�The goal of Historic Hotels of America is to provide lodging that reflects the rich and diverse social and architectural legacy of the nation. Our newest additions, which include a railroad hotel, a hotel site hearkening back to Kansas�s territorial days and a majestic stone castle help us meet this challenge,� said Thierry Roch, executive director of National Trust Historic Hotels of America.  Roch added, �As historic and cultural travel grows in popularity, guests are finding that our hotels provide something that many cannot�an encounter with the past that enhances the overall experience of their journey.� 

Dolce Tarrytown House, Tarrytown, N.Y. 

Set on a 26-acre estate in the Hudson River Valley, Tarrytown House comprises the 1896 crenellated stone castle Biddle Mansion, once home to tobacco heiress Mary Duke Biddle, and the 1840s Greek Revival mansion that belonged to Baltimore & Ohio railroad executive Thomas King. In the early 1960s the estates were the official residences of Mali�s envoy to the United Nations, and in 1964 they were transformed into America�s first dedicated conference center.  (148 rooms)

The Eldridge, Lawrence, Kan.

Built in 1926 in a two-part vertical block style, this main street hotel is located near the University of Kansas. Also known as the Free State Hotel during Kansas� bloody territory days, the hotel offered refuge to settlers promoting the Free State cause. It was destroyed by pro-slavery forces in 1856, rebuilt then destroyed again in 1863 by outlaws, and rebuilt and expanded again. In 1924 the owner, William Hudson, tore it down to make way for the current hotel. It is the only business in town still operating on the spot where it stood before Kansas became a state. The Eldridge is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. (48 suites)

The Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Va. 

Overlooking the city of Roanoke with stately grace, the Hotel Roanoke takes guests back to a more genteel era with its Florentine marble floors, rich wood paneling, Czech-made chandeliers, and its signature southern hospitality. Built by the Norfolk & Western Railroad in 1882, the elegant Tudor-style hotel has endured fires, wars, and the Great Depression. In 1989, the Norfolk & Southern Corporation closed the hotel and donated it to the Virginia Tech Real Estate Foundation.  After an extensive renovation that preserved its historic integrity, the hotel was reopened in 1995 and is supported by the Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement (COTA). The hotel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.  (332 rooms)

Vernon Manor, Cincinnati, Ohio

The Vernon Manor hotel has been a Cincinnati landmark since 1924.  It is located in the city�s historic Uptown district on a tree-lined street overlooking downtown.  Modeled after the Hatfield House (1611) in Hertfordshire, England, its architectural style is English Renaissance Revival. A recent two-year renovation has restored the elegant feel of the original design while adding modern amenities. All guestrooms are located within the original structure.  (177 rooms and suites)

National Trust Historic Hotels of America is a collection of hotels selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for historic integrity, architectural quality and outstanding preservation efforts and stewardship.  To qualify, hotels must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or recognized locally as having historic significance. Representing more than 32,000 rooms, National Trust Historic Hotels of America ranks as one of the top 15 largest hotel consortia, according to Hotels magazine. 

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to protecting the irreplaceable.