Best hotels in North America

The Peninsula Chicago

Hotel Chicago, Illinois, United States

10 /10 Telegraph expert rating

It’s not unusual to see celebrities or other VIPs discreetly coming or going from this five-star downtown hotel, long renowned for its elegance, impeccable service, luxe spa and tech-filled rooms. Read expert review

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Pelican Inn

Hotel Muir Beach, California, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

A delightful, whitewashed, English 16th-century-style inn set on one of the most beautiful stretches of coast in America, just north of San Francisco. It's a slice of England but with the California sunshine. Read expert review

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Friday Harbor House

Hotel Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

This 23-room island retreat embodies the heart of Pacific Northwest hospitality, with sleek design, splendid water views, and exquisite food and drink to toast outdoor adventures. Despite all those intense charms, the warmth and intelligence of the staff still win the most accolades. Read expert review

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Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

Hotel Chicago, Illinois, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

On Chicago’s streets the name “Trump” is polarising, but within the real estate mogul/reality TV star/president’s arresting 92-floor tower, it’s all business. The hotel goes above and beyond in services and amenities and is home to Sixteen, one of the city’s best restaurants. Read expert review

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White Stallion Ranch

Hotel Arizona, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

This big-hearted dude ranch shows off the best of Arizona’s warmth, Wild-West heritage, and the spectacular, unspoiled landscape of the Sonoran Desert. Take your own star turn at this popular Hollywood backdrop, where many films and TV shows have been filmed since the 1940s. Read expert review

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Islas Secas

Hotel Panama

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

This private island eco-resort off Panama’s Pacific Coast has white-sand beaches, coral reefs teeming with marine life and an array of watersports on offer. From bird-watching to boat trips, all activities are completely customised. Read expert review

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Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort

Hotel Tucson, Arizona, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

A luxury, historic guest ranch resort with romantic old-west charm. Spacious accommodation, exceptional service and peaceful courtyard gardens await guests. The Grill Restaurant features five-star cuisine with spectacular sunset views. Read expert review

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Shutters on the Beach

Hotel Santa Monica, Los Angeles, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

This elegant beachfront property is among LA’s most sought-after hotels, and you’re highly likely to bump into the odd Hollywood celebrity on its ocean-facing terrace. With its chic rooms, refined décor and smart dining options, it’s one of the city’s most glamorous places to rest your head for the night. Read expert review

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Four Seasons Hotel Montreal

Hotel Montreal, Quebec, Canada

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Montreal's Four Seasons is sensuous from the moment you enter this maze-like, 17 storeys of luxury. It's splendour reimagined: clearly designed for Instagram, yet with numerous hidden nooks containing rock stars, and exits into high-ends shops or the marble winter-proof entrance. Read expert review

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Skylonda Lodge

Hotel Woodside, California, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Skylonda Lodge is beyond being defined as a health or wellness retreat – it offers a full luxury lifestyle makeover. An immersive experience of fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, relaxation and the connection between all of these things are part of a holistic programme in a serene redwood forest setting. Read expert review

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Kimpton Palladian Hotel

Hotel Seattle, Washington State, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Consistently ranked among Seattle’s best hotels. The Palladian is a little bit artsy and a little bit rock and roll. The Belltown classic delights with superb farm-to-table cuisine, edgy industrial-chic design, and its famous pillows with oil paintings of modern celebrities as Russian generals circa 1812. Read expert review

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Rosewood Miramar Beach

Hotel Montecito, Santa Barbara, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

A luxury oceanfront resort on Montecito’s picturesque Miramar Beach – the heart of the American Riviera. A place both to be seen and to chill out. The beach chic vibe is East meets West Coast – all white clapboard and manicured lawns. The sumptuous bedrooms, fine dining and photogenic pools are practically perfect. Read expert review

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The Carlyle

Hotel New York, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Few hotels have inspired a documentary, an Assouline book and a fashion collection. The Carlyle is in a class of its own, luring luminaries from all over the world for almost 100 years. Whether it’s your first or fiftieth trip to New York, this is where you can experience the city’s glamorous past and vibrant present. Read expert review

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San Ysidro Ranch

Hotel Montecito, Santa Barbara, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

This magical property at the foot of the Santa Ynez Mountains dates back to 1893 and is filled with otherworldly charm – which is probably why JFK and Jackie chose it as their honeymoon spot. With its lush gardens and tranquil private cottages, it’s a little slice of paradise in Santa Barbara’s wealthiest enclave. Read expert review

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Soho House Chicago

Hotel Chicago, Illinois, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Chicago’s most chic workspace and private club is packed with members-only amenities like a heated rooftop pool and bar, and a giant brick-walled gym with a boxing ring. But the stylish West Loop space also houses a charming boutique hotel, giving guests access to all the club’s ultra-cool and enviable perks. Read expert review

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Fisher Island Club

Hotel South Beach, Miami, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Fisher Island Club is a members-only residential island located just off the southern tip of South Beach and is accessible by ferry. It offers unparalleled luxury, privacy and tranquility with opulent Mediterranean Revival villas, a private beach, lavish spa, golf course, marinas and multiple restaurants. Read expert review

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The Charles Hotel

Hotel Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

This Harvard Square mainstay combines superb design and functionality with luxurious comforts. The star feature is the food and drink offering, including Henrietta's Table, which serves up delicious takes on New England farm-to-table food, and Bar Enza, with its menu of reimagined Italian classics. Read expert review

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Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo

Hotel Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

This resort is set within a sprawling natural reserve on Mexico's Pacific coast. Complimentary experiences range from night safaris to culinary workshops and guests also have the run of three infinity pools, six beaches, plus an 18-hole golf course. A restaurant helmed by Elena Reygadas (named the world's best female chef) completes an impressive picture. Read expert review

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Semiahmoo Resort

Hotel Blaine, Washington State, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

This beloved family resort sits on a mile-long spit just south of the border, a 90-minute drive from Vancouver, BC, and two hours from Seattle. The Audubon Society considers its dreamy landscape – a stopover along the Pacific Flyway – one of the state’s best bird-watching destinations. Read expert review

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Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Hotel Miami, Florida, United States

9 /10 Telegraph expert rating

Faena tapped filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and his Academy Award-winning designer wife Catherine Martin as creative consultants on this luxury hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The result is a theatrical fantasia in red, gold and tiger print, dusted with mind-bending contemporary art. Read expert review

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