Historic Hotels & Resorts in Novato from NZ$166

You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance while on holiday in Novato. During your stay, you can visit the shops and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn is a top 3-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Mission San Rafael Arcangel is a short 7-minute drive away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Americas Best Value Inn Novato Marin Sonoma and Inn Marin and Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection.

In Novato, you’ll find 19 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Landmarks like Novato History Museum and Marin Museum of Contemporary Art in Novato might be worth a visit. Wildlife viewing is a great activity, and Stone Tree Golf Club is one place to visit. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Pacheco Ranch Winery and Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday in a building that has an official 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 are typically found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Novato, giving a sense of history.

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

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, but 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 amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Novato, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.