Find Historic Hotels in Bel Air, CA

The historical places in Bel Air are probably a big part of your travel plans. Why not absorb the local color with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and free WiFi. Hollywood Boulevard is a short 13-minute drive away.

In Bel Air, you’ll find 54 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

A favorite place to visit is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Additionally, in the area you’ll find Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can enjoy a vacation in a place that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Bel Air, 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. though overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

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