
Best Wellness 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 wellness 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 wellness 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.
Texas, San Antonio
The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio
(4 stars)Built in 1909, The St. Anthony has been sensitively restored to preserve its original elegance and charm. Retaining original marble floors, crystal chandeliers and ornate plasterwork, it’s no surprise that this has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Inside are 277 bedrooms, The Loggia (a casual all-day restaurant), the Haunt Lounge (for handcrafted cocktails and small plates) and a stunning ballroom. On the rooftop, you’ll find a pool and bar with breathtaking views of the city. The hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle service to the nearby Pearl Brewery complex.
The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio
SAVE FOR LATERMissouri, Kansas City
Loews Kansas City Hotel
(4 stars)Launched in 2020, this downtown hotel accommodates a whopping 800 guestrooms. Additionally, it has a lobby bar, a grab-and-go coffee shop, an indoor saltwater swimming pool and 60,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The Stilwell Restaurant and Bar serves American classics for sit-in and take-out. While the Horsefeather Social provides views of the Performing Arts Center over light meals. A bridge connects the Loews Hotel to the Kansas City Convention Center, the streetcar is right outside and many attractions are walkable, including the Power and Light District.
Florida, Orlando
ette hotel Orlando – Oralndo
The one-of-a-kind ette hotel Orlando offers guests the chance to indulge in pure, unfiltered luxury. This boutique hotel is the recipient of a Michelin key and is comprised of 126 lavish guestrooms and suites, complete with an exquisitely simple and customised design featuring the immersive Wellness Suite, with its own Peloton Bike and a spa-like bathroom. There are multiple on-site dining options where guests can enjoy a unique blend of international flavours where modern and classical cuisine combine. Salt & The Cellar by Akira Back serves Mediterranean Asian gastronomy throughout the day while LIPA Rooftop by Akira Back delights diners with Asian haute cuisine accompanied by a selection of cocktails and wines. Guests can opt to indulge in any of the rejuvenating spa treatments on offer or lounge by the pool. VITALITY Fitness Centre is also on hand for guests to enjoy. There is also the option of a customisable event space for anything from an intimate gathering to a professional function.
Tennessee, Memphis
The Peabody Memphis
(4 stars)See the daily march of the resident Mallard ducks at the Peabody, as they traverse from their rooftop penthouse to the hotel’s lobby’s ornate fountain. Originally opened in 1869, this Grande Dame is found on the National Register of Historic Places and has played a role in the shaping of the city. Nowadays it boasts Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond ratings. Its signature restaurant, Chez Philippe, brings together modern American and French cuisine in four and seven-course menus. There’s also a grill restaurant, several bars, a weekend brunch and a refined afternoon tea service.
California, Santa Barbara, Goleta
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
(5 stars)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.
Arizona, Tucson
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
(4 stars)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”.
Florida, Palm Beach
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa – Palm Beach
(4 stars)The Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa can be found on a private beach with seven acres of seafront property containing tropical gardens and sensational views. This tranquil retreat offers a selection of modern and luxurious accommodation options including guestrooms, suites and exclusive Eau Club Level rooms with private balconies overlooking the pool or the ocean. There are multiple exceptional dining venues, offering flavours from across the globe, featuring the world-renowned Nobu Manalapan Japanese restaurant. Seafront dining is made possible at the newly opened Breeze Ocean Kitchen. There are private poolside and beachfront cabanas available, and your littles ones can enjoy the Kids & Teens Club on offer. The hotel is home to 42,000ftsq of Eau Spa and its rejuvenating treatments and wellness facilities. There are also excellent fitness facilities including tennis courts and a range of water sports activities.
California, Palm Springs
Thompson Palm Springs
(4 stars)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.
Colorado, Aspen
W Aspen
(4 stars)If you’re looking for a party pad, this is it. W’s clubby Living Room has a silver-coloured DJ booth, in the basement, there’s a cocktail bar and the 39˚ nightclub, while the rooftop poolside WET Deck also features regular DJs after dark along with multiple fire pits. Bedrooms (ordered by the categories of Wonderful, Spectacular, Fabulous, Wow, and Extreme Wow) come with hangover kits, their own cocktail shakers to mix up the minibar and Bose speakers. The dining style at W is laid back but trendy – tuck into ‘trash bowls’, raclette, gourmet nachos, lobster and goat cheese ravioli and spiced cauliflower fritters with grilled peaches. The architecture of the W is a modern take on the traditional mountain chalet-style hotel.
Texas, Austin
W Austin
(4 stars)W Austin, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, is the result of a multi-million dollar transformation which has been designed to be the city’s cultural hub for curious and free-spirited travellers. Located next to the iconic Austin City Limits Live venue in the 2nd Street District and just two blocks from Lady Bird Lake hike and bike trails, W Austin provides convenient access to the many city attractions. The hotel comprises 251 stylishly designed guest rooms, including 32 suites and Penthouse I, the largest suite in downtown Austin. Bold colours, rich textures and stunning views of the city’s natural surroundings. Guests can enjoy a range of food and beverage options including; Serenade American Brasserie for dishes with Texan flavours and classic brasserie techniques, 2nd & Roast coffee shop for a morning pick me up, Blue Room the exclusive by-reservation cocktail bar and a cool Living Room where live music is often the centre focus. The W Austin is a premier destination that beautifully combines Austin’s urban energy with its natural allure.
Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip
The Reserve at Park MGM
(5 stars)The hotel, created by Sydell Group in partnership with Make It Nice, is a great choice for summer partying and romantic spring, autumn and winter escapes. Its 293 rooms have been designed by Jacques Garcia with urban East Coast interiors, echoing those of its New York sister property. Guests can gamble under the casino’s stunning Tiffany glass ceiling, replete with old-world glamour and acclaimed cocktails, or dine in several grand eateries. During peak season, the pool area becomes JEMAA, with table service and top-level DJs, retaining a tranquil vibe during the rest of the year.
California, Rancho Mirage
The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs
(4 stars)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.
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