Built in 1845 as a family residence by Jared Coffin, one of Nantucket's richest shipowners during the peak of the whaling industry, the classic New England mansion It now works as a hotel Boutique on the fine sand coast of the island. Although much of the original structure has been preserved expert, over the years has suffered some reforms: in 1857, the new owner, the local businessman and customs collector of the Nantucket district, Eben W. Allen, built an annex of three floors that housed 16 rooms; And in 1961, the Nantucket Historical Trust completely renewed the farm and reopened it as Jared Coffin House. With 48 rooms distributed in two buildings, including the original residence and another neighbor, Daniel Webster's house, there is no doubt that there is plenty of space to spread.
Green tank ranch
Arizona, United States
Courtesy of Rancho Green Tank.
For anyone who wishes to savor the authentic life of the southwest United States, the green tank ranch should be the first on their travel list. This rustic place in Tucson has been working since 1868, when a man named Don Emilio Carrillo moved his family to the area. When the patriarch died, he left his beloved ranch to his son, who assumed the leadership for a few years before selling his family's property to a farmer named Jim Converse in the mid -1920s. Under the innovative hand of Converse, The ranch experienced a boom that almost forced to know how to build more and better accommodations than those in the 19th century. In 1928, the Green Tanque Rancho was a hotel in full functioning with 69 rooms. Converse sold the ranch to the current owners, the Cote family.
The Gritti palace
Venice, Italy
Courtesy of Gritti Palace.
The most legendary hotel in Venice is located in a fifteenth palace Located in the Grand Canal, which became the home of Dux de Venice, Andrea Gritti, before being transformed into a luxurious hotel in the early nineteenth century. Upon entering, the story comes alive. With featured glass windows, adamated wallpaper, antiques, Rubelli fabrics and glass lamps, it is opulent but not recharged. The suites Superiors are dedicated to illustrious guests, such as Somerset Maugham and Ernest Hemingway. The hotel even has its own rapid riva boat so that guests can navigate the style lagoon.
Article originally published in Ad us.
Translation and adaptation of Fernanda Toral.