Stanhope Historic Hotel

You’re likely already making plans to see the sights of historical relevance while on holiday in Stanhope. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Whistling Swan Inn is a top 3-star B&B for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Waterloo Village is a short 6-minute drive away.

In Stanhope, you’ll find 2 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favourite places to visit include Wild West City, Allamuchy Mountain State Park and Lake Lackawanna Golf Course. Additionally, you might want to add Lake Lackawanna to your itinerary.

A guest who chooses a historic hotel has the chance to stay in a place recognised with an official historic designation. Around the world, historic hotels can be castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. Historic hotels in Stanhope often preserve original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in their public spaces or guestrooms.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” 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 what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Stanhope, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.