Search Historic Hotels in Summerside

You’ll probably want to seek out the sights of historical relevance while on holiday in Summerside. Why not make your visit more savoury and check out some of the top-notch restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Summerside is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. International Fox Museum and Hall of Fame is a short walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Loyalist Country Inn & Conference Centre and Quality Inn & Suites Garden of the Gulf.

Summerside is home to 35 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Summerside is notable for landmarks like International Fox Museum and Hall of Fame, Wyatt House Museum and Bishop’s Machine Shop Museum. Cultural venues include Harbourfront Theatre, Prince Edward Island Sports Hall of Fame and Museum and Eptek Art and Culture Centre. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Summerside Harbor and Credit Union Place.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Summerside, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” 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 actual building of historic hotels are generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, but every effort is 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 at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Summerside, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.