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The Historic Hotel Bethlehem

History and Hospitality Wrapped in a Neat Little Package

Jessica James
Feb 07, 2023
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I LOVE staying in old hotels, especially those as grand and welcoming as the Historic Hotel Bethlehem.

The site where this hotel sits has a recorded history of almost 300 years, being the site of the Moravians “First House” in Bethlehem before becoming the Golden Eagle Hotel.

The Eagle Hotel, which was prone to fires, was replaced by the current structure with major investments by Charles Schwab and Bethlehem Steel.

After falling into decline in the 1990s, the hotel underwent a major renovation project. It is now a combination of sophisticated luxury and old-time charm, with modern conveniences perfectly intertwined with an upscale, vintage atmosphere.

Here are a few of my favorite photos. As always you can visit my website and see the full story about this historic hotel.

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A collage of photos showing the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, including two photos of the 9-story brick exterior, and interior pictures of the elevators, white marble staircase with polished handrail, open doors to the ballroom with a glistening chandelier, and two photos of the lobby, with luxurious black leather furniture in front of a huge arched window with a Christmas wreath in the middle. Also a look inside a room of a bed with a robe lying on the end.A collage of photos showing the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, including two photos of the 9-story brick exterior, and interior pictures of the elevators, white marble staircase with polished handrail, open doors to the ballroom with a glistening chandelier, and two photos of the lobby, with luxurious black leather furniture in front of a huge arched window with a Christmas wreath in the middle. Also a look inside a room of a bed with a robe lying on the end.A collage of photos showing the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, including two photos of the 9-story brick exterior, and interior pictures of the elevators, white marble staircase with polished handrail, open doors to the ballroom with a glistening chandelier, and two photos of the lobby, with luxurious black leather furniture in front of a huge arched window with a Christmas wreath in the middle. Also a look inside a room of a bed with a robe lying on the end.
A collage of photos showing the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, including two photos of the 9-story brick exterior, and interior pictures of the elevators, white marble staircase with polished handrail, open doors to the ballroom with a glistening chandelier, and two photos of the lobby, with luxurious black leather furniture in front of a huge arched window with a Christmas wreath in the middle. Also a look inside a room of a bed with a robe lying on the end.A collage of photos showing the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, including two photos of the 9-story brick exterior, and interior pictures of the elevators, white marble staircase with polished handrail, open doors to the ballroom with a glistening chandelier, and two photos of the lobby, with luxurious black leather furniture in front of a huge arched window with a Christmas wreath in the middle. Also a look inside a room of a bed with a robe lying on the end.A collage of photos showing the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, including two photos of the 9-story brick exterior, and interior pictures of the elevators, white marble staircase with polished handrail, open doors to the ballroom with a glistening chandelier, and two photos of the lobby, with luxurious black leather furniture in front of a huge arched window with a Christmas wreath in the middle. Also a look inside a room of a bed with a robe lying on the end.
A collage of photos showing the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, including two photos of the 9-story brick exterior, and interior pictures of the elevators, white marble staircase with polished handrail, open doors to the ballroom with a glistening chandelier, and two photos of the lobby, with luxurious black leather furniture in front of a huge arched window with a Christmas wreath in the middle. Also a look inside a room of a bed with a robe lying on the end.A collage of photos showing the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, including two photos of the 9-story brick exterior, and interior pictures of the elevators, white marble staircase with polished handrail, open doors to the ballroom with a glistening chandelier, and two photos of the lobby, with luxurious black leather furniture in front of a huge arched window with a Christmas wreath in the middle. Also a look inside a room of a bed with a robe lying on the end.A collage of photos showing the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, including two photos of the 9-story brick exterior, and interior pictures of the elevators, white marble staircase with polished handrail, open doors to the ballroom with a glistening chandelier, and two photos of the lobby, with luxurious black leather furniture in front of a huge arched window with a Christmas wreath in the middle. Also a look inside a room of a bed with a robe lying on the end.
Top from left: The 9-story Hotel Bethlehem towers behind a historic blacksmith shop, and can be seen from the street at night. A hidden door to a speakeasy was discovered just beyond the elevators. The elevators are reminiscent of another time, as are the beautiful white marble staircases with polished handrails. The doors to the ballroom are open to welcome guests for weddings or other special events. The lobby is warm and welcoming especially at Christmas. A look inside a room, complete with a luxurious robe on the bed.

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Katharine W. Precek
Feb 8, 2023

Hi Jessica!

I love reading about the places you visit! I get so homesick for Bucks County, Pennsylvania, were I grew up.

I hope you know about The Golden Lamb in Ohio. It's been many years since we were there, but I hope it is still as lovely as I remember.

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