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A trip to the historical places in Carbondale is likely number one on your sightseeing list. While you’re here, you might want to visit the university campus and major shopping area. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and in-room kitchens.

In Carbondale, you’ll find 88 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favourite places to visit include Banterra Center, Giant City State Park and Shawnee National Forest. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Railroaders Memorial and Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday in a place that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Carbondale, bringing the history to life.

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

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Carbondale, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.