AfarOct 16, 2026The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States in 2026 and Why Each Is Worth Traveling ForBook a storied stay at one of these winners of the 2026 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence.10 hotels in this storyThe WigwamHotelOpened to the public as a resort in 1929.ElsewhereMarcus Whitman HotelHotelWalla Walla, United StatesOpened in 1928, a defining feature of Walla Walla's skyline.Castle Hot SpringsHotelMorristown, United StatesOpened in 1896, one of Arizona's earliest wellness resorts.The Gasparilla InnHotelBoca Grande, United StatesSynonymous with Old Florida for over a century.The Otesaga HotelHotelCooperstown, United StatesSeasonal lakeside retreat opened in 1909.InterContinental New York BarclayHotelNew York, United StatesCelebrates its centennial in 2026, retaining colonial revival style.The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma CityHotelOklahoma City, United StatesDebuted in 1911 with ornate art deco details.The Gunter Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio HotelHotelSan Antonio, United StatesBlues legend Robert Johnson recorded songs in Room 414 in 1936.Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & SpaHotelHonolulu, United StatesKnown as the “First Lady of Waikīkī,” opened in 1901.Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph CollectionHotelWilliamsburg, United StatesRead the full piece at Afar →
