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Point Clear, Alabama
For more than 165 years, the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Spa & Golf Club has served guests with true Southern hospitality.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
Selma, Alabama
As the only surviving hotel in Selma's downtown historic district, the St. James Hotel has witnessed much of the dramatic history that has played out in this picturesque Southern city. Built in 1837 atop the banks of the Alabama River, it was a home-away-from-home for visiting plantation owners, business men and even occasional travelers of less illustrious repute.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Bright Angel Lodge, a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2012, was built in 1935, has a natural, rustic character, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It was designed by famed architect Mary E J Colter.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Ranches & Lodges (includes state/national parks)Architectural Style:National Park Service Rustic -
Grand Canyon, Arizona
El Tovar Hotel, a former Harvey House is considered the premier lodging facility at the Grand Canyon, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2012. It opened its doors in 1905 and was most recently renovated in 2005. On May 28, 1987, The El Tovar Hotel was designated by the U. S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Ranches & Lodges (includes state/national parks)Architectural Style:National Park Service Rustic -
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Phantom Ranch is tucked beside Bright Angel Creek on the north side of the Colorado River and is the only lodging facility below the canyon rim. In 1913, President Theodore Roosevelt's enthusiasm for the Grand Canyon helped lead to its incorporation into the National Park System in 1919. The Fred Harvey Company was granted the concession for the camp in 1922. They hired the American architect Mary E J Colter to design permanent lodging at Phantom Ranch.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Ranches & Lodges (includes state/national parks)Architectural Style:National Park Service Rustic -
Litchfield Park, Arizona
The Wigwam is one of Arizona's original iconic hotels. Originally built by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to house sales executives in the early 1900s the resort evolved as a popular tourist destination when executives convinced their company president, Paul Litchfield (and original descendant of The Mayflower), to expand the small lodge into a winter retreat.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Since the 1930s, the Hermosa Inn - a luxury Phoenix boutique hotel - has been a recognized destination in the desert Southwest, offering exclusive lodging accommodations in one of the city's most affluent suburbs - Paradise Valley. This intimate hacienda-style hotel offers all of the comforts of home with a luxurious twist.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Period Houses and Residences -
Phoenix, Arizona
Royal Palms Resort and Spa is a romantic hideaway with the rustic splendor of a Mediterranean villa. Its 117 casitas and guestrooms serve as an oasis for guests seeking tranquility and solitude. Set in the Valley of the Sun, the hotel is located in the beautiful Phoenix-Scottsdale resort community, with the majestic Camelback Mountain providing a striking visual backdrop.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Prescott, Arizona
Since the day it opened its doors to those seeking respite in the mile-high mountain oasis, the historic inn has been a sought-after retreat for travelers searching for a relaxing respite from life's hustle and bustle.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
Scottsdale, Arizona
Hotel Valley Ho was cool back in 1956 when it first opened its doors, before Downtown Scottsdale was downtown. It's every bit a chic hotel now, after an expansive, but meticulously groomed, $80 million 2005 renovation.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Mid-Century ModernArchitectural Style:Mid-Century Modern -
Tucson, Arizona
In 1929, John and Helen Murphey created Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, a desert oasis and "home away from home" ranch school for girls only. Inspired by early Moorish architecture, it showcases many details that were crafted by the Murpheys themselves.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Ranches & Lodges (includes state/national parks)Architectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Wickenburg, Arizona
Savor the romance of the Old West while enjoying the finest in modern comforts at Rancho de los Caballeros. For nearly 60 years, guests have enjoyed a warm welcome from the Gant family in the style of the Spanish caballeros - "gentlemen on horseback." The ranch captures the easy charm of a graceful hacienda complete with hand-hewn beams, whitewashed walls and colorful Mexican tiles.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Ranches & Lodges (includes state/national parks)Architectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Perched above the Victorian village of Eureka Springs, Arkansas -- recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations -- is the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, a landmark hotel that echoes the recuperative splendor of the surrounding Ozark Mountain region.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Mansions, Castles & PalacesArchitectural Style:Richardsonian-Romanesque -
Fayetteville, Arkansas
For a building that has stood since 1905, one of six built in the University of Arkansas that year, the Inn Carnall Hall creates an inviting optical illusion: existing in a turn-of-the-twentieth-century era while not appearing the least bit outdated. Two pairs of dramatic, all-white columns flank either side of the entrance to this Colonial Revival inn.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Unique ResidencesArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Death Valley, California
The Inn at Furnace Creek was built by the Pacific Coast Borax Company of Twenty Mule Team fame as a means to save their newly built Death Valley Railroad.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Ranches & Lodges (includes state/national parks)Architectural Style:National Park Service Rustic -
La Jolla, California
Overlooking La Jolla Cove and the sky blue Pacific Ocean, it's easy to see how La Valencia Hotel took its inspiration from Mediterranean resorts. Walk toward "the Jewel of La Jolla," as La Valencia is known, and you pass the colonnade flanking the palm-shaded patio before entering the historic lobby.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Mansions, Castles & PalacesArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Long Beach, California
Rich in history, The Queen Mary® is renowned as the grandest ocean liner ever built since her maiden voyage in 1936. These early years distinguished the majestic steamship as the only civilized way to travel for high society’s elite, and instantly drew the attention of celebrities like Fred Astaire, political figures like Winston Churchill and Ronald Reagan, and dignitaries such as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Ships, Riverboats & WharfsArchitectural Style:Art Deco -
Napa, California
Nestled into the heart of Napa Valley, the Napa River Inn stands out as an upscale boutique hotel offering traditional comfort, convenience, and personal service to both leisure and business travelers. Surrounded by the valley's world-renowned vineyards, beautiful scenery, excellent restaurants, and favorable climate, the inn sits snugly along the banks of the Napa River on 2.5 riverfront acres.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Ships, Riverboats & WharfsArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
Ojai, California
Fabulous spa, legendary golf course, luxurious retreat from the world: whatever your definition, the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is a favorite among many. The 220-acre Ojai Valley Inn & Spa features 305 rooms and suites, four excellent restaurants, a new golf clubhouse, and a Spanish Colonial conference center. The award-winning Spa Ojai, George C. Thomas Jr.
Luxury Level:PlatinumProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Paso Robles, California
In the mid-1800s, the Paso Robles region -- known for its mineral hot springs -- was a rest stop for travelers of the Camino Real trail who indulged in the area's therapeutic watering hole. Today, the Paso Robles Inn carries on this tradition with 30 of its 100 guest rooms outfitted with hot spring spas.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Riverside, California
Occupying an entire city block, the Mission Inn is a destination in and of itself. This remarkable property took more than 30 years to complete and combines design elements from throughout the Southwestern United States, particularly the California mission style, as well as several Mediterranean countries.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
San Francisco, California
Cavallo Point in San Francisco is a statement of sustainable luxury and green living, and it is the home of the Institute at the Golden Gate, an environmental program of the National Parks Conservancy.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Ranches & Lodges (includes state/national parks)Architectural Style:Colonial Revival -
San Francisco, California
Hotel Whitcomb is a marvel of early 19th century and Edwardian architecture that can be seen throughout the hotel. The Austrian crystal chandeliers, marble columns, rare Janesero wood paneling, intricately carved ceiling molding and beautiful Tiffany stained glass at the front desk and in the piano bar are but a few of the spectacular features of this exquisite historic property.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Beaux Arts -
San Francisco, California
The first hotel to open in The Presidio of San Francisco, a National Historic Landmark, the Inn at the Presidio is an historic restoration of Pershing Hall, an Army Bachelors Quarters built in 1903, when the U.S. Army occupied the 1,491 acres to protect the country.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Architectural Style:Classic Revival -
San Francisco, California
As splendid now as when it opened to great fanfare in 1926, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco is one of the city's finest historic hotels. Situated at the crest of illustrious Nob Hill, and at the crossing of three cable car lines, this venerable San Francisco landmark is minutes from Union Square, Chinatown, and the Financial and Theater Districts.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:HotelArchitectural Style:Renaissance Revival -
San Francisco, California
It is said that greatness springs from tragedy. For proof of this, look no further than San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel. The Beaux Arts-style property, designed by celebrated architect Julia Morgan (the genius behind the grandiose Hearst Castle), was about to open when its city suffered a devastating earthquake on April 18, 1906.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Beaux Arts -
Santa Rosa, California
Located in historic Railroad Square, the Hotel La Rose is centrally located to Sonoma County's wineries, Redwood forests, and Pacific coastline.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Ventura, California
Perched on a majestic bluff overlooking the sweeping Pacific Ocean, The Pierpont Inn & Spa is a romantic Ventura Beach landmark on the charming California coast. Constructed in 1910, this historic hotel was the brain child of Joesphine Pierpont when the Pacific Coast Highway became a popular trail to explore the Western coastline. Pierpont commissioned famous architect Sumner P. Hunt to design a Craftsman-style bungalow inn that would later become The Pierpont Inn & Spa that stands today.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Arts & Crafts -
Colorado Springs, Colorado
For over a century, dreamers, farmers, investors, and even a Prussian Count have envisioned a grand future for the Colorado Springs area. One man, Spencer Penrose had the dedication and vision to bring the dream to reality. That dream was The Broadmoor, which officially opened on June 29, 1918 and marks its 90th anniversary in 2008.
Luxury Level:PlatinumProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Durango, Colorado
The four-story red brick Strater Hotel is an exceptional example of American Victorian architecture, highlighted by original white stone cornices and ornamental brickwork. The interior of the property transports guests back to Durango's heyday and blends American history with Victorian charm and modern convenience.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Victorian -
Estes Park, Colorado
The majestic splendor of the Rocky Mountains provides a breathtaking backdrop for the classically elegant Stanley Hotel. Inside, its gleaming wood, soaring ceilings and understated elegance are coupled with world-class hospitality. Nestled on 35 pristine acres, the hotel offers guests unparalleled natural beauty and a wealthy of outdoor activities.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Since 2001, we've consecutively received the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award for both the hotel and our dining room. Our dining room has also received the DiRoNa Award, and Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence, every year.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Queen Anne -
Norwich, Connecticut
Set in the woodlands of southeastern Connecticut, The Spa at Norwich Inn is a premier resort situated on 42 landscaped acres of trees, perennial gardens, ponds, and an inviting, placid reflecting pool.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Wilmington, Delaware
January 15, 1913, saw the opening of Wilmington's Hotel du Pont, one of the most lavish hotels of America's Gilded Age and an immediate rival to Europe's finest hotels.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Renaissance Revival -
Wilmington, Delaware
The Inn at Montchanin Village offers much more than simple accommodation in Delaware's Brandywine Valley; the inn is, in reality, a restored 19th-century hamlet with 28 guest rooms spread across 11 carefully restored buildings accessible via a maze of ornate gardens.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Unique ResidencesArchitectural Style:Victorian -
Washington, District of Columbia
The Hotel Lombardy offers accommodation evocative of a small town home in the center of the nation's capital. This is no coincidence: Hotel Lombardy's first incarnation was as a private residence converted to a classic European-style hotel in 1994, beautifully preserving the red-brick and limestone facade.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Unique ResidencesArchitectural Style:Beaux Arts -
Washington, District of Columbia
Immediately after its opening in 1925, the Mayflower Hotel was known as the "Grande Dame of Washington, D.C.," boasting more gold than any other building in the country except for the Library of Congress.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Beaux Arts -
Washington, District of Columbia
This Victorian mansion in the heart of Washington, D.C. is the only inn in the nation's capital to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Initially built as two separate townhomes, this boutique hotel offers modern comforts in a historic setting. Each of the 54 guest rooms is decorated with period furnishings and some have Italian marble fireplaces.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Second Empire -
Boca Grande, Florida
Walking through The Gasparilla Inn's pillared entrance and into the lobby, you experience the feeling of Florida as it was meant to be. Guests are instantly embraced with the tranquil civility of a time that once was -- and still is -- at this classic resort.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Classic Revival -
Miami Beach, Florida
The Claridge Hotel is one of the best-kept secrets of Miami's famous South Beach. Its grand Mediterranean architecture, unique interior atrium lobby, and ideal location across from the pristine waters of South Beach, together create the ultimate getaway spot.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Miami Beach, Florida
Enter a classic era of grace, elegance and style at National Hotel Miami Beach, an authentically restored Art Deco landmark that epitomizes the mood and d?cor of the 1940's, redefined with a modern panache. Designed by Roy France, one of the period's foremost architects, National Hotel was one of the grandest luxury hotels on Miami Beach when it opened in 1940.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:ResortArchitectural Style:Art Deco -
Palm Beach, Florida
Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, the Brazilian Court is an elegant boutique hotel that recalls the classic era of Palm Beach in the 1920s. Its residential locale is convenient to beaches and fashionable Worth Avenue, yet set apart from the hustle and bustle.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Mediterranean Revival -
Safety Harbor, Florida
Overlooking the tranquil waters of Tampa Bay, Safety Harbor Resort and Spa is a one-of-a-kind destination rich in history and hailed for exquisite hospitality. Tucked away in the quaint town of Safety Harbor aptly called “The Health Giving City”, the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa has remained a highly revered refuge for rest, relaxation and renewal for nearly 100 years.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Mediterranean Revival -
St. Pete Beach, Florida
There's no mistaking Loews Don CeSar Hotel and Spa. Instantly known as Florida's Pink Castle when it opened back in 1928, this ten-story hotel sits on the sugary sands of St. Pete Beach, an island in the Gulf of Mexico.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Moorish Revival -
St. Petersburg, Florida
The Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club is right out of the Florida of your mind. The salmon-colored Mediterranean Revival building opened in 1925 and has overlooked Tampa Bay ever since.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Cumberland Island, Georgia
The Greyfield Inn is a graceful colonial-style hotel on Georgia’s Cumberland Island, once the preserve of the Carnegies and other wealthy industrialists, and since 1972, a protected National Seashore. Built in 1900 for Margaret Ricketson, the daughter of Lucy and Thomas Carnegie and niece of Andrew Carnegie, Greyfield was opened to guests by Margaret’s daughter and her family in 1962 as a way of ensuring the property’s preservation.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Dahlonega, Georgia
The Smith House has maintained its long tradition of old-fashioned hospitality dating back to 1899 when the house was originally built on a vein of gold ore. Located in the quaint town of Dahlonega, Georgia, the Smith House is a country inn that serves home-cooked country fare in the family-style dining room, while providing modern day luxuries to its guests.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Unique ResidencesArchitectural Style:Victorian -
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Nestled amid live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this Victorian landmark enjoys a setting of unspoiled natural beauty on Jekyll Island. The island is protected from extensive development by the state of Georgia and has miles of beaches and forest waiting to be explored. Here, millionaires wintered in scenic seclusion for decades, enjoying many amenities and privileges.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Queen Anne -
Savannah, Georgia
The refreshing architectural complexity of Savannah's River Street Inn reflects both the building's importance in the late 1800s and the pragmatics of the cotton industry. Taking up an entire city block and wrapped around a gorgeous central atrium, the five-story structure first operated as storing, grading and exporting facility for cotton.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Ships, Riverboats & WharfsArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
St. Simons Island, Georgia
St. Simons Island is one of Georgia's Golden Isles, lying midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida. The islands are a popular resort playground, offering a mix of natural beauty, rich history and quaint charm, coupled with the allure of inviting year-round weather.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Honolulu, Hawaii
From it's opening in 1927, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort has been recognized as an icon of luxury resort travel. Known to the world as "The Pink Palace of the Pacific", The Royal Hawaiian is a lifestyle destination, mirroring the quiet confidence and impeccable standards expected by discerning travelers.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:ResortArchitectural Style:Moorish Revival -
Chicago, Illinois
This 25-story Beaux Arts-style hotel is ideally situated within walking distance of Chicago's vibrant theater district, the Art Institute and famed Magnificent Mile, and within one mile of Lake Michigan. Remodeled in 2004, the Palmer House® a Hilton Hotel, boasts a two-story, gilded lobby with a formal staircase, marble-topped tables, velvet seating, and a ceiling mural depicting Greek mythology.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Beaux Arts -
French Lick, Indiana
Through detailed renovation, restoration and an extreme passion for refurbishing the past, French Lick Resort Casino, established in 1845, has re-opened its doors and returned to its original charm and grandeur. For over two centuries the Pluto Mineral Springs and its medicinal waters have drawn visitors to French Lick and our legendary resort.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Beaux Arts -
West Baden Springs/French Lick, Indiana
An architectural marvel, West Baden Springs Hotel is the crown jewel of French Lick Resort's $500 million restoration. The turn-of-the century National Historic Landmark offers 246 exquisitely appointed rooms, a world-class spa, championship golf, and a wide array of dining and entertainment options.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Queen Anne -
Berea, Kentucky
Stay the night in one of Boone Tavern's spacious heritage accommodations, where the understated elegance of handmade furniture, made by Berea College woodcraft is enhanced with modern amenities. Become part of the unique Berea lifestyle where quality and tradition blend with Southern hospitality and the youthful vigor of the college campus.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Classic Revival -
Louisville, Kentucky
Ornate detail, exceptional service and long-standing tradition of hospitality have made The Brown beloved by visitors and locals alike. The 16-story classically rendered exterior is complemented by stunning English Renaissance architectural detail on the interior, including spectacular hand-painted plaster relief ceilings.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
New Orleans, Louisiana
The intimate yet elegant Bienville House, a historic hotel in New Orleans, caters to tourists and corporate travelers alike. The hotel calls to mind a stately French Quarter manor house, with decorative wrought iron balconies and a gracious flagstone courtyard.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Classic Revival -
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hotel Monteleone is one of the last, great family-owned hotels in America, having been operated by four generations of the Monteleone family over the past century. When it was founded in 1886, Royal Street, on which it sits, was the most fashionable and elegant street in New Orleans.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Beaux Arts -
New Orleans, Louisiana
Choose Le Pavillon Hotel to embrace the true history of one of the nation's most distinct cities. The historic hotel in New Orleans sits on the site of one of the city's first great plantation homes. When this first-generation skyscraper opened in 1907, Le Pavillon Hotel became an instant signature in the historic heart of the Big Easy.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Renaissance Revival -
White Castle, Louisiana
The South’s most magnificent remaining antebellum mansion, Nottoway Plantation splendidly overlooks the Great Mississippi River, and continues to entice visitors, from near and far, to take a step back in time to the days of glory and grandeur. With a natural backdrop of colorful gardens and two hundred-year-old oaks, Nottoway is the ultimate blend of Southern history and hospitality, and an exceptional choice.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Architectural Style: -
Kennebunkport, Maine
The Colony Hotel is spectacularly situated amid glorious and manicured gardens on a rocky promontory above the Atlantic Ocean. The white wooden structure was built in 1914 and spans a full 300 feet, topped by a cupola and the weather vane of a large ship. The wrap-around Ocean Porch and the gazebo offer views of the ocean and river.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Southport, Maine
The Newagen Seaside Inn's casual elegance epitomizes the spirit of Down East hospitality. Situated on 19 acres at the south end of Southport Island, the inn offers accommodations in both the main inn and guest cottages, all of which afford stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Writer Rachel Carson asked that her ashes be scattered nearby on the ocean's edge.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Unique ResidencesArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Annapolis, Maryland
The Historic Inns of Annapolis were once personal residences of lords and governors and frequent stopovers for signers of the Declaration of Independence. Today they have been transformed into three charming historic inns that will take you back in time, with 124 guestrooms all handsomely restored and tastefully furnished in original and reproduction antiques.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Baltimore, Maryland
Located in Baltimore's historic Fell's Point, the Admiral Fell Inn is a renovated urban inn located on Baltimore's celebrated waterfront. Comprised of seven adjoining buildings, some dating to the 18th century, the historic Inn retains its quaint charm and cozy ambiance yet offers modern amenities and the elegance of a luxury hotel.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Baltimore, Maryland
Escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in first-class service and accommodations in a fabulous boutique hotel in Baltimore. Rich colors and a chic atmosphere set the tone for a luxurious experience at the historic Hotel Brexton.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Queen Anne -
Easton, Maryland
Referred to as the “Inn of Distinction,” Inn at 202 Dover is a meticulously restored historic Colonial Revival hotel in the Easton, Maryland Historic District. The historic inn provides personalized service, luxury accommodations, and modern conveniences a short block from downtown shopping, art galleries, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
Luxury Level:PlatinumProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Easton, Maryland
With roots that trace back to 1712, Tidewater Inn is a charming colonial hideaway that sits in the heart of historic downtown Easton. The hotel structure was originally built in 1891 as the Hotel Avon, and this premier Maryland inn continues to maintain the rustic charm of the past blended with 21st-century restoration work and amenities.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Federal -
Amherst, Massachusetts
In the heart of New England, where the flourishing luscious maple trees of Amherst Common meets the campus of Amherst College, the historic Lord Jeffery Inn has been a cherished landmark in the Five Colleges community since 1926. Recently restored, “The Jeff” welcomes its guests to a classic New England setting without sacrificing contemporary comforts.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial - Colonial Revival -
Boston, Massachusetts
Welcome to The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers. The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers, a Starwood hotel, is located in the heart of historic Back Bay and is one of Boston's most recognized and renowned landmarks. The Boston Park Plaza opened March 10, 1927 as part of the E.M. Statler Empire.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Beaux Arts -
Boston, Massachusetts
The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston has been a landmark in Boston's historic Back Bay since 1912. Constructed on the original site of Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, the hotel derives its name from the great American painter John Singleton Copley (1738-1774). The hotel's architect, Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, combined French and Venetian Renaissance influences on the building's facade.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Renaissance Revival -
Cambridge, Massachusetts
The 1895 firehouse is the oldest building in the Kendall Square area, the center of the technology industry in the Boston vicinity and home to the world-famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, this city landmark has been restored in a manner befitting its heroic past. The original Victorian firehouse is home to the hotel's restaurant and is full of firehouse memorabilia.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Stations, Factories & FirehousesArchitectural Style:Queen Anne -
Concord, Massachusetts
The spirit of the past is vibrantly alive in the historic Concord's Colonial Inn. It was from here the local farmers and militiamen mustered to meet the advancing British troops on that fateful April day in 1775.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Federal -
Edgartown, Massachusetts
Over 120 years ago, since its opening in 1891, Harbor View Hotel has been nicknamed the “Grand Dame” of Martha’s Vineyard and introduced a new era for Edgartown and Martha’s Vineyard. With an extraordinary view of Edgartown Harbor from the historic hotel's broad veranda, Harbor View became a summer haven for wealthy New Yorkers visiting the Vineyard.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Architectural Style:Shingle Style -
Edgartown, Massachusetts
Welcoming guests since 1742, Kelley House of Martha's Vineyard is ideally located in the heart of historic Edgartown. Framed by lush elm trees and iconic 19th Century whaling captains homes, Kelley House is a classic New England establishment offering authentic nautical artifacts and artwork mingled with historic brick fireplaces, rich woodwork, and beautiful guestrooms and suites in four distinct buildings, many with porches and views of the sea.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Architectural Style:Shingle Style -
Lenox, Massachusetts
The Cranwell Resort is as rich in history as it is with hospitality. Over the years, the historic inn has hosted the likes of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Oliver Wendell Holmes, the Vanderbilts, and President William McKinley.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Unique ResidencesArchitectural Style:Tudor Revival -
North Adams, Massachusetts
In the late 1990s the forgotten mill town of North Adams became a haven for technology companies and was infused with new life. Sparked by the visionary efforts of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), which has renovated parts of a sprawling mill complex, the Porches Inn represents a new twist on hospitality.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Unique ResidencesArchitectural Style:Victorian -
Northampton, Massachusetts
Relax in the gracious elegance of this grand hotel's glass-enclosed conservatory, unwind at the lobby fireplace or retreat to the sitting area in your own room. All the charm, comfort and elegance of a traditional New England inn can be found within the Colonial Revival-style Hotel Northampton.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Provincetown, Massachusetts
At the tip of Cape Cod's distinctive tip sits the eclectic village of Provincetown, home to the Crowne Pointe Historic Inn & Spa. Originally established a bustling seaport, Provincetown was once inhabited by a rowdy mix of smugglers, outlaws and raucous mariners.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Stick Style -
Rockport, Massachusetts
In 1856, historic tavern owner William Norwood found his livelihood destroyed when local temperance advocate Hannah Jumper led 200 female cohorts on a raid to rid the town of the evils of alcohol - an exploit so successful, the town of Rockport remained dry until 2005.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Victorian -
Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Since 1773, The Red Lion Inn has been welcoming travelers to the beauty of the Berkshires with traditional New England hospitality. The inn has hosted five presidents and numerous other notable figures, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, William Cullen Bryant and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Federal -
Detroit, Michigan
Located in the East Ferry Street Historic District of Midtown Detroit, The Inn on Ferry Street sets the standard for elegant Victorian guest quarters and dedicated service. Just steps from the state's finest museums, acclaimed Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University, the Inn is a relaxing change of pace from the standard business hotel.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Unique ResidencesArchitectural Style:Queen Anne -
Mackinac Island, Michigan
The old-world elegance of Grand Hotel envelops you the moment you step onto Mackinac Island and board a horse-drawn carriage taxi or stroll the short distance to the hotel. Either way, your passage will be peaceful; cars aren't allowed on Mackinac Island -- one of the many traditions that still reign from the opening days of Grand Hotel back in 1887.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Victorian -
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Often dubbed America's all-natural theme park, Mackinac Island has escaped many of the trappings of the last century. Disembarking on the island is truly like stepping back in time. Motor traffic is prohibited on the island, so walking, biking, and horse and buggy are the preferred modes of transportation. Guests at the historic Island House Hotel enjoy stepping back in time.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Victorian -
Marquette, Michigan
With the majesty of Lake Superior on one side, the rolling terrain of historic downtown Marquette on the other and decades of history within its walls, the name chosen for the Landmark Inn is, if anything, an understatement.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Art Deco -
Ridgedale, Missouri
Big Cedar's main grounds can be a busy place - but you'd never know it from the quiet comfort of your own lodge or cabin. The heritage resort near Branson offers specialty lodging accommodations evident in the traditions of quality that is the hallmark of its founder. Guests choose from a variety of rooms in three distinctly different lodges, a cozy knotty pine cottage, or a beautifully crafted log cabin.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
Three Forks, Montana
Built in 1910, the historic Sacajawea Hotel is a step back into time to the charming countryside of Three Forks, Montana offering luxury accommodations, a heritage rich experience, and Western hospitality. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, the property sits on a scenic lot near some of the most magnificent outdoor attractions in the nation, including Yellowstone National Park, Lewis and Clark Caverns, and Headwaters State Park.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style: -
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
The Omni Bretton Arms Inn was built as a private home in 1896 and was first opened to guests in 1907. The inn was a part of the larger Mount Washington and Mount Pleasant Hotels which hosted a variety of visitors and was the distinguished headquarters for the Conference Secretariat during the 44-nation Bretton Woods Monetary Conference in 1944.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Queen Anne -
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
Mount Washington Resort was the creation of industrialist Joseph Stickney, who built The Mount Washington Hotel in 1902. The sparking white and red-roofed Spanish Renaissance-style hotel, with its grand, colonnaded veranda, was the setting for the historic Bretton Woods Monetary Conference in 1944.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Renaissance Revival -
Hanover, New Hampshire
General Ebenezer Brewster, whose home occupied the present site of the Inn, founded the Dartmouth Hotel in 1780 but later burned to the ground and was replaced two years later on the same site by the Wheelock Hotel. From 1901 - 1903, Dartmouth College carried out extensive renovations to the facility, which was then renamed the Hanover Inn.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Jackson, New Hampshire
Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club exemplifies New England. Its century-old history ties the historic hotel to the region's heritage while seamlessly offering all the high-end amenities of any modern hotel alongside pristine, panoramic views of New Hampshire's White Mountains.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Keene, New Hampshire
A treasured gem in the heart of the Monadnock Mountain region, The Lane Hotel affords a true charming experience in luxury and comfort in the vibrant Keene, New Hampshire. A century-old structure, The Lane Hotel reflects the beauty and history of New Hampshire's quintessential charm in the lively center of Keene on Main Street surrounded by local shops and attractions.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:HotelArchitectural Style:Federal -
New Castle, New Hampshire
The "Grand Dame of the Sea" -- as Wentworth by the Sea is affectionately known -- has set the model for coastline New Hampshire accommodations for over a century. When it opened in 1874, Wentworth was the largest wooden structure on the state's coast, a hub for social, business and political luminaries from around the world.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Second Empire -
Whitefield, New Hampshire
On a rainy night in 1865, a group of travelers en route to Montreal was stranded when their stagecoach hit a muddy rut and overturned. Despite the late hour, they found a warm welcome at the nearby Dodge farmhouse and were so captivated by the hospitality of their hosts and the spectacular surroundings that they prolonged their stay.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Cape May, New Jersey
Dating from 1876, the Chalfonte is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the nation's original seaside resort. Its distinctive ship-like profile, crowned by her Italianate cupola, occupies nearly an entire city block. The Hotel was built by Civil War Colonel Henry Sawyer and was originally planned as a boarding house.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Victorian -
Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
The historic Caribbean Motel is widely regarded as the quintessential icon of "Doo Wop" architecture in the New Jersey beach resort community of The Wildwoods--home to the largest surviving collection of mid-20th century commercial beach resort architecture in North America.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Mid-Century ModernArchitectural Style:Mid-Century Modern -
Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa provides guests with the complete Santa Fe experience. A 450 acre resort nestled in the Tesuque Valley just three miles from the Plaza downtown, providing exceptional dining, award-winning spa, and on-site recreational activities such as horseback riding, skeet and trap, tennis, hiking and mountain biking on our trails which connect to the Santa Fe National Forest directly behind the resort.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Ranches & Lodges (includes state/national parks)Architectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Bolton Landing, New York
Situated in the unspoiled Adirondack Mountains, the Sagamore opened in 1883 and was a social center for the wealthy visiting Lake George. After closing in 1981, the hotel was reopened a few years later and restored to its original grandeur. Today the resort offers a wealth of recreational and dining opportunities for guests who enjoy "roughing it" with an elegance in the woods.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Cooperstown, New York
It is not hard to imagine the finger lake region of frontier days when you stay at The Otesaga Resort Hotel. Otesaga, named for the Iroquois word for " A Place of Meetings," is located on the southern shore of Lake Otsego in Cooperstown, New York, and ranks as one of America's original grand lakeside hotels.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Huntington, New York
OHEKA CASTLE regally stands on a manicured private estate in the heart of Long Island in New York. Influenced by the grandeur of years past, this family-owned castle graciously welcomes guests into a luxurious hotel with historic charm.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Mansions, Castles & PalacesArchitectural Style:Renaissance Revival -
New Paltz, New York
In 1869, rocky cliffs rising above a crystal blue glacial lake in the Hudson River Valley inspired Albert Smiley to create mohonk Mountain House as a resort where guests could renew body, mind, and spirit in a beautiful natural setting. Now, over 140 years later, it is still owned and operated by the Smiley family.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Victorian -
New York, New York
For over seventy years, the JW Marriott Essex House New York has been an oasis of class and elegance on the edge of Central Park. The hotel offers stunning views of Central Park and the New York skyline, complemented by luxurious appointments and first-class service.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Art Deco -
New York, New York
Old World elegance meets modern day grandeur at The Plaza. A timeless landmark framed by the world’s most extraordinary cultural and historical experiences, guests will find this luxury hotel to be a lavish oasis amid thriving city life.
Luxury Level:PlatinumProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Beaux Arts -
New York, New York
For more than a century, The Waldorf=Astoria has combined luxury with a wealth of amenities and services. This 42-story Art-Deco hotel, located in mid-town Manhattan, beckons New Yorkers and visitors alike.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Art Deco -
Rhinebeck, New York
Since before the Revolutionary War, the Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn has welcomed guests to the beauty of the Hudson Valley. The property has operated continuously since 1766, retaining much of its colonial charm and character, while offering modern conveniences to guests seeking a historic vacation.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial-Gothic Revival -
Tarrytown, New York
For a long time, New York's Hudson River Valley has been the quiet side of the otherwise hectic Manhattan vibe; the meandering river weaves through a verdant topography of towering trees, interlacing a small collection of historic towns that reflect a time when even the Big Apple was merely a seed of its future self.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Mansions, Castles & PalacesArchitectural Style:Gothic Revival -
Asheville, North Carolina
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa is one of the South’s best-loved resorts. Built in 1913 with granite stones mined from Sunset Mountain, the resort overlooks the city of Asheville, N.C., and provides majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its distinctive undulating red clay tile roof and original Roycroft furnishings and fixtures, The Grove Park Inn captures the essence of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Arts & Crafts -
Banner Elk, North Carolina
The Mast Farm Inn, a North Carolina institution, is an award-winning and world renowned historic country inn and restaurant in the Valle Crucis Historical District of North Carolina, which has been welcoming guests since the 1800s. While there have been extensive historically accurate renovations and improvements, the hospitality remains southern rural mountain traditional, attentive, and sincere.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Opening in 1891, rich in history and architectural integrity, Green Park Inn is the last of the “Grand Manor Hotels” in Western North Carolina. Built in the Queen Anne Victorian style, the historic hotel was the most modern accommodation in the High Country at the time, offering amenities such as hot and cold baths, electric bells to summon serving staff, and fresh water drawn from its mountain spring.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:HotelArchitectural Style:Victorian -
Highlands, North Carolina
In the shadow of the great Smoky Mountains sits the quaint village of Highlands, North Carolina. Here, nature's splendor offers a relaxing respite from the pressures of everyday living. Life moves a little slower and the stresses of the modern world seem to pale next to the grandeur of Mother Nature.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Unique ResidencesArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Founded in 1895, Pinehurst is a quintessential resort encompassing three historic hotels, a wealth of recreational activities, and 2,000 breathtaking North Carolina acres. Set in one of America's only National historic landmark Districts, Pinehurst recalls a pleasant time gone by.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Cincinnati, Ohio
The Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza is a true French Art Deco hotel masterpiece. Opened in 1931, the hotel was an integral part of the first multi-use complex in the United States. Described as a "city within a city," the complex featured an office tower, hotel, fully automated garage, shopping complex, and restaurants.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Art Deco -
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Skirvin Hotel first opened its doors in 1911 with two, 10-story towers and 224 guest rooms. In 1930, a third wing was added, raising the structure to 14 stories and increasing capacity to 525 rooms.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Art Deco -
Stillwater, Oklahoma
The Atherton Hotel at Oklahoma State University is a Georgian-style gem that originally opened in 1950 as the Union Club. Boasting the latest in comfort and convenience, it even offered ice water on tap in every room.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Hood River, Oregon
Nestled in the heart of the majestic Columbia River Gorge, the Columbia Gorge Hotel refreshes the spirit with lush flowering gardens, pure mountain air, and old-world Mediterranean luxury.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Italianate -
Timberline Lodge, Oregon
An architectural gem atop a natural wonder, Timberline Lodge is an acclaimed ski lodge and mountain retreat on the south slope of Mt. Hood, standing 6,000 feet above sea level. Inviting a gracious warmth, Timberline Lodge is a historic luxury hotel featuring comfortable guestrooms and suites, refined and sustainable dining, a world-class ski and snowboarding facility, thoughtfully-appointed event spaces, and, most of all, distinguished hospitality.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Ranches & Lodges (includes state/national parks)Architectural Style:National Park Service Rustic -
White City, Oregon
A grand northwest historic lodge, the 71-room Crater Lake Lodge originally opened in 1915 and is located on the edge of one of the country’s crown jewels – Crater Lake. No place else on earth combines a deep pure lake, so blue in color; sheer surrounding cliffs, almost 2,000 feet high; a picturesque island and a violent volcanic past. The lodge was reopened after extensive renovation in 1995 and offers an atmosphere reminiscent of the 1920s, immersing visitors in its rustic charm.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Ranches & Lodges (includes state/national parks)Architectural Style:National Park Service Rustic -
Christiansted, St. Croix
Today, the Buccaneer is the Virgin Island’s longest running resort, but its beginnings were anything but luxurious. In it’s turbulent past, St Croix has been under the control of the French, Dutch, English, Spanish, Danish and Americans, all influences which have enriched the island’s culture. The area’s first building was erected in 1653 by Charles Martel, a Knight of Malta, and was hidden from the sight of roving pirates and marauders who plundered the seas off the island.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Bedford, Pennsylvania
Located just outside the limits of the town of Bedford Springs, this sprawling 2,200 acre resort has been welcoming guests and making history for more than 200 years. Its red brick façade is distinguished by white columns, a porte cochere and a series of additions that amble their way up the hillside. The result is a charming combination of old and new elements that work in harmony against the rocky hills of south central Pennsylvania.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Affording gracious hospitality and distinct refined accommodations, The Sayre Mansion is a preserved hallmark illustrating the origins and cultivation of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley. Built in 1858, the Gothic Revival brick-style property was originally used as the private home of Robert Heysham Sayre, an industrial engineer and pioneer businessman and citizen that stimulated the founding of Bethlehem's infrastructure to become the city that remains today.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Mansions, Castles & PalacesArchitectural Style:Gothic Revival -
Fogelsville, Pennsylvania
Glasbern Country Inn is a historic inn and restaurant, located in Lehigh Valley. This cozy but luxurious Pennsylvania country inn offers guests peace and seclusion on a 130-acre, 19th-century farm.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The Gettysburg Hotel has a tradition of hospitality that dates to 1797, when James Scott first opened his tavern. In the summer of 1863, the hotel played witness to one of the seminal events in American history as Union and Confederate troops swarmed over the small town of Gettysburg during a pivotal and bloody three-day battle. President Lincoln honed the immortal words of his Gettysburg Address at the Wills House, just steps away from the hotel.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Beaux Arts -
Hawley, Pennsylvania
Settled between the flourishing natural beauty surrounding the Pocono Mountains, Ledges Hotel is a luxury historic destination in Hawley, Pennsylvania affording modern conveniences without sparing its rustic charm. Built in 1890, this Federal-style structure was originally built for the John S. O'Connor Glass Factory, illustrating the deep culture and heritage of the area's manufacturing industry.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Stations, Factories & FirehousesArchitectural Style:Federal -
Hawley, Pennsylvania
This beautiful and serene inn is a top 25 AAA 4-Diamond Historic Hotel, decorated with carefully chosen Arts & Crafts style furnishings such as hand-screened Bradbury and Bradbury wallpapers and hand-made Fulper tiles. The 21 rooms are true to the Arts and Crafts style and enhanced with featherbeds, luxury linens, and modern amenities. Environmentally responsible as well, the inn has been recognized for its water and energy conservation. The owners have prepared farm-to-table meals for decades as early pioneers of the concept. Owner-chef Grant Gezlinger prepares homemade artisan breads and delicious entrees in The Chestnut Tavern.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Tudor Revival -
Hershey, Pennsylvania
After returning from a trip to Europe, chocolate king Milton S. Hershey dreamed of building an elegant hotel on a hilltop overlooking the town that bore his surname. In 1933 that dream became a reality. Today The Hotel Hershey offers a magnificent mix of European splendor set amid 300 panoramic acres of picturesque countryside that reflects the vision of its founder.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Cork Factory Hotel was once the home of a 19th century cork manufacturing giant. After lying abandoned for several years, the historic site was converted into a luxury boutique hotel, restaurant, and event facility.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Stations, Factories & FirehousesArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The 63-room Lancaster Arts Hotel is a boutique hotel in revitalized downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Using the backdrop of a classic red brick warehouse, the vibrant and eclectic hotel is infused with thoroughly modern touches.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Ships, Riverboats & WharfsArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Located in Pennsylvania Dutch Country near Lancaster, The Inn at Leola Village --an exercise in historic preservation--opened in 2000 after acquiring a local farm slated for demolition. Guests can stay in three of the five restored agricultural structures including two 19th-century farmhouses and a tobacco barn.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Unique ResidencesArchitectural Style:Period Houses and Residences -
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Mansions on Fifth is notable for its historic legacy and ties to Pittsburgh’s past. The restoration of the Mansions involved an unwavering commitment to preserving as much of the historical detail and integrity of the Mansions as possible. In her new chapter as a luxury hotel, The Mansions’ future involves an equally strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Mansions, Castles & PalacesArchitectural Style:Tudor Revival -
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
With a blend of classic elegance and modern sophistication, the renowned Omni William Penn Hotel has served as Pittsburgh’s premier hotel since 1916. This historic hotel features 597 beautifully appointed guest rooms including 38 suites, 52,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and five dining options.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Classic Revival -
Skytop, Pennsylvania
The placement of the Skytop Lodge at the base of West Mountain in the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains is perhaps the best indication that this grand resort has always been inextricably linked to its natural surroundings-and the 30 miles of hiking trails weaving through the 5,500-acre site merely reinforces that fact.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
State College, Pennsylvania
Located on the grounds of Pennsylvania State University, the Nittany Lion Inn offers comfort, conveniences and style to guests and visitors alike. Decorated in warm antiques with a Colonial country atmosphere, rich cherry-wood furniture and bright floral fabrics, the Inn has hosted the likes of Presidents Eisenhower and Johnson, Eleanor Roosevelt, Helen Hayes and Louis Armstrong.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Unique ResidencesArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Hamlet's proclamation to Ophelia, “Get thee to a nunnery” implies a certain negativity, but Puerto Rico is legions away from Denmark, and if the Bard had the good fortune to find himself on that Caribbean isle today, standing in front of the remarkable edifice of historic El Convento Hotel, he’d have surely penned something else.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Abbies, Convents & MonasteriesArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Middletown, Rhode Island
On certain occasions, tragedy can inspire greatness. Such is the case of Rhode Island’s Newport Beach Hotel and Suites (formerly known as the Inn at Newport Beach.) A massive hurricane in 1938 wiped out the town’s numerous beach establishments. Two years later, after the sand settled, the Toppa family decided to build a new inn on the beach, positioning the property 100 feet from the rocks and the ocean’s crashing waves.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Newport, Rhode Island
A historic, luxury, European-styled boutique hotel, The Chanler at Cliff Walk boasts the best ocean view in Newport. This oceanfront hotel is only steps from Easton's Beach and a mile from downtown. Offering discerning travelers a glimpse of Newport's Golden Age, it is the first mansion and only hotel located on the famous Cliff Walk.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Mansions, Castles & PalacesArchitectural Style:Renaissance Revival -
Charleston, South Carolina
A National Historic Landmark, the John Rutledge House Inn was built in 1763 by John Rutledge, a noted signer of the U.S. Constitution, governor of South Carolina, and briefly, chief justice of the Supreme Court. The historic inn incorporates two carriage houses plus the distinctive home.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Period Houses and Residences -
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston’s antebellum hotel, Kings Courtyard Inn, is designed in the Greek Revival style with unusual Egyptian accents. Built in 1853, it is one of King Street’s oldest historic buildings and has served many roles in its 150-year history, from housing popular shops, to a private residence and an inn catering to plantation owners and merchants.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:InnArchitectural Style:Greek Revival -
Charleston, South Carolina
The Wentworth Mansion, built in 1886 as a private residence for the wealthy cotton merchant Francis Silas Rodgers, invites guests to enjoy the preserved opulence of America’s Gilded Age.
Luxury Level:PlatinumProperty Style:Unique ResidencesArchitectural Style:Second Empire -
Greenville, South Carolina
Upon opening in 1925, The Westin Poinsett was deemed "Carolina's Finest," ushering in a tradition of luxury and service that now exceeds 85 years. Located in the heart of downtown Greenville on Main Street, the elegant 12-story hotel has been renovated to its original grandeur, worthy of early notable guests.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Abbies, Convents & MonasteriesArchitectural Style:Art Deco -
Chattanooga, Tennessee
From 1909 to 1970, all trains to points south passed through Chattanooga’s famous terminal, which was designed by a 24-year-old architectural student from New York. The terminal’s first plans were modified at the behest of the president of the Southern Railway System to emulate the National Park Bank of New York.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Stations, Factories & FirehousesArchitectural Style:Beaux Arts -
Greeneville, Tennessee
The General Morgan Inn and Conference Center, a historic hotel in Tennessee, takes its name from the Confederate leader whose daring raids into the upper Midwest terrorized the Union Army during the Civil War.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Victorian -
Memphis, Tennessee
Boasting the opulence of the American Victorian era, the American Queen Steamboat offers a truly unique way to explore the diverse American landscape along mighty rivers. The largest steamboat ever built, this magnificent triumph of American ingenuity affords authentic 19th century elements throughout the staterooms and interior, reminiscent of a time of leisurely and romantic travel.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Ships, Riverboats & WharfsArchitectural Style:Victorian -
Memphis, Tennessee
Historian David Cohn once wrote, “The Mississippi Delta begins in the lobby of The Peabody Hotel… If you stand near its fountain in the middle of the lobby… ultimately you will see everybody who is anybody in the Delta…” Truly, in the minds of many, The Peabody is Memphis.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Victorian -
Nashville, Tennessee
Located in the heart of Music City, adjacent to the state capitol, the Hermitage Hotel is the only remaining grand hotel in the city and the only commercial Beaux Arts structure in the state of Tennessee. Following the completion of a multi-million dollar restoration in 2003, this beloved hotel is once again a showplace that combines convenience with splendor.
Luxury Level:PlatinumProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Beaux Arts -
Nashville, Tennessee
A stay at the Union Station combines the elegance of the past with the modern conveniences of the present. The excitement of millions of travelers who passed within these walls remains almost palpable. For over a century, this massive turreted structure has been a distinctive feature of Nashville’s cityscape.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Stations, Factories & FirehousesArchitectural Style:Spanish Colonial Revival -
Austin, Texas
The claim that everything’s bigger in Texas shouldn’t merely be taken literally. Witness the Driskill, Texas’ premier luxury hotel positioned in the heart of the state capital. The 189-guest room structure may seem modest by some standards, but its historic grandeur and perfectly restored facade and interiors make it one of Austin’s largest, most rewarding experiences. Cattle baron Colonel Jesse Driskill built the hotel in 1886 to rival the palaces of New York, Chicago, St. Louis and San Francisco and to serve as a showpiece for his adopted frontier town.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Richardsonian-Romanesque -
San Antonio, Texas
Unlike a number of urban buildings that grow with its host city, the Riverwalk Vista actually contributed to the prosperity of San Antonio. The hotel’s first incarnation was a mercantile store built by Austrian immigrant George Dullnig in 1883. The three-story structure quickly became the city’s largest employer and, as such, offered several technological advancements, including a mechanical elevator, steam heat, a soda fountain and an on-site artisan well.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Italianate -
San Antonio, Texas
Located adjacent to the Alamo, the original Menger Hotel was constructed on the site of Menger′s brewery, the first brewery in Texas. Opening on February 1, 1859, "the finest hotel west of the Mississippi River" was host to such notables as Sam Houston, Generals Lee and Grant and Presidents McKinley, Taft and Eisenhower—Teddy Roosevelt even recruited the Rough Riders in the Menger Bar.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Renaissance Revival -
Springdale, Utah
The name "Zion" means a place of peace and refuge. As a sanctuary with over 146,000 acres of cliffs, canyons, diverse plant and animal life, and uninterrupted beauty, Zion National Park is well-named. Its massive sandstone walls, some as high as 3,800 feet, offer an opportunity for serenity and reflection for all who visit.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Ranches & Lodges (includes state/national parks)Architectural Style:National Park Service Rustic -
Grafton, Vermont
Since 1801, The Grafton Inn at Grafton has been providing visitors with timeless elegance and the finest comforts and amenities. Located in a picturesque Vermont village, this historic inn in Vermont offers a true retreat from the everyday.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Federal -
Ludlow, Vermont
The Green Mountains of Vermont offer year-round delights. Tucked amid the picturesque countryside, the landmark Castle Hill Resort and Spa combines gracious hospitality with a scenic setting and modern amenities.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Mansions, Castles & PalacesArchitectural Style:Period Houses and Residences -
Manchester Village, Vermont
The Wilburton Inn, once the largest private estate in Manchester Vermont, was the summer home of Chicago millionaire and philanthropist James Wilbur. At the turn of the twentieth century, Robert Todd Lincoln, the President’s son, and his friend, Chicago businessman Albert Gilbert, created two vast neighboring estates. Gilbert situated his mansion on the crest of a hill with spectacular views of the mountains and the Battenkill Valley below.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Mansions, Castles & PalacesArchitectural Style:Tudor Revival -
Middlebury, Vermont
The Middlebury Inn has been in continuous operation as a hotel for over 180 years. The Inn began as the Vermont Hotel, a brick "public house" opened by Nathan Wood in 1827. The inn changed hands and became the Addison House in 1852, and then saw improvements in 1865 at the hands of owner Darwin Rider, who ran a free carriage to all trains and operated a large livery for his guests.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Federal -
Vergennes, Vermont
When Ardelia Beach, founder of the landmark Basin Harbor Club, first came to Vermont to establish a working farm that would take in summer boarders anxious to escape urban living, she could not have chosen a better locale. Unofficially described as Vermont’s West Coast, Lake Champlain is the sixth-largest lake in America, with more than 600 miles of shoreline bordering its 120-mile length.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
Abingdon, Virginia
Originally built in 1832 as a private residence by a Virginia General, The Martha Washington Hotel & Spa has seen many different uses. From a private residence, it evolved into a finishing school for young ladies. When the armies of the Civil War battled in and around Abingdon, the building served as a hospital for wounded soldiers, and romantic stories of nurses and soldiers still endure to this day. After the Civil War, The Martha became a women's college, and today it is an elegant hotel, paying homage to its gracious Southern roots and enduring historic legacy.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Greek Revival -
Charlottesville, Virginia
In a city as steeped in history as Charlottesville, Virginia—home to U.S. presidents, witness of the ravages of the Civil War and the burgeoning Virginia wine industry—it’s a significant achievement for an inn to rise in prominence. The Blue Ridge Mountain locale of the Boar’s Head Inn would be enough to qualify such distinction, but this remarkable 573-acre property compliments the fresh mountain air and stunning scenery with gracious hospitality, gourmet cuisine and a sense of the past that doesn’t sacrifice a single modern amenity.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
Luray, Virginia
The classic Georgian Revival architecture of the Mimslyn Inn rises gracefully from the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley. The warmth and charm of the Mimslyn have been welcoming guests since 1931. The inn is in close proximity to all of the area’s signature attractions, including the spectacular Luray Caverns. Purchased in 2005 by the Asam family, the Mimslyn has undergone an intensive, year-long renovation.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Lynchburg, Virginia
Today a name inextricably connected with the finest in luxury accommodations and hospitality, Craddock Terry was once associated with shoes. The Craddock Terry Shoe Company was, in fact, the first shoe company south of the Mason-Dixon Line and the fifth largest in the world. Built on the edge of the James River in 1901, the factory immediately became the backbone of the city’s commercial success.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Stations, Factories & FirehousesArchitectural Style:Eclectic -
Richmond, Virginia
When Charles Dana Gibson and Irene Langhorne--better known as the Gibson Girl--hosted their engagement party on Halloween 1895, little did they know that their nuptial celebration would be the first in a long legacy of events at Richmond’s most revered hotel, The Jefferson. It opened that All Hollow’s Eve over 100 years ago, and from that moment it was a sight to behold.
Luxury Level:PlatinumProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Beaux Arts -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
It takes more than just guest rooms and beachside real estate to be known as the best hotel in the accommodation-dense locale of Virginia Beach—a fact that makes the Cavalier preeminence all the more remarkable. The Cavalier is composed of two buildings: the Colonial-style hilltop Cavalier on the Hill, first built in 1927, and the expansive Cavalier Beachfront, sitting on 18 acres of private beachfront and landscaped gardens.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Resorts & RetreatsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Williamsburg, Virginia
Regarded among the world’s greatest inns, the Williamsburg is the crown jewel of the Colonial Williamsburg hotels, offering luxurious accommodations adjacent to the country’s most celebrated live interactive history museum.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Colonial Revival -
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Nestled in the Ohio River Valley between the uncompromising beauty of the West Virginia foothills and the majestic Ohio River, the century-old Blennerhassett stands today as a reminder that it is possible to merge old-world atmosphere with all the modern-day amenities that make a historic hotel a genuine treasure.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Queen Anne -
Kohler, Wisconsin
Walter J. Kohler, Sr. founded his Tudor-style hotel to provide lodging for immigrant laborers who worked at Kohler Co. Today, the hotel stands as a testament to Kohler's commitment to the people living in the town of Kohler, Wisconsin, and the people who come to visit. The concept of gracious living has long been a Kohler Co. mainstay, spread by its innovative, world-famous bathroom designs, a concept that also served as the guiding force behind the 1981 renovations to The American Club.
Luxury Level:PlatinumProperty Style:Unique ResidencesArchitectural Style:Tudor Revival -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The AAA Four Diamond Hilton Milwaukee City Center’s distinctive Art Deco architecture has graced the Milwaukee skyline for nearly 85 years. Located in the heart of Milwaukee, this historic hotel has a storied tradition of hospitality and premier service.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Art Deco -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Step through the doors of this splendid, six-story limestone Art Deco building and you're transported to the heady mid-1930s, an era where hospitality thrived, luxury was de rigueur, style and comfort wasn't a contradiction and "home away from home" wasn't cliche. The Metro originally housed commercial offices and shops, but its location fated its evolution into a luxury hotel and in 1998 Hotel Metro came into its own.
Luxury Level:SilverProperty Style:Mid-Century ModernArchitectural Style:Art Deco -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Pfister is known as the “Jewel of Milwaukee,” a Victorian masterpiece located just three blocks from Lake Michigan. The hotel’s elegance is further enhanced by the tradition of “salve” a philosophy that embodies the spirit of fine hospitality and is brought to life by each member of the hotel’s staff. The Pfister is set apart from other downtown hotels by a number of distinguishing features, including an ornate three-story lobby flanked by a grand marble staircase at one end and a massive fireplace at the other.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Grand DamesArchitectural Style:Romanesque Revival -
Jackson, Wyoming
Homesteader Charles J. Wort (pronounced "wirt") arrived in Jackson Hole in 1893, working the land like any other number of pioneers. In 1941 his sons, John and Jess, took local pioneering to a new level, building a luxury hotel—a ridiculous notion to many local ranchers and residents—on four lots that their father had purchased in 1915. The Wort Hotel, with its Tudor Revival architecture and rustic interiors, immediately became the central gathering place for locals and a destination for visitors.
Luxury Level:GoldProperty Style:Historic InnsArchitectural Style:Tudor Revival -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Lake Yellowstone Hotel was completed in 1891 as part of a series of hotels to accommodate visitors to Yellowstone National Park. Beginning in 1903, it was re-designed and expanded by architect Robert Reamer. His design included a clapboarded Colonial Revival structure and three porticoes that overlook the lake.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Ranches & Lodges (includes state/national parks)Architectural Style:National Park Service Rustic -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The accommodations in Yellowstone National Park aren't just places to stay, they are monuments to a long-standing ideal that special places in the world should be set aside and preserved for future generations. Staying in the park is the best way for visitors to experience all Yellowstone has to offer. On May 28, 1987, The Old Faithful Inn was designated by the U. S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark.
Luxury Level:BronzeProperty Style:Ranches & Lodges (includes state/national parks)Architectural Style:National Park Service Rustic
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