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20 Most Historic USA Hotels and Inns | Heritage Hotels of the South | Heritage Hotels of the West
Heritage Hotels of the Mid West | Heritage Hotels of South West USA
Heritage Hotels of New York and the Mid-Atlantic States | Heritage Hotels of New England
California
Heritage Hotels of the Mid West | Heritage Hotels of South West USA
Heritage Hotels of New York and the Mid-
California
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Millennium Biltmore. Los Angeles. In Nights In The Past terms, this grand LA hotel is a true youngster. Opened only in 1923, at the time it was said to have been the largest hotel west of Chicago – and it’s still an impressive structure today, boasting more than 680 guest rooms and suites. Historic significance: Unsurprisingly, the Millennium Biltmore’s famous past clientele are of the “celebrity” variety. It should be noted, however, that the hotel hosted the Academy Award ceremony no fewer than 8 times, most recently in 1942 (Mrs Miniver being awarded Best Picture). Booking.com | Expedia | Lastminute.com
Wawona Hotel. Yosemite. Built in 1879, the hotel is now a National Historic Landmark. Unsurprisingly, the Wawona is one of only a handful of accommodation premises within the boundaries of Yosemite, and is thus favoured by those seeking peaceful and natural surroundings. Notable former guests include President Theodore Roosevelt, Lilly Langtry, John Ruskin and William Jennings Bryan. Booking.com | Expedia | Lastminute.com
Vichy Springs Resort. Ukiah. Providing a selection of accommodation options, this Californian Landmark includes three cottages built in 1852. With carbonated mineral baths, hot soaking pool, swimming pool and hundreds of acres of surrounding land, it’s little surprise that it’s been attracting the great & good for the past 150 years. Notable visitors include Presidents William Harrison, Ulysses S Grant, and Theodore Roosevelt. Literary figures such as Robert Louis Stevenson, Jack London and Mark Twain have also sojourned here, as have boxers “Gentleman” Jim Corbett and John L Sullivan. Expedia
Mission Inn. Riverside. With 239 guest rooms – including 28 suites – The Mission is somewhat larger than the average “inn”. Indeed, it also boasts numerous restaurants and a spa. It should be noted, however, that the existing hotel represents a gradually expanding building based upon the original 12-
Colorado
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Brown Palace. Denver. Built in 1892, Brown Palace is a cherished Denver landmark which has delivered first-
The Cliff House at Pike’s Peak. Colorado Springs. Rated as one of the most romantic hotels in the United States, The Cliff House at Pike’s Peak began life as a stagecoach stop. Built in 1873, the 55-
Delaware Hotel. Leadville. The town was once one of the most notorious in the wild west, and the Delaware (built in 1886) its famous saloon. Indeed, both Doc Holliday and Butch Cassidy are said to have frequented the place in days gone by. TripAdvisor
Idaho
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Nevada
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Oregon
The Weasku Inn. Grant’s Pass. Originally built as a fishing lodge in 1924, the Weasku Inn was completely restored during the late 1990’s. Today it offers five en suite rooms in the main building, and a further 12 cabins overlooking the Rogue River. A favoured retreat for the rich and famous, the Weasku has welcomed figures such as President Herbert Hoover and Zane Grey. It was also where Clark Gable retreated for several weeks following the death of his wife Carole Lombard – they had both enjoyed their stays here previously. Expedia
Prospect Historic Hotel. Crater Lake. This former stagecoach inn is located south of Crater Lake National Park and dates back to 1888. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it offers ten rooms in the main house, and a further fourteen within more recent outbuildings. Former guests include Theodore Roosevelt, William Jennings Bryan, Jack London and Zane Grey. TripAdvisor
Utah
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Washington
DeVoe Mansion. Tacoma. With a mere 4 guest rooms, what today is a grand colonial mansion began life as a simple farmhouse. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house is within easy reach of both Seattle and Tacoma. The building is named after its former owner, Emma Smith DeVoe – a leading suffragist during the early twentieth century whose work altered the political landscape of the United States. TripAdvisor
The Davenport Hotel. Spokane. A new 21-
Wyoming
The Chamberlin Inn. Cody. Independent reviews suggest this is one of the best inns in the USA. Indeed, given the number of famous names to have stayed here during the early-twentieth century, it always was. Ernest Hemingway is just one of the household names to have rested within its walls, and his signature is still in the guest book. TripAdvisor
The Irma Hotel. Cody. Constructed in 1902, the Irma was built by none other than Buffalo Bill. Indeed, he kept an office and a couple of suites here for himself – “just the sweetest hotel that ever was”, he opined. Expedia
The Occidental. Buffalo. Calamity Jane, Buffalo Bill, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid have all stayed at the Occidental, as indeed did a youthful Teddy Roosevelt. As such, fans of the Old West would do well to consider it on a tour itinerary. TripAdvisor
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.
The Irma Hotel. Cody. Constructed in 1902, the Irma was built by none other than Buffalo Bill. Indeed, he kept an office and a couple of suites here for himself – “just the sweetest hotel that ever was”, he opined. Expedia
The Occidental. Buffalo. Calamity Jane, Buffalo Bill, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid have all stayed at the Occidental, as indeed did a youthful Teddy Roosevelt. As such, fans of the Old West would do well to consider it on a tour itinerary. TripAdvisor
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 Western USA
Also see our 20 Most Historic Places to Stay in America section for other heritage hotels in The West
Wawona Hotel, Yosemite
The Irma Hotel, Wyoming
Millennium Biltmore, LA