Historic Hotels & Resorts in Granite City from AU$117

The historical places in Granite City are probably a big part of your travel plans. While you’re in this family-friendly area, why not also enjoy all there is to see and do?

Based on our travel expertise, Super 8 by Wyndham Pontoon Beach IL/St. Louis MO Area is a top property on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is a short 15-minute drive away.

Granite City is home to 12 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Mississippi River and Missouri River. In the area, you’ll also find Gateway Arch and St. Louis Union Station.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Granite City, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Granite City, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.