Washington, D.C., April 3, 2008-National Preservation Month promotes historic preservation efforts in big cities and small towns across America. Members of Historic Hotels of America are honoring the places that matter with packages and promotions during the month of May. A complete list of more than 50 packages from Historic Hotels of America is featured at http://www.historichotels.org/press_release/1/76.
The following are selected samples.
Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford, Pa.
The Bedford Legends Escape Package includes luxurious overnight accommodations, breakfast in the Crystal Dining Room and a historical tour of the hotel. $165 per person, double occupancy on weekdays. $180 per person, double occupancy on weekends. Available year-round.
Wentworth by the Sea, A Marriott Hotel & Spa, New Castle, N.H.
In recognition of the naming of nearby Portsmouth as one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Dozen Distinctive Destinations, this Distinctive Dining package includes accommodations overlooking Little Harbor on the Atlantic and breakfast and dinner for two in the Wentworth Dining Room. $269 per night, double occupancy. (Available Sun. - Thurs., May 1-31, 2008).
1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, Eureka Springs, Ark.
The Protecting the Irreplaceable Package offers two nights in a premium room, breakfast buffet both mornings, a $75 voucher to "Celebrate Taste" in the Crystal Dining Room Restaurant, $50 voucher for dining at Ermilio's Restaurant and two tickets for a van tour of historic Eureka Springs, Arkansas, named one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. $469 per package, double occupancy, Sun. - Thurs. $618 per package, double occupancy, Fri. - Sat. Valid May 1-31, 2008.
Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, Fla.
The Love St. Augustine Style package celebrates romance in one of America's most historic cities. Package features luxurious guest room with wrought iron bed, gourmet breakfast for two, bottle of champagne and a romantic carriage ride through the historic area. From $319 per night, double occupancy. Offered year-round.
The Colcord Hotel, Oklahoma City
The Myriad of Memories Package includes one night's lodging in an executive king room, tickets to the Myriad Botanical Gardens and the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, complimentary airport transfers, free self-parking and late check-out. $299 per night, double occupancy. Available from May 1 - 31, 2008.
Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is a brand of Preferred Hotel Group. Historic Hotels of America has identified more than 200 hotels that have faithfully maintained their historic integrity, architecture and ambiance. To be selected for this program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or recognized as having historic significance. Reservations can be made through Historic Hotels of America at www.historichotels.org.
