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A visit to the historical places in Dayton is likely first on your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Best Western Plus Dayton Hotel & Suites is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. The Boldman House Museum is a short 11-minute walk away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your visit is The Weinhard Hotel.

Dayton is home to 5 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Dayton is notable for landmarks like Columbia County Courthouse, The Boldman House Museum and Smith Hollow Country Schoolhouse. Cultural venues include Dayton Historic Depot and Liberty Theater. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Blue Mountain Station and Bluewood.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can enjoy a holiday in a place that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Dayton, giving a sense of history.

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. overall though the terms are 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 along with how it inspired the community.

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