On April 23, Tripadvisor announced its Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels Awards, which are determined based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings specific to each subcategory posted on Tripadvisor over the 12-month period from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2023. The company released both global and national lists of top properties and also introduced three new subcategories this year.
“Our Best of the Best Hotels are marvels, acclaimed by thousands of travelers for their remarkable service, stunning design, and wealth of amenities that redefine what it means to have an exceptional hotel experience,” says Dan Mitchell, vice president and general manager of hotels at Tripadvisor, in a prepared statement.
The No. 1 hotel in the U.S. is the Shore Hotel in Santa Monica, California. The eco-friendly boutique hotel offers ocean views and walkability to the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. With more than 6,000 reviews, guests reported that they appreciate the hotel’s contemporary feel, premium amenities, and the personalized attention they receive from the staff. Its largest indoor meeting and event space, The White Room, offers 1,700 square feet of space and it also has several outdoor options including its 3,348-square-foot poolside area dubbed The Pool Deck, ideal for mixers and receptions of all kinds.
The top 10 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels in the U.S. include:
- Shore Hotel—Santa Monica, California
- Luma Hotel Times Square—New York, New York
- FivePine Lodge—Sisters, Oregon
- Bryant Park Hotel—New York, New York
- Hotel Emma—San Antonio, Texas
- The Loutrel—Charleston, South Carolina
- Lotte Hotel Seattle—Seattle, Washington
- Four Seasons Hotel Chicago—Chicago, Illinois
- Ironworks Hotel Indy—Indianapolis, Indiana
- San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk—San Antonio, Texas
The awards’ new subcategories this year included best pet-friendly, best sustainable, and best wellness hotels, a reflection of recent travel trends. For access to the full gambit of Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards, visit tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice.
