Find Historic Hotels in Orleans, MA

You’ll probably want to seek out the historical sites during your vacation in Orleans. While you’re here, why not check out the beaches and seafood restaurants?

Rodeway Inn Orleans - Cape Cod is one of the top choices for history buffs.

In Orleans, there are 355 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Skaket Beach, Nauset Beach, and Cape Cod National Seashore. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Cape Cod Beaches and Orleans Bowling Center.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can sleep someplace that has an officially recognized historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Orleans, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used 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 architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Orleans, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.