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.

California, Palo Alto

Rosewood Sand Hill

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 121 Guestrooms Featuring Private Balconies or Terraces with Views of the Santa Cruz Mountains
Amenities Michelin-Starred Madera Restaurant, Madera Bar, Upcoming asaya Spa, Outdoor Fitness Centre, Heated Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub, Pampered Pet Program, & Golf Arrangements at Stanford University Golf Course
More Located on 16 acres in Menlo Park, California, near Stanford UniversityLocated on 16 acres in Menlo Park, California, near Stanford University

Occupying 16 acres, this 2009 build (renovated in 2020), has a more resort feel, with sprawling grounds incorporating courtyard gardens, a chic pool terrace and low-rise accommodation. It has 121 bedrooms and a Forbes Five Star rating. Guest amenities include a Sense Spa, an Alex Chases Salon and meeting rooms including a glittering 2,800-square-foot ballroom. Madera is the hotel’s signature restaurant, with a wood-burning kitchen cooking up Bay Area favourites and private dining areas. Additionally, there’s The Library & Bar for cocktails and light bites and The Pool Bar & Grill for snacks, sandwiches and smoothies.

California, Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 73 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Nobu Restaurant, Fitness Centre, Personalised Wellness Services, Set in the Heart of Downtown Palo Alto with a Focus on Contemporary Luxury & Innovative Dining

Walking distance to Stanford and the station, and a short ride from the airport, this eight-storey hotel offers California-cool bedrooms with Italian linens and balconies, proffering views over the Santa Cruz mountains. Its construction includes the local redwood, with nature-themed interiors and suitably mod cons such as an onsite media lab. Nobu of course is internationally renowned for its contemporary Japanese cuisine, incorporating subtle South American flavours. And here you can devour its signature dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s a boutique property with a more intimate feel, but guests can access the health club next door.

Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 167 Rooms & Suites Featuring Luxurious Amenities & Unique Architectural Views
Amenities Spirits & Tales Rooftop Brasserie Serving French-inspired Cuisine
More Located in Pittsburgh's Historic Oakland Neighbourhood

If you prefer a more suburban setting, choose this Autograph Collection hotel, named after its district (Oakland). It may be a little further away from the city’s nucleus, but is the briefest of strolls from neighbourhood bars, restaurants, the Cathedral of Learning and Heinz Memorial Chapel. A maritime blue colour scheme prevails throughout, with elements of monochrome in bathrooms and public spaces. 167 bedrooms have blackout drapes, laptop-friendly workspaces and eco-friendly practices (such as LED bulbs, recycling and environmentally-friendly cleaning products). Spirits & Tales is the hotel’s restaurant and there’s an in-house library.

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The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection

Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 248 Guest Rooms, including 13 Lavish Suites
Amenities the Commoner Restaurant & Biergarten Rooftop Lounge, a 24-hour Fitness Centre, in-room Spa Services, & Pet-Friendly Accommodations
More Located in Downtown Pittsburgh's Central Business District, Housed in a Historic 1903 Beaux Arts Building

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.

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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

Fairmont Pittsburgh

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 185 Guest Rooms & Suites
Amenities Fl 2 Restaurant offering Modern American Cuisine, andys Bar Serving Handcrafted Cocktails, Full-service Spa with Sauna & Steam Room, 6,000-square-foot Health Club, Pet-Friendly Accommodations
More Located in the Heart of Downtown Pittsburgh within walking distance to Cultural attractions & Sporting Venues

Make the Fairmont your base during your time in Pensylvania. The skyscraper building is close to the Cultural Quarter. It accommodates 185 bedrooms (one bedroom suites and the Fairmont Room are accessible), with floor-to-ceiling windows maximising its elevated outlook and four-fixture bathrooms as standard. For the most premium experience, book out the Presidential Suite on the 23rd floor; this has both north and south-facing aspects, can be set with up to four bedrooms and caters for dinner parties with as many as 20 guests. There’s a health club and spa onsite, as well as a Starbucks and second floor restaurant.

Georgia, Savannah

Thompson Savannah

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 193 Supremely Chic Rooms including 21 Spirited Suites with Mid-Century Modern Design & Windows
Amenities Fleeting for Seasonal Coastal Southern Cuisine, Bar Julian for Rooftop Cocktails with Panoramic Views, & Stevedore Bakery for Artisanal Baked Goods
More Located along the Savannah River's Edge Where the Historic District Meets the Eastern Wharf, offering easy Access to the City's Best attractions

Found where the Historic District meets Eastern Wharf, Thompson Savannah’s interior has been inspired by southern living. Dallas-based Studio 11 Design were responsible for the decor including 193 guestrooms and suites, all accommodated in a specially commissioned tower by Smallwood architects, providing east-facing views of the river, the coastal islands and the Atlantic Ocean. Its public area includes the Fleeting restaurant serving dishes crafted from seasonal produce; the rooftop Bar Julian; a second-floor pool (accessed via the lobby) and a poolside lounge, the Sunroom.

Georgia, Savannah

The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront, Autograph Collection

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 75 Rooms & Suites with Vintage Maritime Charm & Modern Amenities
Amenities a Restaurant Serving Coastal Cuisine & a Rooftop Bar with Panoramic River Views
More Located in Savannah's Historic District, Offering Easy Access to Local Dining & Historic Sites

Just steps away from the lights of River Street, this boutique hotel offers great views of the waterway and a vintage maritime feel inside. Guests can enjoy a curated programme of live music from local artists, including Southern blues and jazz. Watch the boats pass by from the outdoor terrace of Rocks on the Roof with some tapas and a handcrafted cocktail; or dine at the indoor section of the restaurant, savouring the all-American flavours. Other highlights of The Bohemian Hotel include a glass of champagne on arrival, Matelassé bed linens, in-room Starbucks coffee and oyster shell chandeliers.

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The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront, Autograph Collection

Georgia, Savannah

Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 167 Guest Rooms including 12 Suites with Luxury Amenities
Amenities the Emporium Kitchen & Wine Market, Peregrin Rooftop Bar, & the Wayward
More Located in Savannah's Historic District

Forming a single hotel from two buildings across the road from one another, Perry Lane is named after its address. It began life in 2018, as part of the Marriott group, but projects a distinct personality that, like its frontage, is well in keeping with Savannah style. The lifts are decked out in tropical wallpaper, there’s a large art collection, Turkish rugs and a library with comfy leather chairs and plantation shutters. Up on the rooftop you’ll find a pool area with a bar and a midcentury vibe and an astroturfed space for games; while a different kind of game (retro video) can be played in The Wayward bar and eatery.

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Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah

Utah, Salt Lake City

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City

Hotel
(4 stars)

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.

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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City

Utah, Salt Lake City

The Grand America Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 775 Guest Rooms & Suites Including Premier Rooms & Executive Suites With Elegant Design & Luxurious Amenities.
Amenities Dining Options Include A European-Inspired Brasserie & Bar A Classic Lounge Offering Handcrafted Cocktails A Lobby Lounge Serving Light Refreshments & 24-Hour In-Room Dining Services.
More Located In The Heart Of Salt Lake City The Hotel Is Within Walking Distance Of Shopping Nightlife & Cultural Attractions.

Rising 24 storeys, this is a Salt Lake landmark, with some of the best views in town. 775 bedrooms and suites feature handcrafted Richelieu furniture, original artworks and Italian marble bathrooms, while public areas boast unique pieces such as a solid brass portico and 17th-century Flemish tapestries. Guests can take tea in The Lobby or Gibson Girl Lounges, sample traditional American dishes in the Garden Café, order artisan chocolates, ice cream and pastries in La Bonne Vie, and drinks and snacks at the outdoor pool bar. Amenities at The Grand America Hotel also include an indoor lap pool, a sauna, spa, salon and gym.

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The Grand America Hotel

Arizona, Tucson

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 398 Rooms & Suites Each with Private Patio or Balcony & Oversized Soaking Tub
Amenities Flying V Bar & Grill, Canyon Caf, Bill's Grill, & Vista Barista, offering Two Championship Golf Courses, Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Heated Outdoor Pools, & Lakeside Spa
More Located in the Foothills of the Catalina Mountains

Occupying nearly 100 acres of desert plateau in the Catalina Mountain foothills, this resort is fronted by its own lake and multiple waterfalls. This leads onto two golf courses and four floodlit tennis courts. The spa has won multiple awards and there are two heated pools and jacuzzis for some relaxation time. 398 rooms and 27 suites have private balconies, on which you can dine. Or pay a visit to the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort’s two restaurants; Flavor Ventana for a gourmet take on Arizonian favourites and the Flying V Bar & Grill, a casual eatery offering 70 different types of tequila and a “guacamoliere”.

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Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Arizona, Marana

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 226 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Multiple Dining options, Spa, Fitness Centre, three Outdoor Pools, 27-hole Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Kids Club, Exclusive Club Lounge
More Nestled in the High Sonoran Desert Against the Tortolita Mountains near Tucson

Encompassing several tiers, each low rise, this Ritz-Carlton hotel has been carved into Tortolita Mountain. Beamed ceilings complement serene contemporary furnishings, with Asprey toiletries, Nespresso machines and private terraces boasting gas fires for cosy evenings stargazing the clear, dark skies. Leisure facilities include a tennis court, a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, wellness and mixology classes and three swimming pools (including a Serenity Pool with a tanning island) set across the multiple tiers. There are also six restaurants, a spa, and a programme of activities at the “Rangers Station” for the younger guests.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain




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