Find Historic Hotels in Les Pâquis

The historical places in Les Pâquis are likely a big part of your travel plans. While you’re here, why not check out the lakeside and restaurants?

Les Pâquis is home to 37 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Paquis Baths, Brunswick Monument, and Pâquis Beach. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are The Library In English and Sisi Monument.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can sleep someplace that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Les Pâquis, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Les Pâquis, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.