Historic Hotels of America Celebrates Turning Back the Clock

. October 14, 2008

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008. As the country prepares to turn back the clocks, Historic Hotels of America wants to know what you will do with your spare hour? To ensure that you savor every second, they've created Fall Back in Time, a unique seasonal promotion that showcases great destinations to enjoy this time of year. From lavish candlelit dinners in charming Charleston, to a poker lesson at a Wyoming hotel famous for its gambling lore, Historic Hotels of America invites you to take advantage of your extra hour at any one of over 50 participating hotels nationwide.

From Jackson, Mississippi, to Napa, California, Historic Hotels' Fall Back in Time packages showcase each property's rich history, bringing storied tales to life. As an added bonus, participating hotels have also incorporated a special offering meant to commemorate the year in which they were built. For example, enjoy a fine bottle of wine with dinner for $18.88, take a long weekend and book a third room night for only $60, or sip martinis at their original 1928 price of only 20 cents.

From October 1 through November 30, unless otherwise noted, Historic Hotels of America invites you to join them as they Fall Back in Time, and book a great getaway. For more details on the hotel packages listed below or to book a getaway, call 1-800-678-8946 or visit www.fallbackintime.com or www.historichotels.org:

Rancho de los Caballeros ~ Founded 1948

Wickenburg, Arizona

Rancho de los Caballeros is celebrating its 60th anniversary and passing along a very special gift. Guests who book the two-night Fall Back in Time package receive the third night for $60 per person. With over 20,000 acres to explore, an 18-hole championship golf course, horseback riding, guided nature programs, hayrides, starlit cookouts, tennis courts, Jeep tours, hot air ballooning, trap and skeet shooting, children's program and a full-service spa, Rancho de los Caballeros offers the opportunity to experience a new adventure everyday with your extra hour. Rates run from $405 - $520 per night, include all meals and are based on double occupancy. Please note, this package is available October 9 - November 20, 2008.

Napa River Inn ~ Founded 1884

Napa, California

Located in one of the most romantic regions of the world, the Napa River Inn invites guests to Fall Back into Romance with a wistful weekend, tucked away from the world. Enjoy the comfort, value, and pleasure of your Executive Room with breathtaking views of the Napa River. Relax by your own fireplace while indulging in complimentary chocolate-dipped strawberries and bottle of champagne. Your amorous getaway continues the following morning with a delicious breakfast in bed from Sweetie Pies Bakery. As part of the Fall Back in Romance promotion, luxurious Napa River Inn robes are available for only $18.84. Not to worry, an early check-in ensures guests can make the most of their extra hour. Rates start at $249 per person, per night, and are based on double occupancy. Please note, this package is available October 17 - November 30, 2008

Concord's Colonial Inn ~ Founded 1716

Concord, Massachusetts

Fall Back in Time to the birthplace of America's Revolutionary War at Concord's Colonial Inn. Dating back to 1716, the Inn offers a unique blend of history with all the modern conveniences for today's travelers. To celebrate the year the property was built, the Concord is excited to offer a two night stay in one of their elegantly appointed guestrooms at the standard rate and a third night for only $171.60. Guests can also enjoy a traditional colonial style New England meal of chicken pot pie and a garden salad for $17.16 per person. Finally, stay two-nights or more and experience the hotel's world-renowned Sunday Brunch for just $17.16 per person. Not sure how to spend that extra hour? Here's a suggestion: explore Colonial history firsthand with a self-guided walking tour of the Inn.

Hotel El Convento ~ Founded 1888

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Take a walk through Puerto Rico's history with a stay at the Hotel El Convento. Enjoy the tropical splendor and colonial charm of Old San Juan while retracing the steps of the Conquistadors. The hotel's Fall Back in Time package includes vista accommodations, daily use of the fitness center, a signature hotel bag, a VIP invitation to the Manager's cocktail reception, and a walking tour of Old San Juan. Enjoy a bottle of wine at any of the hotel's restaurants for $18.88, specially priced to commemorate the hotel's opening year. The hotel recommends keeping it simple when it comes to enjoying your extra hour. Sit back and relax on the hotel's roof terrace with a cocktail, and soak in the magnificent Puerto Rican sunset. Rates start at $225 per person, per night and are based on double occupancy.

The Francis Marion Hotel ~ Founded 1924

Charleston, South Carolina

Kick up your heels and enjoy a fashionably historic stay at Charleston's grand hotel of the 1920's--The Francis Marion Hotel. Fall Back in Time to a 'Roaring Twenties' experience with a package that includes a lavish, four-course candlelit dinner in the hotel's casually elegant Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar. Step out of 2008 and immerse yourself in Charleston's exciting past with an hour spent at one of the city's unique museums with tickets for two. Guests who book this package will enjoy newly renovated guestrooms with 1920's d'ecor and breathtaking views of Charleston's famous harbor. Falling back in time at the Francis Marion also includes an authentic Southern breakfast buffet for two, specially priced at $19.24. Rates start at $279 Sunday through Thursday, and $329 Friday and Saturday per person, per night and are based on double occupancy.

The Peabody ~ Founded 1869

Memphis, Tennessee

Celebrate 138 years of Southern tradition, heritage, and grandeur with The Peabody's Fall Back to 1869 promotion. This luxurious, one-night package features suite accommodations, breakfast for two, and dinner in the hotel's elegant signature restaurant, Chez Philippe. Guests can use their extra hour to explore the hotel's rich history with a copy of The Peabody: South's Grand Hotel coffee table book, a Peabody calendar, and a beautiful poster created to commemorate The Peabody's 138th anniversary. Based on double occupancy, this package is offered at $1869 per couple and includes valet parking, all taxes, gratuities, and amenity fee.

The Ambassador Hotel ~ Founded 1928

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1928 was a splendid time in Milwaukee, and the best way to experience that era today is to book The Ambassador Hotel's two-night Fall Back in Time package. Indulge yourself with a stay in one of the hotel's King Deluxe rooms, and get the second night for $28, the hotel's original 1928 nightly rate. During your stay, be sure to check out the hotel's Envoy Lounge spending an hour or so enjoying a specialty drink from the bar's "revived" cocktail menu featuring 1928 prices. For example, martinis are 20 cents, side cars 30 cents, and a cold Miller beer will set you back a cool 20 cents. The Ambassador's Fall Back in Time package is $219 plus tax and based on double occupancy.

The Wort Hotel ~ Founded 1941

Jackson, Wyoming

To commemorate the hotel's opening in 1941 and its storied gambling lore, The Wort Hotel is inviting guests to try their luck with their unique Fall Back in Time package. Take a gamble on a three-night stay in one of the luxuriously themed suites, complete with a bouquet of yellow roses and breakfast for two daily. Also included is the perfect solution for your extra hour, a 60-minute poker lesson and commemorative poker set. Guests will also enjoy dinner in the Silver Dollar Grill and a $19.41 credit in the famous Silver Dollar Bar. Bring home the history of The Wort with a copy of the hotel's DVD, "Meet Me at The Wort," commemorative coffee table book, Legends and Lore of the Wort Hotel, and two signature Wort Hotel bath robes. Enjoy this historically themed three-night package for $1,941 and any additional nights at just $194.10 per night plus tax.

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