West Ham Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in West Ham, London

You’re already probably planning a visit to historically relevant sites during your holiday in West Ham. During your stay, you can visit the shops.

Based on our travel expertise, City View Hotel Stratford is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features laundry facilities and free WiFi. HMS Belfast is a short 13-minute drive away. Other choices to soak up the local history include The Park Tavern Hotel and Metro Star.

West Ham is home to 63 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A favourite place to visit is Abbey Mills Pumping Station. In the area, you’ll also find O2 Arena and Buckingham Palace.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a building that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in West Ham, bringing the history to life.

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

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in West Ham, you won’t find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.