Historic Hotels & Resorts in Sturbridge from NZ$108

Travellers love the significant historical sites they discover in Sturbridge. While you’re here, be sure to check out the shops and entertainment venues. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Based on our travel expertise, Publick House Historic Inn and Country Motor Lodge is a top resort on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 2 restaurants and flat-screen TVs. Other choices near historic sites include Comfort Inn & Suites Sturbridge - Brimfield and Econo Lodge Sturbridge Route 20.

In Sturbridge, you’ll find 17 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

A couple of favourite places to visit are Old Sturbridge Village and Wells State Park. You’ll also find Buffumville Lake and Lake Webster in the area.

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 castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Period features or traditional architecture are typically found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Sturbridge, giving a historical feel.

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. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been 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 at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Sturbridge, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.