Historic Hotels & Resorts in Oakleigh from NZ$128

You’re already probably planning a visit to historical sites during your holiday in Oakleigh. During your stay, you can visit the shops and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Lamplighter Motel is a top 3.5-star property for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free parking and laundry facilities. Melbourne Cricket Ground is a short 15-minute drive away.

Oakleigh is home to 4 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A favourite place to visit is World Series Paintball. In the area, you’ll also find Crown Casino and Melbourne Central.

Guests who choose historic hotels have a chance to stay in a place that’s been recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as palaces, castles, stately homes or even lodges, pubs or skyscrapers — as long as it’s of special interest. These types of hotels in Oakleigh often retain original elements like traditional architecture and period features in their communal spaces or guestrooms.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasise the building and architecture itself. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions, while interiors have safety features and modern conveniences. Visitors can expect the usual amenities from a contemporary hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, and free and fast Internet. When you book a historic hotel in Oakleigh, it doesn’t mean you’re picking a place that’s rundown.