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The best hotels in the United States

The best hotel in the United States is Aman New York in New York, with a Browntravels editorial score of 9.4/10. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Kailua-Kona (9.3/10) and The St. Regis New York in New York (9.3/10) complete the top three.

  1. Aman New York, New York♛

    Best hotel in the United States

    Aman New York

    New York · Editorial score 9.4/10 · £££££

    A hushed urban sanctuary inside the Crown Building on Fifth Avenue, where every room has a fireplace and the spa spans three floors.

    Best for: Couples, Wellness travellers, Design lovers

    New York's ultimate urban retreat—monastic calm, serious wellness and Fifth Avenue at the door, priced for the very top of the market.

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  2. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Kailua-Kona2

    No. 2 in the United States

    Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

    Kailua-Kona · Editorial score 9.3/10 · £££££

    Hawaii's most complete luxury resort spreads low bungalows across Kona lava fields, with seven pools, championship golf and deep Hawaiian culture.

    Best for: Families, Golfers, Couples

    The gold standard of Hawaiian resorts: flawless operations, real cultural depth and grounds that make every guest type feel prioritised.

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  3. The St. Regis New York, New York3

    No. 3 in the United States

    The St. Regis New York

    New York · Editorial score 9.3/10 · £££££

    John Jacob Astor IV's 1904 Beaux-Arts flagship on Fifth Avenue, where butler service and the King Cole Bar keep Gilded Age Manhattan alive.

    Best for: Couples, Occasion travellers, Lovers of classic grand hotels

    Manhattan's definitive Gilded Age address—choose it for the history, the butlers and one perfect martini under Old King Cole.

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Hotels in the United States: questions answered

What is the best hotel in the United States?
Aman New York in New York, scored 9.4/10 by Browntravels editors. New York's ultimate urban retreat—monastic calm, serious wellness and Fifth Avenue at the door, priced for the very top of the market.
What are the top 3 hotels in the United States?
1. Aman New York, New York (9.4/10); 2. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Kailua-Kona (9.3/10); 3. The St. Regis New York, New York (9.3/10).
How does Browntravels rank hotels in the United States?
Every hotel carries an editorial score from 0 to 10, set by our editors and never by hotels, across six areas: service, design, dining, wellness, location and value. The Crown lists the highest-scoring hotels we cover in each country and updates as soon as a stronger hotel joins the directory. Commercial relationships never influence scores or rankings.
How many hotels in the United States does Browntravels cover?
21 hotels in the United States have a full Browntravels profile, each with an editorial score, who it suits best and our verdict.

Rankings follow our editorial policy. See the best hotels in every country.