Westin Hotels & Resorts are a premium chain of hotels that are owned by the large Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide conglomerate. The Westin hotel brand was founded back in 1930 when two competing hotel barons, Severt W. Thurston and Frank Dupar, decided to join together and form Westin. The company quickly expanded into other markets in the United States, and eventually spreading around the world. In 1998 the brand was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts and there are over 200 Westin Hotels & Resorts around the world today. While they are a worldwide hotel brand, many of their hotels and resorts are located in the United States. We compiled information regarding hotel ratings, the available amenities, the location, and a few other factors to come up with our list of the best Westin Hotels & Resorts in the United States. The following list is our picks for the best Westin’s, and they are ranked in no particular order.
5. The Westin Monache Resort – Mammoth Lakes, California
Tucked away in the Sierra Nevada mountains in the Sierra National Forest, is the luxurious and beautiful Westin Monache Resort. This hotel is perfect for those looking for a mountainous getaway located in one of the most beautiful parts of California. The best time to come to this hotel & resort would be the wintertime, given its location. This Westin is perfect for skiers and snowborders as the slopes are only a quick step away from this amazing hotel. However the Westin Monache Resort has a lot to offer guests who don’t want to ski or who come during the spring and summer. The hotel is close to town, where one can choose from a variety of things to do. Additionally there are many opportunities to fish, hike mountains, hunt, mountain bike, or explore the beautiful mountains. The hotel is also really close to Yosemite National Park, which has a lot to offer on its own. The hotel has top-notch amenities including comfortable rooms, a heated pool, hot tubs, and amazing spa, a fitness center and the Whitebark Restaurant. The hotel also receives excellent reviews for its service, as the staff goes to great lengths to ensure you are comfortable.
4. The Westin Kierland Villas – Scottsdale, Arizona
The next hotel that we are going to look at is the Westin Kierland Villas in Scottsdale Arizona. While the city of Scottsdale and this hotel are technically located in a desert, you will see nothing but green grass surrounding this premium hotel. That is because the hotel is located right on the Kierland Golf Club, making this a perfect destination for golfers. This particular Westin only offers villas for guests to stay in, and even the smallest ones are expansive. The villas are either have one or two bedrooms and come complete with a full kitchen, dining and living areas, private patios, and more. The staff here will even grocery shop for you provided you give them enough notice. Outside of the amazing villas, the hotel & resort has everything you would expect: from a premium spa, two pools, a fitness center, a lounge, and plenty of dining opportunities including the McDowell Market & Grill. If you want to come to Scottsdale, this is the hotel to stay in.
3. The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas – Maui, Hawaii
It should be no surprise why the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas makes our list. This Westin is located on the island of Maui, in Hawaii and its right on the ocean. For those looking for their romantic Hawaiian getaway, this Westin is for you. Aside from this hotels amazing location on the northwestern tip of the island, you get some pretty amazing amenities. The rooms are either one-bedroom studios, or larger one-and two-bedroom villas complete with a full kitchen, living space, private balcony, and more. This Westin also has an amazing spa, multiple pools, three restaurants, a few bars, and even two markets for you to shop at, among other things. This Westin is pretty self-explanatory as to why it is so great, and why it is one of the highest rated Westin hotels in the United States.
2. The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain – Avon, Colorado
Next up on our list we have the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain. As the name implies this hotel is on a river, and looks out at Beaver Creek Resort which is a premier ski resort in Colorado. This resorts offers everything you would expect from a skiing and winter oriented resort. The Westin has ample access to the great slopes surrounding it, and provides guests with many other activities like horseback riding, snowmobiling, hiking, and even white water rafting in the summer. The rooms here are top-notch and they come in all different sizes, and all of them include their signature brand Heavenly beds. Theres a heated pool, a premier restaurant, the amazing Anjali spa, and much more to take advantage of here. It is also consistently one of the best rated Westin hotels around.
1. The Sunset Key Guest Cottages, A Westin Resort – Key West, Florida
Located on its own island in the Florida Keys, is the Sunset Key Guest Cottages Resort from Westin. This Westin is extremely luxurious and perfect for those looking for a small-island feel. The island is 27 acres and you have to take a ferry to get to it. This resort is comprised of many cottages that range in size from one bedroom to even four bedrooms. The cottages are also fully equipped with a kitchen, living and dining areas, a private balcony, HD televisions, and more. The resort has premium beach access, a pool, a tennis court, a spa, and the great Latitudes restaurant. Outside of those unique features, this Westin has top notch service, and your stay here is almost guaranteed to be amazing.
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