Fall Travel: Make These Black-Owned Hotels Your Next Getaway Spot
Booking a flight for a vacation is a great feeling. You save up endlessly to afford to go, and as if your bank account hasn't suffered enough, it's time to book a hotel. Where you stay can make or break your experience. However, have no fear! We have narrowed down our top choices for the best hotels within the U.S. to stay.
The Good Time Hotel
Miami is always fun, so why not stay at the Good Time Hotel by Pharrell Williams? Located just minutes from South Beach, the hotel offers a poolside Mediterranean restaurant on the third floor, where cool, relaxing tones of pale mint, coral, and white surround you. On the weekends, hit the bar and groove to the thumping beats of their celebrity DJ.
The Hamilton Howell House
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, The Hamilton Howell House is rich in history and architecture. According to the website, it was built by African-American contractor and builder Alexander Hamilton in 1893. In 1984, the Howell family acquired the house, and it has become a boutique hotel. Guests worldwide book a stay in one of their rooms named after icons such as Aretha Franklin, W.E.B. DuBois, Maya Angelou, and John Coltrane.
Akwaaba Mansion
Nestled among the trees in historic Stuyvesant Heights, Akwaaba Mansion is the perfect place for a quick trip to the Big Apple. Monique Greenwood, former editor-in-chief of Essence Magazine, owns the mansion. Its doors were opened in 1995, and there have been six more since then. Take a 15-minute train ride into the city or enjoy Brooklyn on this stunning balcony! Akwaaba is the perfect balance of a small town feel right in the big city.
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La Maison in Midtown
Everything is bigger in Texas! However, if that overwhelms you, try staying at this modest sized hotel called La Maison In Midtown, located in Houston. Get a taste of Southern hospitality while enjoying a boutique stay at the small European-inspired bed and breakfast. The accommodations are also a huge bonus! The hotel has various spa bathrooms, including a rain shower or jetted tub.
The Oak Bluffs Inn
Enjoy a glass of wine at The Oak Bluffs in the beautiful Martha’s Vineyard. Each room has a clean and calming feel to its intentional designs. The beach and restaurants are all within walking distance of this quaint inn. If wine isn’t your thing, how about a yummy citrus-based beverage? A past guest who stayed at the property left a glowing review on the site, “I felt like I was home; fresh-baked cookies and absolutely the best lemonade!”
