Roxbury Historic Hotel

Significant historical sites in Roxbury are likely a big part of your travel plans. You can also enjoy the many sights including the zoo and cafés.

Based on our travel expertise, Pasadena B&B is a top 3-star B&B for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Fenway Park is a short 19-minute drive away.

In Roxbury, there are 79 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Roxbury is notable for landmarks like Dillaway-Thomas House, Malcolm X Residence and Urban League Boston. Cultural venues include Museum of the National Center of Afro American Artists and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Archives. In the area, you’ll also find Fenway Park and New England Aquarium.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Roxbury, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels are generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Roxbury, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.