Traveling these days offers us so many choices, especially when it comes to deciding where to stay. From Airbnbs to cozy bed and breakfasts, the options are seemingly endless. However, we can’t go wrong with a classic hotel either. Wrap yourself in luxury and the whispers of history at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Recently named the number one historic hotel in the United States by readers of USA Today, Historic Hotel Bethlehem has been a favorite for a century.
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Built in 1922, the historic hotel has been a landmark ever since. Below is a photo of the groundbreaking ceremony.
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During its storied history, Historic Hotel Bethlehem has hosted a long list of notable guests - from Thomas Edison to Muhammad Ali.
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President John F. Kennedy, Amelia Earhart, and Shirley Temple also stayed at the hotel that sits on the site that once held the Golden Eagle Hotel, built in 1741.
Facebook/Historic Hotel Bethlehem The Eagle Hotel held the distinction as the “First House of Bethlehem.” It transitioned to a convalescent home for World War I veterans before it officially closed in April of 1919.
Also known as the most haunted hotel in Pennsylvania, Historic Hotel Bethlehem boasts a few permanent guests - of the paranormal kind.
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Don’t let the thought of ghosts worry you. These ghosts are notoriously friendly. Mary, for example, is often heard singing.
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Increase your chances of experiencing the paranormal by checking into room 932. Guests tell of being asked “why are you here?” Sometimes the walls in the bathroom spontaneously turn pink.
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If you’re interested in delving deeper into the story of Historic Hotel Bethlehem, pick up the book by the same name.
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Plan your visit on the official website of Historic Hotel Bethlehem. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Have you ever stayed at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem in Pennsylvania? Share your experience in the comments! Then read more about the most haunted hotel in Pennsylvania.
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The Eagle Hotel held the distinction as the “First House of Bethlehem.” It transitioned to a convalescent home for World War I veterans before it officially closed in April of 1919.
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Address: Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA
