Historic Hotels & Resorts in Carmel from NZ$206

The historical sites in Carmel are likely at the top of your sightseeing list. 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, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - North Carmel / Westfield, an IHG Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement is a short 12-minute drive away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Old Towne Carmel Bed and Breakfast and Residence Inn By Marriott Indianapolis Carmel.

In Carmel, there are 48 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Center for the Performing Arts, Woodhouse Day Spa and Clay Terrace. In the area, you’ll also find Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Historic hotels give guests a chance to stay in a building that has been officially recognised with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as stately homes, palaces or even lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any building that’s been identified as being of special interest. These types of hotels in Carmel often preserve authentic characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in their public spaces or guestrooms.

They are quite similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the architecture and actual building. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay can expect the amenities you’d find in a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Carmel doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.