Find Historic Hotels in Birch Harbor, ME

You’re already probably planning a visit to historically relevant sites during your trip to Birch Harbor. During your stay, you can visit the waterfront.

Birch Harbor is home to 8 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

A couple of favorite places to visit are Acadia National Park and Schoodic Peninsula. You’ll also find Schoodic Point and Shore Path in the area.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a place that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Birch Harbor, 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. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual 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 inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, while every effort is 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 Birch Harbor, you won’t be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.