A heritage hotel is a piece of history, with sites designated as UNESCO world heritage places, typically given to buildings, mountains, islands, or monuments. Some of these hotels used to be palaces or monuments of years ago that are now converted into modern accommodations. For example, Victorian-era rooms have a distinct period look, with Old World furnishings. So, if you are a fan of history and architectural heritage, look no further.
Heritage Hotels
The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai - India's First Harbor LandmarkThe Taj Mahal Palace  
Mumbai
Who wouldn’t want to be able to say they’ve stayed at The Taj Mahal? While this may not be the world-famous Taj, it sure cuts close to the real deal. Nearby the Arabian Sea, this exquisite hotel is just a short walk from the Gateway of India. Italian marble floors …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Luxury   Palace
Location: Mumbai  India  South Asia
Ballyfin Demesne - Stepping Back In A Luxurious PastBallyfin  
Ranked the number one hotel in the world by Conde Nast Traveler in 2016, the Ballyfin is set in a gorgeous 20-room Georgian home, about an hour and a half north of Dublin. From the stunning four-poster canopy beds and 80-foot library to the richly textured wallpapers and gilded mirrors, …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Luxury
Location: Ballyfin  Ireland  West Europe
The Witchery By The Castle - Historic, Gothic-Inspired Pleasure PalaceThe Witchery  
by the Castle
Hidden in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town lies The Witchery, located at the top of Scotland’s famous Royal Mile. The original, carved door lintel of this restored 16th-century tenement in Boswell's Court can just be made out with the motto, "O Lord in thee is all my traist, …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Luxury
Location: Edinburgh  United Kingdom  West Europe
Tai O Heritage Hotel - Discovering Authentic Hong Kong On Lantau IslandTai O  
Heritage Hotel
Most tourists leave Hong Kong with an impression of a fascinating but overcrowded and hectic metropolis. While this is true of some districts — Mong Kok is one of the most densely populated places in the world, for example — that’s just one side of the city. Venture a little …
Accommodation types: Heritage
Location: Hong Kong  Hong Kong  East Asia
Tulou Fuyulou Changdi Inn - The "Earth Building"Tulou Fuyulou  
Changdi Inn
Located in China’s Yongding County, the Tulou Fuyulou Changdi Inn is known as an “earth building.” The Hakka people built China's tulou, a Han subgroup that ventured into southern China about 2,000 years ago. Between the 12th and 20th centuries, these communal earthen buildings housed large families, providing protection from …
Accommodation types: Heritage
Location: Yongding  China  East Asia
Crowne Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Downtown - Historic Union Station Hotel With Train Car RoomsIndianapolis Downtown  
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station is housed within America’s first “union station” in Indianapolis. This unique hotel offers 273 guest rooms; the most popular feature is the 26 authentic Pullman train car rooms. Still set on their original tracks, the …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Train
Location: Indianapolis  USA  North America
Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles - Historic High-Rise With A 1,600-Seat Theater InsideAce Hotel Downtown  
Los Angeles
The historic United Artists Building, designed by Mary Pickford, was constructed as a film studio in the center of L.A. back in 1927. It was the tallest building in the city for one year after its completion. The building stands as a shining monument to the American artistic spirit and …
Accommodation types: Design   Heritage
Location: Los Angeles  USA  North America
Hotel Parador De Ronda - Perched On A CliffParador  
de Ronda
Perched on a cliff in the former town hall building, this incredible hotel is a worthy destination in itself. Located in mountainous Ronda, in the south of Spain, Hotel Parador offers unparalleled views of the Tagus River and the 120-meter deep ravine, El Tajo. The stunning landscapes make the outdoor …
Accommodation types: Heritage
Location: Ronda  Spain  West Europe
Fondazione Curzùtt-San Barnard Hostel - Middle Ages Village With A HostelHostel  
Curzútt
Situated near Bellinzona, Switzerland, the Fondazione Curzùtt-San Barnard hostel is surrounded by natural beauty near the Swiss and Italian border. The rural areas of Ticino have a rich and interesting history that is often overshadowed by the larger urban centers in the region. Still, those who make the trek to …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Hostel
Location: San Bernardo  Switzerland  West Europe
The Sylvia Hotel - Colorful Beachside Accommodation In VancouverThe Sylvia  
Hotel
The Sylvia Hotel is located on the English bay in Vancouver and is the only beachside property in the whole city. With its brick and terra-cotta facade, this landmark building in the West End has been swarmed by the Virginia creeper, giving it a unique and cozy look. This heritage …
Accommodation types: Heritage
Location: Vancouver  Canada  North America
Fontevraud L'Hôtel - Contemporary Hotel At The Fontevraud AbbeyFontevraud  
L'Hôtel
Located in Anjou, France, the Fontevraud L'Hotel is fit for royalty. In fact, it’s set in the heart of the Royal Abbey and holds many, many years of history. France’s Loire Valley is actually a UNESCO world heritage site. For architecture buffs, staying at the Fontevraud is a dream come …
Accommodation types: Church   Design   Heritage
Location: Fontevraud-l'Abbaye  France  West Europe
The Raj Palace Jaipur - 16th-Century Maharaja Palace In JaipurRaj Palace  
Most people imagine rich golds, deep reds, and chandeliers everywhere when thinking of opulence and royalty. Imagine a hotel – no, a palace really – that offers this kind of luxury. It exists! The Raj Palace is a 16th-century Maharaja palace located in Jaipur, India, and fit for royalty. In …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Luxury   Palace
Location: Jaipur  India  South Asia
McMenamins Crystal Hotel - Entertain Me!McMenamins  
Crystal Hotel
The last century of songs and performances at the Crystal Ballroom have provided the inspiration for each of the 51 exquisite suites available at the McMenamins Crystal Hotel. Each suite is characterized by richly hued walls, black velvet drapery, colorful panels and headboards as accents, and animal print upholstery to …
Accommodation types: Art   Design   Heritage
Location: Portland  USA  North America
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery - Artsy Boutique Hotel In A Restored Warehouse In New OrleansThe Old  
No. 77
Set in a restored 19th-century warehouse just three blocks from the French Quarter, the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery is a boutique hotel in the New Orleans art district, perfect for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers. The lobby, once a warehouse that served the Port of New Orleans with …
Accommodation types: Design   Heritage
Location: New Orleans  USA  North America
Alton Station Staffordshire - Converted Railway Station HotelAlton Station  
All aboard! No longer a working railway, Alton Station provides a unique chance for guests to conduct their own adventures in a whimsical setting. Originally built in 1849, Alton Station differs from other stations along the North Staffordshire Railway (NSR) in its Italianate style (most were Tudor or Jacobean). Refurbished …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Train
Location: Alton  United Kingdom  West Europe
Oxford University Bed and Breakfast - Unique "Back To School" AccommodationOxford University  
Bed and Breakfast
No matter your age, you can feel like you’re in university again by staying in an Oxford University room. With no exams to worry about, you’ll find these self-catered/bed and breakfast rooms to be centrally located with year-round availability. However, you may be keen to book in advance as rooms …
Accommodation types: Heritage
Location: Oxford  United Kingdom  West Europe
Rotarius - B&B In A Medieval Tower In ItalyRotarius  
At the top of this medieval tower, you will find your dramatic bedroom. Have you seen how high the ceiling is? The candles, the stone walls, the exquisite hardwood furnishings, this is just sexy. And historical too. Sexy and historical – not too often, you get those two things together. …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Tower
Location: Asti  Italy  West Europe
Hotel Chelsea New York - Historical Hotel Featured In Various MoviesHotel  
Chelsea
The Hotel Chelsea, or more simply the Chelsea, is a historic landmark of New York City that has been home to scores of notable literary and film stars over the years. Finished in 1885, this 250-unit hotel was recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. This 12-story …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Movie
Location: New York  USA  North America
Hotel Copernicus Krakow - Renaissance Architecture In The Old TownHotel  
Copernicus
Hotel Copernicus, located in Old Town Krakow, stands apart as a monument to Renaissance architecture and dignitaries that have slept within its walls. Once home to cathedral canons, several well-known guests, including Nicolas Copernicus, European royalty, and American presidents, have added to the hotel’s rich history. Hotel Copernicus strives to …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Luxury
Location: Kraków  Poland  East Europe
Dune Barr House - Verandah in the Forest - 19th Century Colonial Bungalow In IndiaThe Verandah  
in the Forest
Located at the Matheran Hill Station around 90km from Mumbai, The Verandah in the Forest is a 19th Century colonial bungalow originally built by an Englishman who no-doubt sported the Nietzsche-style mustache in vogue at the time. Overman or not you will find the surroundings delightful and the location, high …
Accommodation types: Heritage
Location: Matheran  India  South Asia
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