Harbour Grace Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Labrador

You’re already probably planning a visit to historically relevant sites during your holiday in Harbour Grace. Also explore all there is to see and do including the waterfront and parks.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Harbour Grace is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. SS Kyle Shipwreck is a short 5-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your stay is Rothesay House Heritage Inn B&B.

In Harbour Grace, you’ll find 5 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Harbour Grace is notable for landmarks like SS Kyle Shipwreck. Cultural venues include Conception Bay Museum, Spirit of Harbour Grace and Gordon G. Pike Railway Heritage Museum and Park. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church and Conception Bay.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep someplace that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Harbour Grace, 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. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Harbour Grace, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.