Find Historic Hotels in Harbourside

The historical sites in Harbourside are likely a big part of your travel plans. You’ll likely want to savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants during your visit. During your trip to this walkable area, you also can spend time at the shops.

Harbourside is home to 11 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favorite places to visit include Wills Memorial Building, We The Curious, and Millennium Square. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Bristol Aquarium and Bristol Cathedral.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a building that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Harbourside, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the normal amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Harbourside, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.