Sherwood Forest Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge

A visit to the historical sites in Sherwood Forest is likely at the top of your sightseeing itinerary. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Super 8 by Wyndham Baton Rouge/I-12 is a top property for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Theatre Baton Rouge is a short 8-minute drive away.

In Sherwood Forest, you’ll find 40 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favourite places to visit include Sherwood South Shopping Center, Gateway 12 Shopping Center and Sharp Road Park. You’ll also find Mall of Louisiana and Corporate Square Mall in the area.

A historic hotel gives guests a chance to stay in a building that has been recognised with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — as long as it’s of special interest. These types of hotels in Sherwood Forest typically preserve original characteristics like traditional architecture and period features within the guestrooms or public spaces.

They are quite similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to put more importance on the architecture and actual building. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay can expect the amenities you’d get from a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Sherwood Forest doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s rundown.