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Historic Hotels of America is proud to feature several distinctive hotels located on college campuses or within walking distance of some of the nation’s foremost universities. Discover these special historic hotels today and explore their storied past.

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Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel

Berkeley, California, United States

Opened in 1915, the Claremont Club & Spa has been affectionately nicknamed the "White Castle on the Hill" for over a century. Once the site of a palatial family estate, this Tudor Revival-style hotel overlooking the San Francisco Bay area has been fully restored to its former grandeur, making for a truly regal guest experience.

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Image of Guestroom at Georgetown Inn, 1962, Member of Historic Hotels of America, in Washington, District of Columbia, Special Offers, Discounted Rates, Families, Romantic Escape, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Reunions

Georgetown Inn

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Located in the historic Washington, DC neighborhood of Georgetown, the Georgetown Inn opened its doors on May 21, 1962. At the time of its opening, it was the first new hotel in Georgetown in over one hundred years. Its debut was celebrated with a four-day long extravaganza that ended with an afternoon champagne buffet for prominent Georgetown locals and visitors.

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Melrose Georgetown Hotel

Melrose Georgetown Hotel

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Located in Washington DC's iconic Georgetown neighborhood, the Melrose Georgetown Hotel offers guests a delightful place to relax and unwind after exploring the history and culture of the American capital city.

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Image of Entrance The Graham Georgetown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 1962, Member of Historic Hotels of America, in Washington, DC, Special Offers, Discounted Rates, Families, Romantic Escape, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Reunions

The Graham Georgetown

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

The Graham Georgetown is the premier place to stay for those seeking sophisticated comfort, spectacular views, and a short trip to exhilarating local attractions.

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Hotel Grinnell

Hotel Grinnell

Grinnell, Iowa, United States

Erected in 1921, this unique building served as the Grinnell city’s junior high school until the late 1970s. Now it has been repurposed into an independently owned hotel, eatery, bar, and event center. At Hotel Grinnell, guests can return to their school days and this time not get in trouble for sleeping in class!

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Image of Hotel Exterior in Boone Tavern Hotel of Berea College, 1909, Member of Historic Hotels of America, in Berea, Kentucky, Special Offers, Discounted Rates, Families, Romantic Escape, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Reunions

Boone Tavern Hotel of Berea College

Berea, Kentucky, United States

Stay the night in one of Boone Tavern's spacious heritage accommodations, where the understated elegance of handmade furniture, made by Berea College woodcraft is enhanced with modern amenities. Become part of the unique Berea lifestyle where quality and tradition blend with Southern hospitality and the youthful vigor of the college campus.

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Image of Hotel Exterior at Antrim 1844, Member of Historic Hotels of America, in Taneytown, Maryland, Special Offers, Discounted Rates, Families, Romantic Escape, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Reunions

Antrim 1844

Taneytown, Maryland, United States

Nestled at the foot of the breathtaking Catoctin Mountains in Central Maryland, the beautiful 24-acre Antrim 1844 estate is renowned for its superb cuisine and upscale accommodations. Owners Richard and Dorothy Mollett have masterfully restored the property to reflect its original splendor of 1844. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, visitors can experience the rich history with touches of modern elegance.

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Image of Exterior Inn on Boltwood, in Amherst, Massachussetts, 1926, Member of Historic Hotels of America, Special Offers, Discounted Rates, Families, Romantic Escape, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Reunions

Inn on Boltwood

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

In the heart of New England, where the flourishing luscious maple trees of Amherst Common meets the campus of Amherst College, the historic Inn on Boltwood has been a cherished landmark in the Five Colleges community since 1926. Recently restored, this hotel welcomes its guests to a classic New England setting without sacrificing contemporary comforts.

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Image of Seating Area The Kendall Hotel, 1894, Member of Historic Hotels of America, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Special Offers, Discounted Rates, Families, Romantic Escape, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Reunions

The Kendall Hotel

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

The 1895 firehouse is the oldest building in the Kendall Square area, the center of the technology industry in the Boston vicinity and home to the world-famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, this city landmark has been restored in a manner befitting its heroic past. The original Victorian firehouse is home to the hotel's restaurant and is full of firehouse memorabilia.

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Image of hotel exterior Hanover Inn Dartmouth, 1780, Member of Historic Hotels of America, in Hanover, New Hampshire, Special Offers, Discounted Rates, Families, Romantic Escape, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Reunions

Hanover Inn Dartmouth

Hanover, New Hampshire, United States

General Ebenezer Brewster, whose home occupied the present site of the Inn, founded the Dartmouth Hotel in 1780 but later burned to the ground and was replaced two years later on the same site by the Wheelock Hotel. From 1901 - 1903, Dartmouth College carried out extensive renovations to the facility, which was then renamed the Hanover Inn.

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Image of Front desk check in area 21c Museum Hotel Durham by MGallery, 1937, Member of Historic Hotels of America, in Durham, North Carolina, Special Offers, Discounted Rates, Families, Romantic Escape, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Reunions

21c Museum Hotel Durham by MGallery

Durham, North Carolina, United States

21c Museum Hotel Durham by MGallery is both a historic hotel and an expansive art gallery. Stay in the heart of Durham and experience not only the city, but the luxurious accommodations at the 21c Durham as well.

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Ariel Broadway Hotel

Ariel Broadway Hotel

Lorain, Ohio, United States

The Ariel Broadway Hotel is a gem along Lorain's downtown corridor. Guests can enjoy comfortable accommodations with great views of the area while staying in a truly unique historical Neoclassical building.

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Image of Outdoor Seating Area The Atherton Hotel at Oklahoma State University, 1950, Member of Historic Hotels of America, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Special Offers, Discounted Rates, Families, Romantic Escape, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Reunions

The Atherton Hotel at Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States

The Atherton Hotel at Oklahoma State University is a Georgian-style gem that originally opened in 1950 as the Union Club. Boasting the latest in comfort and convenience, it even offered ice water on tap in every room.

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Image of Hotel Exterior The Nittany Lion Inn of the Pennsylvania State University, 1931, Member of Historic Hotels of America, in State College, Pennsylvania, Special Offers, Discounted Rates, Families, Romantic Escape, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Reunions

The Nittany Lion Inn of the Pennsylvania State University

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

Located on the grounds of Pennsylvania State University, the Nittany Lion Inn offers comfort, conveniences and style to guests and visitors alike. Decorated in warm antiques with a Colonial country atmosphere, rich cherry-wood furniture and bright floral fabrics, the Inn has hosted the likes of Presidents Eisenhower and Johnson, Eleanor Roosevelt, Helen Hayes and Louis Armstrong.

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Image of Entrance of Penn Wells Hotel, 1869, Member of Historic Hotels of America, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, Special Offers, Discounted Rates, Families, Romantic Escape, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Reunions

Penn Wells Hotel

Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, United States

Built in 1869 and renovated in the 1920s, the Penn Wells Hotel graces Wellsboro’s quaint, gas-lit Main Street. The Philadelphia Inquirer in the 1920s called the Hotel “the Gem of the Roosevelt Highway,” recognizing its location on the Historic Route 6 corridor between New York and Chicago. The Hotel is noted for its mahogany woodwork, high ceilings, wood-burning lobby fireplaces, and for hosting famous guests like Groucho Marx and Joan Crawford.

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Image of Hotel Exterior The Omni Homestead Resort, 1766, Member of Historic Hotels of America, in Hot Springs, Virginia, Special Offers, Discounted Rates, Families, Romantic Escape, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Reunions

The Omni Homestead Resort

Hot Springs, Virginia, United States

For over two and a half centuries, The Omni Homestead Resort has offered genuine Southern hospitality amid the Allegheny Mountains, boasting beautiful accommodations, championship golf courses, and an expansive conference center. A designated National Historic Landmark, this luxury resort offers modern amenities without compromising its historic charm.

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Image of Exterior, Inn at Willow Grove in Orange, Virginia, 1778, Member of Historic Hotels of America, Special Offers, Discounted Rates, Families, Romantic Escape, Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Reunions

Inn at Willow Grove

Orange, Virginia, United States

Escape, unwind, and indulge at the historic Inn at Willow Grove. Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this beautiful manor house offers luxurious accommodations, perfect for relaxing getaways, memorable weddings, romantic honeymoons, productive staff retreats, and so much more.

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Image of exterior of The Commonwealth, 1912, Member of Historic Hotels of America since 2023, in Richmond, Virginia

The Commonwealth

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Open since 1913, The Commonwealth has been Richmond's landmark hotel from the beginning. As the closest hotel to the Virginia State Capitol, it sits at the heart of one of the country’s hippest cities, not far from some of the city's must-see sights. Despite its political proximity, The Commonwealth is anything but buttoned-up, with hand-crafted furniture and art by some of the area’s most talented creatives, locally sourced bites and beverages, and a tattooed door leading to every guestroom.

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