The 10 Best Historic & Heritage IHG Hotels, Ranked by Real Guests - September 2026

Beautifully historic and fully modernized is how guests sum up this Bucharest landmark — a property in the most cultural part of the city with great ambiance, an immaculately clean building and wonderful staff. Reviewers praise the best location and the most welcoming service across multi-night stays. It's a heritage hotel that has been brought up to modern standards without losing its character, the kind of grand European property where the history of the building and the comfort of a contemporary renovation sit comfortably together.

This is a beautiful historic and fully modernized hotel with the best location, best ambiance and the most wonderful staff.

— Beauregard, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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Charm and character pour out of this converted Manchester landmark — guests describe a beautiful building full of original features, a warm welcome on check-in and architecture and history they genuinely loved, all in a great location near Oxford Road Station. Reviewers say they'd definitely stay again. It's a Kimpton in a building with real presence, the former Refuge Assurance clocktower, where the preserved period detail gives the property a sense of occasion that a modern build simply couldn't replicate, and guests clearly relish it.

Beautiful building, full of charm and character, great to see all the original features

Very warm welcome on checking in, beautiful room with everything needed for a fabulous overnight stay."

— Jeannie, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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History is on display from the lobby onward at this Columbia property — guests describe a gorgeous lobby, enjoying reading about the building's history and admiring the art, in a fantastic historic property with great dining. Reviewers describe feeling the mix of historic charm and modern comfort from the minute they walk in. It's a heritage hotel that makes its own story part of the welcome, the kind of restored landmark where guests learn the building's past as they settle in, and that sense of place is exactly the appeal.

The lobby is gorgeous and I loved reading about the building’s history and looking at the amazing art.

— MizzouFan, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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Exceptional architectural character defines this Baltimore property — guests describe historic detailing preserved beautifully in a recently renovated building, great staff and a wonderful king suite. Reviewers call it a beautiful historic luxury hotel. It's a Kimpton where the heritage of the building has been carefully maintained through a modern renovation, the kind of property where guests feel the craftsmanship of another era in the detailing while enjoying the comforts of a contemporary luxury hotel, and the balance is what earns the praise.

The architectural character of the building is exceptional — the historic detailing has been preserved beautifully, giving the property a strong sense of place and authenticity.

— Corry and Cassandra Bruns, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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Location in the historic district is the draw at this Philadelphia property — guests describe the best location one could hope for, surrounded by restaurants, bars and museums, with newly renovated rooms and an Independence Hall view. Reviewers praise the great hotel in the heart of the city's most historic quarter. It's a Kimpton that puts the founding history of America on the doorstep, the kind of heritage stay where the property's setting among the city's landmarks is as much the point as the comfortable, beautifully appointed rooms.

Great hotel, great location in the historic district of the city.

— john, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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Hotel Indigo Durham is a character-rich stay for travelers who want history, architecture, and a true sense of place. Set within the former Old Shire Hall, the hotel blends Victorian heritage with the neighborhood-inspired style Hotel Indigo is known for, creating an experience that feels deeply connected to Durham’s past. From its historic facade to its close proximity to Durham Cathedral, the castle, and the city’s charming streets, this hotel offers a memorable heritage escape with boutique personality.

If you love historical buildings with original features, but with a contemporary, boutique hotel vibe and attentive, knowledgeable, friendly staff, then this is the place to come.

— Jayne and Andrew, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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