{"id":120380,"date":"2023-07-11T20:16:38","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T00:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=120380"},"modified":"2023-07-11T20:16:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T00:16:38","slug":"going-for-the-triple-historic-hotel-bethlehem-selected-as-usa-today-10best-finalist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=120380","title":{"rendered":"Going for the triple: Historic Hotel Bethlehem selected as USA Today 10Best finalist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo Courtesy:\u00a0Historic Hotel Bethlehem<\/a><\/p>\n

Bethlehem, PA (July 10, 2023) – Call it a triple crown, a three-peat, or even a hat trick; However you say it, Historic Hotel Bethlehem is in the running to claim a triumphant trifecta. USA Today announced this afternoon that the local landmark earned a nomination in this year\u2019s USA Today\u2019s 10Best Historic Hotels contest. A prestigious panel of industry experts and editors at USA Today noted nominees are top notch locations that have held true to their historic roots and unique sense of place.<\/p>\n

Triple the love
\n<\/strong>If the hotel wins, it will be the third consecutive year it takes the top spot. \u201cThese victories aren\u2019t just a win for the hotel, they\u2019re a win for the entire community,\u201d said hotel Managing Partner Bruce Haines. \u201cThe community built Historic Hotel Bethlehem. It\u2019s been the go-to venue for community celebrations for generations. Thousands of families have relied on the hotel for employment. So, we are happy that we can once again invite the community to participate in the USA Today voting.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to vote<\/strong>
\nTo vote, visit\u00a0www.votehotelb.com<\/a>. You can vote daily until Monday, August 7th at 11:59am. Haines encourages community members to vote every day in honor of their fondest hotel memories. \u201cIt could be fun to spend a few minutes each day reminiscing about your favorite \u2018Hotel B\u2019 moments. Your wedding, prom, anniversary celebration, charity gala, or whatever special occasion it might be.\u201d<\/p>\n

USA Today 10 Best nomination history\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the fifth consecutive year USA Today has included the iconic local landmark on its 10Best nomination list. Historic Hotel Bethlehem came in third place in 2019, moved up to second in 2020, and won first place in both 2021 and 2022. It knocked out historic destination heavyweights like the Peabody in Memphis and Hotel Du Pont in Delaware to take the lead.<\/p>\n

\u201cHistoric Hotel Bethlehem is part of the fabric of people\u2019s lives in the Lehigh Valley. Residents and visitors have known for generations that it\u2019s special. To see such a prestigious publication recognize what the locals already know is a testament to our community hotel,\u201d said Kelly Ronalds, the hotel\u2019s Director of Room Sales and Guest Experience.<\/p>\n

Hotel History<\/strong>
\nHistoric 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 \u201cFirst House of Bethlehem\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

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 \u201820s, 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.<\/p>\n

About Historic Hotel Bethlehem<\/strong>
\nHistoric Hotel Bethlehem, located in the heart of Historic Moravian Bethlehem, is celebrating over 100 years as a community hotel. Guests enjoy the hotel\u2019s 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 \u201d#1 Best Historic Hotel in the Nation.\u201d in 2021 and 2022.\u00a0 For more information visit\u00a0hotelbethlehem.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nLaurie Monteforte | Founder & CEO
\nStrong Mountain Media, Inc.
\nhttps:\/\/strongmountainmedia.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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