101 most comfortable cities for travelers
Vacations are all about the excitement of dabbling in a new city—stumbling across hole-in-the-wall restaurants, getting lost at museum exhibits, and flirting with the nightlife. After a day’s worth of adventures in a new city, there’s nothing quite as good as the promise of a cloud-like hotel mattress and feathery pillows.
Contrary to popular belief, there is rest for the weary, and it is possible to find hotel comfort during your travels. Here at Expedia Viewfinder, we understand the challenges of finding heavenly linens and comfortable beds while road tripping or city hopping, so we took matters into our own hands.
We pulled 2014 data from millions of verified Expedia user reviews, and determined the top 101 U.S. cities with the highest hotel comfort ratings. These reviews covered everything from the most comfortable hotel beds to the coziest amenities. The top score for the best cities was 4.6 out of 5, with the last city on the list ranking a score of 4.2. We spotlighted the top 10 cities and provided a sneak peek of 10 other contenders.
Check out the 101 most comfortable cities for travelers in 2016 for updated city rankings and information.
1. Deadwood, South Dakota
2. Crested Butte, Colorado
Courtesy of Town of Crested Butte
3. Rogers, Arkansas
Courtesy of Visit Rogers
4. Katy, Texas
Courtesy of City of Katy
5. Marco Island, Florida
6. Minot, North Dakota
Courtesy of Visit Minot
7. Wailea, Hawaii
8. Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Courtesy of Cranberry Township
9. Victoria, Texas
Courtesy of City of Victoria, Texas
10. South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Courtesy of Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce
11. Columbia, MD
12. Eagle Pass, TX
13. Herndon, VA
14. Port Saint Lucie, FL
15. Williamsport, PA
16. Jackson, WY
One glimpse at Jackson’s mountainous landscape and you’ll understand its allure. Enveloped by Teton and Gros Ventre mountain ranges, Jackson is renowned for its diverse wildlife and nearby ski resorts.
17. Tupelo, MS
18. Frisco, TX
19. Bentonville, AR
20. Covington, LA
21. Cambridge, MA
There’s more to Cambridge than the college life, but you will learn a thing or two at the city’s museums. From the Harvard Museum of Natural History to the Museum of Comparative Zoology, this town’s exhibits will prep you for everything from final exams to trivia nights.
22. Richardson, TX
23. Palm Coast, FL
24. Grapevine, TX
25. Big Sky, MT
26. Orange Beach, AL
27. Minneapolis, MN
28. Coronado, CA
29. Cody, WY
30. Schaumburg, IL
31. Bonita Springs, FL
32. Chester, VA
33. Portland, ME
Portland, located on a peninsula in Casco Bay, is the largest city in Maine. It’s an up-and-coming foodie destination famous for boiled Maine lobster, but also the Italian sandwich; the seaside city’s claim to fame.
34. Gettysburg, PA
35. Pensacola Beach, FL
36. Dublin, OH
37. Bethlehem, PA
38. Jersey City, NJ
39. Woodbridge, VA
40. Lake Placid, NY
Lake Placid hosted the 1980 Winter Olympics, where the USA hockey team—the underdogs—beat, the USSR powerhouse. Along with its claim to sports fame, this village in the Adirondack Mountains is a mecca for outdoor adventures, from ice climbing and country skiing in the winter to mountain biking and hiking in the summer.
41. Novi, MI
42. Springdale, AR
43. Alpharetta, GA
44. Springdale, UT
45. Stafford, VA
46. Princeton, NJ
While Princeton is perhaps best known for being home to Princeton University, which has been around since 1746, the city showcases a number of other must-visit attractions. Don’t miss the Princeton Battle Monument, Carnegie Lake, and the Morven Museum and Garden.
47. Brookfield, WI
48. Springfield, VA
49. Buffalo, NY
50. Ridgeland, MS
51. Idaho Falls, ID
52. Mishawaka, IN
53. Sonoma, CA
Raise a glass and toast to wine country. Sonoma is regarded as the birthplace of winemaking in the Golden State, where rustic vineyards are scatted among grapevine-laden fields.
54. Calistoga, CA
55. New Smyrna Beach, FL
56. Branson, MO
57. Hanover, MD
58. Brentwood, TN
59. Danbury, CT
60. Daphne, AL
61. Deming, NM
62. Napa, CA
63. Providence, RI
64. Mooresville, NC
65. Texas City, TX
66. Biloxi, MS
Biloxi is a charming southern city, located along the Mississippi Sound. Originally settled in 1699, it’s one of the nation’s oldest communities, brimming with historical sites and museums, from the Bond-Grant House to the Biloxi Fire Museum.
67. Fairfax, VA
68. Cambria, CA
69. Charleston, WV
70. Eden Prairie, MN
71. Tifton, GA
72. Klamath Falls, OR
73. Perry, GA
74. Layton, UT
75. Glendale, AZ
76. Fernandina Beach, FL
77. Naperville, IL
78. Chapel Hill, NC
79. Siesta Key, FL
Siesta Key is an eight-mile island with white-sand beaches and sparkling blue waters, situated to the west of the Sunshine State. Soaking up rays on Turtle Beach, deep-sea fishing, and watching the sunset from Point of Rocks are must-do activities along the coast.
80. Huntersville, NC
81. Twentynine Palms, CA
82. Rosemont, IL
83. Sterling, VA
84. Newport, RI
85. Evansville, IN
86. Pleasanton, CA
87. Chantilly, VA
88. Aspen, CO
89. Telluride, CO
90. Plattsburgh, NY
91. Rochester, NY
92. Falls Church, VA
93. Manchester, NH
94. Lombard, IL
95. Killeen, TX
Killeen sits the heart of the Lone Star State, just north of Austin. An otherwise quaint and quiet town, Killeen is known for hosting the Annual County Fair and Rodeo, which highlights its western roots with roping contests, parades, carnival rides, and more.
96. Astoria, OR
97. Koloa, HI
98. Chicago, IL
99. Washington, DC
The nation’s capital is no stranger to monuments, memorials, and museums. The National Mall is where you’ll find some of the country’s most iconic structures, including the Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, along with the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Castle, and the National Air and Space Museum.
100. Sedona, AZ
101. Irvine, CA
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