Historic Hotels Worldwide® Inducted 13 New Historic Hotels into Membership in 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. January 21, 2026 -- Historic Hotels Worldwide®, an official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States, inducted 13 culturally rich luxury and upper-upscale historic hotels into membership in 2025. With these new members, the prestigious historic hotels program expanded its reach into Morocco for the first time and increased its offerings in destinations like London, Sydney, and Norway.
Historic Hotels Worldwide is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (in the United States of America) for increasing the recognition and celebration of the finest historic hotels around the world. The program provides a definitive resource for travelers to discover authentic historic hotels where heritage is celebrated and part of the guest experience. With histories spanning ten centuries, over 300 active member hotels include independently owned and managed hotels as well as hotels representing many upper-upscale and luxury brands, chains, and collections.
Membership is exclusive to select hotels, resorts, and inns with lodgings that are at least 75 years old and offer historic accommodations. Every Historic Hotels Worldwide member honors their historic architecture and heritage, and all meet criteria for historic significance. Most are inside of or within walking distance to a recognized historic district, historic landmark, or other site of regional or international historic and cultural value. Some member hotels once served as the former home of historically significant persons or were the site of a significant event in history. Many member hotels ensure historic memorabilia, original artwork, antique furniture, and culinary heritage are part of the guest experience.
Historic Hotels Worldwide welcomed the following historic hotels into membership in 2025 (listed in order of the hotel’s heritage date):
Thorbjørnrud Hotell (1762) Jevnaker, Norway
Once the site of a prominent 18th-century glassworks company and home to its director, Thorbjørnrud Hotell today is a mix of historic and modern Norwegian architecture that balances a rich heritage with modern style. Guests can stay in comfortable rooms or glamp during the summer months while enjoying the area's natural beauty, culinary experiences, and cultural sites.
Boen Gård (1813) Kristiansand, Norway
A former royal estate and a popular fishing spot on the Tovdal River for centuries, Boen Gård evolved into a successful farming homestead and eventually became an elaborate mansion. Today, guests can take part in that fishing tradition as well as reap its benefits at the hotel's Michelin-recommended restaurant, which sources ingredients from on-site gardens and orchards.
Fairmont Cheshire The Mere (1834) Knutsford, England, UK*
Steeped in heritage dating back to its 19th‑century hall beside The Mere, this grand country estate has long embodied classic English elegance. Today, it offers refined guestrooms, an 18‑hole championship golf course, and elevated wellness and dining experiences across its 157‑acre lakeside grounds.
The Hoxton, Edinburgh (1865) Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Housed within a collection of restored Georgian townhouses dating to the 19th century, this vibrant hotel blends Edinburgh’s architectural heritage with contemporary design flair. Guests enjoy stylish rooms, an Italian‑inspired restaurant, a lively lobby bar, a boutique screening room, and dynamic event spaces in the heart of the West End.
Hyde London City (1874) London, England, UK
The Hyde London City is a vibrant, bohemian retreat that blends modern luxury with Victorian charm. Designated a Grade II-listed building, this architecturally splendid hotel is in walking distance of London’s Old Bailey, Guildhall, and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
The Porter House Hotel Sydney – MGallery Collection (1876) Sydney, Australia
Built in 1876 as a tobacco factory, this hotel pairs refined modern luxury with immersive cultural experiences in the heart of Sydney’s Central Business District. The restored and refurbished landmark building embraces its industrial heritage through original brickwork, timber beams, and curated historical displays.
Mövenpick Grand Hotel Wroclaw (1903) Wroclaw, Poland
An Art Nouveau icon, this historic hotel preserves its architectural grandeur while honoring Wroclaw’s rich cultural legacy. Modern guests enjoy elegant rooms, sophisticated dining at The Gate restaurant, a Skybar with city views, wellness facilities, and versatile conference spaces in a prime city‑center location.
Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache (1905) Lyon, France
Originally built as a luxury train station hotel, this hotel showcases Lyon’s architectural and cultural heritage. Its contemporary offerings include stylish guestrooms, fine dining, ample meeting space, and a prime location steps from historic Old Lyon and Perrache station.
Riad El Amine Fes (1905) Fes, Morocco
A timeless Moroccan riad experience in the heart of Fes’s ancient historic quarter, Riad El Amine Fès invites travelers to step into the grandeur of a traditional Moroccan palace. The magnificent 19th-century residence has been restored with deep respect for its heritage, bringing to life the artistry and architectural brilliance of Fes, the nation's unofficial cultural capital.
Royal Hotel Oran - MGallery Collection (1920) Oran, Algeria*
This Haussmann‑style architectural gem embodies the elegance of Oran, enriched with antique furnishings, oriental sculptures, and original artworks. Today, guests experience modern luxury through refined rooms, fine dining, and seamless access to the city’s cultural landmarks and seafront.
Danebu Kongsgaard (1947) Aurdal, Norway
A peaceful Norwegian retreat located in the Valdres Mountains, Danebu Kongsgaard is the perfect place to recharge and take in the beauty of nature. Guests indulge in dining specialties, where chefs prepare meals daily with fresh ingredients sourced locally.
FLATHEIM (1949) Viksdalen, Norway
This hotel is situated along the Norwegian National Scenic Route, rich with history and culture as well as natural beauty. Guests enjoy authentic immersion in the local community and the best of Norwegian hospitality.
Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid (1952) Madrid, Spain
Since its debut, this five-star hotel has not only welcomed all kinds of international dignitaries but has also become a living symbol of Madrid’s postwar cultural renaissance. Located in the Salamanca neighborhood just north of El Retiro Park, this splendid hotel celebrates the vibrancy of life in the Spanish capital and its central location allows for easy access to Madrid’s rich tradition of art, food, fashion, and culture.
“These thirteen historic hotels represent some of the finest historic hotels globally and demonstrate the tremendous stewardship by their owners, leadership, and employees in preserving these wonderful historic treasures,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “We are proud to induct them into Historic Hotels Worldwide and to share their stories with global travelers.”
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About Historic Hotels Worldwide®
Historic Hotels Worldwide® is a prestigious and distinctive collection of historic treasures, including luxury historic hotels built in former castles, chateaus, palaces, academies, haciendas, villas, monasteries, and other historic lodging spanning ten centuries. Historic Hotels Worldwide represents the finest and most distinctive global collection of more than 320 historic hotels in 45 countries. Hotels inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide are authentic historic treasures, demonstrate historic preservation, and celebrate historic significance. Eligibility for induction into Historic Hotels Worldwide is limited to those distinctive historic hotels that adhere to the following criteria: minimum age for the building is 75 years or older; historically relevant as a significant location within a historic district, historically significant landmark, place of a historic event, former home of a famous person, or historic city center; hotel celebrates its history by showcasing memorabilia, artwork, photography, and other examples of its historic significance; recognized by national preservation or heritage buildings organization or located within UNESCO World Heritage Site; and presently used as a historic hotel. For more information, please visit HistoricHotelsWorldwide.com.
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