Find Historic Hotels in Duluth, MN

You’re likely already making plans to see the sights of historical relevance while you’re staying in Duluth. While you’re here, you might want to visit the array of shops and bustling port. You can also take some time enjoying the scenic lakeside.

Based on our travel expertise, The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 2 restaurants and in-room kitchenettes. Aerial Lift Bridge is a short 7-minute walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection and Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview.

Duluth is home to 302 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Duluth is notable for landmarks like North Shore Scenic Railroad, Aerial Lift Bridge, and Glensheen Historic Estate. Cultural venues include Lake Superior Railroad Museum, Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, and Lake Superior Maritime Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are AMSOIL Arena and Lakewalk.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can stay in a building that has an officially recognized historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Duluth, 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 a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it influenced 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. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Duluth, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.