Ocean City Historic Hotel

You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites during your holiday in Ocean City. While you’re visiting, you may want to admire the scenic seaside.

Based on our travel expertise, Ocean 7 is a top property on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Casino at the Claridge Hotel is a short 13-minute drive away.

Ocean City is home to 1142 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Ocean City Boardwalk, Ocean City Beach and Playland’s Castaway Cove. In the area, you’ll also find Atlantic City Boardwalk and Harrah’s Atlantic City Casino.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Ocean City, giving a sense of history.

“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. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Ocean City, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.