Dinogo Readers' Top 15 Favorite City Hotels in the Continental U.S. for 2024

Securing a top spot means mastering the blend of urban sophistication with striking interior design, from graceful elegance to laid-back modernity. Each of these hotels offers prime access to local culture, whether it’s a night at the theater or the city’s best shopping, paired with superb dining and impeccable service. High standards define them all.

Voting Process Explained

Each year, for our World's Best Awards survey, readers share their thoughts on travel, ranking the best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, and more. Over 186,000 participated in 2024, casting over 700,000 votes across 8,700 properties worldwide.

Hotels are classified as city hotels, resort hotels, inns, or safari lodges, based on their location and amenities, and are evaluated based on specific criteria:

Room Quality/Facilities
Location
Service
Dining
Value for Money

For each criterion, voters could rate hotels as excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final ratings reflect the average scores across all responses.

What Readers Appreciated

Voters gravitated towards hotels with urban flair, blending artistic or historical charm. Consider the Lancaster Hotel, ranked No. 2, which was first built in Houston in the 1920s but now features over 200 pieces from local contemporary artists. Or Boston’s Raffles, at No. 3, where copper elements in the decor pay tribute to Paul Revere’s legacy in the copper industry.

Among the returning favorites from last year are Charleston’s Wentworth Mansion (No. 5) and The Lowell in New York (No. 14). A standout newcomer is New Orleans’ Maison Métier, formerly Maison de la Luz, with 67 rooms and an emphasis on cultural experiences like the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. The service at these top-tier properties also made a strong impression, particularly at Washington D.C.’s The Jefferson (No. 13), with one guest praising the hotel’s enduring ability to uphold luxury standards and excellent staff.

Only two West Coast hotels made the cut this year, and one of them claimed the No. 1 spot. Discover more about Pendry Newport Beach in California.

The Top Choice

Pendry Newport Beach

Image courtesy of Pendry Newport Beach

It's no surprise this 295-room gem in California's trendy Orange County made Dinogo’s 2024 It List, our roundup of the year’s top hotel openings globally. Pendry Newport Beach blends modern design with a laid-back SoCal vibe, offering a sophisticated city retreat. The hotel features a members-only club, wellness amenities, and welcomes pets.

For many voters, this hotel hit all the right notes for a city getaway. “Perfect for a weekend of dining and shopping in Orange County, and Set Steak & Sushi was a standout,” shared one guest. Another noted the standout spa, offering cryotherapy and medispa facials. Pendry Newport Beach’s location is unbeatable, nestled between Big Canyon Nature Park and Fashion Island shopping center, and just a short drive from the beach.