Each year, Travel + Leisure asks readers to rank their travel favorites for its annual World’s Best Awards. Reader weigh in on such categories as hotels and spas; islands and parks; cities; safaris and tours; cruises; and many more.

Oregon is well-represented in one category in particular: the top resorts in the Western U.S.

In the introduction to that section, Travel + Leisure notes, “As the popularity of slow travel continues to grow, T+L readers are seeking out resorts that help them connect more deeply to a destination—and to themselves. The Western United States excels in unhurried days and unspoiled landscapes that invite just this kind of travel. This year, readers loved lingering at resorts whose settings stretch from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico to the Alaskan wilderness, but hotels in one Pacific Northwest state reigned supreme.”

Oregon, come on down! The Stephanie Inn, in Cannon Beach, ranks at the top of the list of resorts in the Western U.S. category. It’s just the latest accolade for the picturesque getaway, which the Travel + Leisure headline praises for its “stunning oceanfront views and fireplaces in every room.”

Going into more detail, the article says of the Stephanie Inn: “It takes a truly special hotel to make you feel right at home and yet miles away from your ordinary life. But according to T+L readers, this oceanfront escape — which finally tops the category after coming in No. 2 in 2023 and 2022 — nails that sense of elevated hospitality. ‘Feels like you’re at your family’s beach house,’ shares one voter. ‘Highlights are the extremely thoughtful service, a stunning location directly on Cannon Beach, and a nightly happy hour. The restaurant is outstanding, and every room has a fireplace.’ Whether visiting for a romantic getaway or a weekend with friends, guests can order a picnic lunch to enjoy on the beach or during a day hike along Cape Falcon Trail. Regardless of how you spend your time, readers agree that the experience is nothing short of magnificent.”

The rest of the list includes four more Oregon resorts. Here is the complete list, in order: Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Salish Lodge & Spa, Snoqualmie, Washington; Tu Tu’ Tun Lodge, Gold Beach, Oregon; Brasada Ranch, Bend, Oregon; Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Oregon; Allison Inn & Spa, Newberg, Oregon; Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Sun Valley Lodge, Sun Valley, Idaho; Cedarbrook Lodge, Seattle, Washington; Suncadia Resort, Destination by Hyatt, Cle Elum, Washington; Tamarack Resort, Tamarack, Idaho; Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, Denali State Park, Alaska; Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, Alaska; and Shore Lodge, McCall, Idaho.

In a section called “What Readers Loved,” Travel + Leisure notes, “T+L readers’ favorite resorts in the Western U.S. prove that laid-back doesn’t mean lazy,” going on to mention some of the western resorts’ outdoor offerings, before concluding with this observation: “But the most honorees, including this year’s winner, can be found in the state of Oregon, which snagged five spots on the 2025 list.”

In case you’re wondering if Travel + Leisure readers have no love for California, think again. Among the many categories included in the World’s Best Awards is a separate category for the best resorts in California.