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Plan a November Adventure
The crisp November air sets the scene as guests explore the rich history and charm of these iconic establishments. Every corner of these historic hotels offer a glimpse into the past. As visitors sip hot cider by a roaring fireplace or take a leisurely stroll through beautifully landscaped grounds, guests will feel a deep connection to the history and heritage of the area. This November, let the timeless allure of these hotels be the setting for an unforgettable adventure.
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Amid the Amish countryside of rural Lancaster County lies The Inn at Leola Village, Est. 1867. This AAA Four Diamond Luxury Inn recipient blends historic charm and modern amenities amid acres of herb and perennial gardens. What was once an Amish tobacco farm is today a luxury inn and spa offering refined lodging, comprehensive wellness services, and an Italian-inspired dining experience for guests. Housed in restored Amish farmhouses and a converted tobacco barn, accommodations at the inn are fittingly furnished in transitional decor with modern conveniences. Each guestroom is unique, with features like rustic wooden beams, beautiful furnishings, and several guest rooms with authentic Amish quilts, making for a charming place to relax with a good book or a cozy cup of coffee.
Washington, Pennsylvania
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40 miles south of Pittsburgh, the beautiful town of Washington, Pennsylvania, is home to The George Washington Hotel. Built in 1922 by renowned architect William Lee Stoddart in the Beaux-Arts-style, The George Washington Hotel boasts numerous celebrity-inspired suites, seven large and unique event venues, a restaurant, and a pub featuring local spirits, all steps away from the birthplace of the Whiskey Rebellion.
Bellwether House (1876)
Savannah, Georgia
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Bellwether House consists of a spectacular pair of adjoining Italianate-style townhomes built in 1876 for merchants Henry Dresser and Samuel Palmer, who ran the largest hardware store in Savannah. It boasts the longest contiguous front porch in the city, providing ample room to lounge for guests in the shade of Savannah's warm Southern climate. This beautiful destination is complemented with long-standing culinary traditions of the South, the cuisine at Bellwether House is unique and boasts robust flavor profiles that will surely warm and delight. Guests staying at Bellwether House can enjoy the charm of this incredible historic hotel in modern and luxurious amenities. | |
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Schedule an Afternoon Tea Time at a
Historic Hotels Worldwide® Hotel
The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Afternoon Tea Experiences list offers heritage and cultural travelers a chance to immerse themselves in a tradition from Victorian England that is being preserved and revived around the world: Afternoon Tea. While the custom of tea ceremonies dates back millennia around the world, the tradition of Afternoon Tea, a light meal served in the mid-afternoon with tea or sparkling wine, is traced to the English aristocrat Anna Russell, the 7th Duchess of Bedford and Queen Victoria’s Lady of the Bedchamber. Many of the historic hotels selected for this list are in the British Isles, but other luxurious historic hotels with Afternoon Tea experiences can be found in China, Norway, Singapore, Cambodia, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, and beyond.
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 | The Phoenicia Malta, a historic Art Deco-style luxury hotel in the heart of the Mediterranean island nation of Malta, opened in 1936 to serve illustrious guests visiting the former British Protectorate. After becoming an independent nation in the 1960s, British ties to Malta remained strong. In fact, this luxury historic hotel was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, and they stayed here several times. Consequently, Afternoon Tea is a longstanding tradition. Today, guests can enjoy Afternoon Tea in the comfortable and welcoming Palm Court Lounge, where guests can order from the classic Afternoon Tea menu—or from the gluten-free menu or the vegan menu—featuring finger sandwiches, baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry preserves, along with a selection of pastries and teacakes. Guests can choose from a selection of 14 different types of loose-leaf teas, including black, green, white, oolong, and herbal options, as well as a beautiful flowering green jasmine tea. Guests can add champagne for some extra sparkle. | |  |
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Cork, County Cork, Ireland
|  | Once a sprawling medieval fortress of the Normans in the 13th century, Castlemartyr Resort is a magnificent holiday retreat just outside the city of Cork, in County Cork, Ireland. The resort debuted in 2008 following years of extensive renovations, and was inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2022. Among the many outstanding services offered at the resort, Castlemartyr Resort serves Afternoon Tea in the Knight's Bar in the historic Manor House. Guests are invited to enjoy Afternoon Tea beneath the Lafranchini-designed ceiling, overlooking the formal gardens of Castlemartyr Resort, while indulging in the classic tea service. The Knight's Bar is one of the Manor House’s architectural gems, with its famous Rococo-style stucco ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, fireplace, and beautiful decorative elements. Castlemartyr Resort’s Afternoon Tea features a pot of tea or specialty coffee accompanied by dainty finger sandwiches, tea breads, pastries, and scones with clotted cream and preserves. Gluten-free, children’s tea, and sparkling wine options are available. | | |
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