Historic Hotels & Resorts in Ruidoso from NZ$594

You'll probably want to seek out the sights of historical relevance during your holiday in Ruidoso. While you're here, you might want to visit the ski slopes and major shopping area. You can also take some time in this family-friendly area to enjoy the majestic mountain landscape.

Ruidoso is home to 1285 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favourite places to visit include Grindstone Lake, Pillow's Funtrackers and The Links at Sierra Blanca. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Ruidoso Winter Park and Cree Medows Public Golf Course.

When you book a historic hotel, you'll spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Ruidoso, giving a real sense of character.

You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be what's most important. For a heritage hotel, it's mainly the cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while 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 normal amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Ruidoso, don't worry that you'll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.