10 Best Hotels in America Announced

June 8, 2008

Not sure where you should be staying on your next vacation? Well we got you covered.

Expedia has recently announced the World’s Best Hotels and we wanted to showcase the American ones.

1. Sofitel Chicago Water Tower in Chicago, Illinois




Sofitel Chicago Water Tower bids you welcome with world-class downtown Chicago hotel accommodations - minutes from the Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Art Institute, and trendy boutiques. Designed by the French architect Jean-Paul Viguier, our downtown Chicago Illinois hotel is a 32-floor prism of glass, boasting 415 rooms, including 33 luxurious suites. Embrace modern design and rich architectural legacy at this luxury hotel in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

2. Hotel 1000 in Seattle, Washington

Discover the many distinctive qualities that differentiate Hotel 1000: from fully integrated, wired-to-serve technology to intimate, soothing, residential design to delightful surprises — a bathtub that fills from the ceiling and artwork that meets your personal preference.

3. Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona

Entering the mansion through mahogany and iron double doors, the atmosphere is that of a lavish private residence. Mirroring the Old World charm of the estate, Royal Palms’ Four-Star Alvadora Spa is tranquil, warm and intimate. Nationally acclaimed T. Cook’s restaurant boasts select seasonal dishes from the Mediterranean and exotic surrounding regions. The resort also offers swimming, a fitness centre and full-service salon.

4. Vino Bello Resort in Napa, California


Known for producing some of the world’s finest Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Chardonnay varietals, Napa Valley is also home to California wine country’s newest luxury resort—Vino Bello Resort. Its Old World Tuscan charm blends with the surrounding vine-covered hills to welcome you with style and grace. This is wine country at its best. Here you’ll find luxurious accommodations, fine amenities and gracious service, all designed to make your visit to Napa Valley a memorable one.

5. Argosy Casino Hotel and Spa in Kansas City, Missouri


The Argosy Hotel offers a health club, a full-service health spa, and a casino with 47 game tables and 1,950 slot machines. Dining options include a steakhouse, a buffet restaurant, and a sports bar.

6. The Sanderling Resort and Spa in Duck, North Carolina


The Sanderling Resort & Spa on North Carolina ’s Outer Banks touches the shores of both the majestic Atlantic Ocean and the serene Currituck Sound. Located near, Duck, N.C., this North Carolina resort, The Sanderling, with its luxurious spa overlooking the sound, is the Outer Banks only true resort. Its unique natural environment and secluded ocean beaches offer guests an exclusive setting in which to relax and unwind. Quite simply, The Sanderling is the ultimate Outer Banks vacation spot.

7. The Atlantic in Fort Lauderdale, Florida


In the heart of Florida’s Gold Coast, The Atlantic Resort & Spa is Fort Lauderdale’s premier luxury hotel, just across the boulevard from 23 miles of pristine sun-splashed golden beaches. Devoted to the pursuit of service and elegance, The Atlantic Resort & Spa is a seamless blend of comfort and style. Explore the outdoor haven of world-class boutiques, galleries, restaurants, museums, theatres, casinos, and nightspots.

8. Virginia Crossing Resort in Glen Alle, Virginia


Virginia Crossings Resort combines elegant accommodations, outstanding restaurants, golf and leisure activities with technologically advanced meeting facilities to be one of the premier full-service resorts in the region.

9. The Ritz Carlton in San Francisco, California


Find yourself in the heart of San Francisco, just blocks from mainstay landmarks like Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf – but miles away from an ordinary hotel experience. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is a tranquil Nob Hill hotel from which to enjoy the city’s spirited atmosphere and numerous cultural opportunities.

10. Ocean Key Resort in Key West, Florida


Nestled between Key West Harbor and Mallory Square in the Florida Keys, where historic Duval Street begins the old town experience is where you’ll find the Ocean Key Resort & Spa. Here, quaint streets are lined with colorful, 19th century clapboard houses, and bicycles are the preferred modes of transportation. This breathtaking Florida spa resort in Key West captures the essence of island resort living with oceanfront hotel accommodations that inspire and energize, all overlooking the placid waters where Gulf of Mexico meets the Atlantic Ocean.

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