Find Historic Hotels in Ocean City, NJ

You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance while you’re staying in Ocean City. While you’re visiting, you may want to admire the scenic seaside.

Based on our travel expertise, Ocean 7 is a top property on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Casino at the Claridge Hotel is a short 13-minute drive away.

Ocean City is home to 1142 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Ocean City Boardwalk, Ocean City Beach, and Playland’s Castaway Cove. In the area, you’ll also find Atlantic City Boardwalk and Harrah’s Atlantic City Casino.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Ocean City, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been 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 Ocean City, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.