Historic Hotels in New York, Washington DC, and the Mid Atlantic States
The Algonquin Hotel. New York, New York.
Located on Manhattan’s West 44th Street and just a short stroll from Times Square, this iconic hotel boasts a historic clientele of a distinctly literary variety.
Located on Manhattan’s West 44th Street and just a short stroll from Times Square, this iconic hotel boasts a historic clientele of a distinctly literary variety.
Sohotel. New York, New York.
It might not be the most iconic place to stay in New York, but this remains the oldest hotel in the city and one that has played a significant role in its history.
It might not be the most iconic place to stay in New York, but this remains the oldest hotel in the city and one that has played a significant role in its history.
The Beekman Arms. Rhinebeck, New York.
There aren’t too many places that can claim to have provided accommodation to George Washington, but this famous upstate New York inn is one of them. And he isn’t the only famous name associated with The Beekman Arms.
There aren’t too many places that can claim to have provided accommodation to George Washington, but this famous upstate New York inn is one of them. And he isn’t the only famous name associated with The Beekman Arms.
Morrison Clark Hotel. Washington DC.
Providing boutique hotel accommodation in the capital city, Morrison-Clark boasts a connection to one of the nation’s most notable first ladies.
Providing boutique hotel accommodation in the capital city, Morrison-Clark boasts a connection to one of the nation’s most notable first ladies.
The Hay Adams Hotel. Washington DC.
You can’t stay much closer to the White House than the landmark Hay-Adams. And although it is by no means the oldest hotel, it has still been the hotel of choice for many great visitors to Washington DC over the years.
You can’t stay much closer to the White House than the landmark Hay-Adams. And although it is by no means the oldest hotel, it has still been the hotel of choice for many great visitors to Washington DC over the years.
The Wayside Inn. Ellicott City, Maryland.
This former farmhouse in Maryland can claim to have been visited to not one, but two of the early Presidents of the United States of America.
This former farmhouse in Maryland can claim to have been visited to not one, but two of the early Presidents of the United States of America.
Antrim 1844. Taneytown, Maryland.
Its name gives away the age, but its main historic significance relates to the American Civil War and a noted Union General.
Its name gives away the age, but its main historic significance relates to the American Civil War and a noted Union General.
Bischwind Bed and Breakfast. Bear Creek, Pennsylvania.
With just 8 guest rooms in total, this is one of the more intimate historic places to stay in the USA. However, while relatively modest in size it has still managed to accommodate the largest of all Presidents in its time.
With just 8 guest rooms in total, this is one of the more intimate historic places to stay in the USA. However, while relatively modest in size it has still managed to accommodate the largest of all Presidents in its time.
The Inn at Jim Thorpe. Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
Pass through the doors of this classic Pennsylvanian inn and you’ll be following in the footsteps of the likes of Thomas Edison, amongst others.
Pass through the doors of this classic Pennsylvanian inn and you’ll be following in the footsteps of the likes of Thomas Edison, amongst others.
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in New York, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, or Maryland that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.
