Search Historic Hotels in Parkstone

You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance while on holiday in Parkstone. And while you’re here, you can check out the entertainment choices and popular beaches. You can also take time at the relaxing spas.

Based on our travel expertise, Ox Hotel Bar & Grill is a top 3.5-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Kingston Lacy House is a short 19-minute drive away.

In Parkstone, you’ll find 49 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A couple of favourite places to visit are Splashdown Waterpark and Tower Park. In the area, you’ll also find Poole Harbour and New Forest National Park.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can spend a night or two someplace that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Parkstone, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Parkstone, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.