Historic Hotels & Resorts in St. Joseph from NZ$146

You’re likely already making plans to see the sights of historical relevance during your trip to St. Joseph. While you’re here, be sure to check out the shops and museums. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Vineyard Mansion - Carriage House - 1 Queen 1 Full Bed is a top guest house for history buffs booking on Expedia and it features in-room kitchens. Jesse James Home Museum is a short 13-minute walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Vineyard Mansion - Benjamin Room - King Bed and Vineyard Mansion - Lincoln Room - 1 Queen Bed.

In St. Joseph, there are 86 hotels bookable on Expedia, including 5 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

St. Joseph is notable for landmarks like Jesse James Home Museum, Glore Psychiatric Museum and Patee House Museum. Cultural venues include Pony Express Museum, Pony Express Monument and Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Missouri River and Civic Center Park.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can 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 St. Joseph, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” 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 actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

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