Best hotels in the United States

10/10 – Telegraph expert rating

It’s not unusual to see celebrities or other VIPs discreetly coming or going from this five-star downtown hotel, long renowned for its elegance, impeccable service, luxe spa and tech-filled rooms. Read expert review

starting from £393

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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A delightful, whitewashed, English 16th-century-style inn set on one of the most beautiful stretches of coast in America, just north of San Francisco. It’s a slice of England but with the California sunshine. Read expert review

Starting from £210

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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This 23-room island retreat embodies the heart of Pacific Northwest hospitality, with sleek design, splendid water views, and exquisite food and drink to toast outdoor adventures. Despite all those intense charms, the warmth and intelligence of the staff still win the most accolades. Read expert review

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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This elegant beachfront property is among LA’s most sought-after hotels, and you’re highly likely to bump into the odd Hollywood celebrity on its ocean-facing terrace. With its chic rooms, refined décor and smart dining options, it’s one of the city’s most glamorous places to rest your head for the night.

Starting from £609

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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On Chicago’s streets the name “Trump” is polarising, but within the real estate mogul/reality TV star/president’s arresting 92-floor tower, it’s all business. The hotel goes above and beyond in services and amenities and is home to Sixteen, one of the city’s best restaurants. Read expert review

Starting from £245

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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This big-hearted dude ranch shows off the best of Arizona’s warmth, Wild-West heritage, and the spectacular, unspoiled landscape of the Sonoran Desert. Take your own star turn at this popular Hollywood backdrop, where many films and TV shows have been filmed since the 1940s. Read expert review

Starting from £180

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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A luxury, historic guest ranch resort with romantic old-west charm. Spacious accommodation, exceptional service and peaceful courtyard gardens await guests. The Grill Restaurant features five-star cuisine with spectacular sunset views. Read expert review

Starting from £118

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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Consistently ranked among Seattle’s best hotels. The Palladian is a little bit artsy and a little bit rock and roll. The Belltown classic delights with superb farm-to-table cuisine, edgy industrial-chic design, and its famous pillows with oil paintings of modern celebrities as Russian generals circa 1812. Read expert review

Starting from £149

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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Few hotels have inspired a documentary, an Assouline book and a fashion collection. The Carlyle is in a class of its own, luring luminaries from all over the world for almost 100 years. Whether it’s your first or fiftieth trip to New York, this is where you can experience the city’s glamorous past and vibrant present. Read expert review

Starting from £841

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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Skylonda Lodge is beyond being defined as a health or wellness retreat – it offers a full luxury lifestyle makeover. An immersive experience of fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, relaxation and the connection between all of these things are part of a holistic programme in a serene redwood forest setting. Read expert review

Starting from £2,655

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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A luxury oceanfront resort on Montecito’s picturesque Miramar Beach – the heart of the American Riviera. A place both to be seen and to chill out. The beach chic vibe is East meets West Coast – all white clapboard and manicured lawns. The sumptuous bedrooms, fine dining and photogenic pools are practically perfect. Read expert review

Starting from £530

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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This magical property at the foot of the Santa Ynez Mountains dates back to 1893 and is filled with otherworldly charm – which is probably why JFK and Jackie chose it as their honeymoon spot. With its lush gardens and tranquil private cottages, it’s a little slice of paradise in Santa Barbara’s wealthiest enclave. Read expert review

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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This Beverly Hills grand dame provides a sophisticated stay in the city’s swankiest neighbourhood. With beautifully landscaped gardens, elegantly appointed rooms and one of the smartest rooftop pools in the city, it’s the ideal way to experience the best that life in Los Angeles has to offer. Read expert review

Starting from £805

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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Chicago’s most chic workspace and private club is packed with members-only amenities like a heated rooftop pool and bar, and a giant brick-walled gym with a boxing ring. But the stylish West Loop space also houses a charming boutique hotel, giving guests access to all the club’s ultra-cool and enviable perks. Read expert review

Starting from £267

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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Fisher Island Club is a members-only residential island located just off the southern tip of South Beach and is accessible by ferry. It offers unparalleled luxury, privacy and tranquility with opulent Mediterranean Revival villas, a private beach, lavish spa, golf course, marinas and multiple restaurants. Read expert review

Starting from £507

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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Blissful, serene and over-the-top, the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai surpasses the brand’s already high expectations by embracing its Hawaii Island location with an impressive cultural centre, weekly luau, a snorkel-able lagoon of colorful aquarium rescue fish and regionally sourced spa and restaurant ingredients. Read expert review

Starting from £775

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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This beloved family resort sits on a mile-long spit just south of the border, a 90-minute drive from Vancouver, BC, and two hours from Seattle. The Audubon Society considers its dreamy landscape – a stopover along the Pacific Flyway – one of the state’s best bird-watching destinations. Read expert review

Starting from £160

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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A unique, boutique bolthole from the Firmdale group in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The Whitby offers a sensorial stay, with eclectic, colourful design and a focus on art, alongside serious luxury and unstuffy service. Read expert review

Starting from £583

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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Faena tapped filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and his Academy Award-winning designer wife Catherine Martin as creative consultants on this luxury hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The result is a theatrical fantasia in red, gold and tiger print, dusted with mind-bending contemporary art. Read expert review

Starting from £399

9/10 – Telegraph expert rating

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The pink stucco buildings of this luxury resort hug the shoreline below Cheyenne Mountain, like you’d see in an Italian lakes village. It’s long been one of Colorado’s grandest hotels, with a storied past, impeccable service, immaculately manicured grounds and a world-renowned western art collection. Read expert review

Starting from £163