Historic Hotels & Resorts in Petersburg from NZ$110

Sights with historical relevance in Petersburg are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. During your stay, you can visit the shops and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Holiday Inn Express Petersburg, an IHG Hotel is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Beacon Theatre is a short 17-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Hampton Inn by Hilton Petersburg Ft. Gregg Adams and Comfort Inn Petersburg Near Fort Gregg-Adams.

Petersburg is home to 50 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Petersburg is notable for landmarks like Old Blandford Church, Petersburg National Battlefield Park and Farmers Bank. Cultural venues include Pocahontas Island Black History Museum, National Museum of the Civil War Soldier and Siege Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Pamplin Historical Park and Virginia Motorsports Park.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday in a place 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’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Petersburg, giving a historical feel.

“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 architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Petersburg, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.