Harwich Historic Hotel

You’re already probably planning a visit to historical sites while on holiday in Harwich. While you’re here, why not check out the beaches and seafood restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Winstead Inn is a top guest house for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free parking. Chatham Lighthouse is a short 12-minute drive away.

In Harwich, you’ll find 175 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Cape Cod Lavender Farm, Cape Cod Beaches and Cranberry Valley Golf Course. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Adventure Chatham and Seymour Pond.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Harwich, bringing the history to life.

“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 a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Harwich, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.