The Blennerhassett Hotel & Spa

By RealWV staff, Newsweek is asking readers to choose America’s “Best Historical Hotel” from a list of 15 nominees. For a full list of nominees, including detailed descriptions of each, please visit here. Notably, West Virginia boasts two hotels among the Top 15 nominees: The Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs and The Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg. **The Greenbrier Hotel** A release from The Greenbrier states: “Known as America’s Resort, The Greenbrier’s roots date to 1778 when visitors first came to ‘take the waters.’ Its incomparable story includes 28 presidential visits, time as an Army hospital, and a guest list featuring influential figures from television, movies, music, government, and sports. Furthermore, it even includes a secret Cold War bunker for Congress. The President’s Cottage Museum, daily history tours, and bunker tours provide guests the opportunity to learn more about The Greenbrier’s story during their visit.” **The Blennerhassett Hotel & Spa** On the front page of The Blennerhassett Hotel & Spa website, they state: “Discover The Blennerhassett Hotel and Spa’s invigorating charm and storied history at the Mid-Ohio Valley’s premiere enchanting landmark. Experience sophisticated guest attention and take a break from your routine, where timeless legacy meets contemporary luxury. We invite you to explore our boutique 86-room hotel, situated just blocks from downtown Parkersburg’s Arts District, where you’ll find the area’s finest shops and attractions.” In addition, other nominees in the Top 15 include The Grand Hotel in Michigan, The Plaza Hotel in New York, The Stanley Hotel in Colorado, and Hotel Monteleone in Louisiana. **Voting Information** Readers may vote once per day from now until August 15 at noon. Winners will be announced on August 22 by Newsweek. To participate in the voting, please follow the provided instructions. Your voice can make a difference in recognizing these remarkable historical hotels!