Historic Hotels of America® Kicks-Off 2011 with 39 New Members
WASHINGTON, DC – January 19, 2011 – Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce the largest boost in membership since its founding 21 years ago. Of the more than 130 nominees and applicants this past year, Historic Hotels of America is kicking off 2011 with 39 new historic hotels, resorts, and inns across 23 states. These newcomers are among the more than 235 members throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands that are recognized by Historic Hotels of America for preserving and maintaining their historic integrity, architecture and ambiance.
“Historic Hotels of America continues to grow at an impressive rate and each of these 39 extraordinary new members enhances our distinguished portfolio,” said Thierry Roch, Executive Director of Historic Hotels of America. “This tremendous growth illustrates our goal to bring these historically significant hotels and their authentic experiences to the growing culture and heritage travel market. Each of our unique new members showcases its own rich history and encourages the value of historic preservation.”
To be selected for membership in the National Trust Historic Hotels, a hotel must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or recognized locally as having historic significance and have faithfully maintained its historically integrity, architecture and ambiance.
Historic Hotels of America welcomed the following 39 new members to its growing collection of renowned hotels. From the quant 21-room Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley, Pennsylvania to the famous 551-room Omni Parker House in Boston, this year’s new members all exemplify the exceptional range of offerings for which Historic Hotels of America members are known.
These hotels were welcomed as 2011 new members in Historic Hotels of America:
- Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, Litchfield Park, Arizona
- Berkeley City Club, Berkeley California
- InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, San Francisco, California
- Omni San Francisco, San Francisco, California
- The Palace Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco, California
- The Cliff House at Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs, Colorado
- The National, Miami Beach, Florida
- The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii
- InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois
- Omni Severin, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport, Iowa
- Omni Royal Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Hotel Brexton, Baltimore, Maryland
- Omni Parker House, Boston, Massachusetts
- Big Cedar Lodge, Branson, Missouri
- Omni Majestic - St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
- Omni Bretton Arms Inn, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
- Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
- The Hanover Inn, Hanover, New Hampshire
- Chalfonte Hotel, Cape May, New Jersey
- Caribbean Motel, Wildwood, New Jersey
- The Bishop’s Lodge Resort & Spa, Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Omni Berkshire Place, New York, New York
- Radisson Martinique on Broadway, New York, New York
- The Waldorf=Astoria, New York, New York
- Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania
- The Settlers Inn, Hawley, Pennsylvania
- Cork Factory Hotel, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Mansions on 5th, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Omni William Penn, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- The Chanler at Cliff Walk, Newport, Rhode Island
- The Ashton, Fort Worth, Texas
- The Lancaster Hotel, Houston, Texas
- The Crockett Hotel, San Antonio, Texas
- Omni La Mansión del Rio, San Antonio, Texas
- The Old Tavern at Grafton, Grafton, Vermont
- The Wilburton Inn, Manchester, Vermont
- The Willard InterContinental, Washington DC, Washington D.C.
- The George Washington Hotel, Winchester, Virginia
About the National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.PreservationNation.org) is a non-profit membership organization bringing people together to protect, enhance and enjoy the places that matter to them. By saving the places where great moments from history – and the important moments of everyday life – took place, the National Trust for Historic Preservation helps revitalize neighborhoods and communities, spark economic development and promote environmental sustainability. With headquarters in Washington, DC, eight regional and field offices, 29 historic sites, and partner organizations in 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to a national network of people, organizations and local communities committed to saving places, connecting us to our history and collectively shaping the future of America’s stories.
About Historic Hotels of America®
Historic Hotels of America® was founded in 1989 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation® with 32 charter members. In 2007, Preferred Hotel Group partnered with the National Trust for Historic Preservation to grow and enhance Historic Hotels of America. With more than 230 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. Nearly 100 hotels are operated by some of the worlds finest hospitality brands including Starwood, Hilton and Marriott. To be selected for 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, country estates. For more information please visit www.historichotels.org.
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