Edgartown Historic Hotel

The historical sites in Edgartown are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. While you’re here, you might want to visit the major shopping area and bustling port. You can also relish a trip to the wineries.

Based on our travel expertise, Light-Filled Romantic Cottage Close to Village, Beach, Bike Path, Nature Trails is a top guest house for history seekers booking on Expedia and it features free Wi-Fi. Edgartown Lighthouse is a short 5-minute drive away.

Edgartown is home to 414 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Edgartown is notable for landmarks like Edgartown Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust Historic Buildings and Old Whaling Church. Natural beauty is on display at Lighthouse Beach, South Beach and Katama Beach. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Bend in the Road Beach and Edgartown Beach.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can sleep in a building that has an officially recognised national 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 of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Edgartown, 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. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, though efforts have been 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 in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Edgartown, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.