The Best Hotels in America for Your Next Getaway in 2024

When you book one of the best vacations in the U.S., you're not going to phone in your accommodations. The best hotels are destinations unto themselves, from ranches that perch you in Dark Sky Places out West to lodges that position you perfectly near national parks to luxury hotels that spare no expense. One thing is true for all of them: A superb hotel experience is unforgettable.

While we have a laundry list of superlative roundups (best hotels in Mexico, best hotels in Manhattan, and best hotels in Las Vegas), we inventoried our favorite stateside haunts to bring you the 10 best hotels in America for the 2024 Men's Journal Travel Awards.

These special spots cover a variety of experiences in just as many unique pockets of the nation: Northern Colorado ranch country, the vineyards of upstate New York, L.A.’s Sunset Strip, Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a hotel to launch an outdoor adventure or a spectacular property to hunker down in paradise, these hold the key to your next dream getaway.

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Best Hotel Overall: Stein Eriksen Lodge

Park City, UT

In a mountain town renowned for hospitality, Deer Valley’s Stein Eriksen Lodge stands out for its slope-side service and rustic-yet-elegant lodge setting. Being distinguished with a Best U.S. Ski Hotel at the World Ski Awards doesn't hurt either. While winter is prime time to savor this authentic European-style lodge’s casually lavish offerings—including ski-in/ski-out access at one of the country’s top alpine resorts—its spectacular surroundings shine for guests year-round. Encased by verdant mountains in the summer, the lodge’s pool area is a magnificent spot to lounge and gaze, while the property’s world-class spa offers couples’ massages, cold plunge pools, and a full list of sybaritic offerings. The markers of Olympic skiing legend Stein Eriksen’s Norwegian heritage are evident throughout this expansive, one-of-a-kind place.

Best All-Inclusive Hotel: Vista Verde Ranch

Steamboat Springs, CO

In a state full of ranches, Vista Verde Ranch is among the most scenic. It's nestled just outside of famed Steamboat Springs and handles everything from meals to activities to fully stocking its cabins, so you can focus on partaking in Western-style fun. In winter, world-class skiing and winter sleigh rides take center stage. Fly-fishing and horseback riding are the main events in summer. Gourmet meals are served year-round, and the ranch's stunning backdrop is timeless.

Best Golf Resort: Omni Grove Park Inn

Asheville, NC

Sometimes a hotel can get in the way of its own spectacular surroundings. There’s no risk of that happening at Omni Grove Park Inn, a true hidden gem in the Blue Ridge Mountains that showcases its magnificent setting into the very design of the hotel. For more than a century, this property has made its great outdoors the centerpiece. Visitors can stay in guest rooms and suites that offer sweeping views of the the inn's stunning 6,055-yard championship golf course with a timeless Blue Ridge backdrop. Deluxe Cabins have ample windows, along with fire pits out front. When you need it, a 43,000-square-foot subterranean spa is just steps below the unobstructed view. The hotel’s rugged-yet-refined whereabouts carry on along the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, featuring one of the most scenic mountain drives in the country.

Best Castle Hotel: Belhurst Castle

Geneva, NY

If you’re looking for a hotel that doubles as a winery—and triples as a historic castle—this one-of-a-kind property in upstate New York’s Finger Lakes wine region is quite a pairing. Shortlisted by national wine magazines as one of the world’s top wine hotels, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Belhurst's Chambers in the Castle section (the property also offers two other hotel structures) is appointed with 11 architecturally unique guest rooms, along with two restaurants, a spa, and the lauded Belhurst Estate Winery. Three exterior cottages adjacent to the Chambers can also be reserved for larger weekend getaways with friends.

Best Design Hotel: Arizona Biltmore

Phoenix, AZ

A Waldorf Astoria property, the historic Arizona Biltmore is a true work of art inside and out, and one of the city’s greatest landmarks. The design hotel was inspired by the architectural style of Frank Lloyd Wright (who had his own input on the place). The nearly century-old property has all the amenities you need, including seven outdoor swimming pools, three restaurants, a pair of golf courses, and a full-service spa. This year marks the 95th anniversary of the historic hotel, dubbed the “Jewel of the Desert.” Striking the perfect balance between old-school elegance and modern luxury, its design (by Wright draftsman Albert Chase McArthur) is believed to feature a geometric pattern representing a freshly cut palm tree. Whether you see that or not, the property’s famed “block design” is unmissable as a desert Art Deco masterwork.

Best Historic Hotel: Chateau Marmont

Los Angeles, CA

If the walls could talk at Chateau Marmont, this iconic hideaway perched (in full view) above Hollywood’s Sunset Strip would have no shortage of tales to tell. Since 1927, the historic retreat—inspired by a castle in Amboise, France—has played host to celebs, rock stars, and entertainment icons of all stripes and fates, sordid or otherwise. The hotel offers individually designed rooms, suites, and cottages, along with a popular restaurant, garden café, and bar that’s still known for some of the best recognizable people watching in Hollywood. If small, European-sized digs don’t charm you, avoid the standard guest rooms and opt for one of the roomier suites with balconies and views of those Hollywood Hills hulking behind the property. Either way, staying here is some serious La La Land-style time travel.

Best Beach Hotel: Mauna Lani Auberge Resorts Collection

Waimea, HI

While many Hawaiian beach hotels ooze luxury, the Mauna Lani resides in its own Kohala Coast-elevated class. Part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, the hotel offers dreamy oceanside views in all directions. Guests can select from standard rooms, suites, residences, and estates—all of which come with oceanside golf, gorgeous lounging pools, adventure excursions, top dining, and one of the best strips of sand on the Big Island.

Best Luxury Hotel: The Greenbrier

White Sulphur Springs, WV

Dubbed “America’s Resort,” The Greenbrier is more specifically 11,000 acres of spectacular mountains and golf courses you have to see to believe. The hotel offers a level of elegance and detail borrowed from an entirely different era; its grand, traditional rooms resembling something out of a storybook. Designed by legendary decorator Dorothy Draper, the resort offers a range of activities from fishing and falconry to basking at a signature spa known for its legendary mineral springs.

Best Hotel for Adventurers: Evo Hotel

Salt Lake City, UT

When it comes to adventure, Salt Lake City’s Evo Hotel is a one-stop shop in the Granary District. Evo—yes, the outdoor brand—branched into the hospitality industry with the goal of creating a community for everyone from local artists to mountain climbers—and facilitating your next adventure wherever it leads. The property's swanky rooms overlook the Wasatch Mountains, and it has a cool coffee shop and bar for pre- and post-adventure beverages on-site. It's also equipped with a rental shop adjacent to the lobby that provides ski gear, mountain bike equipment, and more. To top things off, there's a climbing gym, yoga studio, skate park, and co-working space.

Best Urban Hotel: Limelight, Denver

Denver, CO

With additional locations in Aspen, Snowmass, and Ketchum, ID, guests can be sure that Limelight Denver brings its patented mountain vibe to the Mile High City. Located in the heart of town, the centrally located hotel offers a luxurious hub to explore Denver with no need to rent a car. It's located next to Union Station, which has light rail, bus, and train services that can whisk you anywhere (including Denver International Airport). It’s an easy hotel to reach and the perfect basecamp for urban adventures across the city and beyond—though its modern rooms and cozy lobby make it hard to leave. The hotel is connected to Citizen Rail Restaurant, helmed by renowned American chef Jared Becker.

How We Chose the Best Hotels

In selecting the best hotels we considered a multitude of factors, taking into account the location, services, amenities, cost, reputation, and overall atmosphere of any given property. As a travel writer, I've traveled the country, personally stayed at many of the exceptional places featured here, and can attest to the experience first-hand as a guest. In addition, fellow travel writers and industry insiders were consulted to gain added insight and broader recommendations beyond a single traveler's scope—which has its limitations, regardless of how many standout spots an individual has checked into. Ultimately, in curating this list, we researched extensively and pored over multiple reviews to ensure only the top hotels appear here.

Why You Should Trust Me

As a seasoned travel journalist, I've crisscrossed the country and the world reviewing a wide assortment of hotels for a variety of publications and audiences. I’ve learned both broadly and specifically what separates a good experience from a great one.