Search Historic Hotels in Manistee

A trip to the historical places in Manistee is likely at the top of your sightseeing list. Why not appreciate the lakeside during your visit?

Based on our travel expertise, Super 8 by Wyndham Manistee is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse is a short 4-minute drive away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Manistee Inn & Marina and The Dempsey Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn.

Manistee is home to 206 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Landmarks like Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse and WaterWorks Museum in Manistee might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Ramsdell Theater and Manistee County Historical Museum. Lake Michigan is another popular sight to explore.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a place that has an official 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 typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Manistee, giving a real sense of character.

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

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Manistee, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.