Historic Hotels & Resorts in Maidstone from NZ$98

A trip to the historical sites in Maidstone is probably first on your sightseeing list. You’ll likely want to savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants during your visit.

Based on our travel expertise, Chilston Park Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway is a short 19-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your trip is Village Hotel Maidstone.

Maidstone is home to 217 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Maidstone is notable for landmarks like Stoneacre, Teston Bridge Country Park and Tyrewhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages. Cultural venues include Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone Museum and Pizza Express Music Room. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Mote Park and Kent Life.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can sleep someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Maidstone, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is more common 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 actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Maidstone, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.