Find Historic Hotels in Plymouth

A trip to the sights with historical relevance in Plymouth is likely first on your travel itinerary. During your visit, why not check out the entertainment venues and seaside? You also can spend time at the marina.

Based on our travel expertise, Leonardo Hotel Plymouth - Formerly Jurys Inn is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and conference space. Elizabethan House is a short 10-minute walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Crowne Plaza Plymouth, an IHG Hotel and The Drake Hotel Plymouth.

In Plymouth, there are 649 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Plymouth is notable for landmarks like Elizabethan House, Smeaton’s Tower, and Royal Citadel. Cultural venues include Theatre Royal, Plymouth, The Box, and Merchant’s House. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Plymouth Gin Distillery and Hoe Park.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a building 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 typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Plymouth, 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. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it shaped 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. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Plymouth, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.