From the Journal
Stories, guides, and curated lists about America's most historic hotels.
Most Romantic Historic Hotels in the World (2026): Where the Walls Remember More Than You Will
From Chateau Marmont to Hotel Danieli in Venice, these historic hotels are romantic because they're genuinely interesting — not because of flower petals on the bed.
May 20, 2026
Historic Hotels in Savannah: The City That Refuses to Let the Past Go (2026)
Savannah's historic district is one of America's most intact 19th-century urban environments. Marshall House, Kehoe House, The Gastonian — honest reviews, real prices, and what most guides skip.
April 1, 2026
Historic Hotels in Chicago (2026): The City That Builds Big and Means It
Chicago's historic hotels were built to dominate. Palmer House, The Drake, The Blackstone, Congress Plaza — honest reviews, real prices, and what the Magnificent Mile guides skip.
March 5, 2026
Historic Hotels in San Francisco (2026): The City That Keeps Rebuilding Itself
San Francisco's best historic hotels were built as acts of civic defiance after 1906. The Fairmont, Palace Hotel, Hotel Drisco, and Westin St. Francis — honest reviews, real prices, what to skip.
February 10, 2026
Most Haunted Hotels in America (2026): I Stayed in 6 of Them So You Don't Have To
Six of America's most notorious haunted hotels reviewed by a skeptic. The real stories are darker than any ghost tour — and something happened in Room 217 I still can't explain.
January 15, 2026
The Complete Guide to Historic Hotels in New Orleans
New Orleans has more history per square mile than almost any American city. Here's how to sleep inside it.
February 15, 2024
15 Best Art Deco Hotels in America
From Miami's South Beach to New York's Midtown, these Art Deco masterpieces offer history and glamour in equal measure.
February 1, 2024