Historic Hotels & Resorts in East Haven

You’re likely already making plans to see the sights of historical relevance during your holiday in East Haven. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Quality Inn East Haven - New Haven is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Lighthouse Point Park is a short 9-minute drive away.

In East Haven, you’ll find 55 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

East Haven is notable for landmarks like Lighthouse Point Park, Lighthouse Point Carousel and Five Mile Point Lighthouse. Cultural venues include Shoreline Trolley Museum and Pardee Morris House. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are East Haven Town Beach and Victoria Beach.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two in a place that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in East Haven, giving a real sense of character.

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

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in East Haven, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.