In the last few years, hotels upped their game with attractive amenities and better cuisine to accommodate guests. Gone are the days when the hotel restaurant was a dreaded last resort for a weary traveler. Nowadays some of the top restaurants in the country are found in hotels and resorts. Discover some of the best hotel restaurants throughout the United States.

é by José Andrés at the Cosmopolitan

Spanish chef Jose Andres operates three restaurants in the ultra-chic and cool Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nev. Tucked away in a small private room adjacent to Jaelo’s bustling bar and paella grill, é by José Andrés offers a clever and creative tasting menu of Spanish avant-garde dishes and is a nod to the chef’s concept of performance cooking. The eight-seat bar has just two seatings a night for its 15-course tasting menu that includes plates like a liquid nitrogen gin and tonic and 25-second bizcocho.

Parker at the Hotel Lincoln

Named after Abraham Lincoln’s hard-drinking bodyguard, J. Parker is the only public roof deck in Chicago with unblocked views of Lake Michigan. As you sip on one of the bar’s signature cocktails at the rooftop bar and lounge, soak in all of the spectacular views of downtown Chicago. Enjoy sumptuous small plates from award-winning chef Paul Virant, including house-made Caesar salad, seared scallops or the signature JParker burger.

Parallel 37 at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Taste globally inspired California cuisine at Parallel 37 in San Francisco. Savor exceptional dining in a rustic yet refined setting. Parallel 37 satisfies even the most discerning palate. Chef Michael Rotondo’s market-driven menu focuses on the best seasonal produce found in and around the Bay Area. From private dining to wine tasting for two, the critically acclaimed restaurant offers impeccable service and an unbeatable ambiance.

Lacroix at The Rittenhouse

Lacroix at The Rittenhouse offers guests an innovative and invigorating dining experience of progressive international cuisine against the backdrop of Rittenhouse Square. The restaurant serves the highest quality ingredients and clean, pure flavors in its fresh, seasonal dishes. The kitchen reinvents fine dining with a global menu, a tasting menu with kitchen seating and a famed chef’s table.