Historic Hotels of America has welcomed 20 distinguished properties into its membership, the oldest originating in 1771. These newly inducted hotels span a wide range of ages—from early colonial inns to mid-20th-century landmarks—and represent a diverse collection of brands and regions across the United States. Among them, seven are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and one holds the designation of National Historic Landmark.
Located across 13 states, these hotels each carry unique stories tied to local history, architecture, and community life.
“Each of these legendary historic hotels has contributed to our nation’s history,” said Lawrence Horwitz, executive director of Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “Each is unique and has a history worth exploring and experiencing. We are delighted to recognize these wonderful historic hotels. We applaud their community leaders, owners, management, and associates for making these hotels excellent examples of historic preservation and for being great stewards of the stories about world leaders, celebrities, and other luminaries that stayed in these hotels or were involved in the original use of these historic icons.”
The 20 properties inducted are:
- Publick House Historic Inn (1771)
- Inn at Willow Grove (1778)
- The Cotton Sail Hotel (1852)
- The Sherman (1852)
- Penn Wells Hotel (1869)
- Antrim 1844 (1844)
- Hotel del Coronado (1888)
- Hyatt at the Bellevue (1904)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica (1912)
- The Virginian Lynchburg, Curio Collection by Hilton (1913)
- Water’s Edge Resort and Spa (1920s)
- Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica (1921)
- Hotel Skyler Syracuse, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (1922)
- Fairmont Olympic (1924)
- Sofitel Washington D.C. Lafayette Square (1925)
- The Queensbury Hotel (1926)
- Hotel Saranac, Curio Collection by Hilton (1927)
- The Statler (1956)
- Alpenhof Lodge (1965)
- The Graham Georgetown (1965)
These hotels reflect a broad spectrum of American lodging history—from colonial-era inns and 19th-century resort properties to iconic urban hotels that witnessed the cultural and civic life of their cities. Their preservation underscores the importance of maintaining architectural character and historical context while adapting to modern hospitality standards.
By recognizing a range of properties—large and small, urban and rural, independently owned and part of major collections—Historic Hotels of America highlights the varied ways historic hotels serve as custodians of community memory, architecture, and hospitality traditions. Guests who seek meaningful travel experiences can explore these hotels to connect with the past through restored public spaces, period design elements, and narratives tied to notable events and figures.
Each inducted property joins a larger network committed to preservation, education, and thoughtful stewardship. As stewards of history, these hotels continue to welcome guests and keep local stories alive through careful restoration, interpretive programming, and service that respects their architectural and cultural significance.