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.

Nevada, Las Vegas

Skylofts at MGM Grand

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 51 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Butler & Chauffeur Services, Access to the Mgm Grand’s Fine Dining options, Spa, Fitness Centre, Multiple Pools with Private Cabanas

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.

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Skylofts at MGM Grand

Nevada, Las Vegas

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 2034 Rooms & Suites with Floor-To-Ceiling Windows
Amenities Access to Encore's Restaurants & Bars including Michelin-Starred Fine Dining & Cocktail Bars, Casino, Two Award-Winning Spas, Pools with Cabanas, Encore Beach Club, Wynn Golf Club Fitness Centre & on-site Luxury Shopping
More Located right on the Las Vegas Strip next to the Wynn Las Vegas

Encore is the newer, sister property to Wynn Las Vegas, found at the slightly quieter end of The Strip, ideal for those who need a little respite from the brightest lights. It’s also a little more refined, with fine art and foliage, yet as opulent as a Sin City hotel should be. The main hub of Vegas is a ten-minute walk away, but with an in-house theatre, casino, a spa, a salon and an array of restaurants, you certainly won’t get bored or hungry. All of its bedrooms are suites, with Asian and Middle Eastern decorative accents overlaying a timeless Nevada luxury.

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Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

Nevada, Las Vegas

The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 21 Suite Categories
Amenities Multiple Fine Dining Restaurants, Casino, Stunning Pool Deck with Private Cabanas, the Prestige Club Lounge, Palazzo High-Limit Gaming Lounge
More Located within the Venetian Resort

This is palatial by name and palatial by design. A whopping 3025 bedrooms are set across the building’s 50 storeys, its size matched by a wealth of places to eat — over 30, from a steakhouse to Italian, Japanese-Brazilian fusion cuisine, French dishes and seafood. The Palazzo’s drinking holes include the LAVO Lounge and the Pool Deck, set beside the largest of seven swimming and lounge pools. You can also enjoy access to four hot tubs, private poolside cabanas, landscaped gardens, the casino and the Grand Canal Shoppes. And for health and wellness, you have the Canyon Ranch® spa for aqua thermal treatments, as well as sessions on the 40-foot rock climbing wall.

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The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort

Nevada, Las Vegas

ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 4,000 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Multiple Fine Dining options, Restaurants by Celebrity Chefs, Expansive Casino, Luxurious Spa, a State-of-the-art Fitness Centre, three Outdoor Pools with Private Cabanas, Chauffeur Services

Look onto the bright lights of The Strip, from your suite at this sleek 60 floor high rise hotel. ARIA’s lobby boasts a dramatic water feature covering a wall, modern art and an impressive atrium. Explore further around the building and you’ll happen upon a spa with sauna beds crafted using Japanese stone, three pools surrounded by cabanas, a casino (of course), a night club and a fine art collection. When it comes to mealtimes you have countless choices, or you can take the free tram to one of the other mainstay resorts of this most famous street.

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ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas

Florida, Miami, Brickell

W Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 148 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Dining includes Tulum Modern Kitchen & Panther Coffee, Spa, Fitness Centre, 15th-floor infinity Pool
More Located in the Brickell District

The 5-star hotel is an excellent choice for a luxury holiday in Miami. Guest rooms and suites offer modern interiors designed in the Hollywood Regency style and feature floor-to-ceiling windows presenting beautiful views across the city or Miami River. The hotel’s 15th floor is the place to bask in the sunshine, splash in the pool or enjoy a sociable cocktail or two. The hotel’s signature restaurant serves a truly international menu with a backdrop of panoramic Miami views. Hotel guests can also take full advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness centre or indulge in superb spa services at Icon Brickell Spa. The hotel’s convenient location means guests can easily access many of the local Miami attractions too.

Florida, Miami

Kimpton EPIC Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 411 Rooms & Suites with Private Balconies
Amenities Dining includes Area 31 & Zuma, Private Balconies, Spa, Fitness Centre, Two Rooftop Pools

This 54-storey tower situated in downtown Miami comes offers sweeping views of the Biscayne Bay and Miami River. It features London transplant Zuma for a fine Japanese dining. On the 16th-floor pool deck is chocked with amenities consisting of the Exhale Spa and two angular infinity pools. The 411 suites and rooms each has a private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, honey-coloured wood furniture and sumptuous bedding.

Florida, Miami, Miami Beach

W South Beach

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 395 Luxury Rooms & Bungalows Each Featuring Ocean Views & Spacious Balconies
Amenities Dining includes Mr Chow & The Grove, Ocean Views, Balconies, Away Spa, 24hr Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool Area, Rooftop Basketball & Tennis Courts
More Located on Miami Beach's White Sands, Steps Away from Vibrant Art Galleries, Museums, Nightlife & Culinary Scene

This hotel occupies an oceanfront space on Collins Avenue and the 22nd Street. It has massive and fun public spaces. The entrance lobby consists of Mongolian fur-covered chairs, huge brass screens, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Damien Hirst artworks on rotation and huge purple leather pouffes among others. The labyrinthine poolscape provides inspired lounging in an exuberant, expansive backyard. In its 408 rooms, there is a more relaxed luxury mood grey and with cool white interiors, chandeliers and mirrored surfaces. Every room has a balcony looking across the beach. There is also a kitchenette, Bliss toiletries, Bose sound system, and a docking station among other amenities. The Dutch and Mr. Chow restaurants offer incredible delicacies, while Living Room provides all the pre-dinner drinks. Wall, on the other hand, is Wall is a hotspot for the late-night revelry.

Florida, Miami, Brickell

SLS LUX Brickell

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 76 Suites with Private Balconies & Kitchenettes
Amenities Altitude Pool Deck Poolside Dining, Wellness Centre with Sauna & Steam Room, Fitness Centre, Rooftop Pools, Sports Centre
More Located in the Brickell District of Miami

In the centre of Brickell, an area pulsating with Miami urban sophistication, is SLS LUX Brickell, offering guests an on-trend, vibrant retreat. This all-suite hotel embodies the contemporary aesthetic and dynamic spirit of Miami. Facilities include Altitude, a Philippe Starck designed pool terrace oasis on the 9th floor with two pools, an open-air restaurant and bar. Wellness offerings including SLS LUX Brickell’s contemporary fitness facilities, tennis court, and mini golf.

Florida, Miami, Miami Beach

The Miami Beach EDITION

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 294 individually Designed Accommodations including 28 Private Bungalows with Terraces & a Rooftop Penthouse
Amenities Dining includes Matador Room by Chef Jean-georges Vongerichten, Luxury Spa, Fitness Centre, Two Ocean-Facing Pools, Entertainment Venues include The Basement
More Located on a 35-acre Beachfront Private Enclave in Mid-beach, the Historic Heart of Miami Beach Between South Beach & North Beach

This hotel occupies a revived mid-century grand dame along the Atlantic Ocean. The design of this hotel toes the line between restrained modernity and sumptuous mid-century glamour with its sprawling, all-white marble lobby. The service and facility are excellent. Some of the facilities include a sauna, laundry, beach, room service and spa. The rooms all maintain their clean lines with some of them having private oceanfront balconies. Bluetooth speakers, as well as data-port connections, are available in every room. Food and drinks are offered by the eminent chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The Matador Room is the place for all the great delicacies.

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The Miami Beach EDITION

Florida, Miami, Miami Beach

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 216 Guest Rooms & Suites with Direct Ocean Views
Amenities Dining includes atlantikós & The St Regis Bar & Sushi Lounge, 14,000sq-foot Remède Spa, Ocean View Pools & Accommodations, Fitness Centre, Wellness Classes, Sea Turtle Club for Children
More Located on Miami Beach with Direct Access to White-sand Beaches & opposite Bal Harbour Shops

This hotel is located at the northern tip of Miami Beach. This 227-room hotel offers unrivalled service and amenities which includes a fitness centre, a bar, child care services and room service among others. The interiors consist of high ceilings, enormous crystal chandeliers and glass walls. The beach villas have their own butler and each villa has its own wet bar, bathroom, dining patio and indoor lounge. There is serves lunch and dinner throughout the week while the Wine Vault and St Regis Bar offer tea, cocktails and evening music events. This hotel offers access for guests with disabilities, it is family-friendly and offers great value for your cash.

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The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Florida, Miami, Miami Beach

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 179 Rooms & Suites with Ocean Views
Amenities Dining includes Los Fuegos by Francis Mallman & Pao by Paul Qui, Ocean Views, 22,000sq-foot Tieera Santa Healing House Spa, Oceanfront Pool, Fitness Centre, Butler Services for Suite Guests
More Located on Miami Beach with Direct Access to Pristine White Sand & Turquoise Waters

Located in the Faena District, this luxury hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Its look is that of a theatrical fantasia, covered in gold, red and tiger print and dusted with stunning contemporary art. The service and facility are of high standards. There is a fitness centre, a bar, a pool, a steam room, spa and room service among others. The attendants are hospitable while the food and drinks are outstanding. Master chefs at the Los Fuegos restaurant are there to offer great meals while exceptional cocktails are available at the Saxony Bar. This hotel generally offers value for money and is family-friendly.

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Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Florida, Miami, Brickell

EAST, Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 352 guest rooms, across 10 categories, including the signature East Suite
Amenities Signature dining at Quinto, The Tea Room speakeasy club, & rooftop nightspot Sugar, & a Pool & Deck
More In the heart of Miami’s Brickell district Part of the EAST hotel group, with properties in Hong Long and Beijing

In the heart of Brickell is EAST Miami, an innovative lifestyle hotel, less than a 30-minute drive from Miami International Airport. Created as an ‘alternative to luxury’, this upscale property is all about the experience. Stay in one of the skyscraper view suites, or indulge in the innovative dining including the laidback sophistication of Quinto, the exclusivity of Tea Room, the vibrancy of Sugar, and the sun-kissed style of the Pool & Deck. EAST Miami is contemporary and inviting, with a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. This striking high-rise hotel features innovative design and thoughtful amenities, and accommodation that caters to both families and couples, including spacious suites with sweeping skyline views.





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