Find Historic Hotels in Rennes

You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance during your trip to Rennes. You can also enjoy the many sights to visit such as festivals and live music

Based on our travel expertise, Le Saint-Antoine Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and free WiFi. Parliament of Brittany is a short 11-minute walk away. Other choices near historic sites include Le Nemours Rennes and Balthazar Hôtel & Spa Rennes - MGallery Hotel Collection.

In Rennes, you’ll find 262 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Rennes is notable for landmarks like Parliament of Brittany, Le Couvent des Jacobins, and Halles Centrales. Cultural venues include Le Liberte, Musée de Bretagne, and Rennes Opera House. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Place des Lices and Rennes Cathedral.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a vacation someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Rennes, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly 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 might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Rennes, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.