Take a journey through time as we explore captivating hotels that were once historical buildings. Each of these unique accommodations offers a glimpse into the past while providing modern comforts. Discover the stories behind these remarkable transformations.
Tai O Heritage Hotel, Hong Kong
Tai O police station jail cells. The police station was built in 1902 and restored as a hotel in 2009.Tai O Heritage Hotel reception area. The two doors to the right are the original jail cell doors.
The Langham Boston
Built in 1922 and once the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston headquarters, The Langham Boston hotel now occupies the Renaissance Revival-style building.The bank president’s former office is now the Wyeth event room. The room features a 20-foot-high ceiling detailed with gold-leaf and two original works of art by famed painter N.C. Wyeth.
QT Sydney
QT Sydney hotel is crafted out of the elegant 1920’s buildings of the Gowings department store and the State theatre, located in the heart of downtown Sydney.QT Sydney’s Parlour Lane Roasters cafe. The luxury boutique hotel still preserves the original distinct blend of Gothic, Art Deco and Italianate architectural influences in its current contemporary decor.
Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing
Part of the rebuilt palace of China’s powerful Empress Dowager Cixi, who ruled in the 19th century.The modern-day Aman at Summer Palace Beijing is designed to reflect its surroundings — traditional Chinese architecture with tranquil internal courtyards fit for royals.
The High Line Hotel, New York
Located in the historical neighborhood of Chelsea, The High Line Hotel was once the General Theological Seminary, built in 1895.The hotel today still offers the solitude of its past — the gothic-styled brick facade and a gated courtyard gives guests ample space to step away from the hectic Manhattan buzz.
The Cotton House Hotel, Barcelona
The Cotton House Hotel in Barcelona, opened in February 2015, is housed in a 19th-century neoclassical building that previously served as headquarters of the Association of Cotton Manufacturers.The hotel’s extensive restoration maintained the original building fixtures like its sweeping marble stairways in the lobby.
Eremito Hotelito Del Alma, Italy
Surrounded by a huge protected nature reserve and a two-hour drive from Rome, Eremito Hotelito Del Alma is a spiritual and monastic retreat.
The Press Hotel, Maine
Recently restored in May 2015, The Press Hotel aptly takes its name from its building’s past tenant — the Portland Press Herald.
St. Ermin’s Hotel, London
Designed by the 19th-century British architect E.T. Hall in 1887 as a mansion block, the St. James Park property was first converted into St. Ermin’s Hotel at the turn of the century in 1900.Today’s St. Ermin’s Hotel still retains its classic facade and exterior, welcoming guests with its lush garden courtyard entrance.
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