Search Historic Hotels in Fairfax

You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites while on holiday in Fairfax. Also explore all there is to see and do including the waterfalls and coffee shops.

Based on our travel expertise, Fairfax Inn is a top B&B on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free parking and free WiFi. Mission San Rafael Arcangel is a short 7-minute drive away.

In Fairfax, there are 25 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Mount Tamalpais State Park, Samuel P. Taylor State Park and Marin Museum of Bicycling. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Pier 39 and Oracle Park.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll stay in a building that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Fairfax, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels are generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

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