Where you stay can make all the difference between an average trip and one you'll never forget.
From sea to shining sea, America is home to some of the world's most incredible hotels, and each state has one that stands out above the rest.
We've put together a collection of the best hotel from each state and Washington, DC.
Most selections are based on the results of our World's Best Hotels list, aggregated from hotel rankings made by elite travel publications and websites:Travel + Leisure's World's Best Hotels, Conde Nast Traveler's Top 100 Hotels and Resorts, TripAdvisor's Top 25 Hotels in the World, Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards, and Jetsetter's Best of the Best Awards.
The remaining picks are based off of winners of Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards. We also included hotels that we thought had an incredible history.
From a hotel on the site of a military headquarters set up by Andrew Jackson to one that has hosted 44 US presidents, here are the top hotels in each state.
Lauren Browning and Asta Thrastardottir contributed to an earlier version of this post.
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ALABAMA: The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa, Mobile
Established on the site of a military headquarters set up by Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812, the hotel is aptly named the Battle House. It has been a longtime favorite of celebrities, sports legends, presidents and royalty.
The hotel has plenty of amenities, including a full salon, eight treatment rooms, and The Trellis Room, Mobile's only four-diamond restaurant.
Rooms start at around $199 a night.
ALASKA: The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood
Hotel Alyeska sits in a landscape of soaring mountain peaks, glaciers, and stunning ocean views.
The chateau-style hotel provides guests with easy access to ski terrain and mountain walks, and amenities include a 60-passenger aerial scenic tram, a saltwater pool and whirlpool, and mountaintop dining at the Seven Glaciers Restaurant.
Rooms start at around $249 a night.
ARIZONA: Mii amo, Sedona
Mii amo is a luxurious spa retreat set against an incredible mountain backdrop. All-inclusive packages include luxury spa treatments, fitness classes, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and sports like tennis and mountain biking.
Thanks to its ideal setting, the resort also has expert guides who can help guests traverse Sedona's Red Rocks.
Packages start at $2,520 for three nights.
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