Where telegrams once flew, and postal workers sorted mail behind brass-windowed
counters, guests now check into some of America’s most distinctive hotels.
These architectural treasures preserve their federal heritage while offering
thoroughly modern comforts – think mail chutes converted to wine displays and
sorting rooms transformed into presidential suites.
Here’s a list of 15 historic US Post Offices which were converted into hotels.
The Postal Hotel (Washington, D.C.)
The 1914 City Post Office now houses a luxury hotel that masterfully preserves its
Beaux-Arts grandeur. The former postmaster’s office, with its original mahogany
paneling, serves as the presidential suite, while the mail-sorting floor’s 25-foot
ceilings create a dramatic lobby space.
Look for the restored pneumatic tube system, now cleverly repurposed to deliver room service messages.
The Benjamin (Oklahoma City)
This Art Deco masterpiece still bears its 1930s WPA murals depicting the history of
mail delivery in Indian Territory. The former main sorting room, with its quarter-sawn
oak details, now hosts one of the city’s finest restaurants.
Each guest room features postal-themed artwork sourced from the Smithsonian’s archives.
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The Postmark (Portland, Maine)
Built in 1872, this granite fortress represents one of the earliest adaptive reuse
projects of its kind. The dramatic iron staircase – once used by mail carriers
beginning their routes – now leads to individually designed rooms.
The rooftop deck, formerly a lookout post for incoming mail ships, offers harbor views.
Post House Inn (Charleston)
This 1896 Renaissance Revival building seamlessly blends historical features with
Southern luxury. The original post office boxes form a dramatic wall behind
reception, while the former stamp window now serves as the hotel bar.
Guest rooms feature salvaged heart pine floors and restored transom windows.
The General Post (Denver)
This 1916 landmark survived multiple demolition threats before its stunning
conversion. The two-story postal lobby, with its barrel-vaulted ceiling, now serves as
a grand reception area.
Former mail-sorting tables have been repurposed as dining surfaces in the restaurant.
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The Postmaster (Savannah)
Spanish moss drapes the exterior of this 1911 Gothic Revival structure. Inside,
original brass details and marble floors shine alongside modern amenities.
The former mailbag storage room, with its 20-foot ceilings, now houses a spectacular
spa.
The Exchange Hotel (Minneapolis)
This Richardson Romanesque building’s massive granite blocks once guarded the
city’s mail. Today, the former loading dock hosts a winter ice bar, while summer
brings courtyard dining in the old carriage entrance.
Each floor maintains its original cast-iron columns, now painted in contemporary colors.
Post 390 (Boston)
The smallest building on our list proves that great things come in compact packages.
This 1889 neighborhood post office maintains its copper cupola and slate roof while
housing twelve unique rooms.
The former postmaster’s office, with its original fireplace, serves as a cozy library lounge.
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Old Post (St. Louis)
This Civil War-era fortress features walls six feet thick – perfect for modern sound
insulation. The former gold bullion vault now serves as a wine cellar, while the
postmaster’s private elevator operates as a quirky two-person bar.
Look for original postal scales repurposed as art pieces.
The Postal (Cincinnati)
Italian Renaissance details abound in this 1904 structure. The dramatic central
atrium, once open for mail sorting, now houses a spectacular floating staircase.
Former mail chutes serve as design elements in the hallways, their brass fittings
polished to a warm glow.
Post House (Philadelphia)
Second Empire architecture meets modern luxury in this 1873 landmark. The former
money order windows, with their etched glass and brass details, now serve as
reception desks.
Each room features a unique architectural element from the building’s postal past.
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The Federal (Providence)
This Greek Revival building’s massive columns now welcome hotel guests instead of
postal customers. The former mail-sorting floor, with its 16-foot windows, houses a
spectacular restaurant.
Original postal murals have been carefully restored throughout.
Post Hall Hotel (Richmond)
Victorian Gothic meets Southern hospitality in this 1878 landmark. The former
registry desk, with its elaborate woodwork, now serves as the hotel bar.
Each guest room features a unique artifact from the building’s postal history.
The Postmark (Seattle)
This Art Deco masterpiece still bears its WPA murals celebrating the Pacific
Northwest’s postal history. The former parcel post room, with its terrazzo floors, now
serves as an event space.
Look for clever nods to postal history in the room numbers and signage.
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Old Post Office Inn (San Antonio)
Spanish Colonial Revival architecture provides a dramatic backdrop for this boutique
hotel. The former sorting room’s clerestory windows flood the space with natural
light, while original tile work has been meticulously preserved throughout.
America’s Architectural Heritage Meets Modern Comfort
These postal hotels offer more than just a place to rest – they provide a tangible
connection to America’s architectural and communication heritage. Each property
demonstrates how thoughtful preservation can give historic buildings new life while
maintaining their character.
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