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America’s 20 Most Historic Hotels
It may not possess the many centuries of history which one associates with European nations, but it would be wrong to underestimate the diversity of historic hotels and inns to be found across the United States of America. As such, we at Nights In The Past are proud to list our Top 20 historic places to stay in the USA...
In addition, we have also listed many other historic places to stay across America by region:
In addition, we have also listed many other historic places to stay across America by region:
New England | New York & The Mid Atlantic States | The Southern States
South Western USA | The West | The Mid West
Please note that this list is only the opinion of Nights In The Past. If you believe we have overlooked somewhere you consider worthy of inclusion, please let us know.
20. The Monteleone Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Bearing the name of its Sicilian founder, Antonio Monteleone, the hotel is one of only three designated Literary Landmark hotels in the United States. Though much has changed since 1886, it continues to be owned and run by the same family.
More information about the Monteleone can be found at TripAdvisor and Booking.com, or discover more heritage accommodation in the South here.
More information about the Monteleone can be found at TripAdvisor and Booking.com, or discover more heritage accommodation in the South here.
Historic Significance: The hotel features in Ernest Hemingway’s “Night Before Battle”, and was also frequented by many of America’s most celebrated authors: William Faulkner, Truman Capote, Eudora Welty and Tennessee Williams among them (the latter first visiting as a young boy).
19. The Algonquin
New York, New York
New York, New York
This famous old hotel is something of a national treasure, first opening its doors over a century ago in 1902 and never looking back. Having had millions of dollars spent on a recent historical restoration, what H.L. Mencken once described as “the most comfortable hotel in America” continues to welcome guests to midtown Manhattan.
Discover more about the Algonquin via TripAdvisor and Booking.com, or view more historic places to stay in New York and the Mid-Atlantic states here.
Discover more about the Algonquin via TripAdvisor and Booking.com, or view more historic places to stay in New York and the Mid-
Historic Significance: The list of famous figures to have called The Algonquin home-from-home has something of a literary and artistic flavour: Booth Tarkington, Douglas Fairbanks Sr., John Barrymore, and Simone de Beauvoir to name but a few.
18. The Inn at Narrow Passage
Woodstock, Virginia
Woodstock, Virginia
Built around the mid 18th century, The Inn at Narrow Passage sits amid 5 acres on the Shenandoah River.
It offers 12 guest rooms, most with working fireplaces, and views of the Massanutten Mountains.
Learn more about what The Inn at Narrow Passage offers via TripAdvisor
It offers 12 guest rooms, most with working fireplaces, and views of the Massanutten Mountains.
Learn more about what The Inn at Narrow Passage offers via TripAdvisor
Historic significance: the house acted as Stonewall Jackson’s headquarters during the Valley Campaign of 1862
17. The Golden Lamb
Lebanon, Ohio
Lebanon, Ohio
Said to be the state of Ohio’s oldest inn and quite possibly its oldest continuous business, the Golden Lamb benefited from its position on the highway between Cincinnati and Columbus. Today it offers travellers 18 guest rooms and a popular restaurant.
More information about The Golden Lamb is available via TripAdvisor
More information about The Golden Lamb is available via TripAdvisor
Historic significance: Since being established in 1803, the Golden Lamb has been visited by no fewer than 12 U.S. Presidents including Garfield, McKinley, Adams, Harrison (B), Harding, Taft, Harrison (W.H.) , Grant, Van Buren and Hayes. It has also been patronised by some of English literature’s most notable figures including Charles Dickens and Mark Twain.
16. Thayer’s Inn
Littleton, New Hampshire
Littleton, New Hampshire
Quintessential New England, Thayer’s Inn has been welcoming guests since the mid nineteenth century. On the National Register of Historic Places, it has a total of 40 guest rooms and is ideally located for those wishing to explore the White Mountains.
Discover more about Thayer’s Inn with TripAdvisor
Discover more about Thayer’s Inn with TripAdvisor
Historic significance: It is said that Ulysses S Grant addressed an audience from the hotel balcony in 1869, while other famous guests include President Franklin Pierce, General George McClellan, Henry Ford, P. T. Barnum and General Tom Thumb. Numerous other late-twentieth century figures have also spent time here including Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter and George H. Bush.
15. The Holbrooke Hotel
Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, California
This 28-room hotel boasts what is, perhaps, the oldest continually operating saloon west of the Mississippi. Trading since 1851, the Holbrooke blends all the modern conveniences the 21st century traveller requires with the ambience of a bygone age.
Find out more with Booking.com and TripAdvisor
Historic significance: It is said that the hotel has been patronised by no fewer than four Presidents, including Benjamin Harrison. It has also hosted Mark Twain, and boxer “Gentleman” Jim Corbett – their names are still to be found in the guest book.
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Historic significance: It is said that the hotel has been patronised by no fewer than four Presidents, including Benjamin Harrison. It has also hosted Mark Twain, and boxer “Gentleman” Jim Corbett – their names are still to be found in the guest book.
14. The Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Described as “the richest, the most exclusive, the most inaccessible club in the world.” in the February 1904 issue of Munsey's Magazine, the Jekyll Island Club remains a pretty prestigious place to stay.
More information for the visitor can be found at TripAdvisor
Historic significance: While the club’s original membership could boast names such as Vincent Astor, J P Morgan, William Vanderbilt and Joseph Pulitzer, the hotel has two other special claims-to-fame. First, it was here in 1907 that a secret meeting Senator Nelson Aldrich and several nationally important bankers took place leading to the proposal of the Aldrich Plan (this called for a centralised national banking structure); though unsuccessful, it was later used as a basis for the Federal Reserve Act. Second, it was from the club that the first transcontinental telephone call was made on January 25th 1915 (by AT & T president Theodore Vall).
More information for the visitor can be found at TripAdvisor
Historic significance: While the club’s original membership could boast names such as Vincent Astor, J P Morgan, William Vanderbilt and Joseph Pulitzer, the hotel has two other special claims-
13. The Pollard
Red Lodge, Montana
Red Lodge, Montana
Located in a former mining town, The Pollard exudes “old west” charm – oak panelling and Victorian décor galore. Built around 1893, the hotel offers 39 guest rooms, some of which have balconies and mountain views.
For tariffs and other practical travel information for The Pollard, try TripAdvisor
For tariffs and other practical travel information for The Pollard, try TripAdvisor
Historical significance: This is the sort of hotel of which enthusiasts of the real “wild west” will approve: the property was once frequented by the likes of Buffalo Bill Cody, and Martha Jane Cannary-Burke (better known as Calamity Jane).
12. The Equinox
Manchester Village, Vermont
Manchester Village, Vermont
What is today a 1,300 acre resort was once a simple house known as the Marsh Tavern. Dating back to 1769, that original building today serves as a restaurant to the hotel. Overall, there are 183 guest rooms, suites and townhouses available to visitors – there are thirteen rooms within the historic “1811 House”, once owned by the granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln.
Practical travel information for the Equinox can be found at TripAdvisor
Practical travel information for the Equinox can be found at TripAdvisor
Historic significance: Described as a meeting place for the fathers of the American Revolution, it is known that at least four presidents have rested at The Equinox: Taft, Grant, Harrison and Theodore Roosevelt.
11. The Buxton Inn
Granville, Ohio
Granville, Ohio
Priding itself on being “America’s most Ghostly Country Inn”, The Buxton Inn offers 25 guest rooms.
Learn more about the Buxton Inn with TripAdvisor or view other historic hotels in the Mid West here.
Learn more about the Buxton Inn with TripAdvisor or view other historic hotels in the Mid West here.
Historic significance: Dating back to 1812, the tavern was said to have given overnight accommodation to the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Charles Dickens, William McKinley, James Whitcomb Riley and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
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