Newtown Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Newtown, County Galway

A trip to the historical sites in Newtown is likely at the top of your sightseeing list. And don't forget to discover the other places of interest while you are here in the area.

Places to visit in the wider area include Turoe Pet Farm, Kilconnell Franciscan Friary and Dunsandle Castle. You'll also find Ballinasloe Golf Club and Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey in the area.

When you book a historic hotel, you'll sleep in a building that has a national 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 has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Newtown, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels are generally what's most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it's cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Newtown, don't worry that you'll find a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.