Grafton Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Grafton, Illinois

You’re likely already making plans to see the sights of historical relevance during your trip to Grafton. You can also enjoy the many sights to visit such as restaurants and riverfront.

Based on our travel expertise, Jeni J’s Gifts and Guest Houses is a top guest house on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free parking and in-room kitchenettes.

In Grafton, you’ll find 34 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Raging Rivers Waterpark, Pere Marquette State Park and Mississippi River. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Grafton Ice Cream Company and Grafton Winery & Brewhaus.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two in a place that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Grafton, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Grafton, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.