As summer sets and autumn begins to arrive, explore historic hotels offering a chance to head back to school, or the opportunity to learn something new by visiting a cultural institution. At these historic hotels there is so much to discover and explore. | |
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Back to School
Historic Hotels of America is proud to feature several distinctive hotels located on college campuses or within walking distance to some of the nation’s foremost universities. Discover these special historic hotels today and explore the storied past.
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In the heart of New England, where the flourishing 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. This historic inn welcomes guests to its classic New England setting without sacrificing contemporary comforts. And for a piece of literary history, Robert Frost loved to stay at this historic inn whenever he frequented Amherst on his way to the Berkshires.
Grinnell, Iowa
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Built in 1921, this unique building served as Grinnell's junior high school until the late 1970s. Designed by the prominent Des Moines-based architectural firm Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson, the architects oversaw its design as a beautiful Neoclassical-style building. The gorgeous structure stands three stories tall, and as a school, featured everything from state-of-the-art classrooms to a gymnasium. 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! The old classrooms now serve as guestrooms, the former locker rooms have been transformed into a bar, and the old scoreboard now decorates the lounge. Find out how Hotel Grinnell merges old-school tradition with new-school attitude.
Boone Tavern Hotel of Berea College (1909)
Berea, Kentucky
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After hosting several hundred guests in her home, Nellie Frost, Berea College First Lady, insisted on building a guest home for visitors; hence, Boone Tavern Hotel of Berea College was built in 1909. Today, this beautiful historic hotel in Berea, Kentucky has graceful white columns and airy verandas set among the vibrant galleries, shops, and studios of Berea, the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky. After an $11.3 million renovation, Boone Tavern became LEED Gold certified. Guestrooms feature handcrafted furniture, baskets, and artwork made by Berea College students. | |
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Arts, Culture, and Museums
These Historic Hotels Worldwide hotels offer educational experiences at their front door. Discover the arts, culture, and museums around the world in these incredible destinations.
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Amerikalinjen (1919)
Oslo, Norway
|  | The history of Amerikalinjen dates back to the early 20th century, when the building served as the headquarters for Den Norske Amerikalinje (Norwegian American Line). Founded in 1910, Den Norske Amerikalinje operated as both a cruise line and a freight company that transported mail, cargo, and people from Norway to America. In 1919, the building, named the Amerikalinjen, was completed. Amerikalinjen is now a prominent boutique hotel nestled along Oslo’s majestic shoreline. Amerikalinjen is situated in one of the most vibrant and artistic areas in Oslo, with the surrounding neighborhoods replete with countless cultural destinations to visit. Located near the Oslo Opera House and the Central Station, this architectural landmark is a place for both tranquility and adventure. Come explore The Jazz Journey at Amerikalinjen. This package includes accommodations, two course dinner in Atlas Brasserie, table reserved for Jazz Night in the intimate jazz club, Gustav, and breakfast. | |  |
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Mystery Hotel Budapest (1896)
Budapest, Hungary
|  | Step into the wonderful atmosphere of the Mystery Hotel Budapest, an eclectic palace filled with hidden delights located in Budapest’s Terézváros district. Constructed in 1896 by the Hungarian Freemasons, the palace originally served as the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Hungary. Things are not as they seem at this luxury boutique hotel. Inspired by the building's origins as the Hungarian headquarters for one of the world’s foremost secret societies, interior designer Varró Zoltán set out to create a luxurious space shrouded in its own secrets. Hidden passageways, intriguing puzzles, and optical illusions are just some of the thrilling experiences that await guests. Guests can stay in thoughtfully appointed studio and suite-style guestrooms featuring unique takes on Baroque and Renaissance masterpieces. Book the Best Available Rate on HistoricHotelsWorldwide.com and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. | | |
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