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, bed and breakfasts, inns, and unique stays across the United States.
Alabama
Elevation Convening Center & Hotel
Montgomery travelers visiting the Legacy Sites now have a powerful place to stay near the heart of that experience. Elevation Convening Center & Hotel was created by the Equal Justice Initiative to complement visits to the Legacy Museum, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, and Montgomery Square.
The downtown hotel has thoughtfully designed guest rooms, a library, a fitness center, dining, convening spaces, and areas built for reflection before or after visiting the sites.
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
The Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale is located just minutes from downtown Birmingham and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Owned by Elsie Capital, the real estate investment firm founded by Kendra Plummer, the hotel offers a blend of convenience and modern comfort for travelers visiting the Magic City.
Guests can expect complimentary hot breakfast, free on-site parking, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor heated pool, and easy access to Birmingham-area attractions.
Arizona
The Jenesis House
Jenesis Laforcarde is the founder of The Jenesis House, Arizona’s first Black woman-owned resort. The 13-room destination retreat offers guests a restful and rejuvenating experience where self-care comes first.
The resort is located in historic Prescott, within reach of Phoenix, Sedona, and the Grand Canyon Railroad. Downtown Prescott is just minutes away, and Watson Lake is a short drive from the property.
Arkansas
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California
The Redline Venice
Kamau Coleman and Michael Clinton founded the Redline Hotel Group to transform the geography of exclusion into destinations of belonging. The Redline Venice is a cultural landmark that honors the art, music, food, and stories born from resilience.
The boutique property is what the founders call a “museum guesthouse.” It mirrors a home, is curated like a gallery, and is rooted in untold community histories.
B-Love’s Guest House
Located in the heart of Oakland, B-Love’s Guest House is a boutique stay owned and operated by artist and community organizer Traci Bartlow. The space was created with wellness, creativity, and community in mind.
The Victorian home features an outdoor performance space, an art gallery, a shared kitchen, and creative room designs that immerse guests in Bartlow’s artistic world.
Colorado
Urban Cowboy Denver
Urban Cowboy Denver is one of three locations co-founded by Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks. The duo became “accidental hoteliers” after transforming their Brooklyn townhome into a bed and breakfast, eventually growing the concept into the Urban Cowboy boutique hotel brand.
The Denver location is set in the George Schleier Mansion, an 1880s Capitol Hill landmark with original woodwork, hand-carved details, gargoyles, and a grand cupola. The adults-only property has 16 rooms, signature hammered-copper soaking tubs, and a wood-fired pizza carriage house.
Hotel Teatro
Hotel Teatro is known as Denver’s original boutique hotel. Located in the heart of downtown Denver, just steps from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the property blends early 20th-century elegance with rustic and modern design.
Guests can expect an upscale stay with thoughtfully designed rooms, personalized service, complimentary local breakfast burritos, cruiser bikes, and easy access to the Mile High City.
Connecticut
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Delaware
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Florida
Hilton Cabana Miami Beach
Soak up the sun rays at the stunning Hilton Cabana in Miami Beach, offering a tropical stay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Owned by RLJ Lodging Trust, the hotel gives guests direct access to the beach and the nine-mile Miami Beachwalk.
The property also features two ocean-view outdoor pools, poolside cabanas, a private beach, complimentary bike rentals, and a bar with beach service.
Dunns Josephine Hotel
Located in Miami’s historically Black Overtown neighborhood, Dunns Josephine Hotel draws inspiration from the Harlem Renaissance and the cultural figures who shaped it.
The 15-room boutique property highlights Black history throughout its design, with rooms curated around figures including Josephine Baker, Langston Hughes, and Zora Neale Hurston.
Georgia
The Hamilton Howell House
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 nearly a century earlier.
This boutique hotel is located near the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park and just minutes from downtown Atlanta.
Hawaii
Wayfinder Waikiki
Blending mid-century Hawaiian inspiration with modern comforts, Wayfinder Waikiki offers a relaxed, social atmosphere that feels distinctly local while delivering the convenience today’s travelers expect.
Guests can lounge poolside, enjoy the courtyard, visit the on-site restaurant and bar, and explore nearby Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head views, and local nightlife.
Courtyard Waikiki Beach
Courtyard Waikiki Beach is located in the heart of Waikiki and gives travelers easy access to one of Honolulu’s most visited neighborhoods.
The hotel is a short walk from Waikiki Beach and close to several top attractions, including the Honolulu Zoo.
Idaho
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Illinois
South Loop Hotel
Whether traveling to Chicago for business or leisure, South Loop Hotel offers a boutique stay in the city’s historic Bronzeville District and South Loop area.
The property combines classic style with comfort and convenience, with amenities including free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk.
Indiana
Tiny Urban Escapes
Robin Staten, an Indianapolis native, is the owner of Tiny Urban Escapes. The luxe, self-service boutique hotel features private suites crafted from upcycled shipping containers.
There are only four suites on the property, each designed as a sanctuary for peace, restoration, and intentional rest. Guest experiences include bathing rituals, journaling, art and photo therapy, community service, and cultural safaris.
Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
The Louisville Bourbon Inn
The Louisville Bourbon Inn brings refined Southern hospitality to Old Louisville, a historic neighborhood known for having the country’s largest collection of Victorian mansions.
Guests can expect a polished stay with breakfast in the mornings and easy access to the charm, architecture, and culture of Louisville.
Louisiana
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
About a 10-minute drive from New Orleans’ French Quarter, Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge is rooted in Black musical history and legacy.
Guests can enjoy the pool area, music venue, and rooms inspired by the property’s iconic previous guests and storied past. Visitors can also stick around for a lively weekend brunch. The Dew Drop is one of the several top Black-owned hotels in New Orleans.
Also keep your eyes peeled for the opening of hometown hero Big Freedia’s forthcoming New Orleans hotel, which has been in the works for the past several years.
Hotel Tonnelle
Hotel Tonnelle gives guests a way to experience the charm of New Orleans from the Garden District. Located along St. Charles Avenue, the property offers easy access to the famous streetcars, tree-lined streets, Magazine Street, Uptown, and the French Quarter.
The boutique hotel is part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, a collection of properties known for distinctive character, design, and social energy.
Maine
Acadia Wilderness Lodge
For travelers looking for an East Coast getaway spot near a stunning national park, the Acadia Wilderness Lodge in West Tremont is a great option. The collection of yurts and glamping tents is about five minutes from Acadia National Park.
The property works well for families, friend groups, and solo travelers who want to spend time in nature without fully roughing it. Downtown Bar Harbor is about 30 minutes away.
Maryland
The Ivy Hotel
The Ivy Hotel is well known for its luxury, currently holding two Michelin Keys at the time of this roundup’s latest update. The historic mansion is a bastion of world-class hospitality in Downtown Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood. There are 18 beautiful guest rooms and suites, charming public spaces, a small luxury spa, and its new culinary concept, Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro.
Wellspring Manor & Spa
Located in Upper Marlboro, Wellspring Manor & Spa is a boutique accommodation designed for relaxation and restoration.
Guests can choose from several stay packages, explore the property’s art collection, sit poolside, book a spa treatment, or enjoy live music in the Coltrane Room.
Massachusetts
The Oak Bluffs Inn
The Oak Bluffs Inn is an upscale inn located in the heart of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. For travelers heading to the island, it offers a charming and convenient base for making the most of the visit.
The property is a longtime local staple and has previously been named “Best Hotel” in Martha’s Vineyard by Boston magazine’s “Best of Boston” roundup.
Michigan
The Cochrane House
The Cochrane House is a historic Black-owned bed and breakfast in Detroit with modern amenities and a cozy atmosphere.
Located in Brush Park, the adults-only property is close to restaurants, Ford Field, the Fox Theatre, The Fillmore Detroit, Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, and more.
Mississippi
Concord Quarters
Concord Quarters in Natchez is a cozy, three-room bed and breakfast with deep history. Formerly an 1820s-era slave quarters, the property is now included in the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places.
Guests praise the intimate stay, relaxing upper porch, complimentary morning meals, and the property’s meaningful connection to history.
Missouri
Robinson Farms NxtGen
Robinson Farms NxtGen is a 95-acre property that works well for retreats, family reunions, weddings, and group events.
Visitors can expect Southern hospitality, down-home cooking, a private wine cellar, a pond for fishing, stargazing, gardening opportunities, and hosts who care about the details of each stay.
Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
Akwaaba Mansion
A stay at Akwaaba Mansion puts guests in one of Brooklyn’s most beautiful brownstone neighborhoods. The restored 1860s Italianate villa sits in Stuyvesant Heights, with easy access to Bed-Stuy restaurants, cafes, historic blocks, and subway connections across New York City.
The property is part of Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, the Black-owned lodging collection from Monique Greenwood and Glenn Pogue.
Urban Cowboy Catskills
Urban Cowboy Lodge gives travelers a stylish retreat in the Catskills. Set on a 200-acre property, the lodge-resort includes a sauna, tennis court, on-site dining and drinking options, and spaces for billiards, arcade games, and bowling.
Urban Cowboy also has locations in Denver and Nashville, making it one of the more recognizable boutique hospitality brands in this roundup.
North Carolina
Ms. Elsie’s Caribbean Bed & Breakfast
Charlotte visitors who want a stay with Caribbean warmth should keep Ms. Elsie’s Caribbean Bed & Breakfast on their list. Innkeeper Cheryl Watkins created the Cotswold property in honor of her grandmother, Ms. Elsie.
The stay is intimate and host-led, with Caribbean-style breakfast and a residential Southeast Charlotte location that keeps guests close to the city.
Ohio
Six Acres Bed & Breakfast
Six Acres Bed & Breakfast brings history into the overnight experience in Cincinnati. The Black-owned inn sits on six acres in College Hill, within a restored 19th-century property that has been reported as a former Underground Railroad safe house.
Guests can stay on the landscaped grounds, use the inn as a base for downtown Cincinnati, and visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center about 15 minutes away.
Oklahoma
Home2 Suites by Hilton El Reno
The story behind Home2 Suites by Hilton El Reno makes this Oklahoma entry stand out. Davonne Reaves and Jessica Myers of Epiq Collective joined Nassau Investments and a group of mostly millennial investors to acquire the property in an $8.3 million deal.
The hotel sits about 30 miles from Oklahoma City and offers an extended-stay setup with suite-style rooms, in-room kitchens, free breakfast, Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, and business-friendly amenities.
Oregon
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Downtown Portland travelers can check into Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center for a stay close to the Pearl District, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Waterfront Park, restaurants, shops, and public transit.
The hotel has rooms and suites, a restaurant, meeting space, a business center, a fitness center, a convenience market, and pet-friendly accommodations. Its connection to RLJ Lodging Trust links the property to Robert L. Johnson’s hospitality investment legacy.
Pennsylvania
Akwaaba Philadelphia
Akwaaba Philadelphia is a great option for travelers planning a stay near museums, restaurants, Drexel University, and the University of Pennsylvania.
The six-room bed and breakfast is set inside a historic 1880s manor in University City. Inside, guests will find original woodwork, stained glass, marble fireplaces, private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and music-inspired rooms.
Yowie
Located in Philadelphia’s Queen Village neighborhood, Yowie is a vibrant boutique hotel, shop, and design studio.
The Michelin Guide-listed property includes 13 hotel rooms, a lifestyle-focused retail store featuring work by Black artists and designers, and a creative identity that makes it feel deeply connected to Philadelphia’s contemporary culture.
South Carolina
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens
For a quiet Upstate stay with history, gardens, and Southern hospitality, Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens in Spartanburg is one to know.
The property’s roots reach back to the late 1700s, while the main house dates to 1913. Pontheolla Mack Abernathy and Paul Roberts Abernathy purchased Clevedale in January 2012 and turned it into a historic inn and event venue.
Tennessee
Urban Cowboy Nashville
Urban Cowboy Nashville gives travelers a stylish home base in one of Nashville’s most creative neighborhoods.
The boutique stay is set inside a Victorian mansion with eight individually designed suites, each with a private bathroom and clawfoot tub. Guests can also spend time at Parlor Wine Bar and Urban Cowboy’s Public House.
Texas
La Maison in Midtown
For a central Houston stay with local roots, La Maison in Midtown puts guests close to restaurants, nightlife, downtown, the Theater District, museums, and the Texas Medical Center.
The seven-room urban bed and breakfast was created by Houston attorney Genora Boykins and her business partner Sharon Owens, who developed the property as a $2 million hospitality project in Midtown.
Utah
Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Airport
Travelers flying through Salt Lake City can keep things simple at Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Airport, which sits one mile from Salt Lake City International Airport.
Rooms and suites include free Wi-Fi, workspaces, and Marriott bedding, while the property also has an on-site Bistro, indoor pool, fitness center, business center, meeting space, and airport shuttle service. The hotel is connected to RLJ Lodging Trust.
Virginia
Salamander Middleburg
A stay in Virginia’s horse and wine country feels especially polished at Salamander Middleburg, the luxury resort founded by Sheila Johnson.
The property sits on more than 340 acres in Middleburg, about an hour from Washington, D.C., with the Salamander Spa, dining, outdoor activities, nearby wineries, and the newly opened Champions Pool.
The Magnolia House & The Wedding Chapel
The Magnolia House & The Wedding Chapel is less than 30 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach.
The property is also only minutes from Hampton University, Langley Air Force Base, and NASA Langley Research Center, making it a convenient stay in the Hampton Roads area.
Washington State
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lynnwood Seattle Everett
North of Seattle, Homewood Suites by Hilton Lynnwood Seattle Everett gives guests an all-suite base near Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood Event Center, Paine Field, Boeing Everett Factory, and downtown Seattle.
The hotel offers suites with in-room kitchens, free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, an indoor pool, a fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, and extended-stay amenities. Its RLJ Lodging Trust connection gives Washington State a hotel entry tied to Robert L. Johnson’s hospitality investment legacy.
Washington, D.C.
Salamander Washington DC
Salamander Washington DC brings Sheila Johnson’s luxury hospitality brand to the nation’s capital, with a location near the National Mall, the Wharf, monuments, museums, and waterfront attractions.
The hotel joined Salamander Collection in late 2022 and offers polished rooms, a spa, fitness and wellness amenities, dining, and access to many of D.C.’s most visited sites.
Wisconsin
Ye Olde Manor House Bed & Breakfast
A Wisconsin getaway near Lake Geneva has a cozy bed-and-breakfast option at Ye Olde Manor House in Elkhorn.
The boutique inn has eight guest rooms, each with a private en suite bathroom, along with a full gourmet breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi, common areas, and an indoor heated pool. Guests can book one room, several rooms, or the full Manor House for group stays.
Wyoming
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Wisconsin
Hyatt Place Madison
Hyatt Place Madison is a newly renovated hotel within walking distance of the Wisconsin State Capitol and Overture Center for the Arts.
Its central location makes it a convenient option for travelers looking to stay near downtown Madison’s restaurants, cultural institutions, and government landmarks.
