Gloucester Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Gloucester, Massachusetts

A trip to the historical sites in Gloucester is probably first on your travel itinerary. While you’re here, you can visit the waterfront and seaside.

Based on our travel expertise, Beauport Hotel Gloucester is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Hammond Castle is a short 5-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Harborview Inn and The Hydrangea Inn.

Gloucester is home to 221 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Gloucester is notable for landmarks like Hammond Castle, Eastern Point Lighthouse and Sargent House Museum. Cultural venues include Cape Ann Museum, Maritime Gloucester and Rocky Neck Art Colony. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Half Moon Beach and Stage Fort Park.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two in a building that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Gloucester, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Gloucester, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.