Historic Hotels & Resorts in Lexington from AU$187

A trip to the significant historical sites in Lexington is probably number one on your sightseeing list. During your stay, you can visit the shops and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Quality Inn & Suites is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. South Carolina State House is a short 20-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your stay is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington, an IHG Hotel.

In Lexington, you’ll find 66 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Lake Murray, Saluda Shoals Park and Lexington County Museum. Additionally, you’ll find Fort Jackson in the area.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a place that has a national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Lexington, 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. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, 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 popular amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Lexington, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.