Mount Shasta Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Mount Shasta, California

You’re already probably planning a visit to places with historical relevance while on holiday in Mount Shasta. While you’re here, you can visit the ski slopes and mountain landscape. You can also take some time enjoying the waterfalls during your holiday.

Based on our travel expertise, Best Western Plus Tree House is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features 2 restaurants and free Wi-Fi. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your stay is Strawberry Valley Inn.

Mount Shasta is home to 99 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Mount Shasta City Park, Lake Siskiyou and Mt. Shasta Nordic Center. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Mount Shasta Ski Park and Sacred Mountain Spa.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a place that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Mount Shasta, giving a historical feel.

“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 building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been 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 Mount Shasta, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.