Day 5 - Sunday, Sept. 27th
We had rain on and off all day. Drove along the beautiful Kancamangus Highway and through the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. I was on the lookout for moose but saw nothing!
Our stop for today was the Mount Washington Hotel. What a magnificent place.
As grand as the history behind it, The Mount Washington Hotel, located in Bretton Woods, NH, is gracious in ambiance and generous in amenities. A favorite retreat of presidents, poets and celebrities, the Hotel delights every sense with enchanting music, refined dining and luxurious décor.
The Mount Washington Hotel was built by New Hampshire native Joseph Stickney, who made his fortune in coal mining and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Stickney spared no expense in building the imposing hotel. The latest design and construction methods were used. Innovative and complicated heating and plumbing systems were installed. To this day, the Bretton Woods Hotel has its own private telephone system and Post Office.
Ground was broken in 1900 and construction was completed in 1902. Two hundred and fifty Italian craftsmen, skilled in masonry and woodworking, were brought to Bretton Woods and housed on the grounds.
On July 28, 1902, the front doors of this Grand Hotel opened to the public with a staff of no less than 350. The most luxurious hotel of its day, The Mount Washington catered to wealthy guests from Boston, New York and Philadelphia. As many as fifty trains a day stopped at Bretton Woods' three railroad stations. You can see Babe Ruth's golf locker at The Mount Washington Hotel. The Hotel has been host to countless celebrities, including Winston Churchill, Thomas Edison, Babe Ruth and three U.S. Presidents.
In 1944, The Mount Washington hosted the Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference. Delegates from 44 nations convened, establishing the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, setting the gold standard at $35.00 an ounce and designating the United States dollar as the backbone of international exchange. The signing of the formal documents took place in the Gold Room, located off the Hotel Lobby and now preserved as an historic site.
Throughout its history, the Hotel has been renowned for natural beauty and luxurious extras. Indoor and outdoor pools, Jacuzzis and fireplaces are just a few of the amenities comforting year round guests. From the Tiffany stained-glass to the crystal chandeliers you'll find the interior is just as impressive as the exterior.
The Hotel's elegant 4-Diamond Dining Room serves four-course dinners with orchestra accompaniment nightly. Every detail, from the serenading orchestra to the menu that changes daily, reminds you that this is a place unlike any other. The lunch we had was $50 per person, buffet style. We ate like pigs! What an experience.
The Mount Washington Hotel is located in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, only 2-1/2 hours from Boston.
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