Current Leaderboard for Best New Hotel
Whether you're traveling for work or enjoying a much-needed getaway with your family, a memorable hotel stay can make or break a travel experience. Each year travelers are offered more options as new hotels open their doors. We asked a panel of travel experts to nominate their 20 favorite hotel openings of the past year, and now it's your turn to crown a winner. Vote for your favorite once per day until Monday, December 20 at noon ET. The 10 winning hotels, determined by your vote, will be announced on Friday, December 31. Read the official Readers' Choice rules here.
Whether you're traveling for work or enjoying a much-needed getaway with your family, a memorable hotel stay can make or break a travel experience. Each year travelers are offered more options as new hotels open their... Read More
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1. Margaritaville Times Square - New York City
The Caribbean should be far from Midtown Manhattan, but the... More >
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2. Resorts World Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
The first new resort hotel on the Las Vegas Strip in a... More >
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3. Hotel Lulu - Anaheim, CA
Anaheim’s newly remodeled Hotel Lulu naturally caters... More >
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4. Gordon Hotel - Eugene, OR
10Best Contributor Gerrish Lopez remarks, “Eugene has... More >
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5. Daxton Hotel - Birmingham, Michigan
This chic hotel in a Detroit suburb opened in 2021 and sets a... More >
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6. The Goodtime Hotel - Miami, FL
When you're in South Beach, you're there to have a good time,... More >
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7. The Bottleworks Hotel - Indianapolis, IN
Built a century ago as the world's largest soft drink... More >
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8. The Pearl - Bay St. Louis, MS
The Gulf of Mexico dominates life in Bay St. Louis,... More >
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9. Four Seasons New Orleans - New Orleans, LA
With commanding views of the Mississippi River and the... More >
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10. Sable Hotel at Navy Pier - Chicago, IL
Anchoring the far end of Chicago's century-old Navy Pier, the... More >
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11. Hilltop Lodge at The Preserve Sporting Club - Richmond, RI
The Hilltop Lodge is the latest addition to the exclusive... More >
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12. Hyatt Centric Beale Street - Memphis, TN
If you’re in Memphis to soak up some Beale Street... More >
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13. Pendry Manhattan West - New York City
Step inside the Pendry, and relax. Ideally situated between... More >
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14. Grady Hotel - Louisville, KY
The Grady resides in a beautiful five-story gem in... More >
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15. The Cloudveil - Jackson, WY
10Best Contributor Eric Grossman recommends, “Instead... More >
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16. Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio's Riverwalk has been attracting visitors for... More >
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17. Rand Tower Hotel - Minneapolis, MN
The iconic Rand Tower, one of the tallest buildings in... More >
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18. Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point - Baltimore, Maryland
Fell’s Point is one of Baltimore’s oldest... More >
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19. Legoland Hotel - Goshen, NY
First Florida, then California - now Legoland has opened its... More >
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20. Hotel Grand Stark - Portland, OR
At the corner of Grand Boulevard and Stark Street in... More >
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10Best Editors
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10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production... Read More
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.
Tomiko Harvey
Tomiko has established herself as one of the most... Read More
Tomiko has established herself as one of the most recognized Black Travel writers and top champions of diversity in the travel industry. She gives voice to the underpaid and overlooked Black content creators through her platform and her work with the Black Travel Alliance. Tomiko’s journey inspires audiences to dream big. Through personable and articulate storytelling, she shares her visionary ideas for harnessing the power of observation and creative problem solving, applicable to any organization or community. It’s all about taking responsibility while looking for opportunities to improve. Check out Tomiko's work at Passports and Grub and follow her adventures on Instagram @tomiko.harvey.
Tomiko Harvey
Tomiko has established herself as one of the most recognized Black Travel writers and top champions of diversity in the travel industry. She gives voice to the underpaid and overlooked Black content creators through her platform and her work with the Black Travel Alliance. Tomiko’s journey inspires audiences to dream big. Through personable and articulate storytelling, she shares her visionary ideas for harnessing the power of observation and creative problem solving, applicable to any organization or community. It’s all about taking responsibility while looking for opportunities to improve. Check out Tomiko's work at Passports and Grub and follow her adventures on Instagram @tomiko.harvey.
Ava Roxanne Stritt
Ava Roxanne Stritt has been called the most... Read More
Ava Roxanne Stritt has been called the most influential person in the world for spa travel and also a top authority on luxury and wellness travel. Her fans say she is responsible for turning the spa day into a wellness adventure! You can find her always searching for unique experiences. Ava writes for multiple print and online publications such as Spa Travel Gal and many more. You can also find her here @SpaTravelGal
Ava Roxanne Stritt
Ava Roxanne Stritt has been called the most influential person in the world for spa travel and also a top authority on luxury and wellness travel. Her fans say she is responsible for turning the spa day into a wellness adventure! You can find her always searching for unique experiences. Ava writes for multiple print and online publications such as Spa Travel Gal and many more. You can also find her here @SpaTravelGal
Eric Grossman
Eric Grossman is a travel and food/drink writer... Read More
Eric Grossman is a travel and food/drink writer who has visited more than 60 countries. Always up for an adventure, Eric is constantly searching for new and inspiring experiences, with a keen interest in luxury travel and urban exploration. Memorable experiences have run the gamut from discussing the future of food with Ferran Adrià to sharing a stage with Coldplay.
Eric Grossman
Eric Grossman is a travel and food/drink writer who has visited more than 60 countries. Always up for an adventure, Eric is constantly searching for new and inspiring experiences, with a keen interest in luxury travel and urban exploration. Memorable experiences have run the gamut from discussing the future of food with Ferran Adrià to sharing a stage with Coldplay.
Gerrish Lopez
Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel... Read More
Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel writer/photographer whose adventures have taken her from tiny islands (Isle of Man, Lanai) to mega-cities like Mexico City and Hong Kong. A former vegetarian, Gerrish has grown to appreciate carnivorous fare through sampling the best meats in the world, including smoked pork jowl in Thailand and whole hog barbecue in South Carolina. Gerrish is always looking for products and services to make her travels easier and more efficient.
Gerrish Lopez
Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel writer/photographer whose adventures have taken her from tiny islands (Isle of Man, Lanai) to mega-cities like Mexico City and Hong Kong. A former vegetarian, Gerrish has grown to appreciate carnivorous fare through sampling the best meats in the world, including smoked pork jowl in Thailand and whole hog barbecue in South Carolina. Gerrish is always looking for products and services to make her travels easier and more efficient.
Robert Niles
Robert Niles is the founder and editor of Read More
Robert Niles is the founder and editor of ThemeParkInsider.com, an online consumers' guide to the world's leading theme and amusement parks, read by more than 400,000 people each month. It has been named the top theme park site on the Internet by Forbes and Travel + Leisure magazines and was a Webby Award finalist and winner of the Online Journalism Award, presented by the Online News Association and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Robert is a former Walt Disney World cast member and has worked as a reporter, editorial writer, columnist and website editor for several newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register.
Robert Niles
Robert Niles is the founder and editor of ThemeParkInsider.com, an online consumers' guide to the world's leading theme and amusement parks, read by more than 400,000 people each month. It has been named the top theme park site on the Internet by Forbes and Travel + Leisure magazines and was a Webby Award finalist and winner of the Online Journalism Award, presented by the Online News Association and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Robert is a former Walt Disney World cast member and has worked as a reporter, editorial writer, columnist and website editor for several newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register.
Chez Chesak
‘Chez’ Chesak is Executive Director of the Outdoor... Read More
‘Chez’ Chesak is Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, an adventure travel writer, board member of the Society of American Travel Writers and 22-year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries. While he’s lived all over the U.S. and traveled to more than 30 countries, he has the most fun when he’s exploring with his wife Sally and two daughters. An avid outdoors person, he’s happiest on a trail, on skis, or nestled into a sleeping bag. Learn more about him and his work at www.chezconnects.com.
Chez Chesak
‘Chez’ Chesak is Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, an adventure travel writer, board member of the Society of American Travel Writers and 22-year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries. While he’s lived all over the U.S. and traveled to more than 30 countries, he has the most fun when he’s exploring with his wife Sally and two daughters. An avid outdoors person, he’s happiest on a trail, on skis, or nestled into a sleeping bag. Learn more about him and his work at www.chezconnects.com.
