Pontoon Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Pontoon, County Mayo

You'll probably want to seek out the historical sites while you're staying in Pontoon. While you're here, why not check out the lakeside and bars? You can also relish a trip to the restaurants during your stay.

Places to visit in the wider area include Foxford Village, McHale Park and TF Royal Theatre and Event Centre. You'll also find Enniscrone Golf Club and TF Royal & Theatre in the area.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a building that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Pontoon, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly 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 inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, while 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 usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Pontoon, don't worry that you'll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.