Best Luxury Hotels in USA

Dating back to the Gilded Age, this was once the private home of wealthy cotton merchant Francis Silas Rodgers and his 14-strong family (plus 24 servants). Built in the Second Empire style by architect Daniel G. Waynes, it has a rooftop cupola and spans 24,000-square-feet over four floors. Now a boutique hotel, it has 50 bedrooms, some of which have hot tubs for two and library nooks. Original features — including pocket doors with 19th century brass hardware, 14-foot ceilings, Tiffany windows, hand-carved moulding and marble fireplaces — are everywhere making it a veritable sweetie shop for fans of period residences. The stables have been repurposed as a luxe spa and the carriage house as a restaurant.

The historic Houston 1920’s boutique hotel, The Lancaster Hotel, is the only hotel in the city’s theatre district and provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city below. This Downtown Houston hotel displays an impressive collection of over 200 artworks by a local artist and is home to elegant and sophisticated guestrooms and suites featuring the expansive The Director Penthouse Suite and its high ceilings and arched windows boasting views over the downtown area. Cultivated F+B Restaurant offers fine dining in a completely renovated space and a complimentary gourmet breakfast buffet to start your morning right. Guests in the suites receive complimentary room service breakfast. There is an on-site bar, private dining options and a delightful afternoon tea on offer. Guests are given access to a fully equipped fitness centre while a cardio fitness room with Peloton bikes can be found on site.

The recently rebranded Ritz Carlton Atlanta celebrates Southern culture in its food, decor and events. Take part in a bourbon tasting, peruse the range of vintage photography adorning the walls, listen to live music at the Lumen Bar and tuck into some fine, aged steak at AG. You can also grab breakfast and a micro-roasted coffee at Jittery Joe’s and upgrade to Club Level for superior lounge access. The venue has 444 rooms, all of which have been newly renovated to include feather beds with Italian Frette® linens, terry or lightweight robes, technology butler services, an honour minibar and a 55-inch flat-panel HDTV.

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.

The luxurious Conrad Washington DC Hotel is conveniently located in Downtown DC, mere blocks away from the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre. Some of the city’s main attractions are situated less than ten minutes from the hotel – The White House, the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Museum. There is an exquisite selection of guestrooms and suites featuring the expansive, almost-2,500-sqft, two-bedroom Presidential Suite with a double-sided gas fireplace, baby grand piano and access to the exclusive Sakura Club. The Sakara Club offers complimentary breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. On-site dining is available at Estuary Restaurant and Bar where a seasonal, Mid-Atlantic menu is served daily. Guests are also welcome to enjoy local dishes and beverages in the spectacular Summit Rooftop Bar. There is also a fully equipped fitness centre. The hotel is pet friendly.

The Nobu is part of the landmark Ceasar’s Palace but has a very different vibe. The style is traditional and contemporary Japanese-inspired with exotic suites including The Sake and The Hakone. Celebrated Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, serves up tantalising Japanese cuisine at Nobu Restaurant and Lounge. It’s a peaceful option with just 182 rooms and located several minutes walk away from the main strip – making it popular with celebrities preferring to stay close to the attractions, but away from the tourist-driven bustle. A highlight is the rooftop villa with bar, zen garden and hot tub providing a birds’ eye view of the neon-soaked action.

The Ned NoMad New York, is located in The Johnston Building on Broadway and comprises 167 rooms – all of which have been inspired by the glamour of the roaring ‘20’s. The Ned NoMad is more than just a place to rest your head. It is home to Ned’s Club, a members’ club that gives members access to the rooftop terrace and other private member spaces such as The Dining Room, The Atrium Stage for live entertainment, The Library for a cool workspace by day and cosy bar by night and advance reservation privileges to the classic Italian restaurant Cecconi’s and Little Ned where cocktails and views of the Empire State building are the order of the day.

Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District offers travellers from all over the world a luxurious refuge from city life in a convenient, central location. Whether it be for business or leisure, the hotel welcomes you with open arms and is situated near some of the city’s main attractions such as Portland Centre Stage at the Armory and Lan Su Chinese Garden. There is a comfortable and contemporary collection of guestrooms offering accessibility options and city views from expansive windows. On-site dining is made possible by Vaux restaurant which serves an array of dishes with regional inspiration in a chic and vibrant setting filled with curated artworks. There is also an optional breakfast served at the hotel. Guests are invited to take full advantage of the fully equipped, 24-hour, rooftop fitness centre which offers exceptional views to get you motivated. There are excellent meeting facilities with state-of-the-art equipment. This hotel is pet friendly.

The iconic Fairmont San Francisco is renowned as one of the most luxurious hotels around, offering incomparable customer service. You can dine at any of its three restaurants, offering a variety of cuisine from California-inspired dishes at the Laurel Court Restaurant to Polynesian fusion in the Tonga Room and European cafe culture at Caffe Cento. The Fairmont’s location offers spectacular views over San Francisco and with the cable car lines just a few steps away, there’s easy access to Union Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and other famous tourist attractions. You’ll be able to explore the bustling vibrant city and then retire to the peace and serenity of your hotel. Check out the One-of-a-Kind Suites if you’re really wanting to push the boat out and indulge yourself – and why not?!

Located on Ocean Drive, directly across from South Beach, Park Central South Beach is a 132-room boutique hotel set across four buildings. Combining midcentury modern design with classic Floridian style, the hotel offers a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere, capturing the essence of Miami’s Art Deco Historic District with a contemporary twist. The hotel features a lush courtyard pool beside its outdoor eatery, providing a peaceful escape amid the city’s vibrant energy. Guests can also unwind at the glass-bottom pool, an architectural highlight perched six stories above the atrium. Wellness offerings include rooftop yoga classes throughout the week and a fitness centre equipped with free weights and cardio machines.

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort occupies a prime stretch of Mokapu Beach in Wailea, long regarded as Maui’s most polished coastal address. The resort is home to 297 rooms and suites, set across a series of low rise buildings that open gradually towards the Pacific, favouring space, light and a strong connection to the outdoors over grand scale. Interiors are clean and contemporary, shaped by lava stone, warm timber and locally commissioned art, creating an atmosphere that feels creative, relaxed and quietly confident, with a natural pull for couples and design minded travellers.

Dining is integral to the resort’s rhythm, anchored by Morimoto Maui, where refined Japanese techniques meet the flavours of Hawaii, and Kaʻana Kitchen, which places local produce and open fire cooking at the centre of its menus. Elsewhere, poolside venues and ocean facing bars set an easy pace from sun soaked afternoons through to sunset cocktails. Wellness is centred on the ʻĀwili Spa and Salon, where island inspired treatments sit alongside a well equipped fitness centre and regular yoga sessions. Four infinity pools descend towards the shoreline, each offering a slightly different mood, while the beachfront location places Wailea’s coastal path, renowned golf courses and calm snorkelling bays within easy reach.

Housed in a skyscraper (the hotel begins on the 11th floor), this is the place for views. At Loews, you can work out while looking at the Mississippi. The hotel also boasts a superb spa with an indoor saltwater pool. Its interior design moves between arty/funky and traditional elegance, while its food offering comes from the esteemed Brennan family restauranteurs, at Cafe Adelaide, serving New Orlean classic dishes. And if you fancy experiencing private dining, book a place at the Chef’s Table with wine pairings. Weekends bring live jazz in the bar, or guests fancying a flutter can pop across the road to Harrah’s Casino.