Find Historic Hotels in Elkhart, IN

You’re already probably planning a visit to historical sites during your trip to Elkhart. Why not make your visit more savory and check out some of the top-notch restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Urban Amish on Main St is a top 3.5-star B&B for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free breakfast and in-room kitchenettes. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Best Western Inn & Suites and Hampton Inn Elkhart IN.

Elkhart is home to 59 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Elkhart is notable for landmarks like Ruthmere Mansion. Cultural venues include The Lerner, Midwest Museum of American Art, and National New York Central Railroad Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are NIBCO Water and Ice Park and Wellfield Botanic Gardens.

Guests who choose historic hotels have a chance to stay in a place recognized with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as palaces, castles, stately homes or even lodges, pubs, or skyscrapers. These types of hotels in Elkhart usually retain original elements such as period features or traditional architecture within the guestrooms or public spaces.

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 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.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is 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 Elkhart, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.