Best Luxury Hotels in USA

The post-modern architecture of this hotel is evocative of the area’s yacht culture. Inside, the design has been led by A++. Choice is a big deal with this brand – guests can select preferences for their pillows, bath products (namely Refinery, Shanghai Tang or Temple Spa) and their minibar treats, as well as having the option of seven different in-room dining options. Suites come with one, two or three bedrooms and beautiful marble bathrooms. And there are three eateries: Cornucopia Gourmet Market, the Spinnaker Pool Grill and Japanese-Korean fusion cuisine at Takato. Included in your daily stay are the use of two beach chairs and an umbrella, a two-hour bike rental and a discount in the spa.

Located in Miami Beach’s Mid-Beach district, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club is a 357-room oceanfront resort on 39th Street and Collins Avenue, offering direct access to the famous Beachwalk. Originally designed by renowned architect Roy F. France in 1940, the hotel underwent a 2018 renovation by Bill Rooney Studio, drawing inspiration from the glamour of the 1940s European Riviera. The preserved Art Deco aesthetic features original terrazzo floors, lush greenery, and a wraparound mezzanine overlooking the elegant lobby. Guests can enjoy The Lobby Bar, perfect for a relaxed drink. Outside, the resort-style family pool, lined with palm trees and Miami pink design elements, offers a vibrant setting, while the adult pool provides a peaceful retreat with private cabanas for relaxation. The hotel also offers direct beach access with full towel and chair service for an enjoyable seaside experience. Dining options include Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill, a charming beachside spot for wine and cocktails, Donna Mare, the hotel’s signature Italian restaurant, and Il Merkato, an Italian market, coffee bar, and gelateria, ideal for a quick snack or espresso.

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.

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection occupies a 25-acre setting on Kauai’s sunny southern coast, close to the dining, shopping and beaches of Poipu. The resort comprises 298 accommodations, split between deluxe studios and expansive one to four bedroom villas, including a 3,600 square foot penthouse. Interiors are shaped by island-inspired design with rich woods, natural textures and breezy open-plan layouts, all with private lanais and generous living space. The fully equipped kitchens, in-suite laundry and multi-bedroom layouts cater well to families and longer stays.

Dining is focused around Holoholo Grill, a casual open-air venue led by celebrity chef Sam Choy, while a gourmet market and poolside bar cover quick meals and essentials. Wellness is delivered through The Spa at Koloa Landing, featuring Hawaiian-inspired therapies, alongside a modern 24-hour fitness centre.

The resort’s highlight is its 350,000-gallon lagoon-style pool, one of Hawaii’s largest, complemented by two additional pools, waterslides, hot tubs, fire pits and cabanas. There is also a soccer field, putting green and volleyball court, with concierge services supporting excursions to nearby Poipu Beach, Lawai Beach, golf courses and Napali Coast boat tours. This is a resort that balances villa-style independence with the scale and service of a full-featured luxury property.

Opened in 1987, the hotel became a landmark with its 60-foot archway linking the harbour to the city. It has received a host of high profile awards and accolades, including Forbes Five-Star Hotel, AAA Five-Diamond Hotel and Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice. Its set on Rowes Wharf, offering excellent views of the maritime comings and goings. Inside, you’ll find a large health club with a pool, 232 plush guestrooms, luxe residential suites and a gym. The fresh fish and crustacean offerings at Rowes Wharf Sea Grille are unmissable and can be enjoyed alfresco while the bar has the feel of an exclusive private members’ club.

Populus Denver is a striking eco-conscious hotel, repositioning sustainable luxury in the heart of downtown Denver. With 265 rooms and suites, the property offers biophilic design and mindful hospitality, inspired by Colorado’s native aspen trees. Its distinctive façade features “aspen-eye” windows that frame views of the State Capitol, Civic Center Park, and the Rocky Mountains. Interiors mirror the layers of a forest, from earthy tones in the lobby to vibrant canopies in the rooftop restaurant.

Dine at Pasque, an all-day restaurant celebrating seasonal, nature-based cuisine, or Stellar Jay, the rooftop restaurant and bar offering live-fire dishes and panoramic views. There’s also a Little Owl Coffee bar, a gym, flexible event spaces, and hospitality suites for private gatherings. Beyond design, Populus plants a tree for every night’s stay and operates on 100% renewable electricity. Located beside Civic Center Park, it’s perfectly placed for discovering Denver’s Art Museum and Performing Arts District.

In the heart of Memphis, Tennessee is The James Lee House, a boutique bed and breakfast housed in a 175-year-old Victorian home adorned with hand-painted frescoes. This hotel combines modern comfort and traditional charm and offers five luxurious suites with exquisite décor. The Goyer Suite is spacious, lavish and overlooks the stunning courtyard and next-door Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum. The Isabel Suite is located on the second floor of this gorgeous building and overlooks a stately magnolia tree through its five expansive windows. Guests are invited to savour a gourmet breakfast and freshly brewed coffee in the dining room. The James Lee House is also an exquisite events venue and is available to rent for all kind of functions, including weddings. This residence also provides guests with gated private parking upon arrival.

Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC offers 186 rooms and suites that embody downtown Manhattan’s dynamic energy and sleek sophistication. Following a complete transformation, the hotel merges industrial heritage with contemporary luxury, featuring warm oak tones, marble finishes, and curated art by local New York creatives.

At the heart of the property is the famed Gansevoort Rooftop, where guests can sip cocktails and savour Mediterranean-inspired cuisine against panoramic views of the Hudson River and city skyline. Dining continues at The Chester, an American bistro offering classic comfort dishes in a lively brasserie setting. The hotel’s heated rooftop pool, open year-round, offers one of Manhattan’s most iconic city swims.

Additional amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre, in-room spa treatments, and a concierge available to facilitate personalised cultural experiences. Situated steps from the High Line, Little Island, and the Whitney Museum of American Art, Gansevoort Meatpacking is the epitome of downtown cool and urban indulgence.

The Elser Hotel Miami, a 49-story all-suite property in Downtown Miami, offers 646 residential-style suites with full kitchens, private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, luxury bedding, and in-room washers and dryers. Inspired by the historic Elser Pier, the hotel blends Miami’s cultural past with contemporary elegance, featuring a sophisticated neutral-toned décor. Guests can enjoy a rooftop pool deck with a 132-foot pool, a swim-spa hot tub, a multi-level fitness centre, and a rooftop event lawn. The on-site Vice-Versa, an Italian aperitivo bar provides a chic dining experience, while exclusive access to a private South Beach club enhances the stay. Ideally located near cultural landmarks such as the Adrienne Arsht Center, the Frost Museum of Science, and the Pérez Art Museum Miami, The Elser Hotel delivers a seamless mix of history, luxury, and prime city access.

Eurostars St Gregory can be found in a unique and privileged position where the Dupont Circle, Georgetown and Washington D.C.’s West End intersect. The hotel comprises 156 studios, suites and Premier Level accommodation options, including the 1000sqft penthouse St. Gregory Suite, which features a private wraparound terrace and a cosy gas fireplace. Guests are welcome to dine at Ellington Park Bistro, which serves French specialities, experimental cocktails and a range of excellent wines. The hotel offers a fully equipped fitness centre with Peloton bikes. For more professional endeavours, there is a 24-hour business centre.

Go downtown to what was once a W property. Le Meridien now caters for a more mature market, with rooms modelled on mid-century Parisian style. Indeed this ‘grown-up’ arty feel extends throughout the building, with rooms dressed in calming, moody tones, accompanied by hints of retro design. Grab a book and order a whisky as you recline in the sophisticated lounge, or swim a few laps in the chic rooftop pool. Breakfast is served in Marche, with coffee brewed in Longitude 90. There are no options on-site for dinner, but with a plethora of restaurants close by, you needn’t stray far to find some excellent local food.

Another downtown option, W’s motto is Whatever/Whenever, ensuring guests’ needs are fully realised. The funky, clubby property has 424 bedrooms, spread across 26 floors. The design here is bold and geared toward trendy younger guests seeking a vibrant place to stay (definitely the place to come if you do want to indulge in Seattle’s nightlife). W has its own in-house soundproofed recording studio, hosts DJs, live bands and hip-hop yoga. Do check out the property’s enormous record collection, the backdrop to its lobby performance area. W’s restaurant and bar, Trace has won design awards and serves international delicacies. Rooms are rock-star worthy, with US-brand Bliss’ toiletries, and the hotel also has a super high tech gym as well as a spa.