Owners steeped in Colonial-period history finish the restoration of a 1760 house that served as an inn during the Revolutionary War.

Just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Clifton Inn captures the true spirit of Federal-era hospitality.

Architecturally speaking, there’s not much that can compete with the majestic natural beauty of New Zealand’s South Island. But Otahuna Lodge, a seven-room luxury hotel set amidst the rocky hills south of Christchurch, is a prime contender.

To understand why the Palmer House is so special, you need only enter the lobby.

Catch a few winks with the spirit world by checking into one of these historic hotels where reports of paranormal activity abound.

Resident owners share the wealth to afford their dream house, The Inn at Forest Oaks.

One of the oldest tools ever invented, a ladder is an old-house essential. To be safe, choose one that suits the job and is sturdy enough.

Hidden architectural gems and custom designs restore the character of an iconic 1920s political hangout.

The large center-hall Georgian was built as an inn. After removing 1940s accretions and reconfiguring rooms for residential use, the current owners decorated it in fine Colonial Revival tradition.

A collection of charming cottages echoes the French Quarter’s blend of history and culture.

A visit to this gracious beauty, The Grand Hotel, located on an island between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, is a rite of passage for Midwesterners.

To stay at the Inn on Ferry Street is to experience old Detroit. Not the Detroit of the Model T, but the city of the 1880s, when railroad and lumber barons reigned supreme.

The legendary Romanesque landmark brings a Lone Star brand of grandeur to Texas’ state capital.

We've curated 7 of our favorite Arts & Crafts fireplaces across the country.

A local preservation expert highlights the best historic hotels in Seattle.

The Moana Surfrider Hotel in Hawaii is a historic hotel.