The Hotel Guide’s 2025 Awards Edition celebrates the most exceptional luxury hotels across the United States—properties that define excellence through elevated design, world-class service, and unforgettable guest experiences. This year’s Top 10 Luxury Hotels showcase destinations that continue to raise the standard for refined travel.

Leading the list is Acqualina Residences & Resort, a coastal sanctuary renowned for Mediterranean-inspired architecture, impeccable service, and lavish oceanfront accommodations that make every stay feel restorative and indulgent.

Amangiri, set in the untouched landscapes of southern Utah, remains a benchmark of modern minimalism. Its dramatic desert surroundings, holistic wellness programs, and unparalleled privacy create a transformative luxury escape.

In New Mexico, Four Seasons Resort Santa Fe blends timeless Southwestern culture, culinary artistry, and handcrafted luxury. Its adobe-style casitas and serene desert setting offer an elevated retreat with authentic regional charm.

The Boca Raton earns recognition for its iconic waterfront presence, vibrant redesigns, and expansive dining and wellness offerings that make it one of Florida’s most dynamic luxury destinations.

Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas marries refined European influence with Texas hospitality, offering sumptuous suites, an acclaimed spa, and walkability to the city’s cultural heart.

A historic favorite, The Brown Palace in Denver captivates with its century-old architectural beauty, majestic atrium, and legacy of personalized service rooted in timeless luxury.

Chicago’s beloved The Drake continues to shine with its grand lakefront views, storied elegance, and legacy as one of America’s most iconic luxury hotels.

In Arizona, The Phoenician Resort delivers desert luxury at its highest level—complete with expansive pools, championship golf, curated dining, and artful modern design.

Rounding out the list is The Thompson San Antonio, a contemporary urban retreat known for its sleek design, rooftop experiences, and elevated boutique-luxury atmosphere.

Together, these hotels represent the very best of American luxury travel—destinations where craftsmanship, culture, and comfort converge to create unforgettable stays.

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In collaboration with designer Isabel Tragash, principal of STA Architectural Group, and Virgilio Mariano, founder of Ideal Casa Italian furniture, the new suite features sleek furniture, plush carpets, modern bathrooms in marble and covetable amenities, exquisite light fixtures in every room and an expansive private terrace that offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.

“The new suite exemplifies Acqualina’s commitment to offering an unmatched stay for guests, particularly those who are looking for extra room without sacrificing style,” says Acqualina Resort CEO and Partner Deborah Yager Fleming. “We curated spaces that call to our coastal surroundings yet stand out with sophisticated elements that resemble a high-design villa in Europe.”

The entryway of the suite extends to two separate living areas, where a soothing neutral backdrop showcases ocean views. The living spaces are dotted with Ideal Casa Italian furniture offering both a rich heritage and contemporary design, from a statuesque console with walnut drawers and silver finishes — a perfect nook for getting work done or serving cocktails — to a modern upholstered Italian sectional meant for gathering and conversation.

In the main living area by the terrace, there is a sculptural sideboard and fluted coffee table with a bronze glass top; and guests will enjoy the duo of velvet diamond-designed “Alison” armchairs or relax on the new Miami sofa-bed made in Italy that imbues the color of the beach below. Abstract 4DaSoul rugs, aptly named “Mosaic Calm,” combine the soft sheen of viscose with an elegant finish of New Zealand wool, adding coastal calm to the spaces, while crystal octagonal table lamps and two metal LED “Fiama” chandeliers by Sean Lavin are a preview of the suite’s light fixtures.

In the full gourmet kitchen, there’s sleek wood cabinetry paired with luxurious Italian Lapitec stone countertops and a waterfall bar, and all of the culinary amenities one needs to cook a meal together. The nearby dining room features a circular Casa Spin Dining Table with a central steel column that’s wrapped in a full-grain leather in a spiral pattern, complemented by wood dining chairs with backrests.

The table is anchored by a diamond-shaped “Everest” pendant by Elan Lighting, an ideal spot for soaking up the ocean views. The bar stools mimic the dining chairs, and are also architectural in nature, distinguished by a curved oak structure with a sinuous design.

In the primary bedroom, a crystal Possini Euro Design Vesta ring pendant hangs from the ceiling and white sateen linens and a duvet cover in a champagne trim and elegant drapery invites guests to linger longer. Views of the Atlantic Ocean can be seen from the bed, or on the private terrace.

Tragash of STA Architectural Group designed the primary bathroom in Italian-meets-coastal elegance, with gleaming Italian marble flooring, that’s echoed in the glass-enclosed shower for two, a textured wallcovering, and a stunning Vena Di Oro marble-top double vanity.

The suite’s other bedrooms also feature the same luxuries, including more inventive lighting — and the third bedroom showcases twin beds for families or friends traveling together and vistas of the Intracoastal Waterway.

“The new suite not only offers the luxury of space,” says Yager Fleming, “but no matter which room guests are in, they’re treated to the same amount of opulence and avant-garde details.”

For more information, visit http://www.acqualinaresort.com.

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Awarded the #1 Luxury Hotel in the US, Acqualina sits on a lushly landscaped 4.5 acre backyard of seaside bliss with world-class restaurants, curated amenities and spacious rooms and suites all with balconies and water views. Gorgeous private cabanas line three oceanfront pools including an Adult Pool providing the ideal setting for uninterrupted sunbathing and spending quality time with friends.  After, the group of friends can enjoy a leisurely meal under elegant palms and the shade of red umbrellas at the beachside Costa Grill.

The getaway continues at Acqualina Spa  where girlfriends can enjoy a range of spa treatments to relax both body and mind. The Spa’s numerous amenities include a crystal steam room, Himalayan Salt Wall, refreshing ice fountain, and experiential shower with cool arctic or warm Caribbean mists.

An oceanfront terrace with a heated jet pool and Roman waterfall spa offers further relaxation and the perfect spot to enjoy a signature coconut drink and healthy bites. Feeling refreshed and relaxed, guests can make their way to the Spa Boutique taking retail therapy to a luxurious level with fashionable clothing and swimwear plus stylish accessories and specialty gift items.

Girlfriends can take advantage of the resort’s newest amenities and experiences from sea to land and art to wine, which are available on- and off-property. Whether delighting in the oceanfront Avra Miami for delectable Greek fare, indulging in Italian cuisine at Il Mulino New York or savoring Japanese flavors at Ke-uH, Acqualina ensures a fabulous gastronomic journey.

Those who love being on the water, scuba diving experiences are available and a three-hour yacht cruise to a sandbar to swim, sip Mimosas and relax.  Al fresco painting classes are also offered and Acqualina’s local “photo biographer” can capture any part of the Miami getaway.

Valid until December 23, 2023, the Girlfriends Getaway package includes:

• Luxurious accommodations in an Oceanfront Guestroom or Suite
• Daily Spa credit of $300
• One Spa lunch for two
• Welcome fruit amenity

Starting rates for the Girlfriends Getaway package begin at $1,550 per night. The package is subject to availability with a two-night minimum stay required and blackout dates apply.

For more information or for reservations, please visit www.acqualinaresort.com or call 844.366.8913.

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