Best Luxury Hotels in USA

For over one hundred years, the Hamilton Hotel Washington DC has offered luxury and elegance in the heart of the nation’s capital. The ornate building itself is on the National Register of Historic Buildings and is named after the daughter of Alexander Hamilton. There is an array of 326 exquisite guestrooms and suites to choose from with adjoining and accessible options. There are two specialty suites on offer – The VEEP Suite and The Suffrage Suite: Women Win the Vote which celebrate historical and cultural aspects of the country. On-site dining is possible at Via Sophia where gourmet Italian cuisine is served as well as authentic Neapolitan pizzas. Society cocktail bar offers a relaxing atmosphere and a wide range of expertly crafted cocktails. Guests are invited to make the most of the 24-hour fitness centre. There is also an array of meeting and event spaces with award-winning catering and the capacity for up to 700 guests.

Stretching across two-and-a-half city blocks in downtown Palm Springs, Thompson Palm Springs brings modern elegance, artful expression, and culinary vibrance to the iconic Palm Canyon Drive. With 168 bungalow-style guestrooms, including 18 suites and private balconies, the hotel blends desert tranquillity with mid-century architecture and bold, curated interiors. A separate adults-only enclave, Upper Stories, is set to debut later this year, offering 42 premium rooms, private pool access, and exclusive lounge space.

Anchored by Lola Rose Grand Mezze, a Levantine-inspired rooftop restaurant led by Chef Quentin Garcia, the hotel also plans to introduce Bar Issi and a HALL Napa Valley Tasting Room in 2025. Cultural immersion continues with an on-site gallery of contemporary works curated by Shore Art Advisory, featuring installations by renowned Native American artists such as Jeffrey Gibson and Gerald Clarke. Guests can also enjoy a rooftop pool with San Jacinto views, a boutique fitness studio, and 20,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space—all thoughtfully designed to reflect the spirit of Palm Springs.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of California’s Coachella Valley, The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs, offers a restorative desert retreat with 472 spacious villas. Designed in soothing earth tones and complemented by natural textures, each villa includes a private balcony or patio, a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, and signature Westin Heavenly Beds.

Guests can unwind at the resort’s multiple outdoor pools, complete with cabanas and whirlpools, or tee off on the neighbouring Pete Dye and Gary Player golf courses. Dining includes Fireside Lounge for Californian fare, Las Brisas Snack Shop for casual poolside bites, and The Hideaway, serving cocktails and light dishes. The resort features a fitness studio, tennis courts, and access to wellness experiences at the nearby Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa. Perfect for families and couples alike, the property blends sun-soaked tranquillity with recreational energy, just a short drive from downtown Palm Springs’ galleries, dining, and mid-century landmarks.

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”.

Taking inspiration from nearby Mexico, this hotel features plazas with fountains, colonial–style terracotta-coloured architecture, casita suites and restaurants including La Hacienda and Toro, by chef Richard Sandoval. Its 65 landscaped acres accommodates two 18-hole championship golf courses (one of which hosts an annual PGA tournament), six pools with waterslides, a man-made beach and an innovative spa. 750 bedrooms boast benefits such as private terraces and wet bars, and, as the resort is so large, you can get a lift to and from the public areas on one of the Fairmont’s golf buggies.

The Limelight Hotel Denver presents 200-rooms in the heart of downtown Denver, Colorado, just steps away from the iconic Union Station. The hotel offers a vibrant retreat with a Scandinavian-inspired design, featuring expansive spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and unmatched views of the city and the Rocky Mountains. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, including Lavazza coffee makers, minibars, and plush bathrobes. Guests can indulge in American cuisine at the hotel’s in-house restaurant, Citizen Rail, or unwind at the bar/lounge. Additional facilities include a fitness center, in-room spa services, and complimentary Tesla service within a one-mile radius. The hotel’s prime location means easy access to Denver’s cultural and entertainment venues, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, Ball Arena, and Coors Field, making it an ideal base for both leisure and business travelers.

The Axiom Hotel aims to be a fusion of classic San Franciscan architecture and style with the latest technology, connecting culture and history with the tech age. The guest rooms are minimalist and functional but also comfortable with all the tech solutions you could ever need from smart TVs to Ipad docking stations and free fibre optic Wifi connections. Have drinks in the Lobby Lounge or grab an artisan sandwich, organic coffee or juice at the Turn Cafe with views over the famous Powell cable car turnaround.

The Hotel Indigo by IHG, Vancouver Dwtn – Portland Area is a modern boutique hotel in a convenient central location. The hotel is comprised of 138 standard and premium rooms, spread over eight floors. There are five on-site restaurants with a rooftop dining option and eateries with views overlooking Vancouver Waterfront Park and the Columbia River. The Witness Tree Rooftop Lounge serves cocktails in its indoor and outdoor seating areas. There is also an on-site winery and liquor store. Amelie Aesthetics offers on-site spa facilities and beauty treatments. There is a 24-hour fitness centre and a stay at the hotel offers access to the nearby Fairway Village Golf Course and a free bike rental. The hotel features stunning meeting and function spaces including the ballroom with an outdoor patio. This hotel is pet friendly.

Voted the number one resort in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, Pelican Hill has welcomed the likes of Kate Beckinsale. 332 bungalows and two, three and four-bedroom Tuscan-style villas (the latter provide access to a Villa Clubhouse) are set within over 500 acres of manicured grounds, boasting rattan furniture, wood-beam ceilings, deep soaking marble baths and limestone fireplaces. Guests can sun themselves on private cabanas beside the Roman-inspired Coliseum Pool, where 1.1 million hand-cut glass mosaic tiles glow beneath the waters. All of this is surrounded by serene and protected green space.

Home to one of Carolinas’ largest whiskey collections, The Ballantyne is a resort-style hotel with a breathtaking Gone with the Wind wide staircase and its own art gallery. Try a signature treatment, such as the Carolina Lavender massage, at the in-house spa which is considered to be one of the best in Charlotte. You can swim indoors here, or outdoors, surrounded by glamorous loungers and beside the pool bar (which also serves food). Further dining options are the Gallery Restaurant (with golf course views and an alfresco terrace) and The Ryal. 244 bedrooms have deep-soaking baths, 55-inch TVs and designer toiletries.

Holiday in 78-acres of Pacific side resort, at the Ritz-Carlton’s Santa Barbara address. The hotel has two beaches, three infinity-edge pools, a 42,000-sq-ft spa and five places to eat and drink; Angel Oak serves aged and prime steak cuts and has the deepest cellar in the city, ‘O’ Bar + Kitchen features Latin style sharing plates and market specials, while The Bistro (the hotel’s third main restaurant) focusses on sustainable seafood, with a terrace overlooking the adjacent ocean. Rooms come with sea or garden views and upgraded versions have their own patios complete with fires, private luxury poolside cabanas and two bedrooms.