America's grand hotels

Let's face it, you could choose anywhere to stay on a vacation in the U.S. from a Motel 6 to the Ritz, depending on your budget. But why not go for something with a sense of history and style that captures the elegance of a bygone era, like one of America's "grand dame" properties?

By Katherine Rodeghier, Special to Tribune Newspapers

August 5, 2012