U.S. News & World Report has published its 14th annual rankings of the Best Hotels, highlighting over 37,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations.
For the second consecutive year, Acqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, takes the No. 1 spot in the Best Hotels in the USA ranking. The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida, ranked second while The Langham in Chicago placed third. Another Chicago establishment, The Peninsula, took the fourth spot and California’s Montage Laguna Beach rounded out the top five.
Acqualina Resort & Residences also topped the list for Best Resorts in the USA, with Montage Laguna Beach ranked second. The other destinations in the top five were Hawaii’s Mauna Lani – Auberge Resorts Collection, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
The Best Hotels rankings also covered lodging destinations in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Bermuda and Europe. The complete 2024 rankings are now online.
“As the travel landscape evolves, there is a shift toward meeting the needs of modern travelers,” said Zach Watson, senior travel editor at U.S. News. “The hotel industry is striving to offer culturally authentic experiences and high levels of customer service, recognizing that today’s explorers seek connections with their destinations. The 2024 Best Hotels rankings offer travelers dependable options to stay for every type of trip, balancing location, amenities and quality service to ensure an enjoyable experience.”
