Newport Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Newport, Isle of Wight

The historical sites in Newport are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. While you’re here, why not check out the gardens and bars?

One Holyrood Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features conference space and a terrace. Osborne House is a short 10-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your trip is The Wheatsheaf Hotel.

In Newport, there are 111 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Newport is notable for landmarks like Carisbrooke Castle, Arreton Barns and Calbourne Water Mill. Natural beauty is on display at Seaclose Park, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Compton Beach. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Southampton Cruise Terminal and New Forest National Park.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay in a place that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Newport, 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 shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Newport, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.