All of these historic hotels are on my travel bucket list. Checkmark denotes ones where I’ve stayed.
Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest Historic Hotels.
There are now more than 300 historic hotels in this elite group. These historic hotels have all faithfully maintained their authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity.
To be nominated and selected for membership into this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old; has been designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; and recognized as having historic significance.
Today, there are more than 300 historic hotels that are active members in this prestigious program, which is comprised mostly of independently owned and operated historic hotels.
Historic Hotels
Hotels Added in 2024
The Oaks Waterfront Hotel (1800s) Easton, Maryland
Located on the Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay, The Oaks Waterfront Hotel is a former Gilded Age manor, set on 10 acres of beautifully maintained estate grounds near the pastoral town of Easton, Maryland.
Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (1846) Frederick, Maryland
The elaborate façade of Visitation Hotel Frederick has greeted visitors for more than 150 years, as it served as an iconic Catholic educational institution in historic Frederick, Maryland. The school was a community center throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, even briefly serving as a field hospital during the Civil War for wounded troops after the nearby Battle of Antietam.
Boar’s Head Resort (1834) Charlottesville, Virginia*
Boar’s Head Resort is a premier destination known for its beautiful natural surroundings and exceptional amenities. Nestled in the heart of Virginia’s picturesque natural landscape, the resort offers a blend of relaxation and recreation.
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton (1852) Charleston, South Carolina
Situated in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, at the intersection of Queen Street and Meeting Street, Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton has been an iconic landmark of this coastal South Carolina city since 1852.
Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa (1885) Sausalito/San Francisco, California
Built in 1885 as a private home, Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa was once the private residence of local businessman William G. Barrett. Styled after both Tuscan villas and Victorian-style architecture, with its porticos and verandas, the estate would quickly become a popular destination for travelers after the Barretts left in 1906. The hotel hosted Pink Floyd during their first American tour in 1967.
Hilton Richmond Downtown (1885) Richmond, Virginia
Founded as a postwar department store in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, the reimagined Hilton Richmond Downtown spent over a century as a center of the community, offering local shopping as well as hosting events like fashion shows and luncheons.
Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown (1907) Baltimore, Maryland
Opening in 1907 as the Central YMCA Building, Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown has been an important landmark for locals and city visitors alike for over 100 years. T
Glidden House (1910) Cleveland, Ohio
Guests are invited to indulge in luxury at Glidden House, a Tudor Revival-style historic inn on the Case Western Reserve University campus. It was once the private home of a local businessman and was later used as university offices.
Hotel Shattuck Plaza (1910) Berkeley, California (profile coming soon)
A forward-looking historic hotel in a prime location, Hotel Shattuck Plaza has hosted visitors of Berkeley, California, for 125 years.
Keswick Hall (1912) Charlottesville, Virginia
Built in 1912 as a luxurious family home in the regal Italianate-style, the former Villa Crawford became a popular resort and country club in the post-World War II era. T
Hotel Petersburg, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (1915) Petersburg, Virginia
Nestled in the center of downtown Petersburg, Virginia, the reimagined Hotel Petersburg, Tapestry Collection by Hilton opened its doors in December 2024.
The Biltmore Los Angeles (1923) Los Angeles, California
Designated a Los Angeles Historical-Cultural Monument in 1969, The Biltmore Los Angeles is a truly legendary historic hotel. This iconic hotel in the heart of the city set the stage for one of the film industry’s most celebrated events, the Academy Awards, going on to host eight Oscars ceremonies throughout Hollywood’s Golden Age.
The Eliot Hotel (1925) Boston, Massachusetts
As witnesses to the grand Parisian-inspired redevelopment and subsequent economic success of Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, former Harvard University President Charles William Eliot and his family wanted the university to have a presence in this neighborhood.
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach (1926) Long Beach, California
Opening in 1926 at the height of the Roaring Twenties, Fairmont Breakers Long Beach is a legendary Southern California hotel that has played host to Hollywood’s finest. Its signature lounge was the favorite date night spot for celebrities and Los Angeles locals alike.
The Queen Mary (1936) Long Beach, California
The Queen Mary is one of the most distinctive destinations in the United States. This hotel was once a passenger ship. At the height of the Great Depression, the prestigious Cunard Line began construction on The Queen Mary, an impressively large and spectacular ocean liner that would feature four restaurants, two libraries, a spa, and a full gymnasium.
The Hermosa Inn (1935) Paradise Valley, Arizona (profile coming soon)
Once the private, turn-of-the-century retreat of American painter Lon Megargee, the intimate and luxurious Hermosa Inn in Paradise Valley retains all of the magic that inspired Arizona’s “dean of cowboy artists.”
Nassau Inn (1756) Princeton, New Jersey
Nassau Inn has a long history of hospitality. The current building dates to 1937, but the inn can trace its roots to a private residence in 1756, which then reopened as a tavern called the College Inn.
La Casa Del Zorro Desert Resort & Spa (1937) Borrego Springs, California
Nestled in the heart of Borrego Springs, California, sits La Casa Del Zorro Desert Resort & Spa. The resort, built in 1937, is a historic property situated on 42 acres with a rich cultural history.
Trapp Family Lodge (1942) Stowe, Vermont
Purchased as a family home by the famous singing Von Trapp Family in 1942, and transformed into a full-service lodge eight years later, this lodge in the celebrated ski resort town of Stowe, Vermont, in the Green Mountains.
Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown (1968) Fort Worth, Texas
Atthe intersection of Texas heritage and cultural innovation sits Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown. The 14-story, 188 guestroom historic hotel features chic, timeless interior design, with breathtaking views of the Fort Worth skyline.
Hotels Added Earlier Than 2024
1754 House
Woodbury, Connecticut, United States
1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, United States
21c Museum Hotel Chicago by MGallery
Chicago, Illinois, United States
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati by MGallery
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
21c Museum Hotel Durham by MGallery
Durham, North Carolina, United States
21c Museum Hotel Kansas City by MGallery
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
21c Museum Hotel Lexington by MGallery
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
21c Museum Hotel Louisville by MGallery
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
21c Museum Hotel Nashville by MGallery
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City by MGallery
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Airlie
Warrenton, Virginia, United States
Alpenhof Lodge
Teton Village, Wyoming, United States
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Antrim 1844
Taneytown, Maryland, United States
Ariel Broadway Hotel
Lorain, Ohio, United States
Ashland Springs Hotel
Ashland, Oregon, United States
Basin Harbor
Vergennes, Vermont, United States
Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa
Mobile, Alabama, United States
Bear Mountain Inn
Bear Mountain, New York, United States
Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn
Rhinebeck, New York, United States
Belleview Inn
Belleair, Florida, United States
Bellwether House
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Benbow Inn
Garberville, California, United States
Best Western Mariemont Inn
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Bienville House
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Blue Moon Hotel
New York, New York, United States
Boone Tavern Hotel of Berea College
Berea, Kentucky, United States
Bright Angel Lodge & Cabins
Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States
Capital Hotel
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Caribbean Motel
Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, United States
Casa Faena
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, United States
Casa Monica Resort & Spa
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
Castle Hill Resort and Spa
Cavendish, Vermont, United States
Cavallo Point
San Francisco, California, United States
Chatham Bars Inn
Chatham, Massachusetts, United States
Chicago Silversmith Hotel & Suites
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel
Berkeley, California, United States
Colony Hotel & Cabana Club
Delray Beach, Florida, United States
Concord’s Colonial Inn
Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Cork Factory Hotel
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Crater Lake Lodge
White City, Oregon, United States
Crowne Pointe Historic Inn
Provincetown, Massachusetts, United States
Eagle Mountain House
Jackson, New Hampshire, United States
Eagles Mere Inn
Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania, United States
El Convento Hotel
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
El Tovar Hotel
Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Portland, Oregon, United States
Fairmont Century Plaza
Los Angeles, California, United States
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
San Francisco, California, United States
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
Santa Monica, California, United States
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Seattle, Washington, United States
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Sonoma, California, United States
Francis Marion Hotel
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
French Lick Springs Hotel
French Lick, Indiana, United States
Fulton Lane Inn
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
✅ General Morgan Inn & Conference Center
Greeneville, Tennessee, United States
Georgetown Inn
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Glasbern
Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, United States
Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States
Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
Point Clear, Alabama, United States
Green Park Inn
Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States
Greyfield Inn
Cumberland Island, Georgia, United States
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Hamilton Hotel
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Hanover Inn Dartmouth
Hanover, New Hampshire, United States
Hassayampa Inn
Prescott, Arizona, United States
Hawthorne Hotel
Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton
San Jose, California, United States
Haywood Park Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Hilton Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Hilton Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Historic Americus Hotel
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
✅ Historic Hotel Bethlehem
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Hotel 24 South
Staunton, Virginia, United States
Hotel Boulderado
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Hotel Brexton
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Hotel Captain Cook
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Hotel Casa del Mar
Santa Monica, California, United States
Hotel Colorado
Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States
Hotel del Coronado
Coronado, California, United States
HOTEL DU PONT
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Hotel Indigo Atlanta Midtown
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Hotel Indigo St. Louis Downtown
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Hotel La Rose
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Hotel Lombardy, Washington DC
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Hotel Monteleone
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Hotel on Phillips
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Hotel San Carlos
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Hotel Saranac, Curio Collection by Hilton
Saranac Lake, New York, United States
Hotel Settles
Big Spring, Texas, United States
Hotel Trouvail Miami Beach
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Hotel Warner
West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Inn at Perry Cabin
St. Michaels, Maryland, United States
Inn at Price Tower
Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
Inn at the Presidio
San Francisco, California, United States
Inn at Willow Grove
Orange, Virginia, United States
Inn on Boltwood
Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois, United States
InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel
San Francisco, California, United States
Island House Hotel
Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States
Jekyll Island Club Resort
Jekyll Island, Georgia, United States
John Rutledge House Inn
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
JW Marriott Essex House New York
New York, New York, United States
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Kings Courtyard Inn
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
La Concha Hotel & Spa
Key West, Florida, United States
La Fonda
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
La Posada de Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
La Valencia Hotel
La Jolla/San Diego, California, United States
Lake McDonald Lodge
Glacier National Park, Montana, United States
Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States
Lancaster Arts Hotel
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Le Pavillon Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Ledges Hotel
Hawley, Pennsylvania, United States
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Many Glacier Hotel
Babb, Montana, United States
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Syracuse, New York, United States
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Kohala Coast, Hawaii, United States
Mayflower Park Hotel
Seattle, Washington, United States
Melrose Georgetown Hotel
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Mizpah Hotel
Tonopah, Nevada, United States
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
✅ Mohonk Mountain House
New Paltz, New York, United States
Morris House Hotel
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Morris Inn at Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
Whitefield, New Hampshire, United States
Napa River Inn
Napa, California, United States
Newport Beach Hotel & Suites
Middletown, Rhode Island, United States
NOPSI New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
OHEKA CASTLE
Huntington, New York, United States
Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai, California, United States
Old Faithful Inn
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States
Old Santa Fe Inn
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa
Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Omni Berkshire Place, New York City
New York, New York, United States
Omni Bretton Arms Inn, Bretton Woods
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, United States
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Carlsbad, California, United States
Omni La Mansion del Rio, San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, United States
Omni Parker House, Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Omni Royal Orleans, New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Omni San Francisco Hotel
San Francisco, California, United States
Omni Severin Hotel, Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington DC
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Palace Hotel
San Francisco, California, United States
Palmer House®, A Hilton Hotel
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Penn Wells Hotel
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, United States
Phantom Ranch
Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States
Phoenix Park Hotel
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States
Pioneer Inn
Maui/Lahaina, Hawaii, United States
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Portland, Maine, United States
Publick House Historic Inn
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States
Rancho Bernardo Inn
San Diego, California, United States
Riggs Washington DC
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
✅ River Street Inn
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Shady Villa Hotel
Salado, Texas, United States
Sheridan Inn
Sheridan, Wyoming, United States
Silver Birches
Hawley, Pennsylvania, United States
Skytop Lodge
Skytop, Pennsylvania, United States
Sofia Hotel
San Diego, California, United States
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Southern Hotel
Covington, Louisiana, United States
St. James Hotel MN
Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Stonepine Estate
Carmel, California, United States
Surf & Sand Resort
Laguna Beach, California, United States
The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort
Solvang, California, United States
The American Club
Kohler, Wisconsin, United States
The Andrus Hotel
Dillon, Montana, United States
The Ashton Hotel
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
The Atherton Hotel at Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center
Staunton, Virginia, United States
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
The Brown Hotel
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
The Capital Hilton
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
The Churchill Hotel Near Embassy Row
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
The Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States
The Colony Hotel
Kennebunkport, Maine, United States
The Crockett Hotel
San Antonio, Texas, United States
The DeSoto
Savannah, Georgia, United States
The Dewberry
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
The Don CeSar
St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States
The Dunhill Hotel
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
The Edgewater
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
The Emily Morgan San Antonio – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
San Antonio, Texas, United States
The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
The Gasparilla Inn & Club
Boca Grande, Florida, United States
The Georgian Terrace
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
The Graham Georgetown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
The Graylyn Estate
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
The Henley Park Hotel, Washington DC
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
The Hermitage Hotel
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
The Historic Magnolia House
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
The Hollywood Roosevelt
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Hotel Hershey®
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
The Hotel Viking
Newport, Rhode Island, United States
The Inn at Death Valley
Death Valley, California, United States
The Inn at Leola Village, Est. 1867
Leola, Pennsylvania, United States
The Inn at Montchanin Village
Montchanin, Delaware, United States
✅ The Jefferson Hotel
Richmond, Virginia, United States
The Kendall Hotel
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort
St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States
The Lodge at Nemacolin
Farmington, Pennsylvania, United States
The Lodge at the Presidio
San Francisco, California, United States
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs
Wakulla Springs, Florida, United States
The Mansion at Ocean Edge
Brewster, Massachusetts, United States
The Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton
New York, New York, United States
The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
The Menger Hotel
San Antonio, Texas, United States
The Middlebury Inn
Middlebury, Vermont, United States
The Mimslyn Inn
Luray, Virginia, United States
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Riverside, California, United States
The Morrison-Clark Inn, Washington DC
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
The National Hotel
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
The Nittany Lion Inn of the Pennsylvania State University
State College, Pennsylvania, United States
The Omni Grove Park Inn
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
The Omni Homestead Resort
Hot Springs, Virginia, United States
The Otesaga Hotel
Cooperstown, New York, United States
The Peabody Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
The Peregrine Omaha Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
The Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
The Plaza
New York, New York, United States
The Queensbury Hotel
Glens Falls, New York, United States
The Raphael Hotel
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
The Red Lion Inn
Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States
The Redbury New York
New York, New York, United States
The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
The Sagamore Resort
Bolton Landing, New York, United States
The Saint Paul Hotel
St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
The Savoy Hotel & Beach Club
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
The Sayre Mansion
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park
Hawley, Pennsylvania, United States
The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
The Statler
Dallas, Texas, United States
The Strater Hotel
Durango, Colorado, United States
The Union Station Nashville Yards
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
The Virginian Lynchburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
The Westin Poinsett
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
The Whitehall
Houston, Texas, United States
The Wigwam
Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States
The Willard InterContinental, Washington DC
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
The Wort Hotel
Jackson, Wyoming, United States
Tubac Golf Resort and Spa
Tubac, Arizona, United States
Union League Club of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Water’s Edge Resort and Spa
Westbrook, Connecticut, United States
Wentworth by the Sea Marriott Hotel & Spa
New Castle, New Hampshire, United States
Wentworth Mansion
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
West Baden Springs Hotel
West Baden Springs, Indiana, United States
White Stallion Ranch
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Williamsburg Inn
Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection, and Colonial Houses
Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
Woodstock Inn & Resort
Woodstock, Vermont, United States
XV Beacon
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Zion Lodge
Springdale, Utah, United States