Historic Hotels & Resorts in Des Plaines from NZ$144

You’ll probably want to seek out the sights of historical relevance during your holiday in Des Plaines. The major shopping area and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. You can also discover the entertainment venues during your holiday to this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Courtyard by Marriott Chicago O’Hare is a top 3-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District is a short 16-minute drive away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Hilton Garden Inn Chicago OHare Airport and Best Western Des Plaines Inn.

Des Plaines is home to 42 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Rivers Casino, Lake Park and Arndt Park. In the area, you’ll also find Wrigley Field and Navy Pier.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Des Plaines, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels are generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Des Plaines, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.