Find Historic Hotels in St. Joseph, MO

You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites during your vacation in St. Joseph. While you’re here, be sure to check out the shops and museums. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Vineyard Mansion - Carriage House - 1 Queen 1 Full Bed is a top guesthouse for history buffs booking on Expedia and it features in-room kitchens. Jesse James Home Museum is a short 13-minute walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Vineyard Mansion - Benjamin Room - King Bed and Vineyard Mansion - Lincoln Room - 1 Queen Bed.

In St. Joseph, you’ll find 79 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 5 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

St. Joseph is notable for landmarks like Glore Psychiatric Museum, Jesse James Home Museum, and Patee House Museum. Cultural venues include Pony Express Museum, Pony Express Monument, and Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Civic Center Park and Buchanan County Courthouse.

Guests who book a historic hotel can stay in a building that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in St. Joseph, 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. overall though the terms are similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities, and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in St. Joseph, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.