Downtown Dayton Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Downtown Dayton, Dayton

You’re likely already making plans to see the places with historical relevance during your trip to Downtown Dayton. While you’re here, check out the theatre scene and bars.

Based on our travel expertise, Radisson Hotel Dayton Convention Center is a top 3.5-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Carillon Historical Park is a short 3-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include Inn Port Lodging and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dayton.

In Downtown Dayton, there are 17 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Downtown Dayton is notable for landmarks like Dayton Motor Car Company Historic District. Cultural venues include Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theater and America’s Packard Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are RiverScape MetroPark and Fifth Third Field.

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 found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Downtown Dayton, giving a real sense of character.

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

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Downtown Dayton, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.