The Best Luxury Hotels to Book in the USA
Some of the world’s best luxury hotels are found across the United States. There is so much to explore in the US, from wide open prairies, snow-peaked mountain ranges, mangrove-fringed bayous and extraordinary desert rock formations, to buzzy coastal cities, elegant colonial towns and tropical beachside boltholes. It’s unsurprising that the many five-star hotels in America offer some of the world’s most sophisticated luxury. Whether you seek inner-city swank or unparalleled comfort amid scenic wilderness, you’ll find the best of big luxury brands and independent five-stars right here.
Little Palm Island, for an island retreat in the Florida Keys
Resort, Spa Hotel
Amangiri, for desert escapes in Canyon Point, Utah
Resort
Set amid the canyons, mesas, ridges and gorges of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Utah, Amangiri gives you unparalleled opportunities for star-gazing and hiking in the remote, thrilling desert landscape of the American Wild West. There are tented suites, Camp Sarika’s one- and two-bedroom pavilions with private plunge pools and floor-to-ceiling windows framing desert vistas, plus desert-view suites – all with pared down, luxuriously minimalist interiors that don’t detract from the views, and fire pits to gather around at night. Mesa-facing suites offer particularly glorious sunset views as the geological formations are tinged with pink and gold. Join in the Yoga on the Rocks at the Aman Spa, or indulge in therapies inspired by Navajo wellness practices before partaking in the Native American-inspired Spirit of the Journey tasting menu at the Amangiri restaurant.
Baccarat Hotel, for French-style luxury in New York
Hotel, Apartment
Royal Palms, for mountain views in Scottsdale, Arizona
Resort, Hotel
Pelican Hill, for getting away from it all in Los Angeles
Hotel
Built in the style of an Italian Renaissance palace, this beautiful resort feels like you’ve landed on the Amalfi Coast rather than a five-star hotel in America, set amid 500 verdant acres (202ha). Rooms and villas feature pale biscuit furnishings, gleaming-white linen, sea views and private terraces. You’re a mere putt from Pelican Hill Golf Club, and there’s also the Coliseum Pool – a huge oval – and a lush spa, where you can get rejuvenated with a Himalayan salt stone massage. Hungry? There’s a choice of five dining venues, from fresh pastas at Andrea to steak and wood-fired pizzas at the Pelican Grill, which also has an excellent Napa Valley and Sonoma Hills wine menu. If you get bored, downtown Los Angeles is a short drive away.
Brush Creek Ranch, for cowboy adventures in Wyoming
Hotel, Resort
This is your chance to experience the wilds of the American West in style, on a sumptuous all-inclusive ranch-resort set in 30,000 acres (12,141ha) of Wyoming wilderness. Staff can organize fly fishing, horseback riding – there are over 120 horses on the ranch – rock climbing, golfing, hiking and trail running. You’ll stay in log cabins with fireplaces, wood-paneled ceilings and floors, and leather furniture. The spa will unknot the most tightly wound cowboy, while the Farm offers a seed-to-table epicurean adventure, cooking classes, small-batch whiskey tastings at the Spirit Vault, plus tours of their very own brewery and distillery.
Hotel Wailea, for private island luxury in Hawaii
Boutique Hotel, Independent Hotel
Deemed one of the world’s most romantic hotels, this five-star hotel on Maui has 72 individually styled suites decorated with original artwork, all on a private island. It’s perched 300ft (91m) above sea level, and views from here overlook three Hawaiian Islands and the azure ocean. There’s also extraordinary mountain scenery, and 15 acres (6ha) of landscaped grounds that feature a blaze of tropical color and glittering waterfalls. Sip a signature apothecary cocktail at the laid-back poolside Cabanas bar, share small plates at the Birdcage Bar, or treat your loved one to an intimate dinner for two at the Treehouse, with your personal chef conjuring culinary wonders from local ingredients.
Bardessono, for proximity to wineries in Napa Valley, California
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
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