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Visitors love the fascinating historical sites they discover on a trip to Downtown Richmond. The major shopping area and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. You can also discover the museums during your holiday to this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, The Jefferson Hotel is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Shockoe Slip is a short 19-minute walk away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your trip is Linden Row Inn.

Downtown Richmond has 107 hotels bookable on Expedia, including 2 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

Downtown Richmond is notable for landmarks like Shockoe Slip, Canal Walk and White House of the Confederacy. Cultural venues include Edgar Allan Poe Museum, The National and American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Virginia State Capitol and Broad Street.

Guests who choose historic hotels have a chance to stay in a building that has been officially recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Downtown Richmond often retain original characteristics like traditional architecture and period features in their public spaces or guestrooms.

They are quite similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to place more significance on the architecture and building. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay can expect the amenities you’d find in a hotel such as Smart TVs, WiFi and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Downtown Richmond doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s rundown or uncomfortable for guests.