Best Luxury Hotels in USA

Stay in the city’s colourful Coconut Grove district, within easy reach of the beaches and downtown area. The Mayfair House has many impressive features, including an outdoor atrium garden, an Art Noveau lobby with a mini-rotunda and curved walls, and a pool area, where you can recline on a circular cabana beside an open fire. Of its 179 bedrooms, most have balconies and some have rolltop clawfooted tubs. The colour palette revolves around earth terracottas and turquoise, reflecting Miami’s natural landscapes, while the interior aesthetic blends vintage styling with contemporary flair. Dine at the Grill, and pop into one of the wellness sessions (yoga, meditation and sound baths are available).

Situated within the glorious Florida Keys, Playa Largo is the perfect place for guests wishing to bask in the area’s natural beauty, including the nearby John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, known for its underwater marine life and coral reefs. The resort features 177 rooms, including a selection of private bungalows and the luxurious Beach House, a 3-bedroom suite with direct beach access, ideal for those seeking extra privacy and space. Each room at Playa Largo is thoughtfully designed with the ocean and natural surroundings in mind, this maritime theme combined with the room’s emphasis on natural light makes them exceptionally inviting. The rooms are all equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, comfy beds, and private balconies or terraces which offer views of either the ocean or picturesque resort gardens. Playa Largo’s expansive grounds are dotted with palm trees and native plants turning the resort into a garden of Eden.

The Playa Largo has its own large beachfront pool with sweeping views of the bay, an exquisite spa which offers a range of treatments inspired by the Florida Keys, and a well-equipped fitness centre. The Playa Largo is home to many restaurants, including the Sol by the Sea, which serves fresh seafood with a Caribbean flair and the La Marea which serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

The Playa Largo also has its own private marina where guests can embark on snorkelling, diving, and boating adventures. Additionally, the resort offers a variety of water sports, including paddleboarding and kayaking, as well as eco-tours that highlight the natural beauty of the Keys. The resort is also located near the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Centre and the Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park. The Playa Largo is therefore the perfect choice for guests wishing to enjoy Florida’s beauty and unique wildlife.

Enjoy facilities on a large scale at this Ritz-Carlton property on maui’s northwest shore. Flanked by an enormous natural preserve and two protected marine sanctuaries, it’s the place for tropical eco-adventures. Or make the most of amenities across its 54 acres, such as a spa with treatments inspired by ancient Hawaiian traditions, two tennis courts, a kids’ club, 466 bedrooms and a triple-level free-form 24 hour outdoor pool, overlooking the ocean. There are many food and drink outlets too; the Banyan Tree is arguably the highlight, plus there’s a burger shack, a poolside diner and a chic lounge with firepits.

The Southwest Waterfront has seen more than its fair share of regeneration over recent years and it’s here that the Mandarin Oriental is found. As is customary in the brand’s properties, you’ll find plenty of Asian influences, reflecting the hotel chain’s heritage. This extends to the spa menu, the dining offer, artwork and decorative touches. Tea can be taken in the Empress Lounge and the Muse restaurant serves American favourites like cheeseburgers, along with sushi and Hong Kong specialities. After a hard day’s sightseeing, you can chill out in the Zen relaxation room and swim some laps in the 50ft heated indoor pool.

With 100 rooms and suites, The Exchange brings Hilton’s Curio Collection to a historic bank building in downtown Sacramento. Retaining the grand proportions of its early 20th-century architecture, the hotel now showcases industrial-chic interiors that mix exposed brick, steel detailing and sleek contemporary design. Its location places guests minutes from the Golden 1 Center and the vibrant restaurants of the city centre.

The hotel’s restaurant, Willie’s, is a local favourite for modern comfort food with a Californian twist, while the bar buzzes with craft cocktails and small plates. Guests have access to a fitness studio, and concierge staff can arrange transfers and experiences around town. This is a property that merges history with modernity, creating a boutique-style stay within an urban landmark.

This design-forward property is part of an international pet-friendly collection, yet offers plenty of nods to local culture in its decor. 248 guest rooms include statement pieces, such as oversized tufted Kelly green headboards, bedside chandeliers encased in golden birdcages and ceramic penguin desk lamps, plus Atelier Bloem Bath products and Frette linens. The Commoner is the Kimpton Monaco’s industrial-chic US-tavern-style eatery and the Biergarten is its seasonal rooftop haunt. There’s a fitness centre, loaner bikes for guest use and Mini Me Milk Fridges for nursing mums available on request.

The Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City is ideally located a short drive from scenic hiking and biking trails making it the perfect destination for nature and adventure lovers. The hotel comprises a selection of deluxe guestrooms and spacious suites overlooking the snow-capped Wasatch Mountains and features the 1,751ftsq Summit Suites. Guests are invited to dine in the several dining venues offering international flavours, this includes Mar | Muntanya Spanish restaurant with its rooftop terrace. Contribution Cocktail Lounge is a chic hub for mingling and enjoying specially crafted beverages. There is also a seasonal rooftop outdoor swimming pool and cosy fire pits for guests to enjoy the great outdoors in style. Members can take advantage of exclusive access to the Regency Club Lounge and its many offerings. There is a 24-hour fitness centre with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city. This hotel is pet friendly.

The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach is ideally situated on the stunning seafront and on Worth Avenue. Each of the hotel’s chic rooms have been uniquely designed in a colourful and retro style, with the largest and most desirable offering being the Superior Suites. The hotel is home to a range of restaurants and bars, both indoors and out, providing delightful food and beverage options. FIT @ The Colony offers in-house exercise classes on a seasonal programme. The hotel is full of unique amenities for guests of all ages, including a poolside press cabana, stocked with magazines and poolside essentials. Guests looking to relax by the beach, can enjoy the Colony’s Beach Butler service or make use of the Beach Cruisers bikes. This hotel is pet friendly and offers four-legged guests custom-branded dog beds and homemade treats. The hotel is also family-friendly and provides contacts for trusted babysitters. Guests are also granted access to a number of external facilities including a golf club and tennis courts.

1,048 bedrooms, a gym, a gift boutique and five restaurants (including an upscale steakhouse and a sushi bar) are spread across the 37 stories of this mammoth, central hotel. Hang out in the lobby lounge, or at the heated outdoor pool terrace, where you’ll also find a hot tub. Relax in one of the spa’s solariums, with a saline soaking pool, a eucalyptus steam grotto and a European dry heat sauna and book a treatment performed using organic products. Try your hand at cocktail-making or gingerbread-baking with a class, watch a light show, jump on a house bike to tour the city and listen to the in-house live music sessions. Set beside Palm Park and Waller Creek, the hotel has a particularly green outlook.

This 1900s-era dance hall and warehouse is now a 128-bedroom hotel in one of the city’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, Fells Point. Part of the Waterfront’s Recreation Pier, it juts out over the sea, with a “floating” pool area and dining deck providing direct views of the passing superyachts. Inside are two further culinary options from the team behind Nobu; the Rec Pier Chop House for world-leading steaks and The Cannon Room whisky bar (do try the Sagamore Spirit Rye). The Sagamore Pendry decor is a blend of industrial-chic and grand, with a touch of grown-up sass.

Stay in the oldest hotel in town. The landmark red-brick building is located close to the German Village. Recently renovated guest rooms come with bold blue accents, contemporary prints, HDTVs and Westin Heavenly Beds® made up with crisp white linen. There’s a new in-house eatery at The Westin; Bar Cicchetti, a chic modern dining room and bar by the celebrity chef and TV personality Fabio Viviani. And there’s a signature WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio.

This five-star establishment’s pool and outdoor hot tubs look out onto the hotel’s majestic neighbour, Aspen (also known as Ajax) Mountain. Rooms at St Regis come with opulent leather and marble furnishings, Bang & Olufsen sound systems, beds and desks custom designed by Ralph Lauren and 24-hour butler service at the touch of a button. Dine in Velvet Buck and sip on outstanding cocktails at the Mountain Social. Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and daughter North, Paris Hilton and Uma Thurman have all stayed here.