Historic lodgings around the world represent the cultures of international locations. In Europe, many of the old hotels served as residence for royals or prominent people. Many of these hotels date back to the Middle Ages. In Asia and North America, historic hotel symbolize colonization and European settlements. National and international societies have reserved these hotels as historic landmarks. Price ranges vary widely for these locations.
Camino Real Oaxaca
Calle 5 de Mayo 300
Oaxaca 68000
Mexico
+011 52 951 501 6100
This five-star hotel in Oaxaca, Mexico contains two floors with 91 rooms. The historic hotel, built in 1576, is the former convent of Santa Catalina for about 400 nuns. The hotel has Spanish Baroque and colonial architecture. The hotel, restored in 1972, has 24-hour room service and gardens and patios. Call for accommodation because rates vary every season.
Frontenac Club Inn
225 King Street East
Kingston, Ontario
Canada, K7L3A7
(613) 547-6167
This historic bed and breakfast, built in 1845, was the original home of the Bank of Montreal in Kingston. The first floor served as the bank while the second and third floors were the home of the bank manager and his family. By the time it became an inn in 2000, Frontenac had numerous incarnations including an officer's club for the 14th Battalion and a housing establishment for writers, artists, and students and faculty of nearby Queen's University. Now, the limestone building takes guest in its 13 rooms, 11 of which have fireplaces. Rates start at $159.
Sir Christopher Wren's House Hotel and Spa
Thames Street
Windsor
Berkshire SL4 1PX
+44 (0) 1753 861354
Camino Real Oaxaca
Calle 5 de Mayo 300
Oaxaca 68000
Mexico
+011 52 951 501 6100
This five-star hotel in Oaxaca, Mexico contains two floors with 91 rooms. The historic hotel, built in 1576, is the former convent of Santa Catalina for about 400 nuns. The hotel has Spanish Baroque and colonial architecture. The hotel, restored in 1972, has 24-hour room service and gardens and patios. Call for accommodation because rates vary every season.
Frontenac Club Inn
225 King Street East
Kingston, Ontario
Canada, K7L3A7
(613) 547-6167
This historic bed and breakfast, built in 1845, was the original home of the Bank of Montreal in Kingston. The first floor served as the bank while the second and third floors were the home of the bank manager and his family. By the time it became an inn in 2000, Frontenac had numerous incarnations including an officer's club for the 14th Battalion and a housing establishment for writers, artists, and students and faculty of nearby Queen's University. Now, the limestone building takes guest in its 13 rooms, 11 of which have fireplaces. Rates start at $159.
Sir Christopher Wren's House Hotel and Spa
Thames Street
Windsor
Berkshire SL4 1PX
+44 (0) 1753 861354
Comments
These sound so wonderful! Why do I suddenly envision myself in different times and eras? LOL! Great list of historic hotels :)
Yep making me even more convienced I need a vacation :)
Well done.... Were that I had the opportunity to visit such exotic sounding places!
They all sound great. I just love the older hotels with personality. Excellent article.
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