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.

Texas, Austin

Fairmont Austin

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 1048 Luxurious Rooms & Suites
Amenities Dining options including Garrison & Revue, a Full-service Spa, Fitness Centre, Austin's Largest Rooftop Pool, Exclusive Fairmont Gold Services
More Centrally Located in Downtown Austin with Panoramic views of the City & Lady Bird Lake

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.

Texas, Austin

Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 54 Elegantly Designed Accommodations, including 12 Suites
Amenities Lutie's Garden Restaurant & the Mansion Dining & Bar, a 24-Hour Fitness Centre, 50-foot Oval Swimming Pool, a Private Social Members Club
More Located within a Secluded 10-acre Property, Just Minutes from Downtown Austin

Built in 1928 by Commodore Edgar Perry and his wife, Lutie, as their private residence, this estate has since been converted into a boutique hotel. Its architecture was influenced by Mediterranean and Georgian styles, incorporating 10 acres of gardens, courtyards, fountains and a Slim Aarons-inspired outdoor pool. The interiors have been restored to their original grandeur, reimagined by the renowned designer Ken Fulk, evoking the whimsical character of a bygone era. Found in the Hancock neighbourhood, it’s a tranquil and secluded retreat (with an onsite Art Noveau restaurant), yet provides easy access to Austin’s attractions.

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Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection

Texas, Austin

Four Seasons Hotel Austin

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 286 Accommodations, including 41 Suites
Amenities Ciclo for Modern Texas Cuisine, a 4,000-square-foot Spa, a 24-hour Fitness Centre, a Year-round Outdoor Saltwater Pool
More Situated along Lady Bird Lake in Downtown Austin

Book one of the 294 bedrooms at the Four Seasons, where you can enjoy bespoke experiences such as a rooftop beekeeping tour and a culinary excursion exploring Austin’s food scene. Or eat in-house on Latin-inspired dishes at Ciclo, from a US menu at Live Oak, or alfresco at the poolside grill. Maintain your fitness and wellness at the state-of-the-art gym, with a dip in the heated outdoor pool and whirlpool and with treatments at the spa. Those needing to keep up to date on work, can take advantage of a business centre. The Four Seasons also provides valet parking and a gift shop.

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Four Seasons Hotel Austin

Texas, Austin

The Westin Austin Downtown

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 366 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Dining at Stella San Jac & Azul Rooftop, a Rooftop Pool, Fitness Centre
More Located in the Heart of Austin's Entertainment District

Stay within walking distance of the Austin Convention Center and the vibrant 6th Street entertainment district, downtown at The Westin. There are 326 guest rooms and suites; dining options, including Stella San Jac for eclectic Austin-American food and the Azul Rooftop Pool Bar + Lounge for cocktails and light bites; a gym; a rooftop pool; and a spa. Operated by HEI Hotels & Resorts, the hotel is popular with business travellers, boasting over 19,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, several smaller meeting rooms and a business centre.

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The Westin Austin Downtown

Nevada, Las Vegas

ARIA Sky Suites

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 400 Spacious Suites
Amenities Private Pools, Personalised Concierge Services, & Access to Dining options & Large Casino
More Located on the Las Vegas Strip

For a truly exclusive and serene break in the heart of Vegas, choose the Forbes Five-Star rated Aria Sky Suites. Featured in the movie Now You See Me, the 442 one, two and three-bedroom suites are part of the larger Aria Resort and Casino. Guests are treated to inclusive luxuries like wets bars, tablets, a private lounge and pool, floor to ceiling picture windows, 24-hour butler service, free drinks and snacks, limousine transfers and full access to the rest of the resort’s amenities (including preferential treatment at many of its facilities). The decor here is less extravagant than many of the nearby hotels attracting high rollers. Instead, it’s all about quiet, discerning sophistication, with an emphasis in top-notch service.

Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip

The NoMad Las Vegas

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 293 Rooms & Suites
Amenities French-influenced Restaurant, Stylish Bar, Exclusive Rooftop Pool, Access to Park Mgm’s Amenities & Casino
More Located on the Las Vegas Strip

The hotel, created by Sydell Group in partnership with Make It Nice, is a great choice for summer partying and romantic spring, autumn and winter escapes. Its 293 rooms have been designed by Jacques Garcia with urban East Coast interiors, echoing those of its New York sister property. Guests can gamble under the casino’s stunning Tiffany glass ceiling, replete with old-world glamour and acclaimed cocktails, or dine in several grand eateries. During peak season, the pool area becomes JEMAA, with table service and top-level DJs, retaining a tranquil vibe during the rest of the year.

Nevada, Las Vegas

Delano

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 1117 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Multiple Dining options, Rooftop Pool at Delano Beach Club, Bathhouse Spa, Fitness Centre, Access to the Mandalay Bay Casino, Chauffeur Services
More Located on the Las Vegas Strip

Found in a separate building, but connected to Mandalay Bay is Delano. It’s a new arrival (formerly THEhotel), just a few years old and smaller than its sister hotel, housing 1117 suites. Originally designed by Philippe Starck, Delano is chic, arty, contemporary and by Sin City standards, understated. Dine at Rivea, for French and Italian influenced cuisine from celebrated Chef Alain Ducasse and spend some time chilling out at the uber-sophisticated urban style Bathhouse Spa. Active, retired military & their spouses receive a discount on Delano’s rooms, shows, restaurants and parking.

Nevada, Las Vegas

Mandalay Bay

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 3,200 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Michelin-star Restaurant, Variety of Dining options, Multiple Bars including the Skyfall Lounge, 11-acre Pool Complex, Beach & Lazy River, Full-service Spa, Fitness Centre, Casino, Access to Golf & Tennis, Pet Friendly, Chauffeur Services
More Located on the Las Vegas Strip

An MGM Resorts entry, this 3209-room hotel is popular with families for its 11-acre pool area with a wave machine and huge real-sand artificial beach, as well as an on-site Shark Reef Aquarium. For the adults, there’s Spa Mandalay, Light Nightclub, House of Blues Concert Hall, convention centre, poolside gaming and Mandalay Palace – a collection of boutiques and award-winning restaurants. Party seekers also love this resort, with frequent high-profile live shows and ‘beach’ concerts attracting musicians such as Snoop Dogg and Iggy Azalea.

Nevada, Las Vegas

Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 392 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Dining options Feature Skybar, Zen Kitchen & Tea Lounge, Waldorf astoria Spa, Outdoor Pool, Private Cabanas, Fitness Centre & Classes, Chauffeur Services
More Located on the Las Vegas Strip

Previously the Mandarin Oriental, the hotel was recently rebranded as the Waldorf Astoria and is another non-gaming hotel option. You won’t find the casual buffet-style dining that’s usually so ubiquitous in Vegas. Instead, it’s all about refined elegance and sophisticated experiences with Mediterranean dining at Veranda, a loose-leaf Tea Lounge, Zen Kitchen, full-service spa, yoga classes, 392 sleek rooms and suites. Located right in the middle of the strip, it boasts three palm-lined pools – hire a cabana for your own flat-screen TV, supplies of sunscreen and non-alcoholic drinks.

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Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas

Nevada, Las Vegas

NOBU Hotel Las Vegas

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 182 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Nobu Restaurant by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis & Spa, Caesars Palace Complex & Casino, Full-service Spa, Casino, Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre
More Located on the Las Vegas Strip

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.

Nevada, Las Vegas

The Venetian

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 7,000 Suites
Amenities World-class Dining From Celebrity Chefs, Multiple Outdoor Pools, Canyon Ranch Spa, Gondola Rides, a Casino, Variety of Entertainment Options, Chauffeur Services
More Located on the Las Vegas Strip

Themed hotels are a highlight of this 24-hour city, and they don’t get better than this. As the name would suggest, The Venetian, owned by the Las Vegas Sands group, is designed with all the romanticism of Renaissance Italy in mind. The complex opened in 1999 with a flourish of white doves and is the second-largest hotel in the world. Its two towers house 4,049 rooms, a 120,000 square-foot casino, spa, top restaurants, live shows and recreated Venetian landmarks. Suites are nearly double the size of an average hotel room in Las Vegas and the hotel even features a replica canal complete with motorised gondolas. A stay here leaves you feeling like you’ve experienced two cities in one.

Nevada, Las Vegas

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 424 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Italian Dining at Veranda, forbes Five-Star Spa, Private Outdoor Pool with Cabanas, Access to Mandalay Bay’s Pool Complex, Chauffeur Services
More Located on the Las Vegas Strip

This internationally renowned brand often makes an appearance on our ‘best hotels’ lists. And it’s the perfect choice for those who don’t want to stay in a hotel-casino. Here you can escape the tables, but with the benefit of full access to Mandalay Bay Resort’s facilities. With 424 rooms this resort is bijou by Vegas standards, with glamorous art deco interiors and architectural design by Klai Juba. The Four Seasons sits at the south end of the strip and offers a tranquil spa, two restaurants, two pools, a fitness suite and meeting rooms.

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Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas




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