one of The Strip’s most iconic hotels with access to its facilities, the Forbes Five-Star awarded Skylofts have what are arguably the best views in town. With between one and three bedrooms, each loft has its own Bvlgari Bath Amenities, Nespresso Machine, immersion steam shower and an infinity edge spa tub as standard. Your wish is the staff’s command, with a dedicated concierge and personalised butler service around the clock. This is a great choice if you’re hosting a private party; you’ll have your own bar and mixologist in-suite, or you can get exclusive access to the lobby, which doubles as the SkyLounge.

As the name would suggest, it’s all about the food here. The Epicurean specialises in foodie packages, celebrating its dining venues. Élevage Soho Kitchen and Bar serves dishes inspired by Mediterranean and Asian cooking; Chill Bros Scoop Shop is a gelato paradise; Edge Rooftop Cocktail Lounge offers handcrafted libations with tasty snacks; there’s a theatre dedicated to culinary discovery and sister restaurant Bern’s Steakhouse is across the road. When you’ve had your fill you can book some treatments at Spa Evangeline, swim in the pool and visit the fitness centre. Following the food theme, bedrooms have butcher’s block style furnishings, stocked artisan pantries and some even have a private bar.

A city centre resort, this is both five-star and AAA Five Diamond certified. The 40,000 square foot Pool Piazza (incorporating a cafe, bar and a fireplace for winter months) stands at the centre, with an LA meets French Riviera vibe. St Regis has two further bars, including The Garden Room restaurant and a spa. Guests staying here receive the hallmark St. Regis Butler Service, where every need is anticipated for an elevated experience around the clock. And its 182 guest rooms provide the luxury home-from-home feel, with marble bathrooms and iPad controls.

Stay in the Historic District in one of 64 bedrooms at Planters Inn. Built in 1844, it retains a period feel, with handcrafted four-poster beds from the Baker Historic Charleston Collection, 10-foot ceilings, working fireplaces and antique furnishings. Each bedroom has Italian hemstitched bedding by Mascioni, private-label bath products, travertine marble bathrooms, etchings from Elizabeth O’Neill Verner and prints from John James Audubon. Pass through the lantern-lit carriage courtyard to enter the Peninsula Grill, the city’s pre-eminent restaurant, where Chef Kalen Fortuna presents fine Southern dishes. Planters Inn is found opposite the Charleston City Market.

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.

At the heart of the Arts District, the Fairmont is a cosmopolitan 545 bedroom hotel. Inside is a Starbucks coffee shop and the Pyramid Restaurant. Many ingredients used in the latter, come from the hotel’s incredible rooftop garden. Here fresh herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables are grown and harvested onsite, ensuring a roof to table dining ethos!  It’s the longest-running AAA / Four Diamond restaurant in the city, with a sophisticated and glamorous ambience. Also found on the rooftop, is a junior olympic sized pool surrounded by comfy lounge chairs, a kids’ pool, and a bar serving lighter meals.

Just steps away from the lights of River Street, this boutique hotel offers great views of the waterway and a vintage maritime feel inside. Guests can enjoy a curated programme of live music from local artists, including Southern blues and jazz. Watch the boats pass by from the outdoor terrace of Rocks on the Roof with some tapas and a handcrafted cocktail; or dine at the indoor section of the restaurant, savouring the all-American flavours. Other highlights of The Bohemian Hotel include a glass of champagne on arrival, Matelassé bed linens, in-room Starbucks coffee and oyster shell chandeliers.

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.

With 206 rooms and suites, Nobu Hotel Miami Beach delivers a refined balance of Japanese minimalism and Miami’s signature coastal flair. Located within the iconic Eden Roc complex, the hotel reflects the creative vision of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and designer David Rockwell, blending natural materials, soft lighting, and ocean-inspired tones.

Each room exudes calm sophistication, featuring teak furnishings, washi paper art, and views of the Atlantic or the city skyline. Dining is central to the experience, led by the world-renowned Nobu Restaurant serving Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine, complemented by the relaxed Ocean Social by Chef Tristen Epps, Lobby Bar, and Malibu Farm for organic beachfront dining.

Guests can unwind at the Esencia Wellness Spa, enjoy four swimming pools, or access a private stretch of Miami Beach. With its blend of serenity, style, and scene, Nobu Hotel Miami Beach embodies modern luxury infused with cultural artistry and oceanfront energy.

An in-house Sisley Spa and prime waterfront setting will ensure you won’t want to leave the confines of this lavish Marina del Ray Ritz hotel. The pool – open 24 hours a day – looks out onto the wharf. For those wishing to stay active, there’s a gym and two tennis courts, with energetic kids occupied by dedicated children’s activities. The AAA Four Diamond resort contains 304 bedrooms (with the top two floors of Club Level rooms proffering the best views) and a restaurant with a trendy terrace area. The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey is just 5 miles from LAX, so ideal for a pre or post-flight stopover.

The Big Cypress Lodge is a one-of-a-kind pyramidal hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. Each of the luxurious guestrooms and suites has a contemporary design with a uniquely rustic feel. The hotel features the Governor’s and Junior adjoining suites which can host up to six people with multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, and living spaces. There are multiple dining options including the Mississippi Rooftop Terrace & Lounge which offers views over the city skyline. A stay at Big Cypress Lodge provides guests with complimentary and unlimited access to the Express Sky High Ride elevator that takes you to the top of the Pyramid where you’ll find The Lookout restaurant and bar as well as the Glass Observation Deck. The hotel has everything you need, around the clock, thanks to the 24-hour business and fitness centres. The hotel offers guests a complimentary shuttle service to downtown Memphis and is pet friendly.