united states

united states

pick a budget or a base below — we'll quote your dates.

room budget, per nightup to ₹20k

our favourites

the stays we’d put our own family in first.

the cosmopolitan of las vegas
three teddies — worth the journey

las vegas

the cosmopolitan of las vegas

The gold standard for travelers who want the 'New Vegas' experience.

typically

₹24kper night

bellagio
three teddies — worth the journey

las vegas

bellagio

The essential Vegas splurge for Indian travelers.

typically

₹32kper night

1 hotel san francisco
three teddies — worth the journey

embarcadero / financial district

1 hotel san francisco

An exceptional choice for travelers who value design and location.

typically

₹35.5kper night

wynn las vegas
three teddies — worth the journey

las vegas

wynn las vegas

The definitive choice for the discerning Indian traveler.

typically

₹46kper night

four seasons hotel seattle
three teddies — worth the journey

seattle

four seasons hotel seattle

The definitive luxury choice in Seattle.

typically

₹62kper night

by budget

smart rooms, sharp prices — still family-vetted

beacon grand, a union square hotel
two teddies — a family favourite

union square

beacon grand, a union square hotel

A top-tier pick for those wanting the classic San Francisco experience without dated rooms.

typically

₹16kper night

springhill suites by marriott las vegas convention center
one teddy — family-ready

las vegas

springhill suites by marriott las vegas convention center

A solid, utilitarian choice for those visiting for work or wanting a peaceful home base.

typically

₹11kper night

staypineapple, an elegant hotel, union square
one teddy — family-ready

union square

staypineapple, an elegant hotel, union square

A refreshing break from boring business hotels.

typically

₹11kper night

hilton lake buena vista - disney springs™ area
one teddy — family-ready

walt disney world

hilton lake buena vista - disney springs™ area

A solid, high-utility choice for families who want to be in the action without the Disney-owned price tag.

typically

₹12kper night

the royal sonesta dupont circle
one teddy — family-ready

washington dc

the royal sonesta dupont circle

A reliable, high-quality choice for those wanting to be in the middle of DC's social and professional life.

typically

₹12kper night

by teddies

worth the trip — we’d build the holiday around it

the cosmopolitan of las vegas
three teddies — worth the journey

las vegas

the cosmopolitan of las vegas

The gold standard for travelers who want the 'New Vegas' experience.

typically

₹24kper night

bellagio
three teddies — worth the journey

las vegas

bellagio

The essential Vegas splurge for Indian travelers.

typically

₹32kper night

1 hotel san francisco
three teddies — worth the journey

embarcadero / financial district

1 hotel san francisco

An exceptional choice for travelers who value design and location.

typically

₹35.5kper night

wynn las vegas
three teddies — worth the journey

las vegas

wynn las vegas

The definitive choice for the discerning Indian traveler.

typically

₹46kper night

four seasons hotel seattle
three teddies — worth the journey

seattle

four seasons hotel seattle

The definitive luxury choice in Seattle.

typically

₹62kper night

on the map

35 stays, where they actually sit. tap a pin for the price.

by neighbourhood

Rooms run small; the Met makes up for it. Walk or ride the subway.

the langham fifth avenue
three teddies — worth the journey

midtown manhattan

the langham fifth avenue

A no-brainer for those who find standard NYC hotels claustrophobic.

typically

₹98kper night

four seasons hotel new york downtown
three teddies — worth the journey

lower manhattan / fidi

four seasons hotel new york downtown

A gold-standard choice for those who value space and silence in a city that usually offers neither.

typically

₹108.5kper night

the ritz-carlton nomad
three teddies — worth the journey

midtown manhattan

the ritz-carlton nomad

A premier choice for those wanting the best of modern New York.

typically

₹117.5kper night

the plaza hotel
three teddies — worth the journey

midtown manhattan

the plaza hotel

For those wanting the quintessential New York experience, nowhere else competes.

typically

₹120.5kper night

the ritz-carlton central park
three teddies — worth the journey

midtown manhattan

the ritz-carlton central park

The definitive choice for an anniversary or milestone trip to New York.

typically

₹1.3Lper night

best for the younglings

quiet floors, a cot that actually arrives, and a kitchen for the bottles.

four seasons hotel seattle
three teddies — worth the journey

seattle

four seasons hotel seattle

The definitive luxury choice in Seattle.

typically

₹62kper night

four seasons hotel las vegas
three teddies — worth the journey

las vegas

four seasons hotel las vegas

The best choice for Indian families or couples who want the Vegas experience without the sensory overload of a casino hotel.

typically

₹67.5kper night

four seasons chicago
three teddies — worth the journey

chicago

four seasons chicago

This is a premier choice for travelers wanting the best of Chicago.

typically

₹71.5kper night

the peninsula chicago
three teddies — worth the journey

chicago

the peninsula chicago

The definitive Chicago splurge.

typically

₹73kper night

shutters on the beach
three teddies — worth the journey

santa monica

shutters on the beach

This is the definitive Santa Monica hotel.

typically

₹74.5kper night

know before you go

everything else, at a glance.

when to go

mar–octsweet spot
apr–decpeak
jan–novoff-season

who loves it

young kids●●●●●
teens●●●●●
grandparents●●●○○

quick facts

direct flightsyes
veg & jainvery good
best monthsmar–oct
why united states

a continent, not a country. one region per trip, by car.

The US isn't a country, it's a continent masquerading as one. You can ski in Colorado in the morning and surf in California by sunset. You can eat some of the best food in the world in New York and some of the worst on a roadside diner in Nevada. The scale is almost impossible to grasp until you're actually driving across it, watching the landscape change from cornfields to mountains to desert.

The cities are the obvious draw – New York for culture, Los Angeles for movies, Miami for beaches. But don't sleep on the smaller towns – the music scene in Austin, the history in Charleston, the coffee culture in Seattle. And definitely don't miss the national parks – Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, each a world unto itself.

The catch? It's big and expensive. You'll need a car. You'll need time. And you'll need to be prepared for some culture shock if you're only used to the coasts. But the rewards are worth it – a glimpse into a country that's both deeply flawed and deeply inspiring.

Best visited in the shoulder seasons – spring or fall – to avoid the summer heat and crowds. Pair with a trip to Canada or Mexico for a North American adventure.