FRENCH LICK — French Lick Resort is pleased to announce it is the recipient of the Historic Hotels of America® Best Historic Resort, an honor announced at the Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony and Gala.
The designation of 2025 Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence Winner is conferred to the resort by Historic Hotels of America, an official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
French Lick Resort is one of more than 300 hotels and resorts in the United States recognized by Historic Hotels of America for preserving and maintaining its historic integrity, architecture and ambiance.
Each year, Historic Hotels of America honors and celebrates the most exemplary historic hotels, hoteliers, and leadership practices through this exclusive awards program. The Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence are presented to historic hotels and hoteliers demonstrating innovative leadership, stewardship and contribution to furthering the recognition, preservation, and celebration of these preeminent historic hotels and their histories. Fifteen historic hotels received this recognition from Historic Hotels of America in 2025.
“We are delighted to honor French Lick Resort with this prestigious award. It was chosen from an exclusive group of nominees and considered for several categories. It stands among the finest hotels and hoteliers in the world,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “We applaud the dedication and passion of the individuals working at these iconic and legendary historic hotels, the people who keep the stories alive from the past and make staying or celebrating special occasions at these historic hotels memorable experiences.”
The “Best Historic Resort” honor is presented to a property that best celebrates its history in the guest experience and provides exceptional customer hospitality and service.
“We thank our guests for sharing in this outstanding honor from Historic Hotels of America, because their loyalty has helped French Lick Resort stand the test of time,” said Chuck Franz, French Lick Resort’s Chief Executive Officer. “It’s remarkable to walk around and see guests enjoying the resort the same way they did more than 100 years ago — rocking on the French Lick Springs Hotel veranda or relaxing under the West Baden Springs Hotel dome. History is such an important part of our story, and we take pride in integrating that legacy into the guest experience today.”
This year, French Lick Springs Hotel (established 1845) is also marking 20 years since the completion of its grand restoration in 2006. West Baden Springs Hotel (established 1855) was also brought back to life as part of the same preservation initiative, reopening in 2007 after being closed to guests for 75 years.
