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  Mount Washington Hotel - Biocrawler
The hotel is situated near Mount Washington, in the town of Carroll.
In this hotel the Bretton Woods conference took place in 1944.
The Mount Washington Hotel and Resort is one of the last surviving handful of New Hampshire grand hotels, and includes a golf course in its facilities.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Mount_Washington_Hotel   (85 words)

  
 Mount Washington Resort to be sold - Boston.com
The Mount Washington Resort at Bretton Woods announced Friday that it has entered into an agreement with other companies with the intention of selling them the resort, a $45 million deal.
The Mount Washington Hotel, the site of the World Monetary Conference during World War II, which set gold as the standard of international currency, was acquired by MWH Preservation Limited Partnership in 1991 for $3.1 million.
In the next six years, the partnership acquired the Mount Washington Golf Course, the Mt. Pleasant Golf Course, The Bretton Woods Ski Area and land surrounding the resort, which accompanies about 2,200 acres.
www.boston.com /news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2006/04/28/mount_washington_resort_to_be_sold   (509 words)

  
 Ten luxury hotels worth the splurge: Mount Washington Hotel, NH - SmarterTravel.com
The hotels recommended here are not necessarily the most well-known or the fanciest in their destination, but each succeeded in giving our editors an experience they'll never forget.
When I visited, the hotels were all fully booked, but I never saw any crowds, had any trouble getting a table at a restaurant, or had to wait to use any of the amenities.
Hotel Secreto, a nine-room boutique property located a 30-minute boat ride from Cancun on the Isla Mujeres, is a perfect escape for couples and the antithesis of the many impersonal, sprawling resorts that blight Mexico's Caribbean Coast.
www.smartertravel.com /travel-advice/ten-luxury-hotels-worth-the-splurge-mount-washington-hotel-bretton-woods-new-hampshire.html?id=1591633&media=print   (2750 words)

  
 NH Historical Markers - Mount Washington Hotel & Bretton Woods Monetary Conference - NewHampshire.com
Description: The Mount Washington Hotel, the large building to the east, is the culminating achievement of the creators of the Bretton Woods area.
Joseph Stickney, a wealthy railroad magnate, it was built in 1902 in a grand manner to attract the fashionable and the rich.
The Mount Washington Hotel was listed on the National Register in 1978 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
www.newhampshire.com /historical-markers/mount-washington-hotel-bretton-woods.aspx   (221 words)

  
 Tennis Resorts Online: Mt. Washington Hotel
The hotel had courts at the time it opened and achieved tennis notoriety as the first site of the Volvo International Tournament in 1972 (an event that subsequently moved to North Conway's Cranmore Racquet Club and then on to Stratton before ending up in New Haven, where it was subsequently replaced by the Pilot Pen).
The Ammonoosuc River flows past the hotel separating the knoll it sits on from the meadow beyond, where 10 of the 12 red-clay courts are located.
The hotel is a short drive from coal-burning Mt. Washington Cog Railway, which goes to the top of Mt. Washington.
www.tennisresortsonline.com /trofiles/MountWash.cfm   (1494 words)

  
 Bretton Woods, New Hampshire - Mount Washington Hotel - Hotel, Motel, Lodging
A grand masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture, The Mount Washington Hotel was a two-year labor of love for 250 master craftsmen.
The Mount Washington Hotel Dining Room (Serving breakfast and dinner; menu changes nightly) Enjoy superb breakfast and dinner selections with personalized and professional service in elegant surroundings.
Seating capacities of The Mount Washington Hotel*s meeting rooms range from 460 in the Grand Ballroom to under 50 in the smaller rooms.
www.roadsideamerica.com /hotels-motels/hotelinfo/73077.html   (2446 words)

  
  Mount Washington Hotel & Resort, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
The grand Mount Washington Hotel and Resort in Bretton Woods NH is famous for the Bretton Woods conference that established the world's monetary system.
The 170-room grand hotel was the site of the famous Bretton Woods conference of 1944 which established the world monetary system for the postwar period.
Graceful old hotels of this sort, with their gracious service and accommodations, private golf courses, riding stables, clay tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, live nightly entertainment, playhouses, and the like, are still popular in many countries but rare in the USA, so it is heartening to see this one thriving.
www.newenglandtravelplanner.com /go/nh/white_mts/bretton_woods/mt_wash_hotel.html   (308 words)

  
  New Hampshire Skiing - Balsams, Bretton Woods
Built in 1902, the hotel is right out of a fairy tale, perched on a glacial knoll at the foot of the spectacular 6,288-foot Mount Washington, the highest peak on the Eastern seaboard.
The Mount Washington Hotel is in the heart of an 18,000-acre winter playground, part of the White Mountain National Forest.
The two hotels also have their own on-staff activities director, whose duty is to post an extensive daily roster of activities in the lobby, organize games and supervise camp for children who are so inclined.
www.familyskitrips.com /Pages/BalsamsHotelMtWash.htm   (1420 words)

  
 Mount Washington Hotel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mount Washington Hotel opened in 1902 near Mount Washington, in the town of Carroll.
In this hotel the Bretton Woods monetary conference took place in 1944, establishing, among other things, the World Bank.
The Mount Washington Hotel and Resort is one of the last surviving handful of New Hampshire grand hotels, and includes an 18-hole Donald Ross designed golf course as well as a 9-hole course on its facilities.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mount_Washington_Hotel   (152 words)

  
 Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
In Mt. Washington Valley, the choice in lodging and dining has never been greater than it is today.
While the Crawfords built hotels all along Crawford Notch, the White Mountains' reputation for hospitality and scenic beauty was growing.
Grand hotels were all the rage; the grandest of them all was The Mount Washington Hotel, which opened in 1902.
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org /about3.cfm   (239 words)

  
 New Hampshire's Mount Washington Hotel Has Coal-mine Roots / November 2006
Princess Stickney, as she was known to the hotel staff and guests, died in 1936.
During the winter months when the hotel was closed, caretakers and managers of The Mount Washington said they saw split-second visages of the Princess descending the stairs for dinner, according to the hotel's book.
Today the 200-guest room hotel is open year-round and the centerpiece of a resort complex that includes The Lodge at Bretton Woods, The Bretton Arms Country Inn, The Townhomes at Bretton Woods and Bretton Woods Mountain Resort ski area.
www.hotel-online.com /News/PR2006_4th/Nov06_BrettonWoods.html   (852 words)

  
 Mount Washington Hotel - New Hampshire Golf Course and Travel Guide
The Mount Washington Resort has 27 challenging holes in the shadow of New Hampshire's magnificent Presidential Range.
The historic Mount Washington Course is an 18 hole layout designed by the legendary Scottish architect Donald Ross.
One of the most unusual features of the Mount Washington is an 18 hole putting green that is set amongst granite boulders and beautiful flower gardens.
www.nhgreatgolf.com /mtwashington.asp   (216 words)

  
 Mt. Washington Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Mount Washington Hotel is the only remaining grand Victorian resort hotel in the Mt. Washington valley.
The Mount Washington Hotel has endured the Depression, the demise of rail and coach, and invention of the short stay automobile traveler.
The Mount Washington Hotel has a splendid one with plenty of "rockers" and a guaranteed breeze with a view to sigh for!
www.midcoast.com /~weston/bretton/hotel.htm   (267 words)

  
 Grand Hotels of Northern New Hampshire
The "Mount Wash" as locals know it was built at the turn of the century and over the years additional properties have been combined to create the National Historic landmark with its four-diamond main dining room.
The hotel and associated lodging facilities can easily accommodate large conferences and events and it was here that the world set the Gold Standard in 1945 at the Bretton Woods Monetary Conference.
The two-dozen or so registered voters are the first to cast their ballots at the stroke of midnight and, since 1968, have correctly predicted the eventual Republican Presidential nominee.
www.northnh.com /grand_hotels_northnh.php   (727 words)

  
 Mount Washington Hotel & Resort, Bretton Woods, NH - eCaddy.com
The Mount Washington Course was built on flat terrain and features some wide open holes.
The signature hole is #14, a 235-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot down a narrow fairway that is tightly tree lined on the right to a small green.
The Mount Pleasant Course is laid out in the valley of the Ammonoosuc River.
www.ecaddie.com /courses/US/NH/ck07i3434bbxdf.htm   (179 words)

  
 New Hampshire Historic Marker 122. Mount Washington Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
"The Mount Washington Hotel, the large building to the east, is the culminating achievement of the creators of the Bretton Woods area.
Joseph Stickney, a wealthy railroad magnate, it was built in 1902 in a grand manner to attract the fashionable and the rich.
A magnificent structure in a spectacular setting, the Mount Washington Hotel has been host to presidents, royalty, and scores of celebrities.
www.geocities.com /afka_bob/nhhistmk/nhhist122_1.htm   (109 words)

  
 The Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire - Destinnations
The historic Mount Washington Hotel and Resort offers an impressive array of dining options for both the hungry traveler and vacationing guest.
From elegant four-course dinners to casual pub fare to hearty country breakfasts, there is something for everyone's taste at The Mount Washington Hotel and Resort.
Located in the heart of the White Mountains, the Mount Washington Hotel has sweeping views of the Mount Washington Valley.
www.destinnations.com /New_England/New_Hampshire/mtwashington.htm   (305 words)

  
 Mount Washington Hotel Bretton Woods - online hotel reservations
The Mount Washington Hotel Dining Room (Serving breakfast and dinner; menu changes nightly) Enjoy superb breakfast and dinner selections with personalized and professional service in elegant surroundings.
The Conservatory Set off the Hotel Lobby, the Conservatory is the ideal location for a relaxing cocktail while enjoying spectacular views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range.
The Veranda and Rosebrook Lounge The Hotel*s 900-foot wrap-around Veranda affords visitors breathtaking easterly views of Mount Washington or southerly views of Crawford Notch, while enjoying a favorite cocktail.
www.all-hotels.com /xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=261842   (809 words)

  
 Nashua Hotels: Mount Washington Hotel & Resort
Mount Washington Hotel and Resort has many hotels located within 5 miles.
To view hotel rates for any of the specified hotels listed to the right, please check the boxes and press "Search Hotels".
The Mount Washington Hotel and Resort is a National Historic Landmark, which opened in 1902.
www.roomrate.com /nashua/attractions/MtWashingtonHotelResort.asp   (161 words)

  
 New Hampshire Grand Hotels Mount Washington Hotel The Balsams Destination Lodging in NH
Unlike many hotels of the time, which were built to be essentially disposable, the Mount Washington was intended to endure.
Now twice widowed, she continued to operate a hotel in Switzerland, one in France, and of course the Mount Washington - which is where she spent most of her time.
Acquisitions of the Mount Washington and Mount Pleasant Golf Courses, 950 acres bordering the hotel grounds, and the Bretton Woods Ski Area led to the restoration of the original resort properties.
www.nhliving.com /grandhotels/index.shtml   (2275 words)

  
 Mount Washington Hotel - Bretton Woods - Reviews of Mount Washington Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Mount Washington Hotel Bretton Woods, New Hampshire We have fallen in love with this grand old hotel.
So many things about this hotel can cause you to say "Wow", from its location and the mountain views, to its dining room, food, service, and historical features.
There are many different activites to keep almost every guest occupied though we found that we liked just sitting and relaxing on the enormous veranda which wraps around both sides of the hotel.
www.hotelshark.com /bre/mou.htm   (183 words)

  
 Mount Washington Hotel & Resort - Bretton Woods - Mount Washington Hotel & Resort Reviews - TripAdvisor
I have been to the hotel a few times and every once in a while read current reviews.I am shocked that anyone could complain at all about the improvements that are going on at the hotel.
The hotel is in a georgeous setting and is very grand, part of a complex of several different housing options on the property.
It is true that the hotel sustained a good amount of damage during the April Nor'easter (hurricane) and they were reroofing when we were there.
www.tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g46031-d92144-Reviews-Mount_Washington_Hotel_Resort-Bretton_Woods_New_Hampshire.html   (1272 words)

  
 NHPTV Productions: Secrets of the Mount Washington Hotel
The Mount Washington Hotel opened on July 28th 1902 to a 13-gun salute and the raising of flags and banners.
The owner of the hotel, Joseph Stickney, hosted a formal ball and invited dignitaries from all over the country.
Created to attract the wealthy and fashionable from the elite social class, The Mount Washington Hotel was the first hotel in New England to boast bathrooms in each room and an indoor swimming pool.
www.nhptv.org /mtwash/open.htm   (120 words)

  
 Hotels in Mount Vernon (and vicinity)
Mount Vernon, WA The Mount Vernon Tulip Inn is conveniently located mid-way between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, in the heart of the Skagit Valley.
Mount Vernon, WA Newly renovated as of 3/97.
Mount Vernon, WA Stay at this Mount Vernon, Washington hotel and enjoy a host of convenient amenities while traveling.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Washington/MountVernon.asp   (339 words)

  
 Mount Washington Hotel
The Mount Washington Hotel was built by New Hampshire native Joseph Stickney, who made his fortune in coal mining and the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Under its ownership, The Mount Washington Hotel was listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and 6,400 acres of beautiful woodlands were sold to the United States government for inclusion in the White Mountain National Forest.
The 1896 Bretton Arms Inn, a Victorian inn located on the Hotel grounds, was also awarded National Historic Landmark status as part of the designation given The Mount Washington Hotel.
www.oldnh.com /mtwashhotel.html   (849 words)

  
 The Mount Washington Hotel & Resort | Bretton Woods New Hampshire NH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Conservatory Set off the Hotel Main Lobby, the Conservatory is the ideal location for a relaxing cocktail while enjoying spectacular views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range.
It is the responsibility of the client to notify the Hotel of any changes in anticipated group size, as well as changes in meeting and function requirements.
Since The Mount Washington Hotel is a vintage historic property, it is important that the structure be protected from unnecessary damage.
www.ihsadvantage.com /h/hotelinfo/bretton_woods/nh/us/77179   (2948 words)

  
 The Mount Washington Hotel and Resort - New-hampshire golf resorts
One of America's most scenic, The Mount Washington Course was completed in 1915 under the personal supervision of legendary Scottish Architect, Donald Ross.
When it first opened in 1895, The Mount Pleasant Course was said to be situated in one of the most romantic locations in the World.
Set off the Hotel Main Lobby, the Conservatory is the ideal location for a relaxing cocktail while enjoying spectacular views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range.
www.worldgolf.com /resorts/new-hampshire/the-mount-washington-hotel-and-resort.html   (601 words)

  
 Renaissance Seattle Hotel - Washington Hotel Reservation
Towering at 28 stories, the Renaissance Madison boasts fabulous views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainer, the Cascade and Olympic mountains, and the beautiful city of Seattle.
The hotel pampers guests with attentive personal service, such as complimentary coffee and newspaper delivered to your door with your wake-up call.
Hotels.com provides discount hotels, last minute hotel deals and reservations featuring hotels for special events and rates for sold out dates.
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