Duluth Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Duluth, Minnesota

You’ll probably want to seek out the historical sites during your holiday in Duluth. While you’re here, you might want to visit the major shopping area and bustling port. You can also take some time enjoying the scenic lakeside.

Based on our travel expertise, The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 2 restaurants and in-room kitchenettes. Aerial Lift Bridge is a short 7-minute walk away. Other choices near historic sites include Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection and Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview.

Duluth is home to 329 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Duluth is notable for landmarks like North Shore Scenic Railroad, Aerial Lift Bridge and Glensheen Historic Estate. Cultural venues include Lake Superior Railroad Museum, Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center and Lake Superior Maritime Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Fond-du-Luth Casino and Great Lakes Aquarium.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Duluth, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it shaped 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. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Duluth, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.