Find Historic Hotels in Downtown Dayton, OH

You’re already probably planning a visit to historical sites while you’re staying in Downtown Dayton. While you’re here, check out the theater scene and bars.

Based on our travel expertise, Radisson Hotel Dayton Convention Center is a top 3.5-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Carillon Historical Park is a short 3-minute drive away. Other choices near historic sites include Inn Port Lodging and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dayton.

In Downtown Dayton, you’ll find 20 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Downtown Dayton is notable for landmarks like Dayton Motor Car Company Historic District. Cultural venues include Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theater, and America’s Packard Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are RiverScape MetroPark and Fifth Third Field.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a place that has an officially recognized historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Downtown Dayton, giving a historical feel.

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 actual building of historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities, and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Downtown Dayton, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.