Historic Hotels & Resorts in Phillipstown

You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites during your holiday in Phillipstown. Also explore all there is to see and do including the gardens and shopping.

Based on our travel expertise, Ferry Motel is a top 3-star property for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. Riccarton House is a short 9-minute drive away.

You’ll find 781 hotels bookable on Expedia in the larger Christchurch area, but not many designated as historic hotels.

Places to visit in the wider area include Margaret Mahy Playground, New Regent Street and Isaac Theatre Royal. You’ll also find Cathedral Square and Cashel Mall in the area.

Guests who choose historic hotels have the opportunity to stay in a building recognised with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can take the form of castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — as long as it’s of special interest. These types of hotels in Phillipstown typically preserve original characteristics like traditional architecture and period features in their public spaces or guestrooms.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” 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 the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with 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 historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Phillipstown, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.