Historic Hotels & Resorts in Bannockburn from NZ$142

A visit to the historical sites in Bannockburn is probably number one on your sightseeing itinerary. While you’re here, you can visit the shops and lakeside. During your stay in this family-friendly area, you can also relish a trip to the restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield is a top 3-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free parking and free WiFi. Naval Base Great Lakes is a short 14-minute drive away.

There are 11 hotels bookable on Expedia in the larger Deerfield area, but not many designated as historic hotels.

Notable places to visit in the surrounding area include Naval Base Great Lakes and Six Flags Great America. You’ll also find Marriott Theatre and Chevy Chase Country Club 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 has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Bannockburn, bringing the history to life.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasise the architecture and building. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences 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 amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Bannockburn, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.