Riverfront Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Riverfront, Wilmington

A trip to the significant historical sites in Riverfront is likely first on your travel itinerary. While you’re here, why not check out the riverfront and restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront is a top 3-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Grand Opera House is a short 4-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your stay is The Westin Wilmington.

Riverfront is home to 4 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Daniel S. Frawley Stadium and Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. Additionally, you might want to add Delaware Theater Company to your itinerary.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can enjoy a holiday in a place that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Riverfront, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Riverfront, you won’t find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.