Search Historic Hotels in San Simeon

Visitors in search of a tour of historical sites should plan a trip to San Simeon. And while you’re here, you can visit the major shopping area and popular beaches. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Piedras Blancas Lighthouse is a short 14-minute drive away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Sands by The Sea and Motel 6 San Simeon, CA - Hearst Castle Area.

San Simeon is home to 22 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Landmarks like Hearst Castle and Piedras Blancas Lighthouse in San Simeon might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay and National Geographic Theater. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are San Simeon State Park and Hearst Ranch Winery.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay someplace that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in San Simeon, bringing the history to life.

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

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in San Simeon, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.