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Historic Hotels in California
True to its moniker as ‘The Golden State,’ California features many diverse destinations that will entice all who visit them. Rolling vineyards and dramatic forests define its quintessential northern landscape, while the southern coast is comprised of never-ending beaches. Come visit the state’s natural wonders, such as Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park, and Lake Tahoe. In San Francisco, visitors can discover amazing attractions like Alcatraz Island, Union Square, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Exciting destinations await further south in Los Angeles, such as the Venice Boardwalk, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel.
Historic Hotels in California
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Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel
Berkeley, California, United States
Opened in 1915, the Claremont Club & Spa has been affectionately nicknamed the "White Castle on the Hill" for over a century. Once the site of a palatial family estate, this Tudor Revival-style hotel overlooking the San Francisco Bay area has been fully restored to its former grandeur, making for a truly regal guest experience.
La Casa Del Zorro Desert Resort & Spa
Borrego Springs, California, United States
In the heart of Borrego Springs, California sits the stunning La Casa Del Zorro Desert Resort & Spa offering a charming desert experience. The resort is a luxurious oasis where guests can lay back, indulge in a world-class spa treatment and retreat to nights under the stars with desert enchantment.
Omni La Costa Resort
Carlsbad, California, United States
Boasting luxury accommodations, America's first full-service spa, and championship golf courses, Omni La Costa Resort is a historic retreat affording a true Southern California ambiance and picturesque natural landscape.
The Inn at Death Valley
Death Valley, California, United States
The Inn at Death Valley was built by the Pacific Coast Borax Company of Twenty Mule Team fame as a means to save their newly built Death Valley Railroad.
Benbow Inn
Garberville, California, United States
A premiere Northern California hotel, the Benbow Inn is in the heart of Redwood Country, near the Avenue of the Giants, offering superb luxury accommodations, refined dining serving regional cuisine and an award-winning wine list, and beautiful meeting and event spaces.
La Valencia Hotel
La Jolla/San Diego, California, United States
Enchanting, iconic, classic, and captivating, La Valencia Hotel has embodied the idyllic charm of vintage California coastal hospitality since 1926. Commanding the heart of savvy La Jolla, known as the jewel of San Diego, La Valencia’s picturesque 11-story Spanish-tiled tower is a renowned landmark in both the village and the region.
Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, California, United States
The beautiful Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach is a luxurious and beautiful retreat.
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach
Long Beach, California, United States
Originally opened in 1926 at the height of the Roaring Twenties, Fairmont Breakers Long Beach is a legendary Southern California hotel that once played host to Tinseltown’s finest. Today, after a years-long renovation, this landmark hotel carries on the tradition of excellence, welcoming guests to rest, relax and dine in luxury.
The Queen Mary
Long Beach, California, United States
The Queen Mary served Hollywood stars, royal dignitaries, and brave WWII GIs. Now permanently located in Long Beach California, today’s visitors can immerse themselves in its glamorous Art Deco elegance while unwinding in luxurious staterooms, delving into captivating history, and indulging in fine cuisine.
Fairmont Century Plaza
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Fairmont Century Plaza continues to offer guests a luxurious, world-class respite from the excitement of sunny Los Angeles.
The Biltmore Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States
Designated a Los Angeles Historical-Cultural Monument in 1969, The Biltmore Los Angeles is a living legend. This iconic hotel in the heart of the city set the stage for one of the film industry’s most star-studded events, the Academy Awards, and even played host to eight of the Oscars ceremonies during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Today, with its center-of-it-all location not far from Tinseltown, The Biltmore Los Angeles is ideally situated for exploring the best that the city has to offer.
The Hollywood Roosevelt
Los Angeles, California, United States
The luxury accommodations at the Hollywood Roosevelt combine contemporary aspects, upscale amenities, and vintage Hollywood glamour.
Napa River Inn
Napa, California, United States
Nestled into the heart of Napa Valley, the Napa River Inn stands out as an upscale boutique hotel offering traditional comfort, convenience, and personal service to both leisure and business travelers. Surrounded by the valley's world-renowned vineyards, beautiful scenery, excellent restaurants, and favorable climate, the inn sits snugly along the banks of the Napa River on 2.5 riverfront acres.
Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai, California, United States
Fabulous spa, legendary golf course, luxurious retreat from the world: whatever your definition, the Ojai Valley Inn is a favorite among many. The 220-acre Ojai Valley Inn features 305 rooms and suites, four excellent restaurants, a golf clubhouse, and a Spanish Colonial conference center.
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Riverside, California, United States
Occupying an entire city block, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is a destination in and of itself. This remarkable property took more than 30 years to complete and combines design elements from throughout the Southwestern United States, particularly the California mission style, as well as several Mediterranean countries.
Hotel del Coronado
San Diego, California, United States
A living legend for 130 years, Hotel del Coronado celebrates its rich history as a proud host to celebrities, royalty, and beach-loving families through timeless experiences that resonate with modern-day guests. Rated one of the top ten hotels in the world by USA Today, The Del offers a contemporary beachfront experience, ocean view dining, an award-winning spa, upscale shopping, and a variety of recreational activities.
Rancho Bernardo Inn
San Diego, California, United States
A member of Historic Hotels of America since 2021, Rancho Bernardo Inn is among the most luxurious destinations in all of southern California.
Sofia Hotel
San Diego, California, United States
The Sofia Hotel is a serene oasis in the city of San Diego. Thoroughly renovated and updated, the hotel emphasizes guest comfort and convenience. No detail has been spared, from ambient lighting, luxurious bed linens and bath amenities to in-room spa services and pet-friendly accommodations.
The Lafayette Hotel and Club
San Diego, California, United States
Located in the cultural heart of San Diego, The Lafayette Hotel and Club, with its designer pool, was the preferred haunt of many mid-century Hollywood stars. Today, guests can enjoy that same luxury, paired with intensive recent restorations and five exciting dining options.
Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa
San Francisco, California, United States
Built in 1885 as the private home of a prominent local businessman and his family, Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa offers guests luxurious rooms and suites with expansive bay views, delicious fine dining and access to its relaxing spa.
Cavallo Point
San Francisco, California, United States
Cavallo Point in San Francisco is a statement of sustainable luxury and green living, and it is the home of the Institute at the Golden Gate, an environmental program of the National Parks Conservancy.
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
San Francisco, California, United States
This 1-3 bedroom, residential-style hotel is located in the heart of San Francisco's historic and upscale Ghirardelli Square. Guests are provided luxury amenities such as butler and chauffer service within two miles of the hotel. Accommodations include a gourmet kitchen, a living room with fireplace, and a dining area.
Inn at the Presidio
San Francisco, California, United States
The first hotel to open in The Presidio of San Francisco, a National Historic Landmark, the Inn at the Presidio is an historic restoration of Pershing Hall, an Army Bachelors Quarters built in 1903, when the U.S. Army occupied the 1,491 acres to protect the country.
InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel
San Francisco, California, United States
As splendid now as when it opened to great fanfare in 1926, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco is one of the city's finest historic hotels. Situated at the crest of illustrious Nob Hill, and at the crossing of three cable car lines, this venerable San Francisco landmark is minutes from Union Square, Chinatown, and the Financial and Theater Districts.
Omni San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
The Omni San Francisco provides luxury accommodations in the heart of downtown San Francisco - the jewel of California. This beautiful Nob Hill hotel is located right on the cable car line and is only a short walk to Union Square, the San Francisco neighborhood that has become a mecca for high-end shopping and art galleries.
Palace Hotel
San Francisco, California, United States
The Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel in San Francisco, was built in 1875 and was reputedly the largest, most luxurious and costly hotel in the world. On October 2, 1875, the Palace Hotel officially opened to capture the hearts of the American public. The Palace Hotel quickly gained prominence among the traveling elite visiting San Francisco.
The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
It is said that greatness springs from tragedy. For proof of this, look no further than San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel. The Beaux Arts-style property, designed by celebrated architect Julia Morgan (the genius behind the grandiose Hearst Castle), was about to open when its city suffered a devastating earthquake on April 18, 1906.
The Lodge at the Presidio
San Francisco, California, United States
The Lodge at the Presidio sits on the Main Post of a historic National Park in San Francisco. The Lodge was built in the former Montgomery Street Barracks, a US Army artillery, infantry, and cavalry base, built 1895-1897 to protect that part of the California coast.
Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton
San Jose, California, United States
Discover the stunning Mediterranean revival architecture of the Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton . Featuring imported marble and ornate stained glass windows, this 41,000 square foot hotel is a stunning place to stay and host a variety of events.
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
Santa Monica, California, United States
The award-winning Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is the epitome of Southern California style, elegance, home-like comfort, and beach life. Serving the Santa Monica area since 1921, the Fairmont Miramar was once a mansion owned by former U.S. Senator John P. Jones, who is also the founder of Santa Monica.
Hotel Casa del Mar
Santa Monica, California, United States
Listed on the National Register for Historic Places, the illustrious Hotel Casa del Mar harkens back to an era when the beaches surrounding Santa Monica were known affectionately as the “Gold Coast.” Founded in 1926 as Club Casa del Mar, the location was originally one of the city’s most luxurious beach resorts during the early 20th century.
Alisal Ranch
Solvang, California, United States
Alisal Ranch offers guests luxurious accommodations in an authentically rustic setting.
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Sonoma, California, United States
Built in 1927, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is the ultimate Wine Country, California destination offering the state-of-the-art Willow Stream Spa, access to championship golf courses, signature dining experiences, including the Michelin award-winning Santé Restaurant, and exceptional accommodations and hospitality.
