Bucktown Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Bucktown, Chicago

The historical sites in Bucktown are likely a big part of your travel plans. While you’re visiting this walkable area, why not also enjoy all you’ll find to see and do here?

Based on our travel expertise, Ray’s Bucktown B&B is a top 3.5-star B&B for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Merchandise Mart is a short 6-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your trip is The Hotel at Midtown.

In Bucktown, there are 27 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A couple of favourite places to visit are Milwaukee Avenue and Gorilla Tango Theatre. In the area, you’ll also find Wrigley Field and United Center.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay someplace that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Bucktown, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Bucktown, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.