University District Historic Hotel

A visit to the historical places in University District is probably at the top of your sightseeing list. While you’re visiting, check out the live music and theatre scene. You can also relish a trip to the top-notch restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center is a top 4-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Palace Theatre is a short 7-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your trip is The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel.

In University District, you’ll find 168 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Wexner Center for the Arts, Newport Music Hall and Ohio Stadium. In the area, you’ll also find Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Easton Town Center.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a place that has an officially recognised 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 typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in University District, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in University District, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.