Historic Hotels & Resorts in Bay View from NZ$184

A trip to the historical sites in Bay View is probably first on your sightseeing list. While you’re here, why not check out the lakeside and restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant is a top 3-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi.

Bay View is home to 11 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A favourite place to visit is Lake Michigan. You’ll also find Petoskey State Park and Harbor Springs Beach in the area.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a place that has an officially recognised 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’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Bay View, 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 building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Bay View, you won’t be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.