The historic inns and hotels of the Southwest are worth a stay so you can immerse yourself in their history. Only by staying at a Southwest historic hotel or inn can you fully appreciate the architecture and architectural details. We provide you with our own photographs so you not only see what the hotels and inns really look like and appreciate the architecture and history, you can make your plans to stay at one of our historic hotels.
(unreviewed) El Tovar is a Grand Canyon landmark. The beautiful dining room with large picture windows overlooking the canyon retains the historic artwork and murals of indigenous peoples. The lobby is rustically elegant with beautiful gift shops and a fireplace where visitors can gather to wait for their dinner reservation. On the front deck is a row of wooden rocking chairs where, weather permitting, hotel guests can relax and read or watch the visitors go by.
Historic La Fonda has long been a gathering place for both locals and visitors to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The famous La Fonda on the Plaza is a historic Santa Fe Hotel with roots dating back to 1610. Since many who walk by miss the architectural details and history within La Fonda, we are providing you with a photo tour. La Fonda is known for its award-winning pueblo stye architecture and decor. Handcrafted chandeliers, tin and copper light fixtures and painted details fill the rooms and halls of La Fonda. It's a place you won't want to miss during your visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The Monte Vista has had a colorful history. In the 1930’s the 1931. The main speakeasy in town was The Monte Vista Lounge and for a couple of decades the Monte Vista offered slot machines. In the 1940’s and 1950’s, Western movies became the all the rage and more than one hundred movies were filmed in nearby Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. During these filmings, the Hotel Monte Vista hosted such famous guests as Jane Russell, Gary Cooper, Spencer Tracy, John Wayne and Bing Crosby. The Monte Vista’s reputation doesn’t stop there. There are spirits haunting some of the rooms and the halls. With such a colorful history it is not surprising that the Hotel Monte Vista is known for it’s ghosts.
The La Posada Hotel, Winslow, Arizona is a gem of history that has continually changed and evolved from gracious hacienda to the Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter inspired beautiful hotel of today.
(unreviewed) Built as a luxury hotel in 1927, the Hassayampa Inn, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in central Precott, the former Territorial Capital of Arizona.
(unreviewed)In 1907, the days of Wyatt Earp and Geronimo, Arizona had yet to become a state. The Gadsden Hotel first first opened her doors. Named for the famous Gadsden Purchase, the hotel became home-away-from-home for cattlemen, ranchers, miners, and businessmen in the newly settling territory. The Hotel was leveled by fire and rebuilt in 1929. The Gadsden is recognized as a National Historic Site.
