Real Estate Journal

The hotel or inn you choose to stay at during your vacation largely determines how well the trip will turn out. The moment you step into the doors of your vacation “home” you want to be greeted with a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere because it will set the tone for the rest of your stay there. And if it’s a superb atmosphere you are looking for, there’s nothing that can compare with the charm that historical buildings can give.

If you travel around the United States, you will find lots of old homes and buildings that have been converted to inns. These inns are scattered around the country and sometimes crop up in the most unlikely places, such as The Colonnade Inn in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. The inn is a Victorian style building dating back to the 1880s and that was fully restored in 2004.

The sad thing about many historical buildings turned hotel though is that, unlike the Colonnade Inn, time and effort to restore them to their previous state still has not been taken. Whether it be due to lack of funds, or the lack of vision of their owners, the point is that you won’t be feeling like you’re soaking in some history when you stay there, but rather feel like you’re staying in an old rundown hotel. So if you do choose to stay in a historical building the next time you take a trip, make sure you check the real state of the place before making any reservations.