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Photo Courtesy: Historic Hotel Bethlehem
Community encouraged to continue voting daily as local landmark approaches USA Today threepeat
Bethlehem, PA (August 1, 2023) – Historic Hotel Bethlehem is in the lead galloping towards the finish line to claim a triple crown victory in the USA Today Best Historic Hotels contest. There is just one week left to vote for the local landmark. “The last leg of the race isn’t the place to take a breather; It’s time to pick up the pace and sprint to a strong finish,” said Historic Hotel Bethlehem Managing Partner Bruce Haines.
Strong community support has kept the hotel at the top of the rankings since week one. “We love our community and are delighted to see them showing love back,” said hotel Director of Room Sales & Guest Experience Kelly Ronalds. “When the hotel wins, we all win together.”
Could it be a trifecta?
If Historic Hotel Bethlehem takes the Best Historic Hotel crown this year, it would be the third consecutive year. Over the course of five years, it climbed from third, to second, and finally first place. In order to finish strong and hold the leading position, community members should continue voting daily until the very end. Ronalds said, “We’re excited for the attention a win like this brings to Bethlehem and the entire Lehigh Valley.”
The leaderboard goes dark in the last week of voting. So, there’s no way to know who’s in the lead. Historic Hotel Bethlehem has maintained the #1 spot so far, but a lot can change in a week. “We want to keep enthusiasm up all around to ensure the win,” said Haines. “Being named the number one historic hotel in America three years in a row really secures a place at the top of historic destinations for both the hotel and Historic Bethlehem. Coming together as a community can get us there for sure.”
How to Vote
To vote, visit www.votehotelb.com. Individuals can vote daily through August 7 at noon. USA Today will announce the winners on August 18.
Hotel History
Historic Hotel Bethlehem opened in May of 1922 as a 200 room community hotel. Prior to Historic Hotel Bethlehem, multiple structures occupied the property. In 1741, Moravians constructed the “First House of Bethlehem” on the land. In 1823, The Golden Eagle Hotel opened and remained until 1919. In its last days, The Golden Eagle Hotel served as a convalescent home for soldiers returning from World War I.
The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce sold shares of the hotel to local residents for $50 per share. This was key in bringing the vision of Bethlehem Steel President Charles Schwab to light for a grand hotel on Main Street in Bethlehem. Since the roaring ‘20s, Historic Hotel Bethlehem has been a vital community hub. It has hosted presidents, celebrities and thousands of local weddings, anniversaries, proms, galas, and special events as the social center of Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley.
About Historic Hotel Bethlehem
Historic Hotel Bethlehem, located in the heart of Historic Moravian Bethlehem, is celebrating over 100 years as a community hotel. Guests enjoy the hotel’s original 1922 elegance in its 125 guest rooms and suites along with the grandeur of the lobby, restaurants and multiple ballrooms. The hotel also offers an Executive Conference Center, Ladies Boutique Shoppe, and Hotel B Ice Cream Parlor. The hotel is affiliated with Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. USA Today named Historic Hotel Bethlehem the ”#1 Best Historic Hotel in the Nation.” in 2021 and 2022. For more information visit hotelbethlehem.com.
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