Best Luxury Hotels in USA

Lying on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale Beach is a luxurious hotel which boasts some of the most stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel in in the centre of Fort Lauderdale’s iconic beach strip and is just a stone’s throw away from the city’s popular dining, shopping, and entertainment options, as well as the scenic Las Olas Boulevard. The hotel is boutique in nature, with a family-friendly atmosphere, catering to both leisure and business travellers looking for a coastal escape. The hotel is home to 141 guest rooms and suites, many of which have private balconies with ocean views. Each room is light, spacious and open which creates an inviting and relaxing atmosphere inside each room. Each room also has a large flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, luxurious bedding, and a bathroom which has its own rainfall shower. The Maren’s interior seamlessly blends of the surrounding coastal environment with more modern design elements. This renders the hotel sophisticated yet relaxed, providing guests with a stylish and calm environment in which to relax.

The Maren is home to its own rooftop infinity pool which boasts incredible panoramic ocean views, a well-equipped fitness centre, and an on-site restaurant offering a menu of locally inspired dishes and craft cocktails. Guests can also enjoy direct beach access with sun loungers and umbrellas available. Guests can also easily arrange to take part in a variety of water sports at the hotel including jet skiing and snorkelling.

The Mayflower, Autograph Collection is one of the capital’s most celebrated addresses, known fondly as the Grande Dame of Washington and famously dubbed the city’s second best address by President Harry Truman. Having opened its doors in 1925 and recently marking its centennial years, it was described as the golden age of hotel construction, the ten-story Beaux-Arts building a masterpiece of grandeur and elaborate detailing, its lavish lobby adorned with 23-karat gilding, the most gold leaf in any public space in Washington after the Library of Congress.

The hotel comprises approximately 581 rooms and suites and has long attracted foreign dignitaries, heads of state and Hollywood royalty. Facilities includea a 24-hour gym, and its own curated DC walking tour. The hotel’s signature dining destination Edgar Bar & Kitchen pays homage to the capital’s great power players through modern brasserie-style cuisine, cocktails and a seen-to-be-seen atmosphere, its name a tribute to J. Edgar Hoover, who dined at the hotel for over two decades.

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.

Stay downtown, at this cool and quirky, pet-friendly establishment, part of the upscale international Kimpton group. It’s an urban sanctuary with a boutique feel – although the hotel accommodates 225 rooms and suites. Explore the city with complimentary loaner bikes and Micro Kickboard scooters (for kids). Savour award-winning food by Executive Chef Patrick LeBeau in The Vault, an intimate 35-seat eatery, or enjoy seasonally-inspired plates in the lively Bambara bistro. The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City also has a fitness centre, yoga mats in every room and a kids’ programme.

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.

With 281 rooms and suites, The Marquette Hotel offers a calm and contemporary stay within the landmark IDS Center, one of Minneapolis’ most recognisable buildings. Part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, the hotel reflects a polished, modern style with spacious layouts, soft textures and expansive views over the city skyline. Its central location along Nicollet Mall places guests close to cultural venues, shops, restaurants and the city’s Skyway pedestrian system.

Dining takes place at Jolliet House, which serves approachable American favourites, while the Marquette Lounge provides a relaxed spot for evening cocktails. A modern fitness centre supports daily routines, and the 50th-floor event space, Windows on Minnesota, offers some of the best panoramic views in the city. With direct access to downtown and generous room sizes, The Marquette balances quiet comfort with the convenience of a central Minneapolis address.

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.

Perched beside one of the most famous beaches on earth, The Ritz-Carlton Residences has the highest infinity pool in Waikiki (eight floors up), furnished with private cabanas offering food service. Choose from a bedroom, a suite with sweeping ocean views, or one to four-bedroom apartments with kitchens and expansive living spaces. But with dining venues such as the 16-seater Sushi Sho showcasing the ancient art of edomae, Dean & Deluca and outdoor restaurants like La Vie and Quiora onsite, you’ll probably want to give the cooking a miss. And do visit the spa, with treatments incorporating volcanic stones, rainforest leaves, lehua blossoms and lomilomi massage techniques.

Run for the hills and you’ll find this Forbes Five-Star luxury hotel up there. It has 92 rooms, including private bungalows. The heated infinity-edged saltwater swimming pool is the ultimate in serenity, with stunning Pacific views (take a look through the hotel’s terrace-based telescope to spot whales and dolphins). An indoor-outdoor restaurant uses fruit, herbs and veg grown in the on-site kitchen garden, cheese made from the resident cow and home-brewed beer and coffee, as well as locally-sourced Santa Barbara delicacies. El Encanto also has a spa, is child and pet friendly and boasts artworks from creators such as Damien Hirst.

Dating back to 1882, this is one of the Historic Hotels of America, housed in a landmark building. It was previously known as The Palace and displays French Second Empire style. As soon as you arrive inside the majestic building, you’ll be wowed by its soaring atrium, vintage artworks and grand marble staircase. But there are also plenty of mod cons, such as iPod docks, blackout blinds and coffee makers in the bedrooms. There’s also a fitness centre, a coffee shop, a bar and a restaurant onsite. The Cincinnatian Hotel is found in the Central Business District.

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.

Popular with honeymooners and those seeking a romantic getaway, this sexy hotel was designed by Michaelis Boyd, the London-based architects known for Babington House, the Groucho Club and Soho House Berlin. Art installations and additional furnishings come from the Bill Amberg Studio, providing a gritty industrial edge with accents of colour to its 147 rooms. There’s a pretty terrace area decorated by local artists, with outdoor pool, cafe-bar and black and white striped daybeds. Formal dining takes place at Seven Seeds, the dramatically decorated restaurant with an open theatre kitchen. Here you’ll find exotic dishes from the Eastern Mediterranean, Greece, Israel, Lebanon and Egypt. And be sure to take a sightseeing trip or two in one of Arlo Williamsburg’s best features, its tuk-tuk, available at no extra charge. It’s one of the best ways to sample the delights of Brooklyn.