In Hayakawa, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is a hot spring hotel. Since Kong Gumi was acquired in 2006, it is a long-established business (shinise) as the oldest hotel and possibly the oldest independent corporation in operation, having been founded in 705 AD by Fujiwara Mahito. Guinness World Records certified the hotel as the world's oldest hotel in 2011.

Since its inception, the hotel has gotten all of its hot water from the nearby Hakuho Springs. For over 1,300 years, it has been run by 52 generations of the same family (including adopted heirs). Fujiwara Mahito, the son of an adviser to Emperor Tenji, the 38th Emperor of Japan, designed the onsen.

There are 37 rooms at the hotel, as well as a kaiseki restaurant and a moon-viewing platform. As of 2019, all of the hotel's rooms and facilities include password-free Wi-Fi. The rooms are decorated with tatami mats and vintage art. The employees dress in nibu-shiki kimonos. The technology in the hot baths pumps 1,000 liters of naturally heated water every minute, with ambitions to quadruple that capacity. There are both public and private hot spring spas at the hotel (onsen). On the first floor, there are two private ones, and on the fourth floor, there are two public ones. The lobby and entrance are on the third floor.

Location: Hayakawa, Yamanashi, Japan

Phone: +0556 - 48 -2111

Website: keiunkan.co.jp

The next position on the list of the oldest hotels is Hoshi Ryokan. It is the world's second-oldest hotel, having opened its doors in 717. According to legend, Taicho Daishi, a prominent Buddhist teacher, had a vision while trekking in the area. A great deity appeared to him in a vision, telling him that nearby was a hot spring with wonderful waters that could heal the souls of all who bathed in them. The spring was concealed below, and local villagers dug it out with Taicho's help to make use of its warm waters. By the spring, Taicho advised his disciple to establish a 'Ryokan' (traditional Japanese boarding house) so that more people may visit and benefit from the healing waters.

Since then, Hoshi Ryokan had been there. They accomplished it for you, which means you now have the chance to swim in the miraculous waters for yourself. They offer a spa pool that is both indoor and outdoor. And they invite you to relax in their exquisite gardens, which combine traditional Japanese gardening with modern techniques. If you visit in September, you will be treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience: the Garyo festival, which features traditional Samurai dances performed on a stage floating on a candlelight lake.

Location: 〒923-0326 Ishikawa, Komatsu, Awazumachi, Wa−46, Japan

Phone: +81 761-65-1111

Website: ho-shi.co.jp

Zum Roten Bären is Germany's and Europe's oldest hotel. The hotel's foundations stretch back to 1120 when the House of Zähringen dukes founded the town of Freiburg.

The cellar of this quaint inn (located in Freiberg and thought to be Germany's oldest hotel) houses its historical credentials. The rustic stone arches that form part of the foundations here are considered to date from around 1000, a long time before Freiberg was constructed in 1120. Zum Roten Bären has hosted over 50 innkeepers and weathered numerous conflicts, notably the Thirty Years' War, which raged across Europe from 1618 to 1648.

The hotel, on the other hand, did not do as well during the War of the Spanish Succession (a pan-European dispute over the Spanish throne, following the death of Charles II of Spain). In 1713, Frieberg was besieged, and the Zum Roten Bären was badly destroyed. Andreas Pflug, the hotel's owner, and innkeeper removed the damaged sections and replaced them with a three-story house, which is now the hotel's foundation. Pflug also installed a golden bear statue over the hotel door, which is still there today.

Location: Oberlinden 12, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Phone: 0043 (0)1 317 61 50
Website: zumrotenbaeren.at

The Olde Bell is a hotel and public house on the banks of the Thames in Hurley, Berkshire, England. It is said to be the UK's oldest hotel, as well as one of the world's oldest hotels.

The Olde Bell was founded in 1135 as the Hurley Priory's hostelry, making it one of the world's oldest hotels. In the 12th century, the coaching inn was enlarged to add a tithe barn and dovecote. The hotel is supposed to have a secret tunnel going to the village priory that was utilized by John Lovelace during the Glorious Revolution in the 17th century to topple King James II. During World War II, the hotel served as a meeting place for Winston Churchill and Dwight D. Eisenhower. The inn has hosted a number of Hollywood stars, including Mae West, Greta Garbo, Cary Grant, Errol Flynn, Elizabeth Taylor, and Richard Burton, due to its proximity to Pinewood Studios.

The Olde Bell is a modernized 5-star coaching inn with calm rooms designed by Ilse Crawford and rustic charm. Some of the pieces date back to 1135, and some of the original design aspects have been preserved. Enjoy local ales and cuisine from the summer kitchen' in the large meadow garden during the warmer months. Open fireplaces in the main bar offer an enticing coziness in the winter. Throughout the hotel, there is free Wi-Fi internet access. The resort also offers free on-site parking and accepts pets.

Location: High St, Hurley, Maidenhead SL6 5LX, England

Phone: +44 1628 825881

Website: theoldebell.co.uk

The Orso Grigio is a classic hotel in South Tyrol that dates back to the year 1300. It sits in the historic heart of the Italian town of Innichen. Excellent meals and a wine cellar are available to visitors. Orso Grigio is one of the oldest hotels in the world.

Orso Grigio is housed in a building that goes back to 1303 when it was used by traders passing through the area (the northern Italian section of South Tyrol, bordering Austria). After suffering through the harsh conflicts of the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century, the hotel was converted into a military hospital for Austro-Hungarian troops during World War One. Hedwig Hellenstainer, the hotel's owner, assisted in the treatment of the troops and received a Military Merit Medal for his efforts.

A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage/storage, and laundry facilities are available. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a fee, and free self-parking is available on site. Guests can dine at Hotel Orso Grigio's restaurant or purchase snacks and snacks from the snack bar/deli. After a hard day, unwind at the bar/lounge with your favorite drink. Every day from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet.

Location: Via Regole, 12 38010 Ronzone (TN), Italia

Phone: . +39 0463 880625

Website: orsogrigio.it

The Hotel Interlaken is one of Switzerland's oldest hotels. It opened in 1323 and was originally used as a guest house of the cloister and afterward it was part of the administration of the region. On the first floor of the Hotel, the historic courtroom has been converted into a meeting space.

For a long time, the Guest House Interlaken served as the administrative center of the Berner Oberland, and hence as the focal point for a number of significant state functions. A number of offenders were sentenced to prison in the historic courtroom on the first floor. These rooms, which are now used as seminar and conference rooms, host less contentious sessions.

The mansion was restored and given its own coat of arms in 1491 by Louis Ross, the owner at the time. The Bernese government is thought to have officially approved the guest house's existence at the time. On the south facade of their building, the original late Gothic coat of arms relief with two horses and two alpine ibexes may still be seen. This is under the protection of a monumental monument. In the hotel lobby, the Kloster bar, and the Taverne Restaurant, some of the ancient walls have been retained.

A few generations later, two well-known personalities from the worlds of music and literature check into the hotel: German composer Felix Mendelssohn and wild Romantic-era poet Lord Byron. Both of them now have their own rooms.

Location: Höheweg 74, CH-3800 Interlaken, Switzerlandany luminaries, including musician Felix Mendelssohn and Lord Byron, have stayed at the hotel in medieval Interlaken.

Phone: +41 33 826 68 68

Website: hotelinterlaken.ch

The first position on the list of the oldest hotels in the world is Parador Santiago de Compostela. In 1499, the hotel was erected as a royal hospital to house pilgrims on their way to Santiago. It continues to welcome visitors today to explore a city that is both global and fascinating. Inside the Parador Museum, the world's oldest hotel, you'll find four gorgeous cloisters, elegant rooms, spectacular guest rooms, and a lavish dining room serving Galician-style seafood and meat, as well as classic apple filloas (a type of crêpe) and crème brûlée.

The Parador de Santiago, also known as the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, is a unique blend of history, art, and tradition, as well as a pilgrim's dream and symbol. It is situated near the cathedral in Obradoiro Square, creating a stunningly beautiful space amid one of the world's most visited provincial capitals. A stay at this Parador entails a trip to a genuine one-of-a-kind and exclusive destination.

The venue claims to be the world's oldest continuously operating hotel on this premise. Whether it is or not (many would argue differently), the building's dramatic beauty, both the magnificent façade and the evocative interior, which has kept its historical character, cannot be denied.

Location: Praza do Obradoiro, 1 15705 Santiago de Compostela A Coruña, Spain

Phone: +34 981582200

Website: parador.es/en

The Hotel de la Soledad was first mentioned in the early years of the eighteenth century. It was 1735, and Regidor de Valladolid D. José Antonio lvarez de Eulate and Marcilla Mendevil, originally from the Kingdom of Navarra, and his wife Da. Andrea Manuela de Anaya, originally from the city of Patzcuaro, purchased the old house, which they were forced to demolish due to its deterioration and unfortunate conditions, and instead built the ground floor of the hotel. The tragic loss of his only son D. Faust in 1748 caused the marriage to put the project on hold indefinitely.

After becoming a popular hotel near the end of the 18th century, the Mexican War of Independence (which lasted from 1810 to 1821 and ultimately signaled Mexico's independence from Spanish rule) took its toll on local business, and the hotel accumulated growing debts. The venue was renamed Hotel de Michoacán when the financial troubles were handled in the 1830s, but people continued to refer to it as 'Hotel de la Soledad', which later became its official title and appears destined to remain. More recently, in the year 2008, the outstanding Hotel de la Soledad's repair began. The Hotel de la Soledad is one of the oldest hotels in the world.

Location: Ignacio Zaragoza 90, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich, Mexico

Phone: +52 443 312 1888

Website: hoteldelasoledad.com

William Traphagen opened the Traphagen Tavern, a traveler's inn, at the town crossroads in 1704. Ryn Beck was a little town at the time, created out of the forests once home to the Sepasco Native Americans. The area, where the King's Highway, today is known as Route 9, intersected the Sepasco Trail, snaking its way down to the Hudson River, which had been occupied by the Dutch since the 1680s. The Beekman Arms was built in 1766 as an addition to the old tavern and has been in operation ever since.

After the Beekman family, the Beekman Arms was called. Judge Henry Beekman was one of the first British Crown land owners in the Hudson Valley at the time. Colonel Henry Beekman Jr. enlarged his father's land holdings by settling refugees from the Palatine-Rhine region of Europe.

Throughout the twentieth century, The Beekman Arms remained the heart of Rhinebeck's social and civic life. Thousands of town and service club meetings, marriages, various events, and leisurely Sunday brunches were held there. After their hospital shifts in the 1930s, young girls training to be nurses unwinded at the inn.

There are 100 rooms spread across several old structures. The Beekman Arms is one of Rhinebeck's most well-known structures, and it's a great place to stop on a local history tour. The Beekman Arms' pub has an American menu that includes anything from a typical Tavern Burger ($16) to a 12-ounce Prime NY Strip Steak ($35). The French Onion Soup and the Classic Dutch Turkey Pot Pie are both hearty options on the menu.

Location: 6387 Mill St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, America

Phone: +1 845-876-7077

Website: beekmandelamaterinn.com

According to the CRISIL Report, the LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata was built in 1840 as the "Auckland Hotel" and was the longest continually functioning luxury hotel in Asia for 165 years until its refurbishment in 2006. This hotel's architecture is a mix of Victorian, Edwardian, and contemporary designs. The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata is conveniently positioned among major commercial and corporate districts. It has 215 rooms and suites, as well as 8,000 square feet of meeting and banqueting space. This hotel's spa is 13,000 square feet in size and contains a salon.

The hotel was dubbed the "Jewel of the East" and the "Savoy of the East" during its heyday and was prosaically described by Rudyard Kipling in his short story City of Dreadful Night. The Lalit has entertained Mahatma Gandhi, Ho Chi Minh, Rudyard Kipling, Queen Elizabeth II, Nikita Khruschev, and Mark Twain, who named it the "best hotel east of the Suez" when it first opened as a high-end hospitality destination.

For several years, the hotel was closed for substantial refurbishment. On November 19, 2013, it reopened as the LaLiT Great Eastern Hotel after a soft opening. The building is designated as a historic structure, and the restorations preserved important aspects such as the facade and grand staircase. Heritage I, Heritage II, and New Block are the three sections of the hotel.

Location: Dalhousie Square 1, 2,3, Old Court House St, Ward Number 1, Kolkata, West Bengal 700069, India

Phone: +91 33 4444 7777

Website: thelalit.com