Purpose
A program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation®, Historic Hotels of America® identifies quality hotels that have faithfully maintained their historic integrity, architecture and ambiance. Historic Hotels of America preserves the authenticity of America’s most prominent lodging addresses and offer visitors a remarkable travel experience to savor, celebrate and share. Member hotels are promoted nationally and internationally to those who prefer historic settings for their leisure and business travel.
Founding Date
Historic Hotels of America was founded in 1989 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation with 32 charter members..
Membership Criteria
To be nominated and selected for membership into this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or recognized as having historic significance. Historic Hotels of America partners with Historic Hotels of Europe, a federation of 21 hotel associations in 21 countries, and with Historic Hotels of Mexico, an association of hotels and restaurants located in buildings of historical significance including haciendas, palaces, monasteries, convents, fortresses, and country estates.
Heritage
Members of National Trust Historic Hotels of America represent the heritage and development of America. One of the earliest hotels, Hotel El Convento in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico is a former Carmelite Convent dating to 1651. Another, The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, dates to 1773 and was originally established as a stagecoach stop.
Total Membership
With more than 235 hotels that have faithfully maintained their authenticity, sense of place and architectural integrity in the United States of America including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, Historic Hotels of America is comprised of mostly independently owned and operated properties. More than 30 of the world’s finest hospitality brands, chains and collections are represented in Historic Hotels of America.
Locations
Member hotels are located in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Rooms
Hotels range in size from a 15-room country inn, The Smith House in Dahlonega, Georgia to the city center Palmer House Hilton in Chicago with 1639 rooms.
Settings
Hotels are situated in settings that range from rustic to refined, in locales as diverse as the mountain wilderness, manicured country sides, the center of small towns and bustling metropolises. From opulent mansions to converted factories, each fascinating place has been inducted into this distinguished brand based upon noteworthy standards, including quality of accommodations, historical significance, National Register of Historic Places credentials, and property age.
Reservations
Rooms at any of the member hotels can be reserved by visiting www.historichotels.org or calling 800-678-8946 or a travel planner (GDS code HE). Reservations made through Historic Hotels of America support the National Trust, a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities. For more information, visit the National Trust's website at www.preservationnation.org/.
Ownership
Nearly 100 hotels are operated by some of the worlds finest hospitality brands including Hilton, Intercontinental, Marriott, Omni, Starwood and Wyndham, while others, including the Strater Hotel in Durango, Colorado, and the Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, have been in the same family for generations.
Membership Directory
The 265-page, 2011 directory of member hotels can be purchased by sending a check or money order for $5.00 to Historic Hotels of America/Preferred Hotel Group, 38999 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-1389. Or, request a directory online at www.historichotels.org.
View our Historic Hotels of America Online Directory
Website
www.historichotels.org
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GDS Code
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Media Contact
Gina Galatro
Manager, Marketing Communications
Tel: +1 646 465 9778 | Fax: +1 212 541 7245
email: ggalatro@historichotels.org
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