Editorial note: This article about Black-owned hotels and resorts in the United States was originally published on February 18, 2021, and updated to reflect current information.
Planning a domestic trip and not sure where to stay? Here’s your go-to guide to some of the best Black-owned hotels, resorts, and bed and breakfasts in the United States.
Alabama
The Marriott Birmingham offers a complimentary shuttle service to local businesses and restaurants within a two-mile radius. It’s also centrally located off I-459 and Highway 280 for easy access to tourist attractions, including the Summit Outdoor Plaza, making it one of the nicest Black-owned hotels and resorts in the United States.
Arizona
Comfort Suites Prescott Valley is where you can experience a convenient location, spacious rooms, and great amenities.
The accommodation is pet-friendly and conveniently downtown Prescott, Whiskey Row, and the Sharlot Hall Museum.
California
Listed on NoirBnB, the Tile House is a beautiful mosaic inside and out, floor to ceiling. Located in a desert wilderness just 7-miles from the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, the Tile House is a two-bedroom home that will be giving you all the comfort you need.
Colorado
Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows will help take the stress out of travel. From going on a shopping spree at Park Meadows to having a day full of fun in the city’s Entertainment District, everything you need is close by.
Connecticut
The Hartford/Windsor Marriott Airport hotel offers upscale, newly renovated hotel accommodations and amenities, making it one of the nicest Black-owned hotels and resorts in the United States.
Florida
Hilton Cabana Miami Beach is where you can soak up the sun rays at this beautiful luxury resort in Miami. BET founder Robert L. Johnson owns it.
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Georgia
The Hamilton Howell House was built in 1890 by Alexander Hamilton, Jr., the leading African American contractor, and builder in Atlanta. The Howell/Youngblood family acquired the house in 1984, making them only the second family to live in the home since it was built 95 years earlier.
This boutique hotel is located in Atlanta near the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park and is just minutes from downtown.
Hawaii
Courtyard Waikiki Beach is located in the heart of Waikiki. The hotel is a short walk from Waikiki Beach and close to several top attractions, including the Honolulu Zoo.
Illinois
No matter if you’re traveling to Chicago for business or leisure, the South Loop Hotel will meet all your needs.
It’s a sophisticated boutique hotel that offers the perfect combination of relaxation and classic style. The hotel is located in the heart of the historic Bronzeville District and South Loop Area.
Indiana
In Bloomington Square in the heart of downtown, the Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington is surrounded by various stores, restaurants, and bars.
Kansas
Located in Overland Park, the Marriott Kansas City Overland Park is close to the Kansas City Zoo and the iconic Arrowhead Stadium where the Chiefs play. This is one of the nicest Black-owned hotels and resorts in the United States.
Kentucky
Located in the heart of the city, the Residence Inn Louisville Downtown is within walking distance of popular destinations including KFC Yum! Center, 4th Street Live and Louisville Slugger Field, as well as Kentucky International Convention Center and a variety of local restaurants.
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Louisiana
The Moor is a contemporary boutique property on Canal Street that aims to celebrate the unique, multicultural core of New Orleans with a space that is chic and welcoming.
The Moor opened its doors in 2018, and the property is poised to be a go-to for those that want to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses during a visit to New Orleans.
Maine
The AC Hotel Portland Downtown Waterfront is owned by Pyramid Hotel Group, where Warren Fields serves as CEO and principal.
Located in Portland, two blocks from the Old Port District, the hotel is right in the middle of where tourists shop, eat, and enjoy outdoor activities.
This beautiful property is located on Fore Street on the Grand Trunk Station site across from Portland’s Waterfront and is the only hotel in Portland with unobstructed views of Casco Bay.
Maryland
The Ivy Hotel has been ranked #6 as the most luxury hotel in the United States. The Ivy is a bastion of world-class hospitality in a historic Mount Vernon mansion. There are 17 beautiful guest rooms and suites, charming public spaces, a small luxury spa, and its new culinary concept, Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro.
Massachusetts
The Oak Bluffs Inn was awarded the “Best of Boston” by Boston magazine. It’s an upscale inn located in the heart of Oak Bluffs. If you’re heading to Martha’s Vineyard, it’s the perfect accommodation to make the most of your visit.
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Michigan
The Roberts Riverwalk Urban Resort Hotel is a historic upscale boutique hotel celebrated for its guest service and features 108 elegantly appointed guestrooms, including six unique room types and tri-level Penthouse Suites.
Most guestrooms feature 12-foot high ceilings, spectacular Detroit River and Canadian views, business center, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, room service, high-speed wireless internet, and parking.
Mississippi
Concord Quarters is an 1820s original slave quarters that sits atop a knoll overlooking its natural park-like landscaped setting. This was a popular design of the 19th century.
Concord Quarters is the ideal place to take in Mother Nature. Beautiful massive oaks, garden areas, and magnolias, make this a magnificent accommodation.
Nevada
According to NoirBnB, a luxurious suite is located one block from the Las Vegas Strip behind the LINQ hotel and High Roller Observation Wheel.
It has easy access to the monorail, taking you straight to the Las Vegas Convention Center.
New Hampshire
The DoubleTree by Hilton is located on Elm Street in downtown Manchester. It’s a five-minute walk from SNHU Arena.
Enjoy city views from high floors and a fitness center and indoor pool. There’s also a full-service spa offering a variety of beauty and wellness services.
New Jersey
The Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast at Buttonwood Manor is exclusively available as a whole-house vacation rental. You can choose the main house with five bedrooms and five and 1/2 baths, accommodating up to 11 guests, or the quaint carriage house with bedrooms on each level accommodating up to seven guests.
Reserve both properties, and you and 17 friends and family members are sure to have a remarkable stay.
New Mexico
Apache Canyon Ranch Bed & Breakfast was the custom-built home of T.C. and Ava Marie Bowers. At the suggestion of friends, in 1996, the Bowers expanded their private residence into a Bed and Breakfast.
Upon entering, Ava, a Georgia-native, greets all guests with her Southern charm and immediately makes you feel right at home. She’s happy to share anecdotes of her experiences with the neighboring natives, many of whose art she displays for guests’ enjoyment and possible purchase.
To book this stay, send an email to Ava.
New York
Kai Avent-deLeo, a Brooklyn-native and owner of the Bed-Stuy boutique, Sincerely, Tommy, teamed up with Chef Tara Thomas to open the boutique hostel S, T Eat & Stay.
Located at the corner of Malcolm X Boulevard and MacDonough Street, the modern hostel is inside a three-story Brownstone owned by her grandmother.
North Carolina
Ms. Elsie’s Caribbean Bed & Breakfast in Charlotte is owned by Cheryl Watkins. She’s been in the business for more than 20 years. Watkins named it after her grandmother, Ms. Elsie.
Ohio
Six Acres Bed and Breakfast is located on six lovely acres in College Hill, just fifteen minutes from Downtown Cincinnati.
The B&B has beautifully landscaped grounds, offering a serene and peaceful stay.
Oklahoma
Home2Suites by Hilton in El Reno, Oklahoma, is owned by Epiq Collective, a Black and women-owned hotel ownership group.
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Oregon
The Courtyard Portland City Center provides visitors convenient access to all the attractions of Rose City. It’s just steps from Portland’s most popular restaurants and tourists’ interests, such as the Pearl District, Old Town, and the waterfront. Talk about one of the most beautiful Black-owned hotels and resorts in the United States!
Pennsylvania
Experience warm Akwaaba hospitality in the “City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.”
Located in the University City section of Philadelphia, the historic 1880s manor features a gracious porch and grounds along with six guest rooms and suites accommodating up to 20 lodgers
South Carolina
Clevedale Historic Inn & Garden is a 913 Colonial home, accented with stately columns, spacious porches, and opulent fireplaces.
It offers an atmosphere of casual elegance to the common gathering areas as well as the guest rooms.
Tennessee
Urban Cowboy B&B in Nashville is where you can go to have a few drinks, play some music, take a bath, and fall in love.
It is a special place, an oasis for travelers, dreamers and romantics.
Texas
La Maison in Midtown is an urban bed and breakfast and a slice of European flavor in the heart of Houston.
Discover a peaceful, relaxing environment within walking distance of some of Houston’s finest restaurants and lively entertainment venues.
Utah
Rest up for a productive day in Courtyard Salt Lake City (Airport):a modern hotel rooms and suites, equipped with free Wi-Fi, ergonomic workspaces, and plush Marriott bedding.
Virginia
The Magnolia House & The Wedding Chapel is less than 30 minutes away from Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, and only a few minutes away from Hampton University, Langley Air Force Base, and NASA Langley Research Center.
Washington State
In Seattle’s Pike Market, there’s a beautiful one-bedroom suite in the heart of downtown.
You’ll be surrounded by a ton of local shopping areas, Instagram-worthy inspirations, and, of course, Pike’s Market.
Book it on Noirbnb here.
Washington D.C.
In the heart of the nation’s capital is Akwaaba DC: a historic townhouse in Dupont Circle.
This architectural jewel features a welcoming parlor with a fireplace, a grand dining room where an expansive breakfast is served, and elegantly appointed guest rooms with all the amenities, making it one of the most beautiful Black-owned hotels and resorts in the United States.
Wisconsin
Hyatt Place Madison is a newly renovated hotel, in walking distance to the Wisconsin State Capitol and Overture Center for the Arts, and one of the nicest Black-owned hotels and resorts in the United States.
