Travelers have spoken, and the results are in. The jet-setting experts at TripAdvisor just unveiled their 16th annual Traveler’s Choice Awards for the best hotels in the U.S. for 2018, and the results have us impulsively researching flights to off-the-grid places like Cannon Beach, Ore., and San Antonio, Texas.
Topping the list for the second consecutive year is The Nantucket Hotel & Resort in Nantucket, Mass., with its charming and classic New England style and enchanting ocean and harbor views.
The award winners are determined using millions of reviews and opinions left on TripAdvisor’s site each year. Before planning your next trip, take a look below at the 10 top hotels in the U.S. in 2018:
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The Nantucket Hotel & Resort -- Nantucket, Massachusetts
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This hotel is the only one to pull double duty in TripAdvisor's best-of lists, tallying in at No. 7 on the roundup of best hotels around the world in 2018. Built in 1891 and recent restored, this hotel embodies New England in a nutshell, alongside must-have modern amenities like on-site yoga, two heated swimming pools, shuttle transportation and spectacular ocean and harbor views.
Saratoga Springs is known for its thoroughbred horse races, so it's no surprise that Saratoga Arms appeals to those visitors. Guests enjoy complementary farm-to-table breakfast in the morning, and wine each evening, which can be enjoyed from the building's classic wraparound porch.
The luxury suites and courtyard pools of the Santa Maria will help you embrace the slower side of Key West life. Located only a block from Duval Street, you get the best of both relaxation and tourism, like shopping, cuisine and sightseeing.
The Inn At Lost Creek -- Mountain Village, Colorado
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This 32-suite inn also boasts one of the region's best restaurants, in addition to being a prime location for regional skiing and outdoor activities. In the winter, take advantage of the inn's ski in/ski out access. In the summer, you can go for hikes and bikes along one of the world-class trails just outside, or even check out the Telluride Golf Club.
This luxurious downtown Chicago hotel features sweeping views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Its upscale design boasts British style and comfort with impeccable service and luxury. Reviewers particularly love the rainfall showers in each suite.
A stone's throw from Pike Place Market and the original Starbucks, the inn provides travelers with the best Seattle has to offer. Visitors will get prime views of the waterfront and Olympic Mountains while staying in recently renovated rooms that offer Pacific Northwest comfort and style.