Each year U.S. News & World Report examines all of the top hotels in the United States, looking at things like what they offer, customer reviews, and what travel experts have said about them. They then compile a list of the very best hotels in the United States, and most are premium luxury properties. So which ones are the best? Here are the top ten best luxury hotels in the United States according to U.S. News, and we think you’re going to like what you see.
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10. The Auberge du Soleil – Rutherford, California
Situated in California’s beautiful Napa Valley region, the Auberge du Soleil is a five-star boutique hotel that just radiates elegance. There are only fifty premium rooms and suites here which ensures that your stay is quite private. Every room has incredible views of the surrounding area and the hotel offers everything you could expect. It’s the perfect hotel to call home while you explore America’s wine country.
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9. The Waldorf Astoria Chicago – Chicago, Illinois
Experience true luxury in one of Chicago’s finest hotels, the Waldorf Astoria. The Waldorf Astoria name is one that has always been associated with the word “haute” and “premium”, and this five-star property won’t fail to please. They are a classic/modern luxury hotel located ideally in the Gold Coast neighborhood of the city. They offer 189 rooms and suites in total, a massive spa and fitness center, an indoor pool, a caring staff, and more.
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8. The Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas – Las Vegas, Nevada
A stay at any Mandarin Oriental is one luxury experience to remember, and their Las Vegas property came in as the eighth best hotel in the United States according to U.S. News & World Report. The Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is the epitome of what a modern, five-star hotel should look like. Between the hotels location, it’s long list of amenities, and the great amount of emphasis placed on design, it’s no surprise as to why this hotel made the list.
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7. The Langham Chicago – Chicago, Illinois
Coming in at number seven in the Langham Chicago. This hotel represents everything that a high-end five-star property should be. It’s extremely elegant, the interior design in on point, and the larger rooms are essentially small apartments, among other things. In total there are 268 guest rooms and suites found within this hotel and they are sure to please even the most discerning traveler.
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6. The Montage Palmetto Bluff – Bluffton, South Carolina
The Montage Palmetto Bluff is one of South Carolina’s most beautiful resorts, and it came in on number six on the list. This five-star property feels more like a small town as it is comprised of just 50 beautiful private cottages. Outside of the beautiful cottages this beautiful property has nearly everything one could want and there’s even a golf course.
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5. The Peninsula Beverly Hills – Beverly Hills, California
The Peninsula Beverly Hills is a five-star hotel located within one of the most luxurious, wealthy, and famous neighborhoods in all of the United States. This hotel caters to some of the wealthiest people out there and is often a favorite among some local celebrities as well. It’s a premium hotel in Beverly Hills, so there’s no real surprise that its quite amazing.
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4. The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai – Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Located right on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Four Season Resort Hualalai is not only the fourth best hotel in the United States, it is consistently ranked as one of the top hotels in the world, and as one of the best Four Seasons properties. Between the romantic beach-side dining experiences to their haute spa, this five-star hotel is one of the best out there by a long shot.
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3. The ARIA Sky Suites – Las Vegas, Nevada
Situated on top of the ARIA Resort and Casino, the ARIA Sky Suites are some of the most luxurious hotel accommodations out there. These suits (ranging from 2,000-square-feet to 7,000-square-feet) make apartments owned by millionaires living in Manhattan look like college dorm rooms. From the furnishings and decorations to the massive bathrooms, the ARIA Sky Suites redefine what being a “high roller” really is.
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2. The Jefferson Washington D.C. – Washington, The District of Columbia
The Jefferson hotel in Washington D.C. has been in operation since 1923 and it is the hotel that all the worlds diplomats, presidents, and prime ministers usually stay in when visiting the nations capital. It offers just 95 rooms and suites in total, but this five-star property is filled with regal furnishings that make it feel like an Americanized version of a Parisian hotel.
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1. The Lodge at Sea Island – Sea Island, Georgia
The Lodge at Sea Island was ranked as the number one hotel in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, and it is a golfers paradise. Located on the beautiful Sea Island off the coast of Georgia, this five-star property offers guests access to two championship level golf course while only offering just 40 rooms in total. It has all the features seen in massive resort complexes, yet it’s intimate enough that you can truly experience what southern charm is all about.
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