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If you're taking a trip to the States in the near future and haven't chosen you're hotel, you're in luck. These are the best of the best when it comes to value, service, location, amenities, and attention to detail. From cozy lodges overlooking the mountains to rooms decked out with oh-so-chic 1920s glam, you're in for one hell of a stay whichever property you land upon. 

1. Alabama - Turquoise Place
2. Alaska - Alyeska Resort 
3. Arizona - Boulders Resort & Spa
4. Arkansas - Pratt Place Inn and Barn
5. California - Farmhouse Inn
6. Colorado - Gateway Canyons Resort
7. Connecticut - Winvian
8. Delaware - Hotel du Pont
9. Washington D.C. - Rosewood Washington D.C.
10. Florida - The Gasparilla Inn & Club
11. Georgia - Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club
12. Hawaii - Montage Kapalua Bay
13. Idaho - Coeur d’Alene Resort
14. Illinois - The Langham, Chicago 
15. Indiana - West Baden Springs Hotel
16. Iowa - Hotel Blackhawk, an Autograph Collection Hotel in Iowa
17. Kansas - Eldridge Hotel 
18. Kentucky - 21C Museum Hotel Louisville
19. Louisiana - The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandelry
20. Maine - Inn by the Sea
21. Maryland - Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond
22. Massachusetts - Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
23. Michigan - The Townsend Hotel
24. Minnesota - Le Méridien Chambers Minneapolis
25. Mississippi - The Alluvian
26. Missouri - Big Cedar Lodge
27. Montana - Triple Creek Ranch
28. Nebraska - Element Omaha Midtown Crossing Hotel
29. Nevada - Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas 
30. New Hampshire - Wentworth by the Sea, a Marriott Hotel & Spa 
31. New Jersey - Congress Hall 
32. New Mexico - Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi 
33. New York - The Surrey
34. North Carolina - Old Edwards Inn & Spa 
35. North Dakota - Hotel Donaldson 
36. Ohio - 21C Museum Hotel Cincinnati 
37. Oklahoma - Colcord Hotel
38. Oregon - Tu Tu’tun Lodge
39. Pennsylvania - The Lodge at Glendorn
40. Rhode Island - Weekapaug Inn
41. South Carolina - The Spectator 
42. South Dakota - Hotel Alex Johnson
43. Tennessee - River Inn of Harbor Town 
44. Texas - Mokara Hotel & Spa
45. Utah - Stein Eriksen Lodge
46. Vermont - Twin Farms
47. Virginia - The Lodge and Cottages at Primland
48. Washington - Hotel Vintage 
49. West Virginia - The Greenbrier
50. Wisconsin - Iron Horse Hotel
51. Wyoming - Amangani