Find Historic Hotels in Athens - Sweetwater, TN

The historical sites in Athens are probably a big part of your travel plans. Why not make your visit more savory and check out some of the top-notch restaurants?

In Athens, you’ll find 14 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 7 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

Favorite places to visit include Regional Park, Veterans Memorial Park, and Knox Park. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Heritage Park and McMinn County Living Heritage Museum.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a place that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Athens, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Athens, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.