Phrae Historic Hotel

You’re already probably planning a visit to historically relevant sites during your trip to Phrae. You can also enjoy all there is to see and do including the parks and monuments.

Based on our travel expertise, Baanthep Antique Homestay is a top guest house for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and free parking. Wichairacha House is a short walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Gingerbread House B&B and Hug Inn Phrae.

Phrae is home to 19 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Phrae is notable for landmarks like Khum Chao Luang, Wichairacha House and Vongburi House. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Phrae City Hall and Wat Luang.

Guests who book a historic hotel can stay in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Phrae, giving a historical feel.

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

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