Where to Book Your Next Stay: Top Hotels and Resorts Across the US
Whether you’re planning a vacation, honeymoon, or business trip, the right hotel can transform your experience. USA TODAY 10Best has curated a list of the best hotels and resorts across the United States, offering a variety of amenities, activities, and dining options to ensure a memorable stay. With input from hotel and travel experts and votes from readers, these top picks span eight categories. Here are the winners:
1. Best All-Inclusive Resort: Triple Creek Ranch, Darby, Montana
This luxury guest ranch offers a quintessential all-inclusive experience in western Montana. Guests stay in private log cabins and enjoy a diverse menu of activities year-round, from horseback riding and fly fishing to skiing and equestrian skijoring.
2. Best Bed-and-Breakfast: The Winchester Inn, Ashland, Oregon
The Winchester Inn offers a cozy, historic atmosphere with 21 well-appointed guest rooms and suites across several houses and cottages. Guests enjoy a two-course breakfast each morning and dining at the on-site Alchemy Restaurant.
3.Best Boutique Hotel: GunRunner Hotel, Florence, Alabama
Inspired by the history and culture of Alabama’s Shoals area, this boutique hotel features 10 spacious suites, seven of which have private balconies. Guests can also indulge in luxurious treatments at the GunRunner Spa.
4. Best Destination Resort: Hidden Pond, Kennebunkport, Maine
Nestled within 60 acres of birch groves, Hidden Pond is a serene escape on Maine’s southern coast. Guests can relax by the pool, take mixology classes, or explore Goose Rocks Beach by stand-up paddleboard.
5. Best Family Resort: Woodloch Resort, Hawley, Pennsylvania
For the third consecutive year, Woodloch Resort has been named the best family resort. Located in the Poconos, it offers a range of accommodations, meal plans, and activities like go-karts, rock climbing, and snow tubing.
6. Best Historic Hotel/Resort: Historic Hotel Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
This historic hotel, dating back to 1741, has a rich past that includes serving as a convalescence home for WWI soldiers. Today, guests enjoy modern amenities in a historic setting in Moravian Bethlehem.
7. Best Luxury Hotel Brand: Salamander Collection
For the second year in a row, the Salamander Collection tops the list for luxury hotel brands. Known for its authentic experiences, guests can expect fine dining, wellness options, and unique adventures across the brand’s properties.
8. Best Waterfront Hotel/Resort: Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham, Massachusetts
A classic New England destination since 1914, Chatham Bars Inn offers stunning Atlantic views, a private beach, and a range of on-site amenities, including six dining options and various water activities.
These top-rated hotels and resorts promise not just a place to stay, but a destination in itself. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or luxury, these winners ensure an unforgettable experience.
