Opened in 1887, the massive Queen Anne-style hotel has remained largely unchanged since the years when Mark Twain lectured in the casino. At 660 feet, its front porch is said to be the longest in the world.
Grand Hotel (Mackinac Island, Michigan) —
Opened in 1887, the massive Queen Anne-style hotel has remained largely unchanged since the years when Mark Twain lectured in the casino. At 660 feet, its front porch is said to be the longest in the world.
Grand Hotel
This midcentury modern oasis was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright protege John Lautner. Every inch remains in step with the architect's philosophy, yet feels as fresh as if Lautner himself just gave the final OK.
Hotel Lautner (Desert Hot Springs, Calif.) —
This midcentury modern oasis was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright protege John Lautner. Every inch remains in step with the architect's philosophy, yet feels as fresh as if Lautner himself just gave the final OK.
Hotel Lautner
You can almost feel the jazz radiating from the walls of this historic F. Scott Fitzgerald haunt. The writer loved the Plaza so much, he made it a setting in "The Great Gatsby." Today's Fitzgerald Suite (pictured) pays homage to the master and his era.
Plaza Hotel (New York) —
You can almost feel the jazz radiating from the walls of this historic F. Scott Fitzgerald haunt. The writer loved the Plaza so much, he made it a setting in "The Great Gatsby." Today's Fitzgerald Suite (pictured) pays homage to the master and his era.
Dario Calmese for The Plaza
For more than a century nature lovers have been staying at the largest log hotel in the world. Located In Yellowstone National Park, the hotel overlooks one of the country's greatest scenic wonders.
Old Faithful Inn (Wyoming) —
For more than a century nature lovers have been staying at the largest log hotel in the world. Located In Yellowstone National Park, the hotel overlooks one of the country's greatest scenic wonders.
Old Faithful Inn
Built in 1912, the Beverly Hills hotel predates the city of Beverly Hills by two years. Liz Taylor couldn't stop coming back; she spent six of her eight honeymoons here.
Beverly Hills Hotel (California) —
Built in 1912, the Beverly Hills hotel predates the city of Beverly Hills by two years. Liz Taylor couldn't stop coming back; she spent six of her eight honeymoons here.
Beverly Hills Hotel
Dunton Hot Springs, a former gold and silver mining village, has been transformed into a rustic paradise with a dance hall, spa and 12 private cabins (Echo Cabin pictured).
Dunton Hot Springs (Colorado) —
Dunton Hot Springs, a former gold and silver mining village, has been transformed into a rustic paradise with a dance hall, spa and 12 private cabins (Echo Cabin pictured).
Dunton Hot Springs
Built in 1886, this Beaux-Arts beauty recalls the glory days of New Orleans. Ernest Hemingway wrote about the revolving Carousel Bar & Lounge (pictured).
Hotel Monteleone (New Orleans) —
Built in 1886, this Beaux-Arts beauty recalls the glory days of New Orleans. Ernest Hemingway wrote about the revolving Carousel Bar & Lounge (pictured).
Hotel Monteleone
While you can no longer see weekly synchronized swimming shows or dance to large jazz orchestras, there are plenty of old-school luxuries at the Biltmore.
The Biltmore (Miami-Coral Gables) —
While you can no longer see weekly synchronized swimming shows or dance to large jazz orchestras, there are plenty of old-school luxuries at the Biltmore.
Coral Gables Biltmore Hotel