Lovington Historic Hotel

You’ll probably want to seek out the historical sites during your holiday in Lovington. While you’re here, be sure to check out the water parks and festivals. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites - Des Moines/Merle Hays Road is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and free parking. Valley Junction is a short 10-minute drive away.

In Lovington, you’ll find 7 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A favourite place to visit is Merle Hay Mall. You’ll also find Des Moines Art Center and Val Air Ballroom in the area.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a place that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Period features or traditional architecture can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Lovington, bringing the history to life.

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

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might 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 popular amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Lovington, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.