Historic Hotels & Resorts in Cripple Creek from AU$176

A trip to the historical sites in Cripple Creek is likely number one on your sightseeing list. You can check out the riverfront and mountain landscape during your visit.

Based on our travel expertise, Golden Nugget Cripple Creek is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 2 restaurants and free WiFi. Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad is a short walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Century Casino & Hotel Cripple Creek and Chamonix Casino Hotel.

Cripple Creek is home to 71 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Cripple Creek is notable for landmarks like Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad, Old Homestead House Museum and Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine. Cultural venues include Outlaws & Lawmen Jail Museum and Butte Theater. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday someplace that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Cripple Creek, bringing the history to life.

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

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Cripple Creek, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.