Historic Hotels & Resorts in Charles Town from AU$110

A trip to the significant historical sites in Charles Town is likely first on your travel itinerary. While you are here in this family-friendly area, why not also take some time enjoying all you’ll find to see and do here?

Based on our travel expertise, The Carriage Inn B&B is a top 3.5-star B&B for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free breakfast and in-room fireplaces. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is a short 10-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include Days Inn by Wyndham Charles Town/Harpers Ferry and Rodeway Inn & Suites - Charles Town, WV.

In Charles Town, there are 34 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Landmarks like Beall Air and Gibson-Todd House in Charles Town might be worth a visit. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Jefferson County Courthouse and Old Opera House.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay in a place that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Charles Town, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common 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 building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. 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’ve come to expect, though efforts have been 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 Charles Town, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.