Center Harbor Historic Hotel

A trip to the historical sites in Center Harbor is likely on top of your sightseeing list. While you’re in town, why not also enjoy the many sights including the lake views?

Based on our travel expertise, Center Harbor Inn is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free parking and free WiFi. Castle in the Clouds is a short 17-minute drive away.

Center Harbor is home to 18 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Squam Lake, Lake Waukewan and Lake Winnipesaukee. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Long Island and Winona Lake.

Guests who book a historic hotel can enjoy a holiday someplace that has an official 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 of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Center Harbor, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For heritage hotels, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features 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 at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Center Harbor, you won’t find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.