Newport Beach Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Newport Beach, California

You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites while you’re staying in Newport Beach. And while you’re here, you can visit the major shopping area and scenic seaside. You can also relish a trip to the top-notch restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Gorgeous waterfront home with loft, WiFi, full kitchen, & furnished balcony is a top guest house for history buffs booking on Expedia and it features in-room kitchens. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach, an IHG Hotel.

In Newport Beach, you’ll find 1538 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Newport Beach is notable for landmarks like Balboa Pavilion. Cultural venues include Orange County Museum of Art, Environmental Nature Center and Newport Harbor Nautical Museum. In the area, you’ll also find Disney California Adventure® Park and Downtown Disney® District.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can enjoy a holiday in a building that has an officially recognised national 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 typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Newport Beach, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are 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 along with how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Newport Beach, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.