New Bern Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in New Bern, North Carolina

You’ll probably want to seek out the places with historical relevance during your holiday in New Bern. While you’re here, you can visit the shops and riverfront. You can also relish a trip to the top-notch restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Springhill Suites by Marriott New Bern is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Tryon Palace is a short 5-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront and The Aerie Bed and Breakfast.

In New Bern, there are 229 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

New Bern is notable for landmarks like Tryon Palace, New Bern Civic Theatre and B’nai Sholem Temple. Cultural venues include Pepsi Museum, North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace and New Bern Firemen’s Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are New Bern Grand Marina and Union Point Park.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can sleep in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in New Bern, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in New Bern, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.