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You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance during your holiday in Queens. Be sure to check out the major shopping area and lively festivals while you’re here. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Based on our travel expertise, Crescent Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a car service. Empire State Building is a short 6-minute drive away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Ravel Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham and The Local - Hostel.

In Queens, you’ll find 815 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Queens is notable for landmarks like The Foundry, Queens County Farm Museum and Fort Totten. Known for its festivals, cultural venues include New York Hall of Science, Museum of the Moving Image and Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning. Citi Field is another popular sight to explore.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a place 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 has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Queens, giving a real sense of character.

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

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Queens, you won’t be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.