Historic Hotels & Resorts in Richmond from NZ$121

Sights with historical relevance in Richmond are likely at the top of your sightseeing list. While you’re in town, you can check out the picturesque gardens and lively bars. You can also take some time enjoying the riverfront during your holiday.

Based on our travel expertise, The Petersham is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Royal Albert Hall is a short 17-minute drive away. Other choices near historic sites include The Selwyn Hotel and Richmond Hill Hotel.

In Richmond, you’ll find 122 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Richmond is notable for landmarks like The National Archives, Queen Charlotte’s Cottage and Ham House. Cultural venues include Orange Tree Theatre and Marianne North Gallery. In the area, you’ll also find Wembley Stadium and Hyde Park.

Historic hotels give guests a chance to stay in a building officially recognised with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Richmond often preserve original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in guestrooms or communal spaces.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

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