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Sights with historical relevance in Roanoke are likely at the top of your sightseeing list. And while you're here, you can visit the university campus and majestic mountain landscape. You can also take time at the major shopping area.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Roanoke & Conference Ctr, Curio Collection by Hilton  is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Mill Mountain Star is a short 9-minute drive away.

Roanoke is home to 259 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Roanoke is notable for landmarks like Showtimers Community Theatre. Cultural venues include Taubman Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Transportation and Jefferson Center. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Center in the Square and Berglund Center.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it's of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Roanoke, giving a historical feel.

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. though overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what's most important. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Roanoke, don't worry that you'll be staying at a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.