Historic Hotels & Resorts in Glen Allen from NZ$137

The historical places in Glen Allen are probably a big part of your travel plans. The major shopping area and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. During your stay in this family-friendly area, you can also relish a trip to the coffee shops.

Based on our travel expertise, Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Innsbrook is a top 3-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Canal Walk is a short 18-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Candlewood Suites Richmond-West, an IHG Hotel and Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond.

In Glen Allen, you’ll find 36 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Landmarks like Virginia Randolph Museum and Elk’s Lodge in Glen Allen might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Crump Park and Meadow Farm Museum and Lavender Fields Herb Farm. Additionally, you’ll find Kings Dominion in the area.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay in a building that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Glen Allen, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Glen Allen, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.