Pinehurst · Pinehurst Village
The Carolina Hotel
James Walker Tufts's hotel, opened January 1, 1901, with 250 rooms and once called the state's largest; its cupola is Pinehurst's best-known landmark.
- Built
- 1899–1900Erected 1899-1900 and opened to the public January 1, 1901 (NHL district inventory #230). A major addition around 1918 doubled the original building.
- Style
- Colonial Revival
- Architect
- Kendall, Taylor and Stevens (Boston); contractor W. C. Bain
- Type
- Grand hotel
- Area
- Pinehurst Village
- Credentials
- National Historic Landmark; Inside a National Register historic district; Historic Hotels of America member
The story
James Walker Tufts founded Pinehurst as a resort village in 1895 and commissioned the Carolina Hotel when the smaller Holly Inn could not keep up with demand. Erected in 1899-1900 and opened January 1, 1901, the four-story frame Colonial Revival hotel originally held 250 guest rooms, including 49 suites with baths, and was described as the largest and most modern hotel in North Carolina. A matching addition around 1918 doubled its size, and its cupola is the village’s best-known landmark.
Good to know
- No pets
- Address: 1 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374
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Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.