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.

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Florida, Miami, Miami Beach

Nobu Hotel Miami Beach

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 206 rooms and suites blend Japanese craftsmanship with coastal elegance, featuring teak furniture, shoji-style screens, and private terraces overlooking the ocean.
Amenities Four swimming pools, a private beach, Esencia Wellness Spa, and multiple dining venues including the celebrated Nobu Miami restaurant.
More Situated on Collins Avenue, the hotel delivers a serene yet sophisticated Miami experience.

With 206 rooms and suites, Nobu Hotel Miami Beach delivers a refined balance of Japanese minimalism and Miami’s signature coastal flair. Located within the iconic Eden Roc complex, the hotel reflects the creative vision of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and designer David Rockwell, blending natural materials, soft lighting, and ocean-inspired tones.

Each room exudes calm sophistication, featuring teak furnishings, washi paper art, and views of the Atlantic or the city skyline. Dining is central to the experience, led by the world-renowned Nobu Restaurant serving Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine, complemented by the relaxed Ocean Social by Chef Tristen Epps, Lobby Bar, and Malibu Farm for organic beachfront dining.

Guests can unwind at the Esencia Wellness Spa, enjoy four swimming pools, or access a private stretch of Miami Beach. With its blend of serenity, style, and scene, Nobu Hotel Miami Beach embodies modern luxury infused with cultural artistry and oceanfront energy.

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Nevada, Las Vegas

Skylofts at MGM Grand

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 51 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Butler & Chauffeur Services, Access to the Mgm Grand’s Fine Dining options, Spa, Fitness Centre, Multiple Pools with Private Cabanas

Found at the top of one of The Strip’s most iconic hotels with access to its facilities, the Forbes Five-Star awarded Skylofts have what are arguably the best views in town. With between one and three bedrooms, each loft has its own Bvlgari Bath Amenities, Nespresso Machine, immersion steam shower and an infinity edge spa tub as standard. Your wish is the staff’s command, with a dedicated concierge and personalised butler service around the clock. This is a great choice if you’re hosting a private party; you’ll have your own bar and mixologist in-suite, or you can get exclusive access to the lobby, which doubles as the SkyLounge.

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Florida, Miami, Miami Beach

W South Beach

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 395 Luxury Rooms & Bungalows Each Featuring Ocean Views & Spacious Balconies
Amenities Dining includes Mr Chow & The Grove, Ocean Views, Balconies, Away Spa, 24hr Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool Area, Rooftop Basketball & Tennis Courts
More Located on Miami Beach's White Sands, Steps Away from Vibrant Art Galleries, Museums, Nightlife & Culinary Scene

This hotel occupies an oceanfront space on Collins Avenue and the 22nd Street. It has massive and fun public spaces. The entrance lobby consists of Mongolian fur-covered chairs, huge brass screens, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Damien Hirst artworks on rotation and huge purple leather pouffes among others. The labyrinthine poolscape provides inspired lounging in an exuberant, expansive backyard. In its 408 rooms, there is a more relaxed luxury mood grey and with cool white interiors, chandeliers and mirrored surfaces. Every room has a balcony looking across the beach. There is also a kitchenette, Bliss toiletries, Bose sound system, and a docking station among other amenities. The Dutch and Mr. Chow restaurants offer incredible delicacies, while Living Room provides all the pre-dinner drinks. Wall, on the other hand, is Wall is a hotspot for the late-night revelry.

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Tennessee, Memphis

Big Cypress Lodge

Hotel
(5 stars)

The Big Cypress Lodge is a one-of-a-kind pyramidal hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. Each of the luxurious guestrooms and suites has a contemporary design with a uniquely rustic feel. The hotel features the Governor’s and Junior adjoining suites which can host up to six people with multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, and living spaces. There are multiple dining options including the Mississippi Rooftop Terrace & Lounge which offers views over the city skyline. A stay at Big Cypress Lodge provides guests with complimentary and unlimited access to the Express Sky High Ride elevator that takes you to the top of the Pyramid where you’ll find The Lookout restaurant and bar as well as the Glass Observation Deck. The hotel has everything you need, around the clock, thanks to the 24-hour business and fitness centres. The hotel offers guests a complimentary shuttle service to downtown Memphis and is pet friendly.

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Hawaii, Oahu

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 306 Rooms & 32 Suites
Amenities Award-winning Hoku Restaurant, Award-winning Kahala Spa & 24-hour Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Private Lagoon with Dolphins
More Situated in Oahu's exclusive Kahala District, just Minutes from Waikiki

Formed from two man-made peninsulas protected from the elements, The Kahala has been in business for over 60 years. During that time it has welcomed almost every US president, the Hollywood elite (including Angelina Jolie, Christopher Walken, Elizabeth Taylor and Dean Martin), the British Monarch, international rock stars and the Dalai Lama – to name just a few of its iconic patrons. Inside you’ll find Thai-teak parquetry, enormous chandeliers made of Italian fused glass and even Japanese multi-feature toilets in bedrooms. Outside, there are waterfalls, a lagoon with turtles and dolphins, over 100 palm trees and the beach bar that was featured in TV’s Magnum PI.

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Florida, Orlando

JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 1000 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Citron American Brasserie, Q Lounge, the Lobby Bar, Pool Bar, a Full-service Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Grande Lakes Golf Course, Tennis Courts
More Located near Orlando's Major attractions like Walt Disney World

Standing tall on the city’s horizon, the JW Marriott is just across from the Ritz-Carlton. A lazy river and family-oriented pool with plenty of sunloungers contrast three peaceful hydrotherapy pools found in the full-service spa (but even this caters to kids with a menu of children’s treatments). There’s a whole retail avenue inside, including shops, a Starbucks and a healthy cafe. Large bedrooms have Revive bedding in soothing colour schemes, coffee makers, iHome docking stations, Aromatherapy Associates toiletries and 65 inch TVs. Farm to table cuisine is served in the many on-site eateries, ranging from fine dining to a sushi bar and poolside grill.

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Nevada, Las Vegas

NOBU Hotel Las Vegas

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 182 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Nobu Restaurant by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis & Spa, Caesars Palace Complex & Casino, Full-service Spa, Casino, Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre
More Located on the Las Vegas Strip

The Nobu is part of the landmark Ceasar’s Palace but has a very different vibe. The style is traditional and contemporary Japanese-inspired with exotic suites including The Sake and The Hakone. Celebrated Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, serves up tantalising Japanese cuisine at Nobu Restaurant and Lounge. It’s a peaceful option with just 182 rooms and located several minutes walk away from the main strip – making it popular with celebrities preferring to stay close to the attractions, but away from the tourist-driven bustle. A highlight is the rooftop villa with bar, zen garden and hot tub providing a birds’ eye view of the neon-soaked action.

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Hawaii, Maui, Wailea

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, by Hyatt

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 297 rooms and suites including ocean view rooms and larger suites with expanded lanais.
Amenities Dining is led by Morimoto Maui and Kaʻana Kitchen, supported by a spa, fitness centre and four outdoor infinity pools.
More The Wailea beachfront location offers easy access to coastal walks, snorkelling coves and Maui’s leading golf courses.

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort occupies a prime stretch of Mokapu Beach in Wailea, long regarded as Maui’s most polished coastal address. The resort is home to 297 rooms and suites, set across a series of low rise buildings that open gradually towards the Pacific, favouring space, light and a strong connection to the outdoors over grand scale. Interiors are clean and contemporary, shaped by lava stone, warm timber and locally commissioned art, creating an atmosphere that feels creative, relaxed and quietly confident, with a natural pull for couples and design minded travellers.

Dining is integral to the resort’s rhythm, anchored by Morimoto Maui, where refined Japanese techniques meet the flavours of Hawaii, and Kaʻana Kitchen, which places local produce and open fire cooking at the centre of its menus. Elsewhere, poolside venues and ocean facing bars set an easy pace from sun soaked afternoons through to sunset cocktails. Wellness is centred on the ʻĀwili Spa and Salon, where island inspired treatments sit alongside a well equipped fitness centre and regular yoga sessions. Four infinity pools descend towards the shoreline, each offering a slightly different mood, while the beachfront location places Wailea’s coastal path, renowned golf courses and calm snorkelling bays within easy reach.

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California, San Diego, Carmel Valley

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 249 Luxurious Accommodations Including Guestrooms Suites & Villas With Mediterranean-Inspired Architecture Overlooking Pools Golf Course Or Gardens.
More Located In San Diego's Coastal Canyon Offering A Serene & Exclusive Retreat.

An award-winning championship golf course, a Forbes Five-Star spa (with its own custom organic product line), four heated pools, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor gyms and a Michelin starred restaurant are just some of the facilities you can take advantage of when checking in here. It has 249 rooms and suites, with opulent marble bathrooms and balconies. The Spanish Mission-style property is surrounded by 400 acres of landscaped gardens and a wild coastal canyon. It’s easy to see why the Fairmont Grand del Mar was voted the #1 Luxury Hotel in California by Trip Advisor travellers.

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Utah, Park City

Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 66 Accommodations including Rooms, Suites, & Residences
Amenities Features the Goldener Hirsch Restaurant, the Kitz Caf, antler Lounge, Spa Treatment Rooms, Dry Wood Sauna, Fitness Centre, Rooftop Pool & Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly
More Located Mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, with immediate access to Ski Lifts & Outdoor Activities

Perched beside the ski lift, this mid-mountain hotel in Silver Lake Village is handy for the slopes (you can ski in/ski out and there’s a ski valet). Guests can stay in bedrooms in the old house — a Bavarian-style inn — or in sleek multi-bedroom residences designed by the award-winning architect Tom Kundig. There’s a bar, a restaurant (do try the fondue), a pool, a terrace and a hot tub on the rooftop of the new wing, from which you can gaze at the neighbouring mountains through the ethereal rising steam.

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Nevada, Las Vegas

The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 21 Suite Categories
Amenities Multiple Fine Dining Restaurants, Casino, Stunning Pool Deck with Private Cabanas, the Prestige Club Lounge, Palazzo High-Limit Gaming Lounge
More Located within the Venetian Resort

This is palatial by name and palatial by design. A whopping 3025 bedrooms are set across the building’s 50 storeys, its size matched by a wealth of places to eat — over 30, from a steakhouse to Italian, Japanese-Brazilian fusion cuisine, French dishes and seafood. The Palazzo’s drinking holes include the LAVO Lounge and the Pool Deck, set beside the largest of seven swimming and lounge pools. You can also enjoy access to four hot tubs, private poolside cabanas, landscaped gardens, the casino and the Grand Canal Shoppes. And for health and wellness, you have the Canyon Ranch® spa for aqua thermal treatments, as well as sessions on the 40-foot rock climbing wall.

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Hawaii, Oahu

The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 528 Rooms & 34 Suites
Amenities Azure Restaurant & Mai Tai Bar, Abhasa Spa & 24-hour Fitness Centre, Outdoor Saltwater Pools, Babysitting Services
More Positioned in a prime location on Waikiki Beach with panoramic ocean views

Boasting a private section of Waikiki beach, The Royal Hawaiian dates back to the 1920s and was once owned by the Royal Navy — it is instantly recognisable by its pastel pink Spanish-Moorish facade. Amenities include cultural activities, a programme for kids, two swimming paradises (a Malulani Pool and the Helumoa Playground), watersports, an onsite bakery, a seafood restaurant and the award-winning Azure, and Waikiki’s only waterfront luau. Stay in the landmark Historic Wing or the magnificent Mailani Tower in one of the hotel’s 528 colourful and glamorous rooms.

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