Historic Hotels & Resorts in Shawnee from NZ$375

A trip to the historical sites in Shawnee is probably number one on your travel itinerary. During your stay, you can visit the shops and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shawnee-Kansas City West, an IHG Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Shawnee and Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Merriam.

Shawnee is home to 50 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Shawnee is notable for landmarks like Santa Fe Trail Tracks. Cultural venues include Johnson County Museum, 1950s All-Electric House and Medicine’s Hall of Fame and Museum. In the area, you’ll also find T-Mobile Center and Legends Outlets Kansas City.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep in a place that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Shawnee, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Shawnee, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.