Historic Hotels of America is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that was founded in 1989 with 32 charter members; the program accepts nominations and identifies hotels in the United States that have maintained their authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity.
As of 2015, the program included over 260 members in 44 of the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Washington, D.C.. [3] By 2022, the program expanded to include 273 hotels. [4] This article lists current and former member hotels.
To be included in the program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old, designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places; [5] and recognized as having historic significance.
The program generates funds for the National Trust through commissions on bookings done through their website, [6] and from membership fees.[ citation needed ]
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Charter members of Historic Hotels of America no longer with the organization as of 2022 include: [note 1]
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