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Top 10 best luxury hotels in the USA
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Today: Top 10 best luxury hotels in the USA
The United States of America is one of the most hauntingly beautiful countries in the world. It offers its visitors a staggering array of breathtaking attractions, including vibrant cities, spectacular scenery, amazing road trips, phenomenal wildlife, and beautiful beaches. My favorite USA travel destinations are the inspiring cities of New York City & San Francisco, the unspoilt wilderness of Alaska, the jaw dropping beauty of the Hawaiian islands, and the phenomenal landscapes of the National Parks in the West. Tomorrow is the 4th of July, a national holiday that commemorates the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, no longer forming part of the British Empire. Independence Day is a good time to give a round-up of the 10 best luxury hotels in one of my most beloved travel destinations, the USA.
What is your favorite hotel in the USA? Leave a comment.
10. CAVALLO POINT LODGE, SAN FRANCISCO
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Located at a former USA army post at the Golden Gate Bridge, award-winning Cavallo Point offers one of the most coveted stays on the West Coast, mere minutes from San Francisco. The exterior of the lodge has been beautifully restored, preserving Fort Baker’s original architecture. Many of its 142 historic and contemporary accommodations feature sweeping views of San Francisco Bay, the city’s skyline, and the bridge. Northern Californian cuisine at Murray Circle restaurant makes the lodge a top culinary destination, and an intimate cooking school has an ever-changing class roster. Relax at the spa with an array of massages, facials, healing arts services, and more. Miles of hiking trails in national parklands and dog-friendly housing make the lodge a great choice for families.
- Hotel website: Cavallo Point Lodge
- Other accolades: Cavallo Point Lodge also features in my top 10 list of the best hotels in San Francisco.
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast for 2, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
9. LITTLE PALM ISLAND, FLORIDA KEYS
Little Palm Island is a close as you can get to a luxury hotel experience on an exclusive private island in the continental USA. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, this adults-only resort in the Florida Keys is a secluded world of lush tropical gardens, crushed seashell paths, and 30 thatched roof bungalows, inspired by British West Indies design and with a careful nod to old world tradition. Thoughtful amenities deliver exotic charm reminiscent of a Balinese hideaway. With no phones or television, the soundtrack at this resort is the lapping of ocean waves, the rustle of the leaves in the breeze, and the melody of neighboring birds and tree frogs. Days are spent in hammocks fixed to the palm trees, lounge chairs on the small beach, and the world-class restaurant and spa.
- Hotel website: Little Palm Island
- Other accolades: Little Palm Island also features in my top 10 lists of the world’s most exclusive private island resorts and the best beach resorts in the USA.
- Review: read my review of Little Palm Island here.
8. POST RANCH INN, BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA
High atop the cliffs of Big Sur, 400 meters (1200 feet) above the Pacific Ocean, sits Post Ranch Inn, a sanctuary for the soul and one of the USA’s most prestigious luxury hotels. The rustic retreat is located on the Californian Highway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, which ranks as one of the most scenic roads in the world. With natural architecture embracing the coast’s dramatic beauty and the surrounding redwoods, the 40 rooms blend rustic elegance, comfort and privacy with panoramic ocean or mountain views. Each room features a wood-burning fireplace, private deck, and complimentary minibar. Enjoy activities like morning yoga, rejuvenating spa treatments, swimming in the ocean-view basking pools, hiking, and nightly stargazing. The celebrated Sierra Mar restaurant serves organic seasonal fare.
- Hotel website: Post Ranch Inn
- Other accolades: The Post Ranch Inn also features in my top 10 lists of the world’s most spectacular cliffside resorts and restaurants with views that match the food.
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast for 2, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
- Review: read my review of the Post Ranch Inn here.
7. WALDORF ASTORIA LAS VEGAS
An unforgettable experience in an unforgettable city awaits at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. Housed in a 47 storey building in the center of The Strip, the hotel offers luxury, grandeur and True Waldorf Service in a non-gaming environment, just steps away from the city’s signature shopping, dining and entertainment offerings. The 23rd floor Sky Lobby is a spectacular entry point to a chic bar, gourmet dining, and discreet luxury. The 389 rooms and suites are fantastically comfortable with a sleek décor incorporating subtle Asian-inspired touches. Bathrooms are spectacular with views through the floor-to-ceiling windows. A sprawling spa features two guest floors of customized wellness offerings and dynamic culinary experiences range from an iconic Tea Lounge, serving classic English Tea, to Skybar, which serves up handcrafted cocktails 23 floors above the Strip.
- Hotel website: Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
- Other accolades: Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas also features in my top 10 list of the best luxury hotels in Las Vegas.
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily continental breakfast, early check-in, late checout, and $100 USD spa credit).
6. FOUR SEASONS RESORT HUALALAI, BIG ISLAND, HAWAII
Set on the Big Island’s exclusive Kona-Kohala Coast, this showpiece oceanfront luxury resort captures the essence of Hawaiian design, culture and tradition, and is consistently one of the most sought out resorts by honeymooners. A peerless collection of native Hawaiian art complements the expansive, open-air living spaces and island-inspired décor. Built into its natural surroundings, the resort combines history, culture, pure pampering, and true aloha to all who come its way. The resort features 252 magnificent rooms and suites, championship golf, a world-class spa and fitness center, tennis, on-site ocean activities, retail boutiques, seven pools, cultural experiences, and award-winning dining. The contrast of ancient black lava rock with towering coconut palms, white-sand beaches, and azure seas creates opportunities for lasting memories.
- Hotel website: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
- Other accolades: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai also features in my top 10 list of the most fabulous luxury hotels in Hawaii.
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
5. BRUSH CREEK RANCH, WYOMING
Considered by many to be one of the best luxury hotels in the USA, Brush Creek Ranch is set on a working cattle ranch in the heart of Wyoming’s famed Platte River Valley, between the Sierra Madre Mountain range & stunning Medicine Bow National Forest. The property offers an all-inclusive luxury ranch resort like no other, exclusively designed for discerning travelers, ambitious adventurers, corporate group retreats, family luxury dude ranch vacations & glorious ranch destination weddings. Beyond its front gates lie 30,000 unspoiled acres, where you can reclaim a sense of independence while riding trails, driving cattle, fly-fishing, or hiking Medicine Bow Peak. Accommodations include 42 luxurious, timbered rooms, with open-hearth fireplaces and plush amenities. Families can spread out in restored 19th-century log cabins with decks, full kitchens, and expansive views, or stay in the upscale Magee Homestead, exclusively for adults ages 21 and older.
- Hotel website: Brush Creek Ranch
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily continental breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
4. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL AT THE SURF CLUB, MIAMI
From the moment it first opened its doors on New Year’s Eve 1930, The Surf Club in Miami has hosted history. When tire tycoon Harvey Firestone first had the idea of a new type of social club, on board his yacht the Marybelle, he could never have imagined how enduring the appeal would be of what he would soon create. On this same 9-acre (3.6 hectare) stretch of oceanfront in Surfside, Florida, located in the northern beaches of Miami, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club today comprises 77 guest rooms, a selection of hotel residences, Le Sirenuse Restaurant and Champagne Bar, three pools, a pristine beach, and spa & wellness center. Pritzker-prize winning architect Richard Meier designed the three buildings that frame and flank the original clubhouse.
- Hotel website: Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club
- Other accolades: Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club also features in my top 10 list of the best hotels & resorts in Miami.
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast for two, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD spa credit).
3. AMANGANI, WYOMING
Introducing exceptional sophistication and luxury to the rugged environs of Jackson Hole, Amangani evokes the atmosphere of the American West and is a favorite of skiers and all lovers of the outdoors. Fitting seamlessly into its Wild West surroundings, the resort is a vision in sandstone columns and floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of the Teton Mountains. Managed by Aman, one of the world’s most exclusive hotel brand, Amangani is sensitively designed with materials native to Wyoming, such as redwood walls and woven cowhide chairs. Spacious suites include king-sized beds, fireplaces, daybeds, and decks with spectacular mountain views. It’s a perfect place to splurge near the wilderness of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park; spring and summer bring hiking and fly-fishing, while winter offers ample skiing opportunities.
- Hotel website: Amangani
- Other accolades: Amangani also features in my top 10 lists of the best Aman hotels in the world and the world’s most luxurious ski resorts.
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast for 2, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
2. AMAN NEW YORK
The Crown Building on Fifth Avenue building is one of the most expensive and most sought-after city blocks in the world and has presided since 1921 over the midpoint of Manhattan, overlooking Central Park. The 7th through 14th floor of the building is now occupied by the new Aman New York Hotel (opened in 2022), while the 15th floor and above have been transformed into 22, Aman-branded residences, crowned with a five-story, near-14,000-square-foot penthouse (priced in excess of $100 USD million). The new Aman encompasses an extraordinary Aman Spa, with a dramatic indoor swimming pool surrounded by fire pits and daybeds as its centerpiece. Two Spa Houses provide guests with an all-encompassing spa journey, encompassing a double treatment room, sauna and steam rooms, and an outdoor terrace with cabana, daybed and fireplace.
- Hotel website: Aman New York
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast for 2, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
- Review: read my review of Aman New York here.
1. AMANGIRI, UTAH
Overlooking starkly beautiful desert scenery and the Southwest’s iconic flat-topped mesa rock formations, Amangiri (meaning ‘peaceful mountain’) is located in the USA’s Grand Circle region. Five national parks, numerous national monuments and the Navajo Nation Reservation, the largest Native American reservation in the United States, surround the resort, which is also managed by Aman. Draped around a central swimming pool with spectacular view, the hotel’s minimalist decor and surrounding raw landscape of immense power have enormous Instagram potential to wow your friends and inspire your followers. Amangiri’s 34 suites are situated in two elegant wings, which sweep from each side of the resort’s main pavilion. All suites offer private terraces, fireplaces, king-size beds and private courtyard entrances, with some suites having their own pool. Amangiri also features a high-end ‘glamping’ site – called Camp Sarika – which is linked to the main resort.
- Hotel website: Amangiri
- Other accolades: Amangiri also features in my top 10 lists of the best resort & hotels in the USA, world’s best wilderness resorts, the world’s best hotel room views, the world’s most beautiful hotel pools, the world’s best luxury hotels, the world’s most Instagrammable hotels & resorts, the world’s most luxurious desert retreats, and my favorite Aman resorts in the world.
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
- Review: read my review of Amangiri here.
10 Hotel Termahal di Dunia Tahun 2021 Versi Forbes, Tertarik Menginap?
8 Desember 2021 15.10 WIB • 5 menit
10 Hotel Termahal di Dunia Tahun 2021 Versi Forbes, Tertarik Menginap?
Saat menginap di hotel, berapa harga yang rela Kawan keluarkan untuk menikmati kamar yang mewah? Bagi sebagian besar dari kita, anggaran menjadi salah satu hal penting yang harus dipertimbangkan. Namun, ada juga sebagian orang yang rela mengeluarkan biaya sangat besar demi kenikmatan menginap.
Mulai dari penthouse lantai 52, sampai kamar tidur dalam kapal selam, ternyata ada berbagai hotel mewah yang menawarkan pengalaman menarik. Melansir dari Forbes, berikut daftar 10 hotel termahal di dunia pada tahun 2021 dan fasilitasnya. Sudah siap? Mari kita lihat!
- Royal Suite – Burj Al Arab, Dubai
Burj Al Arab Dubai | Dok. TripAdvisor
Termahal di dunia yang masuk pada peringkat 10, adalah kamar The Royal Suite di hotel terkenal Burj Al-Arab, Dubai. Hotel ini dipromosikan sebagai “hotel bintang tujuh pertama di dunia”, benar-benar definisi hotel mewah dengan dekorasi emas 22 karat dan spa pribadi. Berapa harganya? Satu kamar tipe Royal Suite memiliki harga $28,000 yang jika dirupiahkan berarti Rp400.000.000. Wah, ini baru permulaan, ya, Kawan!
- Royal Suite – Plaza Hotel, New York
Plaza Hotel New York | Dok. Architectural Digest India
Selanjutnya, di peringkat 9 ada kamar Royal Suite dari Plaza Hotel yang berlokasi di kota New York. Kamar ini memiliki ruang tamu seluas 400 meter persegi, lift pribadi menuju kamar, dan keindahan pemandangan kota yang sibuk di Fifth Avenue. Menjadi salah satu hotel termahal di dunia, kamar tidur tipe Royal Suite adalah seharga $40.000 per malam, atau sekitar Rp573.000.000.
- Muraka Suites – The Conrad, Maldives
Conrad Maldives | Dok. Bookingcom
Peringkat berikutnya adalah kamar Muraka Suite di hotel The Conrad, Maldives. Kamar ini terkenal dengan julukan “tidur bersama ikan-ikan”, karena merupakan vila dua lantai yang berada 16 kaki atau 4.876 meter di dalam air. Seolah benar-benar merasakan tidur di akuarium raksasa, bukan?
Untuk menikmati kamar ini, Kawan harus membayar $50.000 atau Rp717.000.000 per malam. Pengunjung yang berminat juga diharuskan untuk menginap minimal selama empat malam, lho.
- Penthouse Suite – Hotel Martinez, Cannes
Hotel Martinez | Dok. Bookingcom
Sedikit lebih mahal dibandingkan sebelumnya, di peringkat ini ada Suite Penthouse seharga $53.000 per malam atau Rp760.000.000 jika dirupiahkan. Kamar Suite Penthouse dari Hotel Martinez berlokasi di Cannes, Prancis Selatan, rumah bagi festival film yang indah dan terkenal.
Dengan harga yang fantastis ini, pengunjung bisa menikmati 24 jam kemewahan tanpa batas dan pemandangan Laut Mediterania yang eksotis dari teras hotel. Tak hanya itu, pengunjung bisa mendapatkan kesempatan melihat artefak dan benda-benda seni dari Picasso atau Matisse yang tergantung di dinding.
- Ty Warner Penthouse – Hotel Four Seasons, New York
Four Seasons New York | Dok. Bookingcom
Di peringkat 6 ada Ty Warner Penthouse dari hotel Four Seasons yang berada di kota New York. Dengan harga pembangunan sekitar 50 juta USD, tentu wajar jika harga kamar ini mencapai $60.000 atau Rp860.000.000 per malam.
Apa saja fasilitas di dalam kamar eksklusif ini? Ty Warner Penthouse merupakan kolaborasi selama tujuh tahun antara I.M. Pei, Peter Marino, dan pemilik hotel, Ty Warner. Menjadi sebuah mahakarya arsitektur yang berlokasi di lantai 52, tertinggi di dunia, dan memiliki empat balkon kaca kantilever. Pengunjung bisa melihat panorama 360 derajat dari atas, disertai fasilitas premium dalam kamar seluas 400 meter persegi.
- Hilltop Estate – Laucala Island Resort, Fiji
Laucala Island Resort Fiji | Dok. Tripadvisor
Peringkat berikutnya diberikan kepada Hilltop Estate dari Laucala Island Resort, yang berlokasi di Fiji. Hilltop Estate merupakan resor di area perbukitan hijau dengan kawasan layaknya pulau pribadi. Pemandangan menawan, suasana unik, taman luas, dan deretan fasilitas yang lengkap tersedia di sini. Keindahannya dapat membuat pengunjung yang datang seolah-olah berada di surga!
Pengunjung yang bisa merasakan vila megah ini biasanya karena mendapat undangan khusus dari sang owner, co-founder Red Bull, Dietrick Mateschitz. Namun, siapapun juga bisa menginap di sini jika membayar sebesar $61.000 per malam atau Rp874.000.000!
- Suite Penthouse – The Mark Hotel, New York
The Mark NYC | Dok. Bookingcom
Kembali ke New York, ada Suite Penthouse dari The Mark Hotel yang menawarkan penginapan seharga $75.000 atau kurang lebih 1 milyar rupiah. Berlokasi di Manhattan, salah satu tempat tersibuk, pengunjung disuguhi pemandangan langsung ke arah Central Park.
Dengan harga fantastis ini, pengunjung bisa menginap di penthouse terbesar di Amerika, dengan dua lantai seluas 3.000 meter persegi. Ruangan di dalamnya termasuk lima kamar tidur, enam kamar mandi, dan dua bar untuk dapur. Selain itu, ada pemandangan yang sangat indah dan ruang tamu dengan langit-langit setinggi 26 kaki. Luar biasa, bukan?
- Royal Penthouse Suite – Hotel President Wilson, Jenewa
The President Wilson Hotel Jenewa | Dok. Marriot
Menuju daerah timur Swiss, ada Royal Penthouse Suite dari Hotel President Wilson di Jenewa. Berapa harga kamar ini? Dengan biaya $80.000 atau 1,1 milyar rupiah, pengunjung bisa mendapatkan kemewahan yang tiada dua.
Ruangan ini berisi 12 kamar tidur, 12 kamar mandi, jacuzzi dengan pemandangan danau yang eksotis, pelayanan nonstop selama 24 jam, dan memakai jendela bulletproof atau anti peluru! Tapi jangan terlalu khawatir, karena kamar paling standar di hotel ini memiliki harga yang relatif normal yaitu mulai dari Rp7.000.000 saja.
- Empathy Suite Sky Villa – The Palms Casino Resort, Vegas
Palms Casino Resort Vegas | Dok. Tripadvisor
Posisi dua teratas hotel paling mahal sedunia diberikan kepada Empathy Suite Sky Villa di The Palms Casino Resort, yang berlokasi di Vegas, Amerika Serikat. Dengan minimum durasi menginap dua malam, kamar ini memiliki harga fantastis yaitu $100.000 atau 1,4 milyar rupiah!
Dekorasi dari Empathy Suite Sky Villa hampir seluruhnya berasal dari karya Damien Hirst, seorang seniman Inggris yang terkenal. Suite besar ini menampilkan berbagai karya unik milik Damien yang tersebar di dalam ruangan seluas 830 meter persegi. Selain akomodasi yang luar biasa mahal, pengunjung bisa mendapatkan kesempatan untuk masuk ke dalam A-list (antrian utama) menuju aneka klub, bar, hingga studio rekaman di daerah Palms.
- The Lovers Deep St. Lucia Submarine Hotel, Karibia
The Lovers Deep St. Lucia Submarine Hotel, Karibia | Dok. Luxuo
Di posisi terakhir sekaligus teratas, ada penginapan paling unik yang memberikan pengunjung kesempatan untuk makan malam bersama ikan! Hotel bawah laut ini memiliki harga mulai dari $235.000 atau setara 3,3 milyar rupiah. Wah, biaya menginap satu malam saja sudah bisa untuk membangun rumah dan propertinya, ya?
Dengan harga ini, hotel menyediakan fasilitas ruangan kedap suara di dalam kapal selam mewah. Setiap ruangan juga memiliki personal butler dan koki. Selain itu, banyak area kaca yang memungkinkan pengunjung untuk makan dan istirahat sambil melihat pemandangan kehidupan bawah laut yang luar biasa apik. Bayangkan, saat Kawan makan malam, ada berbagai jenis ikan yang melewati jendela kaca. Pasti akan jadi momen yang tak terlupakan, bukan?
Itulah daftar 10 hotel termahal di dunia versi Forbes di tahun 2021. Memang biayanya sangat fantastis, namun fasilitas dan pengalaman yang ditawarkan juga sangat worth it. Jadi, mari bekerja keras, menabung, dan bermimpi ya, Kawan. Semoga suatu saat kita bisa mencoba salah satu hotel termahal ini!
