2021 Travel Awards: Cool Retro Redos
What’s old is new again at these hotels, all of which artfully turn throwback vibes on their head.
Codi Ann Backman
DR WILKINSON’S BACKYARD RESORT & MINERAL SPRINGS
Founded in 1952, this resort received a mid-mod redesign of the spa and guest rooms to complement geothermal mineral pools. DRWILKINSONS.COM
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THE DARLING HOTEL
These new downtown Visalia digs were once an annex for the Tulare County Courthouse but now feature Art Deco-inspired décor plus a rooftop restaurant and lounge. THEDARLINGVISALIA.COM
Credit: Kat Alves
HOLBROOKE HOTEL
Declared a California Historical Landmark, this Victorian hotel now offers expansive modern suites at the gateway to the Sierra Nevada. Don’t forget to grab a drink at the Golden Gate Saloon. HOLBROOKE.COM
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