Find Historic Hotels in Bloomington, MN

You’ll probably want to seek out the historical sites while on vacation in Bloomington. Be sure to check out the array of shops and entertainment choices while you’re here. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Based on our travel expertise, Quality Inn & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Stone Arch Bridge is a short 15-minute drive away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Airport - Bloomington and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Minneapolis Bloomington/Mall of America.

Bloomington is home to 81 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Bloomington is notable for landmarks like Fort Snelling State Park. Families come for attractions such as Nickelodeon Universe, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, and Lego Imagination Center. Mall of America is another popular sight to explore.

A historic hotel gives guests the opportunity to stay in a building that has been officially recognized with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can take the form of castles, palaces or even pubs or old police stations. These types of hotels in Bloomington typically retain original qualities such as period features or traditional architecture within the guestrooms or public spaces.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasize the building and architecture itself. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Bloomington, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.