Quick answer: Five highly rated US hotels for a holiday are The Sherry-Netherland in New York City, Bardessono Hotel & Spa in Yountville in California’s Napa Valley, The Nantucket Hotel & Resort in Massachusetts, French Quarter Inn in Charleston, South Carolina, and The Oxford Hotel in Bend, Oregon. Each of these was still taking bookings on its official website in October 2026. Prices, ratings and offers change often, so check the hotel directly before you book.
How this list was chosen
This list was first published in 2016, based on TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for that year. Ratings and rankings change every year, so we have removed the 2016 scores, review counts and phone numbers, checked that each hotel is still operating, and updated the details from each hotel’s own website in October 2026.
If you are travelling from India, remember that you need a valid US visa, and that US visa appointment waiting times can be long. Check the US Embassy and Consulates in India website before you plan dates.
5 top-rated hotels in the United States
1. The Sherry-Netherland, New York City
The Sherry-Netherland stands on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, at the entrance to Central Park, close to the shops of Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue. It opened in 1927 and has long been a favourite of high society; today it hosts business and political leaders as well as international travellers.
Rooms range from interior rooms and city-view rooms to park-view rooms, and suites include interior, city-view, park-view and two-bedroom park-view suites. Ask for a park-view room if the view over Central Park is the reason you are going.
- Address: 781 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022
- Best for: a classic Manhattan stay beside Central Park
2. Bardessono Hotel & Spa, Yountville
Bardessono is a luxury hotel in Yountville, in California’s Napa Valley wine country. The hotel highlights its sustainable design and LEED Platinum certification. It has the Bardessono Spa, a pool with daybeds, pet-friendly rooms, villas and suites, and Lucy Restaurant & Bar, which draws on the hotel’s own gardens. Complimentary bikes make it easy to ride to nearby wineries. According to the hotel, it was awarded two Michelin Keys in 2025.
- Address: 6526 Yount Street, Yountville, CA 94599
- Best for: a wine-country break with a spa
3. The Nantucket Hotel & Resort, Nantucket
The Nantucket Hotel & Resort, on the island of Nantucket in Massachusetts, first opened in 1891 and was restored in 2012. Since then it has stayed open all year. It suits families, with two heated pools, a seasonal kids’ club and children’s programme, multi-bedroom suites and cottages, dog-friendly rooms, and a shuttle to Jetties Beach and around town. Summer is the island’s busiest season, so book well ahead if you plan to travel then.
- Address: 77 Easton Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
- Best for: family beach holidays
4. French Quarter Inn, Charleston
French Quarter Inn is a boutique hotel in the French Quarter of historic Charleston, South Carolina, about a minute’s walk from the City Market and a few minutes from King Street and Waterfront Park, according to the hotel. Guests get a complimentary European-style breakfast, a wine and cheese reception in the lobby, and cookies and milk at turndown. The hotel publishes seasonal offers and holiday packages on its website.
- Location: French Quarter, Charleston, SC
- Best for: exploring historic Charleston on foot
5. The Oxford Hotel, Bend
The Oxford Hotel is a boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Bend, in central Oregon, now part of the Oxford Collection. It describes itself as eco-conscious, with eco-friendly design. Amenities include complimentary cruiser bikes, a free washer and dryer for guests, and ROAM, its restaurant, which serves seasonal menus. Bend is a base for outdoor trips, including Mount Bachelor and Tumalo Falls.
An earlier version of this article said The Oxford Hotel runs on renewable energy, and gave exact distances to Tumalo Falls and Mount Bachelor. The hotel’s current website does not make the renewable-energy claim, and we could not confirm the distances, so we have removed both.
- Address: 10 NW Minnesota Avenue, Bend, OR 97703
- Best for: an outdoorsy break in the Pacific Northwest
Tips for booking a US hotel
- Compare the hotel’s own website with booking sites; hotels often have direct-booking offers.
- Check what the nightly rate includes. Many US hotels add resort or destination fees and local taxes on top of the room rate.
- Read the cancellation policy carefully, especially for non-refundable rates.
- Look at recent reviews rather than older ones, since hotels change ownership, staff and facilities.
Planning the rest of your trip? See our guides to the best beaches in the USA and some of the most unusual hotels in the world.
Frequently asked questions
Are these hotels still open?
Yes. In October 2026, all five hotels had active booking pages on their official websites. Check directly before you book, as this can change.
Why are there no ratings or prices in this list?
Ratings and prices change constantly, and the 2016 figures in the original article were out of date. Check the hotel’s website and recent reviews for current information.
Which of these hotels is best for families?
The Nantucket Hotel & Resort, with heated pools, a seasonal kids’ club and multi-bedroom suites and cottages.
Which hotel is closest to Central Park?
The Sherry-Netherland, on Fifth Avenue at 59th Street, at the entrance to Central Park.
This guide was checked in October 2026 against each hotel’s official website.
