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A visit to the sights with historical relevance in Old Port is probably at the top of your sightseeing itinerary. While you’re here, you might want to visit the bustling port and major shopping area. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Based on our travel expertise, Portland Regency Hotel & Spa is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features a full-service spa. Wadsworth-Longfellow House is a short 8-minute walk away.

In Old Port, you’ll find 45 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Cross Insurance Arena, Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal and Fore Street Gallery. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are N.W. Barrett Gallery and Domaine Gallery.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Old Port, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Old Port, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.