From the Journal

Stories, guides, and curated lists about America's most historic hotels.

Historic Hotels in San Francisco (2026): The City That Keeps Rebuilding Itself
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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
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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
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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
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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