Alabama The Battle House | Mobile, AL | Est. 1852 In 1860 this hotel welcomed its most famous guest when Stephen Douglas spent the evening. (Did we mention it was the night he lost the presidential race to Abraham Lincoln?) Today the Alabama property still has much of its original architecture including a large Tiffany skylight over the Trellis Dining Room. Room Alaska Anchorage Hotel | Anchorage, AK | Est. 1916 With an impressive roster of famous guests (Will Rogers and Wiley Post stayed here; artist Sydney Laurence maintained a studio in the lobby) it comes as no surprise that the handsome Anchorage Hotel is rumored to be haunted. Alleged sightings are so frequent that the property maintains a "ghost log" in the lobby. From $109; historicanchoragehotel.com Arizona El Tovar Hotel | Grand Canyon Village, AZ | Est. 1905 Located inside Grand Canyon National Park, El Tovar Hotel sits a mere twenty feet from the rim of the West's most famous landmark. Its local limestone and Oregon pine façade are as seamless with the surrounding landscape as when the property first opened its doors in 1905. From $207; grandcanyonlodges.com/el-tovar Arkansas 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa | Eureka Springs, AR | Est. 1886 Among the hundreds of Victorian buildings that make up Eureka Springs, Arkansas (the entire town is on the National Register of Historic Places) is the 1886 Crescent Hotel, which is blessed with large verandas that let guests take in the beauty of the surrounding Ozark Mountains. From $139; crescent-hotel.comWhen Napa Valley wineries are a stone's throw away, you don't need much to impress guests. But the Napa River Inn, once a mill and warehouse, goes above and beyond with fine dining, in-room fireplaces, and river front views. We'll drink to that! Room rates vary; napariverinn.com Connecticut The Spa at Norwich Inn | Norwich, CT | Est. 1930 This tony New England resort belies an unusual past. (During WWII, when resources and guests were scarce, it served as a holding tank for the local police department.) Today the inn is charming at every turn with plenty of opportunities to catch fresh air including morning walk groups. From $175; thespaatnorwichinn.com Colorado The Strater | Durango, CO | Est. 1887 The old west is alive and well at The Strater, a four-story property in scenic downtown Durango. Don't miss the Diamond Belle Saloon, which features nightly music including ragtime piano players. From $114; strater.com Delaware The Inn at Montchanin Village | Montchanin, DE | 1799 Situated in the pristine Brandywine Valley, this "inn" is actually an entire 19th-century hamlet (think blacksmith shop, schoolhouse, bank, and so forth) that has been converted into 28 guest rooms. From $192; montchanin.com Georgia Jekyll Island Club Hotel | Jekyll Island, GA | Est. 1886 Make like a Vanderbilt or Rockefeller and head to the Georgia coast for some R&R at the Queen Anne-style Jekyll Island Hotel, where, among other noteworthy events, the first Transatlantic phone call took place in 1915. From $189; jekyllclub.com Florida The Raleigh | Miami, FL | Est. 1940 This 1940s jewel anchors Miami's famed Art Deco district. Making a splash since its debut is the curvy swimming pool: Dubbed "the most beautiful pool in America" 1947 by Life magazine, it also served as the backdrop for countless Esther Williams movies. From $285; raleighhotel.com Hawaii The Royal Hawaiian | Honolulu, HI | Est. 1927 In 1927 "The Palace of the Pacific" was the first luxury hotel to open on breathtaking Waikiki beach and helped establish the area as a sought-after destination. Though dozens of high-end hotels now line the prized shoreline, the Royal Hawaiian, with 528 luxe rooms, remains the prettiest, in pink. From $369; royal-hawaiian.com Idaho Sun Valley Inn | Sun Valley, ID | Est. 1936 Outdoor oasis in the summer; ski resort extraordinaire in the winter. Sun Valley, set against Dollar and Bald Mountains, has many claims to fame including the world's first motorized ski lift and the location where Ernest Hemingway completed For Whom the Bell Tolls. From $159; sunvalley.com Illinois Palmer House | Chicago, IL | Est. 1871 The country's oldest continuously operating hotel got off to a rocky start. Thirteen days after its initial opening it fell prey to the Great Chicago Fire. The resilient property rebounded and went on to become a popular performance venue for the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Liberace. Oh yeah, the brownie was invented here, too. Room rates vary; palmerhousehiltonhotel.com Indiana French Lick Springs Hotel | French Lick, Indiana | Est. 1845 While the therapeutic waters of the nearby Pluto Mineral Springs originally drew visitors, today it's the hotel itself that keeps guests flocking with a championship golf course, world-class spa, and sprawling casino. From $209; frenchlick.com Iowa Hotel Blackhawk | Davenport, IA | Est. 1915 Constructed during a turn-of-the-century upturn in the Davenport economy, Hotel Blackhawk boasted an artful mix of Italian Renaissance and Art Deco design elements. Closed for years, the property reopened in 2010 returning a swanky dining spot and wedding venue, not to mention 130 designer guest rooms, to downtown Davenport. From $179; hotelblackhawk.com/ Kansas Midland Railroad Hotel | Wilson, KS | Est. 1899 Though the Midland Railroad Hotel fell on hard times over the years (during the Great Depression chickens were raised on the third floor to serve to dinner guests!), a 1997 restoration returned the stunning limestone building and its 28 unique guest rooms to its glory days when Wilson was a popular train stop between Kansas City and Denver. From $69; midlandrailroadhotel.com Kentucky The Brown Hotel | Louisville, KY | Est. 1923 When you're the host city of the Kentucky Derby, you've got to offer up some pretty posh quarters. Louisville's Brown Hotel does just that with 293 grand guest rooms and an opulent lobby featuring a hand-painted coffered ceiling. A must for all guests: Indulging in a "Hot Brown," an open-faced turkey sandwich that originated at the hotel in 1926 as a midnight snack for patrons famished from a night of dancing. From $149; brownhotel.com Louisiana Hotel Monteleone | New Orleans, LA | Est. 1886 For five generations, members of the Monteleone family have owned and operated their luxurious namesake property, which continues to set the precedent for luxurious quarters in the French Quarter. In true Big Easy fashion the hotel's bar is a can't miss: an antique merry-go-round turned revolving saloon. Room rates vary; hotelmonteleone.com Maine The Colony Hotel | Kennebunkport, ME | Est. 1914 At three-hundred feet wide The Colony Hotel's white exterior has been a landmark on the rocky Maine coast for more than 100 years. While guests will find picture-perfect vignettes throughout they'll be hard pressed to find one more idyllic (or quintessentially New England) than a lobster dinner on the Porch Dining Room. Room rates vary; colonymaine.com Maryland Lord Baltimore Hotel | Baltimore, MD | Est. 1928 Originally the tallest hotel in the Charm City, the Lord Baltimore remains a striking property just blocks from the popular Inner Harbor. Even non-art buffs will enjoy peeking inside the Calvert Ballroom, which contains murals depicting the history of Baltimore. From $149; lordbaltimorehotel.com Massachusetts The Parker House | Boston, MA | Est. 1855 In a historic city like Boston, you expect a hotel with some noteworthy guests and events. The Parker House doesn't disappoint, having welcomed every President since Ulysses S. Grant. (It's even where John F. Kennedy proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier.) The icing on the cake? The Boston Crème Pie was invented here in 1856. From $219; omnihotels.com Michigan Grand Hotel | Mackinac Island, MI | Est. 1887 As home to the world's longest front porch (660 feet!), the Grand Hotel provides sweeping views of Lake Huron. With no motorized vehicles permitted on the grounds and a full-roster of resort activities (lawn games and afternoon tea, anyone?) it serves up rest and relaxation just like the good 'ole days. From $304; grandhotel.com Minnesota The Saint Paul Hotel | St. Paul, MN | Est. 1910 This hotel had its unofficial opening in 1856 when St. Paul resident John Summers began letting travelers stay at his home. In 1910 local millionaire Lucius P. Ordway took the helm and enlisted the Reed and Stem firm (of Grand Central Station fame) to design the expanded hotel. Their work stands proud today as an unblemished example of early 20th century architecture. Room rates vary; saintpaulhotel.com Mississippi The White House Hotel | Biloxi, MS | Est. 1891 A recent renovation has restored this Gulf Coast gem to its former grandeur, complete with a posh new restaurant (don't miss the bubbly-infused brunch!) and roof deck with views of the area's white sand beaches. From $149; whitehousebiloxi.com Missouri Hotel President | Kansas City, MO | Est. 1926 The aptly named Hotel President lived up to its moniker when, in 1928, it was the headquarters for the Republican National Convention, which nominated Herbert Hoover. For a step back in time, it's hard to beat live music in the refurbished Drum Room lounge where the likes of Frank Sinatra and Benny Goodman once performed. Room rates vary; hilton.com Montana The Fort Peck Hotel | Fort Peck, MT | Est. 1930 Enjoy the simple life at this wooden hotel, originally built as quarters for Corps of Engineer officers constructing the nearby Fort Peck Dam. With no in-room televisions and ample outdoor activities, current guests will find it's a guaranteed spot to unplug. From $70; thefortpeckhotel.com Nebraska Hotel Deco XV | Omaha, NE | Est. 1930 A standout among Omaha's many Art Deco-style buildings, Deco XV began as Redick Tower. A circa 2010 renovation and name change brought the 20th-century beauty into the new millennium with upgrades like a Mercedes-Benz transportation service and smartphone docks in every room. From $159; hoteldecoomaha.com/ Nevada Mizpah Hotel | Tonopah, NV | Est. 1907 A byproduct of the Nevada silver boom, the stately Mizpah stands in stark contrast to the glitzy casinos three hours to the south. The 47-room desert oasis features classic furnishings in the guest rooms and, yes, slot machines in the lobby. The hotel is also said to be the residence of a ghost known as the "Lady in Red." Room rates vary; themizpahhotel.com New Hampshire OMNI Mount Washington Resort | Bretton Woods, NH | Est. 1902 An innovator when first constructed, Mount Washington Resort was one of the world's first buildings to have a steel frame. The retreat served as a summer escape for residents in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. And with the introduction of a "winter season" in 1999, it now welcomes guests to its 434 acres year round. From $219; omnihotels.com New Jersey Caribbean Motel | Wildwood, NJ | Est. 1957 This groovy little motel is the hallmark of Doo Wop design (a mid-century architectural style that popped up on the Jersey shore in the 1950s). Nearly sixty years later, its technicolor interiors and old-fashioned boardwalk recall a nostalgic time gone by. From $89; caribbeanmotel.com When Napa Valley wineries are a stone's throw away, you don't need much to impress guests. But the Napa River Inn, once a mill and warehouse, goes above and beyond with fine dining, in-room fireplaces, and river front views. We'll drink to that! Room rates vary; napariverinn.com Connecticut The Spa at Norwich Inn | Norwich, CT | Est. 1930 This tony New England resort belies an unusual past. (During WWII, when resources and guests were scarce, it served as a holding tank for the local police department.) Today the inn is charming at every turn with plenty of opportunities to catch fresh air including morning walk groups. From $175; thespaatnorwichinn.com Colorado The Strater | Durango, CO | Est. 1887 The old west is alive and well at The Strater, a four-story property in scenic downtown Durango. Don't miss the Diamond Belle Saloon, which features nightly music including ragtime piano players. From $114; strater.com Delaware The Inn at Montchanin Village | Montchanin, DE | 1799 Situated in the pristine Brandywine Valley, this "inn" is actually an entire 19th-century hamlet (think blacksmith shop, schoolhouse, bank, and so forth) that has been converted into 28 guest rooms. From $192; montchanin.com Georgia Jekyll Island Club Hotel | Jekyll Island, GA | Est. 1886 Make like a Vanderbilt or Rockefeller and head to the Georgia coast for some R&R at the Queen Anne-style Jekyll Island Hotel, where, among other noteworthy events, the first Transatlantic phone call took place in 1915. From $189; jekyllclub.com Florida The Raleigh | Miami, FL | Est. 1940 This 1940s jewel anchors Miami's famed Art Deco district. Making a splash since its debut is the curvy swimming pool: Dubbed "the most beautiful pool in America" 1947 by Life magazine, it also served as the backdrop for countless Esther Williams movies. From $285; raleighhotel.com Hawaii The Royal Hawaiian | Honolulu, HI | Est. 1927 In 1927 "The Palace of the Pacific" was the first luxury hotel to open on breathtaking Waikiki beach and helped establish the area as a sought-after destination. Though dozens of high-end hotels now line the prized shoreline, the Royal Hawaiian, with 528 luxe rooms, remains the prettiest, in pink. From $369; royal-hawaiian.com Idaho Sun Valley Inn | Sun Valley, ID | Est. 1936 Outdoor oasis in the summer; ski resort extraordinaire in the winter. Sun Valley, set against Dollar and Bald Mountains, has many claims to fame including the world's first motorized ski lift and the location where Ernest Hemingway completed For Whom the Bell Tolls. From $159; sunvalley.com Illinois Palmer House | Chicago, IL | Est. 1871 The country's oldest continuously operating hotel got off to a rocky start. Thirteen days after its initial opening it fell prey to the Great Chicago Fire. The resilient property rebounded and went on to become a popular performance venue for the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Liberace. Oh yeah, the brownie was invented here, too. Room rates vary; palmerhousehiltonhotel.com Indiana French Lick Springs Hotel | French Lick, Indiana | Est. 1845 While the therapeutic waters of the nearby Pluto Mineral Springs originally drew visitors, today it's the hotel itself that keeps guests flocking with a championship golf course, world-class spa, and sprawling casino. From $209; frenchlick.com Iowa Hotel Blackhawk | Davenport, IA | Est. 1915 Constructed during a turn-of-the-century upturn in the Davenport economy, Hotel Blackhawk boasted an artful mix of Italian Renaissance and Art Deco design elements. Closed for years, the property reopened in 2010 returning a swanky dining spot and wedding venue, not to mention 130 designer guest rooms, to downtown Davenport. From $179; hotelblackhawk.com/ Kansas Midland Railroad Hotel | Wilson, KS | Est. 1899 Though the Midland Railroad Hotel fell on hard times over the years (during the Great Depression chickens were raised on the third floor to serve to dinner guests!), a 1997 restoration returned the stunning limestone building and its 28 unique guest rooms to its glory days when Wilson was a popular train stop between Kansas City and Denver. From $69; midlandrailroadhotel.com Kentucky The Brown Hotel | Louisville, KY | Est. 1923 When you're the host city of the Kentucky Derby, you've got to offer up some pretty posh quarters. Louisville's Brown Hotel does just that with 293 grand guest rooms and an opulent lobby featuring a hand-painted coffered ceiling. A must for all guests: Indulging in a "Hot Brown," an open-faced turkey sandwich that originated at the hotel in 1926 as a midnight snack for patrons famished from a night of dancing. From $149; brownhotel.com Louisiana Hotel Monteleone | New Orleans, LA | Est. 1886 For five generations, members of the Monteleone family have owned and operated their luxurious namesake property, which continues to set the precedent for luxurious quarters in the French Quarter. In true Big Easy fashion the hotel's bar is a can't miss: an antique merry-go-round turned revolving saloon. Room rates vary; hotelmonteleone.com Maine The Colony Hotel | Kennebunkport, ME | Est. 1914 At three-hundred feet wide The Colony Hotel's white exterior has been a landmark on the rocky Maine coast for more than 100 years. While guests will find picture-perfect vignettes throughout they'll be hard pressed to find one more idyllic (or quintessentially New England) than a lobster dinner on the Porch Dining Room. Room rates vary; colonymaine.com Maryland Lord Baltimore Hotel | Baltimore, MD | Est. 1928 Originally the tallest hotel in the Charm City, the Lord Baltimore remains a striking property just blocks from the popular Inner Harbor. Even non-art buffs will enjoy peeking inside the Calvert Ballroom, which contains murals depicting the history of Baltimore. From $149; lordbaltimorehotel.com Massachusetts The Parker House | Boston, MA | Est. 1855 In a historic city like Boston, you expect a hotel with some noteworthy guests and events. The Parker House doesn't disappoint, having welcomed every President since Ulysses S. Grant. (It's even where John F. Kennedy proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier.) The icing on the cake? The Boston Crème Pie was invented here in 1856. From $219; omnihotels.com Michigan Grand Hotel | Mackinac Island, MI | Est. 1887 As home to the world's longest front porch (660 feet!), the Grand Hotel provides sweeping views of Lake Huron. With no motorized vehicles permitted on the grounds and a full-roster of resort activities (lawn games and afternoon tea, anyone?) it serves up rest and relaxation just like the good 'ole days. From $304; grandhotel.com Minnesota The Saint Paul Hotel | St. Paul, MN | Est. 1910 This hotel had its unofficial opening in 1856 when St. Paul resident John Summers began letting travelers stay at his home. In 1910 local millionaire Lucius P. Ordway took the helm and enlisted the Reed and Stem firm (of Grand Central Station fame) to design the expanded hotel. Their work stands proud today as an unblemished example of early 20th century architecture. Room rates vary; saintpaulhotel.com Mississippi The White House Hotel | Biloxi, MS | Est. 1891 A recent renovation has restored this Gulf Coast gem to its former grandeur, complete with a posh new restaurant (don't miss the bubbly-infused brunch!) and roof deck with views of the area's white sand beaches. From $149; whitehousebiloxi.com Missouri Hotel President | Kansas City, MO | Est. 1926 The aptly named Hotel President lived up to its moniker when, in 1928, it was the headquarters for the Republican National Convention, which nominated Herbert Hoover. For a step back in time, it's hard to beat live music in the refurbished Drum Room lounge where the likes of Frank Sinatra and Benny Goodman once performed. Room rates vary; hilton.com Montana The Fort Peck Hotel | Fort Peck, MT | Est. 1930 Enjoy the simple life at this wooden hotel, originally built as quarters for Corps of Engineer officers constructing the nearby Fort Peck Dam. With no in-room televisions and ample outdoor activities, current guests will find it's a guaranteed spot to unplug. From $70; thefortpeckhotel.com Nebraska Hotel Deco XV | Omaha, NE | Est. 1930 A standout among Omaha's many Art Deco-style buildings, Deco XV began as Redick Tower. A circa 2010 renovation and name change brought the 20th-century beauty into the new millennium with upgrades like a Mercedes-Benz transportation service and smartphone docks in every room. From $159; hoteldecoomaha.com/ Nevada Mizpah Hotel | Tonopah, NV | Est. 1907 A byproduct of the Nevada silver boom, the stately Mizpah stands in stark contrast to the glitzy casinos three hours to the south. The 47-room desert oasis features classic furnishings in the guest rooms and, yes, slot machines in the lobby. The hotel is also said to be the residence of a ghost known as the "Lady in Red." Room rates vary; themizpahhotel.com New Hampshire OMNI Mount Washington Resort | Bretton Woods, NH | Est. 1902 An innovator when first constructed, Mount Washington Resort was one of the world's first buildings to have a steel frame. The retreat served as a summer escape for residents in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. And with the introduction of a "winter season" in 1999, it now welcomes guests to its 434 acres year round. From $219; omnihotels.com New Jersey Caribbean Motel | Wildwood, NJ | Est. 1957 This groovy little motel is the hallmark of Doo Wop design (a mid-century architectural style that popped up on the Jersey shore in the 1950s). Nearly sixty years later, its technicolor interiors and old-fashioned boardwalk recall a nostalgic time gone by. From $89; caribbeanmotel.com
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