Historic Hotels & Resorts in Riverside

A trip to the historical places in Riverside is probably first on your sightseeing itinerary. While you’re here, why not check out the gardens and restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Olde Horsham Motor Inn is a top 3.5-star property for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features an outdoor pool and free WiFi.

There are 31 hotels bookable on Expedia in the larger Horsham area, but not many designated as historic hotels.

Places to visit in the wider area include Horsham Regional Art Gallery, Sawyer Park and Horsham Aquatic Centre. You’ll also find Dooen Swamp Bushland Reserve and Horsham Golf Club in the area.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Riverside, giving a real sense of character.

“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 historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, 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 amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Riverside, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.