01Middleburg, Virginia
Salamander Resort & Spa
A luxury resort founded by Sheila C. Johnson, with a spa, dining, equestrian experiences and the character of Virginia horse country.
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BLACK-OWNED HOTEL DIRECTORY
Where the stay is part of the story.
Mood brings together Black-owned and Black-founded hotels, resorts, inns, guesthouses and distinctive stays from established Black hospitality directories. NABHOOD and Black Hotel Guide are key sources for this growing map.
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02Baltimore, Maryland
The Ivy Hotel
A restored historic mansion in Mount Vernon transformed into an intimate luxury hotel with 17 rooms and suites.
03Washington, D.C.
Salamander Washington DC
An urban luxury stay from the Salamander collection, connecting travelers to the waterfront, museums, dining and the capital city experience.
04Charleston, South Carolina
Hotel Bennett
A luxury hotel in Charleston's historic heart, part of the Salamander collection and designed around Southern hospitality.
05Brooklyn, New York
Akwaaba Mansion
A historic Black-owned bed-and-breakfast in Bedford-Stuyvesant with distinctive rooms and an intimate neighborhood setting.
06Houston, Texas
La Maison in Midtown
A seven-room Black-owned bed-and-breakfast in Houston's Midtown neighborhood.
07Cincinnati, Ohio
Six Acres Bed & Breakfast
A five-bedroom historic inn connected to Cincinnati's Underground Railroad history.
08Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Oak Bluffs Inn
A charming Victorian inn on Martha's Vineyard, owned by Black entrepreneurs Rhonda and Erik Albert.
09Detroit, Michigan
The Cochrane House
An art-filled 19th-century mansion and private luxury bed-and-breakfast in Detroit's historic Brush Park.
10Durham, North Carolina
Morehead Manor
A historic Black-owned bed-and-breakfast connecting visitors with Durham's culture and history.
11New Orleans, Louisiana
Hubbard Mansion
A historic New Orleans lodging experience near the French Quarter and the city's distinctive architecture and culture.
12Bethany, Pennsylvania
The Mansion at Noble Lane
A destination boutique resort restored and owned by hospitality entrepreneur Monique Greenwood.
13Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Wellspring Manor & Spa
An estate-style Black-owned destination combining lodging, wellness and celebrations.
14Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The Keystone Inn
The first Black-owned bed-and-breakfast in the region, offering a peaceful historic stay in Gettysburg.
15Folkston, Georgia
The Inn at Folkston
A distinctive Southern inn offering travelers a quieter base for exploring coastal Georgia and the Okefenokee region.
16Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Inn of Treasured Memories
An intimate Black-owned bed-and-breakfast offering a personal Cape Cod stay.
17Miami, Florida
The Copper Door B&B
An intimate lodging experience in historic Overtown, created by entrepreneurs Jamila Ross and Akino West.
18California
The Good House
A design-forward Black-owned hospitality destination created for intimate stays and slow travel.
19New Orleans, Louisiana
Dew Drop Inn Hotel
A historic New Orleans hotel and music landmark revived as a destination for culture, hospitality and music history.
20New Orleans, Louisiana
NOPSI Hotel
A downtown New Orleans hotel with a Black ownership story and a strong connection to the city's historic fabric.
21New Orleans, Louisiana
Mansion DuPuy Hotel
A historic New Orleans lodging destination in the French Quarter area.
22New Orleans, Louisiana
The Dutchess B&B
A Black-owned bed-and-breakfast in the historic Irish Channel neighborhood.
23Chicago, Illinois
Chicago South Loop Hotel
A Black-owned hotel in Chicago's South Loop, close to McCormick Place, Chinatown and major attractions.
24Destin, Florida
Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
A luxury Gulf Coast resort from the Salamander hospitality portfolio, with beach, spa and dining experiences.
25Santa Monica, California
The Pierside Santa Monica
A beachfront boutique hotel steps from the Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific, highlighted by Black Hotel Guide as Black-owned.
26Los Angeles, California
Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles / Hollywood
A Hollywood stay close to the Hollywood Bowl and Walk of Fame, listed by Black Hotel Guide among Black-owned California hotels.
27San Gabriel, California
Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel
A full-service Los Angeles-area hotel identified by Black Hotel Guide as part of its Black-owned California directory.
28Chicago, Illinois
W Chicago – Lakeshore
A downtown Chicago hotel overlooking Lake Michigan, included in Black Hotel Guide's 2026 Black-owned Chicago directory.
29Chicago, Illinois
The Midland Hotel Chicago
A South Loop hotel with historic character, identified by Black Hotel Guide as part of the RLJ Lodging Trust portfolio.
30National Harbor, Maryland
Residence Inn National Harbor Washington, D.C. Area
A waterfront extended-stay property listed by Black Hotel Guide among Black-owned Washington-area hotels.
31Washington, D.C.
Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C.
A major downtown hotel included by Black Hotel Guide in its Washington, D.C. Black-owned hospitality guide.
32Washington, D.C.
Hyatt Place Washington DC / White House
A central Washington hotel included in Black Hotel Guide's Black-owned hotel directory.
33Washington, D.C.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Downtown
An extended-stay property near downtown Washington included in Black Hotel Guide's verified local directory.
34Washington, D.C.
The Mansion on O Street
A distinctive mansion hotel and museum experience included in Black Hotel Guide's Washington hospitality guide.
35Linthicum Heights, Maryland
Westin Baltimore Washington Airport
A Baltimore-area airport hotel owned through Frontier Development & Hospitality Group, founded by Evens Charles.
36Annapolis Junction, Maryland
TownePlace Suites Baltimore Fort Meade
An extended-stay hotel owned by Hospitality Development Company, an African American-owned hospitality company.
37Bowie, Maryland
Courtyard Bowie
A Marriott property owned by Hospitality Development Company, an African American-owned hospitality company founded by Dr. Ernest L. Murphy.
38Silver Spring, Maryland
Residence Inn Silver Spring
A Marriott extended-stay property owned by RLJ Lodging Trust, the Black-founded hospitality company created by Robert L. Johnson.
39Spartanburg, South Carolina
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens
A historic inn and gardens owned by Paul and Pontheolla Abernathy, featured in Black travel coverage of Black-owned lodging.
40Houston, Texas
Wanderstay Boutique Hotel
A boutique hotel founded by Deidre Mathis and built around a distinctive Houston hospitality experience.
41Atlanta, Georgia
Hamilton Howell House
A historic Atlanta lodging property associated with owner Mtamanika Youngblood and Black-owned hospitality in the city.
42Hampton, Virginia
Magnolia House Inn
A beautifully preserved Black-owned bed-and-breakfast blending Southern history with modern comfort.
43East Marion, New York
Quintessentials B&B Spa
A Black-owned Long Island bed-and-breakfast and spa offering a restorative destination stay.
44East Marion, New York
Arbor View House B&B
A distinctive North Fork lodging experience included among Black-owned B&B destinations.
45Branchport, New York
Buttonwood Manor
A Finger Lakes lodging property included in Black-owned hospitality directories.
46Washington, D.C.
DC GuestHouse
An intimate guesthouse experience included in Black-owned Washington lodging directories.
47Washington, D.C.
Dupont Collection
A collection of distinctive guesthouse accommodations in Washington's Dupont Circle area.
48Washington, D.C.
Intown Uptown Inn
A neighborhood lodging experience included among Black-owned accommodations in the nation's capital.
49Washington, D.C.
Ma Margaret's House B&B
A welcoming Black-owned bed-and-breakfast included in national Black-owned lodging directories.
50Washington, D.C.
Pleasanton Courtyard B&B
A distinctive bed-and-breakfast experience included among Black-owned lodging options.
51Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Elmere House
A Cape Cod lodging destination included among Black-owned bed-and-breakfast properties.
52Harlem, New York
The Harlem Flophouse
A distinctive Black-owned guesthouse in Harlem with rooms inspired by the neighborhood's jazz-era history.
53Charleston, South Carolina
Parson Inn
A Black-owned boutique inn operated by Karen and Marcus Parson in historic Charleston.
54Charleston, South Carolina
Jonathan Jasper Wright Inn
A Black-owned boutique inn celebrating Charleston's African American history and hospitality.
55Liberty, Texas
Langetree Duckfarm Retreat & Eco Center
A Black-owned eco retreat combining lodging, nature and restorative experiences in East Texas.
56El Reno, Oklahoma
Home2 Suites by Hilton El Reno
An extended-stay hotel acquired by Black entrepreneurs Davonne Reaves and Jessica Myers and featured by Black Hotel Guide.
57Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark
A major Oklahoma hospitality destination included in Black Hotel Guide's Black-owned lodging coverage.
58Houston, Texas
Courtyard Houston by The Galleria
A Galleria-area Marriott property identified by Black Hotel Guide as a Black-owned hotel and NABHOOD member property.
59Montego Bay, Jamaica
Altamont West Hotel
A Black-owned, Jamaican-owned hotel near Montego Bay's famous Hip Strip.
60Anguilla
Anguilla Great House
A Caribbean lodging property included in Black Hotel Guide's verified Black-owned regional directory.
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