Historic Hotels & Resorts in Herkimer

A trip to the historical sites in Herkimer is likely at the top of your sightseeing list. While you’re out exploring, you might want to check out the restaurants and coffee shops.

Based on our travel expertise, Grand Colonial B&B is a top B&B for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Herkimer Home is a short 15-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your visit is Inn Towne Motel.

In Herkimer, you’ll find 7 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

A couple of favourite places to visit are Herkimer County Historical Society and Holland Heights Golf Course. You’ll also find Herkimer Diamond Mines and Holy Trinity Monastery in the area.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can enjoy a holiday in a place that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed 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 Herkimer, 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. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Herkimer, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.