Whanganui Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui

The historical sites in Whanganui are likely a big part of your travel plans. While you're here, you can visit the spas and riverfront.

In Whanganui, you'll find 49 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Landmarks like Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower in Whanganui might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Whanganui Museum, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and New Zealand Glassworks. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Sarjeant Gallery and Virginia Lake.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Whanganui, 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. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value and how it shaped 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 amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Whanganui, don't worry that you'll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.