Find Historic Hotels in Gaithersburg, MD

You’re likely already making plans to see the places with historical relevance during your trip to Gaithersburg. The array of shops and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. You can also discover the entertainment venues during your vacation in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Residence Inn by Marriott Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center is a top 3-star hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. AFI Silver Theatre is a short 19-minute drive away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, an IHG Hotel and Springhill Suites Gaithersburg.

In Gaithersburg, there are 37 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds, Lake Forest Mall, and RIO Washingtonian Center. Additionally, you’ll find Smithsonian’s National Zoo in the area.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a place that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Gaithersburg, giving a historical feel.

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

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Gaithersburg, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.