Best Luxury Hotels in USA

You could opt for a downtown boutique property, tailored in the style of the city and expressing its own character. Seductive, smart and fashionable, the Kinley puts you at the heart of the Cincinnati action. Breakfast is served daily and drinks, as well as a signature “Moodbar” Espresso are available at the lobby bar, The Exchange. While fancier small plates, providing a flavour of the Midwest, can be enjoyed at Khora. Book one of the hotel’s 94 bedrooms with custom-designed Murmaid mattresses and let your US adventure begin in comfort.

This Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond luxury resort has an enviable coastal location in a quiet neighbourhood, along with excellent amenities. There’s an 18-hole Arnold Palmer designed golf course, first-rate tennis courts, a spa with 20 treatment rooms, an adult-only pool and cabanas, waterslides for the kids, and a sociable programme of varied activities ideal for those travelling solo. The Park Hyatt Aviara is sizable – it has 327 spacious rooms and lots going on throughout the day and night. This makes it perfect for families – or single travellers – wanting plenty to do, both in and around the hotel’s perimeter.

With 618 rooms and suites, The Westin Anaheim Resort is a polished, modern retreat perfectly placed opposite the Disneyland Resort in Orange County. Designed to bring together Westin’s signature wellness philosophy with California’s sun-drenched lifestyle, the hotel’s light-filled interiors feature warm neutral tones, contemporary furnishings, and locally inspired art.

Guests can dine at seven on-site venues, including Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar, Bella’s Kitchen, and the rooftop RISE Rooftop Lounge, offering panoramic views of the Disneyland fireworks. The resort also houses a large outdoor heated pool, whirlpool, WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio, and a full-service spa offering facials and massages.

Ideal for both leisure and business travellers, the property includes 47,000 square feet of event space and is within walking distance of the Anaheim Convention Center.

The red brick facade of the Four Seasons is the kind of building you probably imagine when thinking of Boston. The building was once the city’s Playboy Club and is found among Victorian brownstone buildings. Once inside it’s unashamedly fancy, with chandeliers, marble, plush bespoke textiles and abundant space and light. Guests can dine in the Aujourd Hui Lounge, the Sottovento Coffe Bar, outdoors at The Sanctuary or poolside. Rooms range from deluxe kings to speciality suites offering separate living and sleeping areas (perfect for extended stays). Accessible rooms across each of the categories are also available to book. The indoor pool has a great view and there’s a gym for those wishing to work out.

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.

The Ritz-Carlton’s classic European elegance is re-imagined for Cleveland in a palette of soft blues and greys. Its TURN Bar + Kitchen pays homage to the city’s industrial heritage within the steel industry and serves refined dishes crafted from local ingredients. And the bar is the place for theatrical molecular cocktails beside the fire. Those staying in Club Level Suites also enjoy access to the Club Lounge on the 14th floor, from which the views are phenomenal and snacks/drinks are complimentary. Plus you’ll benefit from a dedicated concierge.

Montauk was once populated by creatives, surfers and those who made their living from the water. But it’s becoming increasingly sought after by well-heeled visitors in recent times, with hotels like the Hero Beach Club popping up. The property has a laid back charm though – you won’t find a dedicated restaurant, but you will be provided with complimentary morning bagels and coffee, as well as s’mores roasting on some nights. The design in the 30 bedrooms (most with balconies) is airy and mirrors the natural pastel hues seen in the coastal landscape. Outside, there’s a large heated pool, with plenty of lounging space and movie nights held under the stars.

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.

The five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is the ideal destination for an oceanfront getaway. The hotel is comprised of a collection of comfortable and contemporary guestrooms and suites with the most desirable being the first-floor, residential-style, three-bedroom Sea Breeze Suite with private direct pool and beach access. There are multiple on-site dining options including Florie’s Restaurant and Florie’s Bar where guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and garden-inspired cocktails, respectively. There are outdoor swimming pools with private cabanas and daybeds available as well as acres of private beachfront. The hotel’s spa and wellness facilities include a range of treatments, a saltwater spa tub and eucalyptus steam room. There are excellent fitness facilities including classes, personal training, two Har-Tru tennis courts and an 18-hole putting green. The hotel is family-friendly and offers the Kids for All Seasons Programme and a teen game room.

With around the clock business centre, this is often the hotel of choice for those visiting for work. However, there’s plenty to attract guests staying for leisure purposes: an infinity pool with views over the Pugent Sound, a state of the art spa and fitness suite, accessible spaces, an excellent restaurant excelling in sea fare and attentive service. It’s just across from the Seattle Art Museum and a block from the waterfront, with most attractions within striding distance. 147 bedrooms have been recently refurbished to create a chic, understated ambience in soothing tones, with contemporary art works.

Stay right beside the sea, at the city’s most iconic hotel. Dating back to the 1920s, it displays the kind of classic American elegance that’s attracted guests including a total of ten presidents, as well as famous names like Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but recently received a massive makeover bringing its 85 grand and funky bedrooms into the modern age. The Cavalier has an indoor splash pool, a private beach club, a full-service spa and multiple dining options (several of which are ocean-fronted) such as a taco shack, an ice cream parlour and an Asian-fusion rooftop eatery.

A coastal theme blends with a Tiki style and contemporary island living at this resort on the edge of the Everglades. The family-friendly poolside has its own waterfall and a mobile food truck serving ‘snacks and sips’, or there’s an adult-only swimming area and guests can make use of the private white sandy beach with a host of watersports. Fishing excursions are popular – take part in the hook-and-cook programme to bring your catch back to the kitchen, where the chefs will prepare it for you. Pets are especially welcome too, the hotel even has its own Director of Pet Relations!