You've been working hard. It's time for a vacation, and the place you stay should be as restful and adventurous as the vacation itself.
We asked our editors across the country to name their favorite hotels in their city, and we've gathered those findings into a comprehensive list sure to make your stay memorable and mindful, wherever you roam.
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Whether it’s a family affair on the islands or a romantic getaway to the city, these hotels are sure to provide a luxurious stay.
Atlanta - Bellyard Hotel
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1 Interlock Ave. NW; 414-806-8333 / Website
Tucked away inside The Interlock sits the Bellyard, a rustic-chic haven of industrial design dreams. Bellyard’s interiors highlight West Midtown’s rich history, with details such as dark, moody wallpapers and black marble vanities gracing the guest rooms. Perhaps best of all, Saint Germain French Cafe & Bakery offers incredible pastries in the lobby, and on-site restaurant Drawbar serves some of the best cocktails in all of Atlanta. Check out the full list of best hotels in Atlanta for more options!
Aspen - Aspen Meadows Resort
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845 Meadows Road, 970.925.4240 / Website
This West End resort is located on the Aspen Institute campus. Herbert Bayer designed the resort in the Bauhaus style, respecting simplicity in form, function and design. Guests can enjoy one of three on-site dining locations, including Plato’s, an inventive cuisine spearheaded by executive chef Jason Thompson. For more Aspen stays, check out the full list.
Boston - Fairmont Copley Plaza
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38 St. James Ave.; 617-267-5300 / Website
Since its grand opening in 1912, Fairmont Copley Plaza has been a Boston landmark of style and splendor. Reminiscent at times of the Palace of Versailles, this hotel is the perfect mixture of European extravagance and American charm. For a bite of contemporary farm-to-table food, dine all day at the hotel’s Oak Long Bar + Kitchen, home to menu items featuring honey from on-site hives, like the Bee’s Knees. Explore more hotel options in Boston with the full list.
Chicago - The Waldorf Astoria
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11 E. Walton St.; 312-646-1300 / Website
As one of Chicago’s most renowned boutique hotels, the Waldorf Astoria offers an unmatched experience with custom stay enhancements and elevated in-room dining, offering everything from shareable plates to champagne. The highlight: a premier Greco-Roman spa complete with soothing massage services and facials. For more beautiful stays in Chicago, check out the full list of best hotels.
Dallas - Hotel Drover
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200 Mule Alley Dr.; 817-755-5557 / Website
Nestled along Marine Creek in the Fort Worth Stockyards and anchored to the award-winning Mule Valley, Hotel Drover celebrates rich Texas lore with inviting design, unique experiences—including equestrian events and live music—and authentic cuisine. Guests can enjoy a universally glam stay rooted in a rustic-luxe aesthetic featuring spa suites, oversize bronze soaking tubs, expansive terraces and well-equipped rooms boasting artisan lavender products, a curated minibar, custom boot jacks and King Ranch leather goods. Check out the full list of best hotels in Dallas for more.
Hamptons - The Surf Lodge
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183 Edgemere St., Montauk; 631-250-8439 / Website
The Surf Lodge is the best spot in the Hamptons for a beachy getaway. Dine over meals made with locally grown ingredients and seafood from the fishing boats of Montauk Harbor, along with fresh produce from farms in Long Island before heading to the beach for a day spent seaside. For more great hotel stays in the Hamptons, check out the full list of best hotels in the area.
Hawai‘i - Turtle Bay Resort
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57- 091 Kamehameha Highway; 866-475-2567 / Website
This action-packed resort in the quiet town of Kahuku boasts two world-class golf courses, a surf school (and a local favorite wave!), horse-riding trails, jogging paths, a tennis center and so much more—including a wide variety of health and wellness offerings at Nalu Kinetic Spa. Book oceanfront Ocean Bungalows or Ocean Villas, featuring deep soaking tubs tailored in marble and glass. For more beautiful Hawaiian hotels, check out the full list.
Houston - Hotel Icon
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220 Main St.; 713-224-4266 / Website
A beacon of comfort and style amid the hustle and bustle of downtown Houston, Hotel Icon, Autograph Collection is the epitome of luxury living. Sitting on what was once the Union National Bank of Houston, this historic site has restored and transformed the space—keeping precious artifacts in place, of course (cue the original vault located in the lobby). On top of the 135 guest rooms and nine signature penthouse suites, the hotel also showcases a bevy of attractions, from a 24-hour fitness center to its Beauty and Beyond Spa, Line & Lariat restaurant and much, much more. For more travel options in the Houston area, check out the full list.
Las Vegas - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
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3708 Las Vegas Blvd S.; 702-698-7000 / Website
Dine and dance from sunset to sunrise at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, where delicious restaurants are teamed with a bustling party scene. Whether it be a decadent pasta dish from Scarpetta or an elegant plate of seafood from the new LPM Restaurant & Bar, the restaurant options at this hotel are endless. Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is the ultimate poolside party scene, featuring grand cabanas, infinity-edge glass dipping pools, and tasty food and cocktail service. For those who can’t get enough, Marquee Nightclub takes the party from day to night with the same electric vibe and performers such as DJ Pauly D, Lil Jon and Mustard. For more Vegas fun, check out the full list of best hotels.
Los Angeles - Santa Monica Proper Hotel
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700 Wilshire Blvd.; 310-620-9990 / Website
Welcome to a looser kind of luxury, one in which interior designer Kelly Wearstler is taking the lead. Santa Monica Proper, one of Santa Monica's first luxury lifestyle hotels, boasts 271 rooms—all of which optimize the area’s ocean breezes and natural aesthetic. Giving way to organic tones and textures, the interior design draws from the local coastline. Give yourself the true local experience, as this location is in the heart of the city where you’ll be walking distance from the beach, local cafes and restaurants, farmers markets and boutique shopping. Santa Monica Proper knows that settling for less just wouldn’t be Proper. Check out more great stays in the area with the full list.
Miami - Faena Hotel Miami Beach
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3201 Collins Ave.; 305-534-8800 / Website
Experience royal treatment at its finest at Miami’s most elegant, artistic and exuberant hotel. Famed for its over-the-top fashion defined by shiny gold and velvet reds, each guest room exudes wealth through marble-floored bathrooms, walk-in showers and large soaking tubs. Spend your day at the pool under a candy-striped umbrella or nestled on the beach in an exclusive cabana. With both the pool deck and private beach equipped with hospitable staff to provide guests with white-glove service all day long, the Faena pulls through on its promise of elite luxury while making all guests feel like a king. Keep the party going with the full list of hotel choices in the area!
NYC - Archer Hotel New York
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45 W. 38th St.; 212-719-4100 / Website
Reconnect with your loved one at the Archer Hotel New York in Midtown Manhattan. Head up to Spyglass, the 22nd-floor rooftop lounge, for Empire State Building vistas and classic cocktails.The boutique hotel sits down the street from Bryant Park and the Bank of America Winter Village. Go there to glide on the ice rink, peruse more than 170 pop-up shops, and indulge in s’mores during the colder months. Wrap up the evening in the hotel’s intimate, contemporary rooms, whose plush Eurotop mattresses and Frette bathrobes will keep you cozy. For more fabulous stays in the Big Apple, check out the full list of best hotels in NYC.
Orange County - The Resort at Pelican Hill
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S Pelican Hill Road; 855-410-7542 / Website
For five-star accommodations and Italian-inspired architecture, The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach offers an unforgettable experience amid panoramic Pacific Ocean views. With 36 world-class golf holes and a stunning pool and spa facility, this resort is sure to provide a luxurious getaway for those who long for utter tranquility. For more beautiful stays in Orange County, check out the full list.
Palm Beach - The Colony
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55 Hammon Ave.; 561-655-5430 / Website
Palm Beach’s pinkest hotel is beloved for its bold-colored brand of landmark luxury, having entertained legendary guests, including Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, John Lennon and Sofia Loren since 1947. Transportation is on the house with rides around town in the hotel’s new 2021 XC90 Volvo Inscriptions. A Beach Butler will deliver gourmet bites in custom coolers while you enjoy a glass (or two) of wine and a breeze on the beach. This “purveyor of pink” sports unique themes best encapsulated by its quirky mascot, Johnny Brown, a silk sombrero-wearing spider monkey who, in the 1920s, ran for mayor of Palm Beach. Search for more Palm Beach stays with the full list of best hotels in the area!
Philadelphia - The Bellevue Philadelphia
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200 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1234 / Website
Often coined as the “Grande Dame of Broad Street,” the French Renaissance-inspired Bellevue Philadelphia lives up to its name as a historical gem in the heart of City Center. Whether you are in need of some R&R at the Artur Kirsch Spa and Salon or desire a bit of retail therapy, find it all in one place during your stay at The Bellevue. Check out the full list of best hotels in Philly for more fantastic getaways.
San Diego - Fairmont Grand Del Mar
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5300 Grand Del Mar Court; 858-314-2000 / Website
With the award-winning Tom Fazio championship golf course, and 249 elegantly decorated guest rooms with balcony views overlooking the luxurious resort grounds, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar is revamping what it means to be well. Try one of many treatment offerings at the spa, or venture down any of three scenic trails for views of the canyon. For more beautiful San Diego haunts, check out the full list of best hotels.
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999 California St.; 415-392-3434 / Website
Sitting atop Nob Hill, the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco is rife with historical elegance and opulent amenities. Expect grand architecture, sumptuous top-floor suites with sweeping city views and knowledgeable concierges that craft top-tier itineraries. Discover more beautiful stays in San Francisco with the full list of best hotels.
Scottsdale - Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa
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5700 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley; 1-844-390-4754 / Website
Nestled on 53 sprawling acres in Paradise Valley, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain boasts well-appointed mountain casitas, suites and private villas. Rest and relax with Asian-inspired treatments at The Sanctuary Spa, housing 12 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms alongside a Zen meditation garden and reflection pond. Elements American cuisine features Asian flavors, while the Infinity Pool delights with reservable cabanas. Check out more great stays in Scottsdale with the full list of best hotels in the area.
Silicon Valley - Rosewood Sand Hill Menlo Park
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2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park; 650-561-1500 / Website
For a relaxing spa escape, head to the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park. The serene Sense Spa offers a range of luxurious experiences, from massages and facials to manicures and pedicures, so you'll leave feeling refreshed and recharged. For more Silicon Valley getaways, check out the full list.
Washington D.C. - The Darcy
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1515 Rhode Island Ave. NW; 844-489-9661 / Website
As a pet friendly option conveniently located in DuPont Circle, The Darcy sports American style with European accents and premiere amenities, including a fitness center and coffee bar. After a sip of espresso, look no further for a bite than the in-house eatery, Gerard Street Kitchen. Global flavors in dishes from the paratha tacos to Korean crispy chicken wings paired with signature cocktails are sure to satisfy your cravings. For more D.C. hotels, check out the full list!
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Photography by: CRIS MOLINA
