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You’ll probably want to seek out the historical sites during your trip to East Hampton. You can also discover all there is to see and do such as the waterfront and aquarium.

Based on our travel expertise, Mill House Inn is a top B&B on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and in-room fireplaces. Home Sweet Home Museum is a short 15-minute walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include The Baker House 1650 and The 1770 House Restaurant & Inn.

East Hampton is home to 997 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

East Hampton is notable for landmarks like Home Sweet Home Museum, Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center and Osborn - Jackson House Museum. Cultural venues include Guild Hall, LongHouse Reserve and Leiber Collection. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Old Hook Mill and The Jewish Center of the Hamptons.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a building that has an official historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in East Hampton, giving a real sense of character.

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 architecture and actual building 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 inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in East Hampton, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.