Visiting a new place, especially a new country, and one as enormous as America, throws many challenges. One of them is finding the right hotel to stay in. How do you narrow down your search for the best hotels during your visit to the USA? Good question, but in this day and age, we have so many tools at our fingertips, namely, Google, TripAdvisor, Agoda and any other site that allows hotel guests to rate their stay. With the sheer mass of ratings and reviews available, the decision is generally quite straight forward, but here’s our take anyway…
1. The Four Seasons Resort, Hualalai, Hawaii
The Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the most luxurious resorts in the USA. It is not just another billion-dollar property, rather it has all the five-star add-ons such as ultra-luxurious spa treatments, seven different pools including the infinity pool facing the ocean that draws its guests in the thousands each year.
2. The Peninsula, Chicago
Considered to be the jewel in the crown of the ‘Magnificent Mile’ in Chicago, the Peninsula will blow your mind away. This Hong Kong-based hotel chain is a hot favorite with guests who love to be thoroughly pampered with plush interiors and high-tech gadgets in their rooms. The spa here is the biggest attraction and it gets better with the Hotels overindulgent and friendly staff.
3. The Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club, Surfside, Florida
The Four Seasons is a brand that has been maintaining its top slot for a long time now. Located on the nine beachfront acres in Surfside, Florida, this is their biggest property as of date. The amenities over here are world class with private and adult pools, a family pool with babysitting facilities, a fully equipped 5-star gym and a wraparound balcony that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. For what more can you ask?
4. Four Seasons Resort, Lanai
Are breath-taking views from your hotel room on your mind? Then this beach property at Lanai, one of the most sought after from the Hotel Chain, may well be your answer. The resort, built on beach property, offers interesting outdoor adventures like snorkeling, deep sea fishing, hiking, scuba diving, and whale watching. Celebrities who frequent it often love the food served in the restaurants here as much as playing a hand on its world-class golf course.
5. Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago
A good location is a must for a lot of guests when they are booking their stay at a hotel. If finger licking good food, retail therapy, and dance-till-you-drop nightlife is on your mind, then step into this haven of luxury! Located only a few meters away from the magnificent mile, you will be gaga as much as their other guests. You bet!
6. Acqualina Resort and Spa on the Beach, Miami
At only eleven miles north of Miami Beach, this spa resort is creating waves in the hospitality industry. Wondering how? The hotel staff here are extra indulgent and go all out with its personalized care and attention. It is to no surprise that the hotel has its bookings full for most parts of the year.
7. The Langham, Chicago
Having opened their doors only in 2013, it may be only a short history of the hotel. However, the guests who stay here shower the hotel with high praises on the impressively subtle interiors, attentive staff, the beautiful location, and its riverfront view. It boasts of a massive indoor pool that is a whopping 65 feet long!
8. The Montage Kapalua Bay
This 24-acre property in Miami has the best view of their sprawling ocean and the shining golden shore. Water enthusiasts can rejoice because there are so many water-based activities that people will have a field day here. The extremely courteous hotel staff need a special mention, as they host some of the high techie amenities provided in the rooms.
