5 Iconic Gilded Age Hotels You Can Visit As Season 3 Of HBOs The Gilded Age Comes To An End

As HBOs “The Gilded Age” prepares to air its season finale on Aug. 10, fans of the shows lavish period setting can step into history themselves at a handful of Hilton properties that still carry the elegance and character of the era.

These storied hotels, built during the Gilded Age period from the 1870s to the 1900s, or near to it, offer a mix of preserved architecture, storied pasts, and modern luxuries that make them destinations as cinematic as the series itself.

The Waldorf Astoria New York has stood as a symbol of New York Citys sophistication since opening in 1931. Declared “The Greatest of Them All” by Hilton founder Conrad Hilton, the property has recently undergone a meticulous restoration by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill with interiors by Pierre-Yves Rochon. The 375-room hotel remains true to its Art Deco roots while introducing contemporary furnishings and exclusive amenities — including 372 private residences, 50,000 square feet of resident amenities, and expansive suites among Manhattans largest.

Culinary highlights at the Waldorf Astoria New York include the debut of Lex Yard, helmed by acclaimed Chef Michael Anthony, the return of Peacock Alley with mixologist Jeff Bell, and Yoshoku, a Japanese dining concept. This fall, the hotel will unveil 43,000 square feet of refreshed event space, anchored by a new opera-inspired Grand Ballroom, as well as the Guerlain Wellness Spa spanning 20,000 square feet.

In Chicago, the Palmer House blends romance and history as the citys longest continuously operating hotel. Built more than 150 years ago as a wedding gift for Bertha Honore Palmer, the property sits in the heart of the Theater District just blocks from Millennium Park and the Art Institute. The 1,641-room hotel is known for its ornate Lockwood Lobby Bar and the Palmer House brownie — a recipe created there in the 1890s that remains a staple today.

New Orleans The Roosevelt, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, has been an iconic presence since 1893, located steps from the French Quarter. Once home to Louisiana governor Huey P. Long, the property is steeped in local lore, most famously for the 1949 “storming” of The Sazerac Bar, when women demanded service at what had previously been a men-only bar except on Mardi Gras Day. Today, the hotel celebrates that moment each September with the Stormin of the Sazerac event. Over the decades, The Roosevelt has welcomed guests ranging from U.S. Presidents to Marilyn Monroe and Sonny and Cher.

Californias Hotel del Coronado, perched on one of the countrys most iconic beaches, has been a landmark for nearly 140 years. The legendary property recently completed an extensive restoration and now offers new culinary experiences, including Veranda, an oceanfront al fresco venue, and Nobu Del Coronado, the world-renowned Japanese restaurant, which opened this May.

In Oklahoma City, The Skirvin Hilton has been welcoming guests since 1911. The historic property, long associated with the citys most notable events, is undergoing a renovation scheduled for completion in September. Once finished, the Skirvin will feature 225 modernized guest rooms and 18,500 square feet of flexible event space, blending contemporary design with a century of storied charm.

“The Gilded Age” follows the elite New York City social scene of the 1880s, and the simmering the tension between old money and new money in the American upper classes. The series features characters based upon real historical figures including Vanderbilts, Astors, J.P Morgan and even American Red Cross founder Clara Barton. The season three finale airs Aug. 10, and the show has been renewed for a fourth season.