
Best Resort Hotels in USA
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a resort hotel in USA. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of resort hotels in USA is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
Let us help you make searching for the perfect place to stay more inspiring, more informed and more enjoyable.
Utah, Park City
The St. Regis Deer Valley
(5 stars)This large-scale AAA Five Diamond retreat in Park City will meet all your sports and wellness requirements. Built in a mountain lodge style, The St Regis encompasses a 14,000 square-foot Remède Spa, a 3,000 square-foot fitness centre overlooking a year-round, outdoor, split-level pool and hot tubs. Stay in one of 177 guest rooms, including 64 suites featuring the brand’s signature butler service. Replenish after an active day on the slopes, with seafood and steak at RIME, or classic French dishes at Brasserie 7452. The hotel’s impressive Wine Vault houses over 10,000 bottles of wine, and there’s a cocktail bar.
Florida, Naples
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
(5 stars)Perched on the pristine white sands of Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is a Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond resort renowned for its world-class luxury. In 2022, the resort embarked on its ‘Evolution of an Icon’, a transformative renovation led by Architect Cooper Carry & Parker Torres Design, redefining the guest experience. The reimagined resort features 474 elegantly redesigned rooms & suites, all boasting breathtaking Gulf of Mexico views, along with the addition of the Vanderbilt Tower, an exclusive Club Level retreat with premium accommodations. Enhancements include a grand new lobby bar, three innovative dining venues, a 51,000 sq. ft. Ritz-Carlton Spa®, revamped family & adult pools, a state-of-the-art entertainment lounge, an interactive children’s programme, and an extensive selection of beach activities & water sports. Consistently ranked among the best resorts in Florida, the U.S., and the world by Travel + Leisure & Condé Nast Traveler, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples continues to set the standard for coastal luxury.
California, San Diego, La Jolla
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
(5 stars)Inspired by the Pasedenan Gamble and Blacker houses, The Lodge at Torrey Pines is family-owned and run by locals. Leather, dark woods, crisp white linens and vintage touches play heavily in the decor aesthetic. 170 rooms include mini-bars, complimentary shoeshine service and toiletries featuring the hotel’s signature scent. The lodge is found on the 18th green of the Torrey Pines South Course (once played by previous President Barack Obama). So it presents a prime location for those seeking to practice their swing in the finest of company – this year the same course hosted the US Open providing guests with grandstand views. The onsite restaurant is suitably high-end and the hotel offers delightful extras such as twice-daily guided hikes.
Hawaii, Maui, Kapalua
Montage Kapalua Bay
(5 stars)With an aquamarine roof shaped like a canoe house, Montage is a smaller, separate resort within the wider Kapalua hotel complex. It stands beside a rugged, rocky portion of coast, offering one, two, three and four-bedroom suites with sitting areas, kitchens and laundry spaces that are ideal for families. Guests can dine in the Cane & Canoe restaurant, drink and eat more casual meals in The Hideaway, get food by the pool, or snacks in Mahana Market – there’s also a stunning event space, Cliff House, which opens as a restaurant during peak times. Complimentary services include guided hikes and tide pool explorations and lessons on the regions cultural heritage.
Nevada, Las Vegas
The Venetian
(5 stars)Themed hotels are a highlight of this 24-hour city, and they don’t get better than this. As the name would suggest, The Venetian, owned by the Las Vegas Sands group, is designed with all the romanticism of Renaissance Italy in mind. The complex opened in 1999 with a flourish of white doves and is the second-largest hotel in the world. Its two towers house 4,049 rooms, a 120,000 square-foot casino, spa, top restaurants, live shows and recreated Venetian landmarks. Suites are nearly double the size of an average hotel room in Las Vegas and the hotel even features a replica canal complete with motorised gondolas. A stay here leaves you feeling like you’ve experienced two cities in one.
Florida, Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
(5 stars)Offering villa living within a hotel complex, each of the 37 residences here has at least three bedrooms and a pool. The resort provides guests with a full-service spa, an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, 11 restaurants and bars, tennis courts, children’s activities, babysitting services, water sports and fishing in the neighbouring Grande Lakes. Covering 500 acres, the venue has been inspired by its natural surroundings and provides on-site eco-tours. And for those wanting some adult-only time, there’s a child-free pool area. It’s a relatively new addition to the Orlando hotel scene (and the Ritz-Carlton portfolio), having opened its doors in 2018.
Hawaii, Maui, Lahaina
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
(5 stars)Enjoy facilities on a large scale at this Ritz-Carlton property on maui’s northwest shore. Flanked by an enormous natural preserve and two protected marine sanctuaries, it’s the place for tropical eco-adventures. Or make the most of amenities across its 54 acres, such as a spa with treatments inspired by ancient Hawaiian traditions, two tennis courts, a kids’ club, 466 bedrooms and a triple-level free-form 24 hour outdoor pool, overlooking the ocean. There are many food and drink outlets too; the Banyan Tree is arguably the highlight, plus there’s a burger shack, a poolside diner and a chic lounge with firepits.
Florida, Miami, Miami Beach
The Shelborne By Proper, Miami Beach
(4 stars)The Shelborne By Proper, a member of Design Hotels, is a 251-room oceanfront icon that celebrates the golden age of Miami Modernism while embracing contemporary artistry and design. Located on 18th Street along the city’s famed Collins Avenue, the hotel stands as a reimagined landmark infused with nostalgic charm and refined sophistication.
Originally designed by Igor Polevitzky and Thomas Triplett Russell in 1940, later enhanced by architect Morris Lapidus in the 1950s, its rebirth under Proper Hospitality and ADC Atelier sees original Art Deco features such as the signature façade and platform diving board—beautifully restored.
Inside, honed marble, travertine, and soft tropical tones define serene guest rooms and suites, some with terraces or kitchenettes overlooking the Atlantic. The property’s five distinct dining and bar venues, including the seafood-led Pauline and cocktail lounge Little Torch, channel Miami’s Latin-Caribbean flair under Michelin-starred chef Abram Bissell. Leisure unfolds around the iconic 1950s pool deck, the private beach club, and vibrant social spaces showcasing Latin American art.
Nevada, Las Vegas
ARIA Sky Suites
(5 stars)For a truly exclusive and serene break in the heart of Vegas, choose the Forbes Five-Star rated Aria Sky Suites. Featured in the movie Now You See Me, the 442 one, two and three-bedroom suites are part of the larger Aria Resort and Casino. Guests are treated to inclusive luxuries like wets bars, tablets, a private lounge and pool, floor to ceiling picture windows, 24-hour butler service, free drinks and snacks, limousine transfers and full access to the rest of the resort’s amenities (including preferential treatment at many of its facilities). The decor here is less extravagant than many of the nearby hotels attracting high rollers. Instead, it’s all about quiet, discerning sophistication, with an emphasis in top-notch service.
Colorado, Aspen
The St. Regis Aspen Resort
(5 stars)This five-star establishment’s pool and outdoor hot tubs look out onto the hotel’s majestic neighbour, Aspen (also known as Ajax) Mountain. Rooms at St Regis come with opulent leather and marble furnishings, Bang & Olufsen sound systems, beds and desks custom designed by Ralph Lauren and 24-hour butler service at the touch of a button. Dine in Velvet Buck and sip on outstanding cocktails at the Mountain Social. Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and daughter North, Paris Hilton and Uma Thurman have all stayed here.
Florida, Florida Keys, Key Largo
Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
(5 stars)Situated within the glorious Florida Keys, Playa Largo is the perfect place for guests wishing to bask in the area’s natural beauty, including the nearby John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, known for its underwater marine life and coral reefs. The resort features 177 rooms, including a selection of private bungalows and the luxurious Beach House, a 3-bedroom suite with direct beach access, ideal for those seeking extra privacy and space. Each room at Playa Largo is thoughtfully designed with the ocean and natural surroundings in mind, this maritime theme combined with the room’s emphasis on natural light makes them exceptionally inviting. The rooms are all equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, comfy beds, and private balconies or terraces which offer views of either the ocean or picturesque resort gardens. Playa Largo’s expansive grounds are dotted with palm trees and native plants turning the resort into a garden of Eden.
The Playa Largo has its own large beachfront pool with sweeping views of the bay, an exquisite spa which offers a range of treatments inspired by the Florida Keys, and a well-equipped fitness centre. The Playa Largo is home to many restaurants, including the Sol by the Sea, which serves fresh seafood with a Caribbean flair and the La Marea which serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
The Playa Largo also has its own private marina where guests can embark on snorkelling, diving, and boating adventures. Additionally, the resort offers a variety of water sports, including paddleboarding and kayaking, as well as eco-tours that highlight the natural beauty of the Keys. The resort is also located near the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Centre and the Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park. The Playa Largo is therefore the perfect choice for guests wishing to enjoy Florida’s beauty and unique wildlife.
California, Santa Barbara
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
(5 stars)Run for the hills and you’ll find this Forbes Five-Star luxury hotel up there. It has 92 rooms, including private bungalows. The heated infinity-edged saltwater swimming pool is the ultimate in serenity, with stunning Pacific views (take a look through the hotel’s terrace-based telescope to spot whales and dolphins). An indoor-outdoor restaurant uses fruit, herbs and veg grown in the on-site kitchen garden, cheese made from the resident cow and home-brewed beer and coffee, as well as locally-sourced Santa Barbara delicacies. El Encanto also has a spa, is child and pet friendly and boasts artworks from creators such as Damien Hirst.
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