Find Historic Hotels in Somerset, NJ

You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance during your vacation in Somerset. While you’re here, you might want to visit the array of shops and college campus. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Extended Stay America Suites Somerset Franklin is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Buccleuch Park is a short 10-minute drive away.

Somerset is home to 47 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Colonial Park, Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, and Negri-Napote Native Grassland Preserve. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Hutcheson Memorial Forest and Protechockey Ponds Ice Center.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognized historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Somerset, 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. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, 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 at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Somerset, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.