Ojai Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Ojai, California

You’re likely already making plans to see the places with historical relevance while on holiday in Ojai. The relaxing spas and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. During your trip to this romantic area, you can also spend time at the shops.

Based on our travel expertise, Ojai Valley Inn is a top historic resort bookable on Expedia and it features 4 outdoor pools.

In Ojai, there are 98 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Libbey Bowl, Golf Course at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa and Lake Casitas Recreation Area. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Los Padres National Forest and Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can enjoy a holiday in a place that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Ojai, giving a real sense of character.

“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 what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

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