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Significant historical sites in Newport are likely a big part of your travel plans. While you’re here, why not check out the mountain landscape and restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Econo Lodge is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi.

In Newport, you’ll find 96 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favourite places to visit include Douglas Lake, French Broad River and Pigeon River. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Nolichucky River and Victory Lanes Bowling Center.

Guests who book a historic hotel can stay in a place that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Newport, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” 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 what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as 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 historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Newport, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.