Johnstown Historic Hotel

You’re likely already making plans to see the places with historical relevance while you’re staying in Johnstown. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Super 8 by Wyndham Johnstown/Gloversville is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. A couple of other options near historic sites include Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville, an IHG Hotel and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnstown.

Johnstown is home to 6 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Johnstown is notable for landmarks like Fort Johnstown, Johnstown Historical Society and Johnson Hall State Historic Site. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Royal Mountain and Adirondack Park.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay in a building that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Johnstown, 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. overall though the terms are 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 along with how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the popular amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Johnstown, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.