Historic Hotels & Resorts in Salem from AU$136

A trip to the significant historical sites in Salem is probably on top of your sightseeing itinerary. During your holiday, why not also discover the many sights including the art?

Salem is home to 12 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Battenkill River, Green Mountain National Forest and Salem Art Works. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Bancroft Public Library and Fort Salem Theatre.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it's of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Salem, 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 building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it's mainly the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Salem, don't worry that you'll find a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.