Find Historic Hotels in New Albany, IN

You’ll probably want to seek out the places with historical relevance while on vacation in New Albany. Why not appreciate the riverfront during your visit?

Based on our travel expertise, Holiday Inn Express New Albany, an IHG Hotel is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Belle of Louisville is a short 8-minute drive away. Other choices to soak up the local history include The Pepin Mansion Historic B&B and Hampton Inn New Albany Louisville West.

New Albany is home to 86 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A favorite place to visit is Carnegie Center for Art & History. You’ll also find Falls of the Ohio State Park and Derby Dinner Playhouse in the area.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep someplace that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub, 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 New Albany, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences 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 amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in New Albany, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.