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A trip to the significant historical sites in Irvine is probably first on your sightseeing list. While you’re out exploring, you might want to check out the restaurants and bars.

Based on our travel expertise, The Gailes Hotel and Spa is a top 4-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is a short 17-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your visit is Riverside Lodge Hotel.

In Irvine, there are 22 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Dundonald Links, Irvine Beach and Glasgow Gailes. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Western Gailes Golf Club and Vennel Gallery.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can enjoy a holiday in a place that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Irvine, giving a historical feel.

“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 architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Irvine, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.