With roughly 100 five-star hotels in New York City alone, the USA has long been regarded as a pioneer when it comes to luxury hospitality. A vast country home to the full spectrum of climates and landscapes, it is also undeniably a top holiday destination, whether your ideal break means strolling the streets of the romanticised city of New York or the beaches of the Sunshine State of Florida, exploring the Californian winelands of Napa Valley or the red rocks of Utah – the possibilities are truly endless. 

But while there are plenty of five-star hotels to choose from, a handful are reserved for only the most well-heeled. If you’re willing to drop more than a grand on a night at one of the USA’s best hotels, you’ve come to the right place. Step inside the most expensive hotels in the States below. 

Auberge du Soleil, California

Boasting sweeping vistas across California’s Napa Valley, Auberge du Soleil was the dream of French restaurateur Claude Rouas who, in 1981, opened the region’s first fine dining restaurant, designed to bring a taste of Provence to California’s wine country. It has since evolved into a stand-out hotel, with just 50 keys ranging from private maisons to classic suites fitted with French shutters and private balconies. 

Nestled within 33 acres of heritage olive and oak trees, Auberge du Soleil enjoys some of the best vantage points of the region’s vineyards – and encourages its guests to get out and explore its surroundings. Offering a variety of hyper-local luxury experiences, such as personalised winery tours and tastings, hot air balloon rides and nine-hole golf on the two championship courses designed by PGA Hall-of-Famer, Johnny Miller, we can see why it fetches such a high price tag. 

From £1,087 per night.

The Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles

For more than a century – the hotel opened in May 1912, before the Los Angeles we know today even existed – The Beverly Hills Hotel has been a magnet for Hollywood’s brightest lights. From its private pool cabanas, each named after LA neighbourhoods including Brentwood and Hollywood, to its legendary bungalows, which feature design elements inspired by notable past guests such as Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin, this five-star hotel is steeped in cinematic history – and, as a result, plenty of glamour. 

The spa is world-renowned, offering guests Hollywood-style relaxation with a wide range of luxurious treatments, such as the Pink Palace Facial and Marilyn Monroe Massage. For star-spotting, head to one of the in-house restaurants, including the Italian-American Polo Lounge and  Bar Nineteen12, named after the hotel’s year of inception. During a stay at the ‘Pink Palace’, guests can also enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences including a recently launched architectural trail, Building Dreams, which invites guests on a private journey through the design highlights of the city that inspired hotel architect Paul R. Williams. 

From £1,188 per night. 

The Mark, New York City

If The Mark’s penthouse is good enough for Meghan Markle’s baby shower, then it’s good enough for us – and, at roughly $100,000 per night, so it should be. Chosen by the Duchess of Sussex thanks to its reputation as the place to be seen for those who ‘don’t want to be seen’, The Mark makes one big exception to this rule: coming alive at the beginning of May as the official pre-party spot for those heading to the Met Gala, with the likes of Kim Kardashian, Gigi and Bella Hadid and Anna Wintour all opting to don their glad rags here. 

The Upper East Side hotel dates back to 1927, and interiors nod to the Art Deco era, combining monochrome tiles with neutral tones and gold accents. Once again, celeb-spotting is best done at its restaurants and bars. Caviar Kaspia, designed by Jacques Grange, offers signature dishes including the legendary twice baked potato with caviar, while The Mark Restaurant by lauded French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten blends New York classics with plant-forward flair on a menu of wood-fired pizzas, prime steaks, seafood platters and salads you absolutely won’t turn your nose up at. Just steps away from Central Park and some of the world’s finest museums, galleries, and boutiques, this is the ultimate luxury hotel in New York City. 

From £1,222 per night. 

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World, Florida

Little ones in tow but not willing to eschew a luxury hotel for a twee family-friendly property? Look no further than the Four Seasons’ Orlando outpost, which has been named the best hotel in Walt Disney World for 12 years in a row. Its 26 sprawling acres are designed as a blend of idyllic sanctuary and family fun. On-site you’ll find the private five-acre Explorer Island water park, including a winding lazy river complete with cascading waterfalls, two exhilarating water slides, an interactive splash pad, and complimentary Kids For All Seasons programme, balanced by adult hotspots such as an 18-hole championship golf course, Michelin-starred rooftop Capa Steakhouse and Epilogue speakeasy. 

Housed in a lakeside Spanish Revival building reflecting Florida’s golden age, the 375 rooms rank among some of the largest in central Florida, with myriad connecting options for friends and families travelling together. Guests who wish to experience the excitement of the nearby Disney theme parks can enjoy convenient access via the on-site Disney Planning Centre and complimentary park transfers, and don’t miss the twice-weekly Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy and His Pals, where you can tuck into your eggs on toast next to Mickey Mouse. 

From £1,686 per night. 

Amangiri, Utah

Aman has never done hotels by halves – and its Camp Sarika at Amangiri is no exception. Amid a Mars-like 920-acre landscape of towering mesas, slot canyons and rust-coloured sands, the tented retreat in Canyon Point promises back-to-the-wild experience in the desert heart of southern Utah. Offering 32 rooms, ranging from one-bedroom tented pavilions facing the private canyon to two bedroom suites with a view toward Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, this luxury hotel is a truly immersive experience from the moment you’re picked up at Arizona’s Page Municipal Airport. 

Inspired by the 160-million-year-old landscape that envelopes the hotel, Amangiri encourages you to get out and explore. With an extensive programme of outdoor adventures and nature-focused wellness experiences, Camp Sarika offers safari-style journeys to help guests reconnect to the natural world, with daily scheduled guided group hikes, complimentary wellness classes, a state-of-the-art gym, spa and water pavilion with a steam room, sauna, cold plunge pool and step pool, as well as a plethora of self-guided hikes. Once you’ve wandered Utah’s red-rock country, return to Camp Sarika's restaurant to dine on wilderness-inspired cuisine, from classic campfire breakfasts and open-grill lunches to refined evening dining on an outdoor patio under the stars. 

From £3,490 per night. 

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