Irvine Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Irvine, California

You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites during your trip to Irvine. Be sure to check out the major shopping area and great live music while you’re here. You can also relish a trip to the top-notch restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Hilton Garden Inn Irvine/Orange County Airport is a top 3.5-star hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Old Orange County Courthouse is a short 9-minute drive away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton-Irvine/Orange County Airport and Courtyard by Marriott John Wayne Airport/Orange County.

In Irvine, there are 248 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Irvine Spectrum Center, Orange County Great Park and Crystal Cove. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Disney California Adventure® Park and Disneyland® Resort.

Guests who book a historic hotel can enjoy a holiday someplace that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Irvine, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

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