| About Historic Hotels of America |  |
Purpose
A program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Hotels of America (HHA) identifies quality hotels that have faithfully maintained their historic integrity, architecture and ambiance. These hotels are promoted nationally and internationally to those who prefer historic settings for their leisure and business travel. Founding Date
Established in 1989 with 32 charter members. Membership Criteria
Member hotels in this program must be located in a building that is at least 50 years old and listed in, or eligible for, the National Register of Historic Places or recognized locally as having historic significance. Heritage
Members of 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
211 hotels and resorts. Locations
Member hotels are located in 39 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Rooms
Hotels range in size from the eight-room American Hotel in Sag Harbor, New York, to the 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. www.historichotel.org |
