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Arizona

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New Mexico

Mabel Dodge Luhan House. Taos. Also known as "Las Palomas de Taos" on account of the doves (palomas) which live around the property, it owes its existing name to the wealthy arts patron of the same name. The building (originally constructed from adobe) was enlarged in the early 1920’s and became a popular retreat for artists and writers. Today the property offers 22 rooms, most of which are in the main house its former owner would have known. D. H. Lawrence stayed at the house during September 1922, though it is said he never quite saw eye-to-eye with his hostess. Other notable artistic figures of the time, including Georgia O’Keeffe, also visited. TripAdvisor

Historic Taos Inn. It may not be of any great age (1936), but it’s still welcomes its fair share of icons, D H Lawrence and Greta Garbo amongst them. Booking.com

Oklahoma

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Texas

The Adolphus. Dallas. Distinctly baroque, this 422-room hotel also features a five-star award winning restaurant. It remains popular with dignitaries and celebrities visiting the city (including Queen Elizabeth II). Opened in 1922, both presidents Eisenhower and Roosevelt have stayed here. One will also find the signature of legendary baseball star Babe Ruth in the guest book. Expedia | Lastminute.com

The Driskill. Austin. Built in 1886, the Driskill offers a total of 189 rooms and suites within both the historic wing of the building and the more recent (1929) Traditional Wing. The hotel also boasts the five-star “Driskill Grill” restaurant. The building has more than just a passing connection with President Lyndon Baines Johnson - it was here that he spent his first date with his future wife, Lady Bird, in 1934, and where he awaited the result of his Senate race in 1948. Booking.com | Expedia | Lastminute.com

Hotel Galvez. Galveston Island. When it opened in 1911, Hotel Galvez was fondly known as “the Queen of the Gulf”, and named after Bernardo de Galvez, the Spanish Colonial governor who first chartered the Texas Gulf Coast. Following extensive refurbishment, it now offers 226 guest rooms and suites, all of which command views of Galveston Island. Countless famous names and celebrities of the past century have stayed at Hotel Galvez, Howard Hughes and Teddy Roosevelt among them. Expedia | Lastminute.com

The Menger Hotel. San Antonio. Only one hundred yards from The Alamo, The Menger Hotel is a true San Antonio landmark. Built as a two-storey hotel in 1859, it has been extended over its lifetime and now offers a total of 316 rooms. Famous guests include Theodore Roosevelt, Ulysses S Grant, Robert E Lee, Mae West, Babe Ruth and Sarah Bernhardt. Booking.com | Expedia | Lastminute.com

We are keen to improve and expand Nights In The Past in the future. As such, we would be very grateful to learn of any great places to stay you think we should include in this section. We are seeking all sorts of accommodation providing it is of historic or heritage value, and would appeal to travellers to or from the USA. Boutique hotels, grand hotels, or rural bed & breakfasts are all of interest, but we urge that suggestions are limited to those providing genuinely excellent hospitality. We sincerely hope you enjoy the site and visit again soon.  

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Historic Hotels in South Western USA

Also see our 20 Most Historic Places to Stay in America section for more heritage hotels in the South West