Find Historic Hotels in Trinidad, CO

A trip to the historical places in Trinidad is probably number one on your sightseeing list. While you’re here, you can visit the shops and mountain landscape. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Trinidad is home to 47 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia, including 2 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

Trinidad is notable for landmarks like Ludlow Massacre Memorial. Cultural venues include Trinidad History Museum, A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, and Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Trinidad Lake State Park and Trinidad Community Center.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a building that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Trinidad, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Trinidad, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.