Find Historic Hotels in Rutherford

Significant historical sites in Rutherford are probably a big part of your travel plans. During your stay, you can visit the shops and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Maitland City Motel is a top 3-star property for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. Tocal Homestead is a short 19-minute drive away. Other choices near historic sites include Old Maitland Inn and Hunter Gateway Motel.

Rutherford is home to 3 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

A couple of favorite places to visit are Winter Art Bazaar and Aerohunter. You’ll also find Maitland Showground and Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue in the area.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognized 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’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Rutherford, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features 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 Rutherford, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.