Duncansville Historic Hotel

The historical sites in Duncansville are probably a big part of your travel plans. During your stay, you can visit the shops and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altoona, an IHG Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and an indoor pool. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Wye Motor Lodge and Comfort Inn Duncansville - Altoona.

In Duncansville, you’ll find 5 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Places to visit in the wider area include Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark, Peoples Natural Gas Field and Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark. You’ll also find Canoe Creek State Park and Blue Knob in the area.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Duncansville, 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 historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Duncansville, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.