Riverwoods Historic Hotel

A visit to the significant historical sites in Riverwoods is probably first on your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago-Deerfield/Lincoln, an IHG Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Naval Base Great Lakes is a short 19-minute drive away.

In Riverwoods, there are 3 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Notable places to visit in the surrounding area include Naval Base Great Lakes and Six Flags Great America. You’ll also find Chevy Chase Country Club and Marriott Theatre in the area.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can sleep someplace that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Riverwoods, 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 what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as 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. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the popular amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Riverwoods, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.