Historic Hotels & Resorts in Newtown from AU$126

You're already probably planning a visit to places with historical relevance during your holiday in Newtown. You can also enjoy the many sights including the restaurants and shopping.

In Newtown, you'll find 9 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A couple of favourite places to visit are Clifford Park Racecourse and Queensland State Rose Garden. You'll also find Grand Central Shopping Centre and Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery in the area.

When you choose a historic hotel, you'll spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Newtown, giving a real sense of character.

"Heritage hotel" is a term often used 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 architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Newtown, don't worry that you'll be staying at a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.