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The historical places in Newport are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. While you’re here, you might want to visit the must-see aquarium and bustling port. You can also take some time enjoying the popular beaches.

Based on our travel expertise, Inn at Nye Beach is a top 3-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free breakfast and in-room fireplaces. Other choices to soak up the local history include American Classic Guesthouse - Historic Nye Beachfront and Embarcadero Resort Hotel & Marina.

In Newport, there are 280 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Newport is notable for landmarks like Yaquina Bay Bridge, Yaquina Bay Lighthouse and Yaquina Head Light House. Cultural venues include Pacific Maritime and Heritage Center and Burrows House Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Nye Beach and Devil’s Punch Bowl State Park.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a building that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Newport, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of historic hotels are generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Newport, you won’t find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.