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The historical sites in Waukesha are probably at the top of your sightseeing list. While you’re here, be sure to check out the shops and live music.

Based on our travel expertise, Baymont by Wyndham Waukesha is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Comfort Inn and The Clarke Hotel.

In Waukesha, there are 19 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Center Court Sports Complex, Frame Park Formal Gardens and Waukesha County Expo Center. Additionally, you’ll find American Family Field in the area.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Waukesha, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are 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 along with how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the popular amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Waukesha, you won’t be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.