Greenville Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Greenville, South Carolina

You’re likely already making plans to see the historical sites during your trip to Greenville. And while you’re here, you can visit the major shopping area and scenic riverfront. You can also relish a trip to the top-notch restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Hyatt Regency Greenville is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Pelham Mills Site is a short 16-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Hyatt Place Greenville/Downtown and Hampton Inn & Suites Greenville-Downtown-RiverPlace.

Greenville is home to 605 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Greenville is notable for landmarks like Christ Episcopal Church, Kilgore Lewis House and Beattie House. Cultural venues include The Peace Center, Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery and Roper Mountain Science Center. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are The Children’s Museum of the Upstate and Falls Park on the Reedy.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay 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 identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Greenville, bringing the history to life.

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

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Greenville, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.