Find Historic Hotels in Saco, ME

You’re likely already making plans to see the historical sites while on vacation in Saco. While you’re here, you can visit the shops and beaches. You can also take some time enjoying the gardens in this family-friendly area.

In Saco, there are 125 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Funtown Splashtown USA, Ferry Beach, and Camp Ellis Beach. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Saco River and Saco River Cigars.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can sleep in a building that has an official 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’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Saco, giving a historical feel.

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 building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, 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 Saco, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.