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Travelling to the USA? Then take a look at our (unofficial) list of the 20 Most Historic Places to Stay in America and sleep somewhere special in the Land of the Free |
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Remarkable Histories. Remarkable Places To Stay.... A Few Of Our Featured Hotels and Inns |
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Why travel to such a historic country and put-up in a soulless building-site box when you can rest in places such as the Palacio Eugenia de Montijo in Toledo, Spain? This renaissance building was once home to the wife of Napoleon III, and possesses remarkable architectural features such as a Roman sewer system and Arab walls from the 14th century. For secure online booking and information, try www.lastminute.com |
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If ‘history holidays’ are on the agenda, then the Lygon Arms in Worcestershire, UK, ensures that the heritage experience doesn’t end at the hotel door. This beautiful building is famed for its links with the English Civil War, and is where both King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell stayed on occasions during that time. The luxury hotel is ideal for those seeking to explore the Cotswolds - one of Britain’s most picturesque areas. For details visit the Lygon Arms' Own Site |
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Could this be one of the best places for a romantic break or honeymoon in the world? Quite possibly. After all, the Luna Convento overlooks the Neopolitan Riviera in Amalfi, Italy. But what makes it a truly special place to stay is that parts of the building are almost 800 years old and once a convent founded by St. Francis of Assisi. Since opening as a hotel in 1821, the building has played host to the famous and infamous: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Wagner and Benito Mussolini have all stayed here. Find out more with Expedia |
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Devotees of classical music should certainly stay at the Hotel Konig Von Ungarn in Vienna, Austria. After all, it was here that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), and the "Figarohaus" in which Mozart lived between 1784 and 1787 forms part of the hotel`s building complex today. Indeed, the building was also frequented by both Haydn and Beethoven. Learn more with TripAdvisor |
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Undoubtedly one of the most important heritage hotels in the country, The Hotel Elephant in Weimar, Germany, dates back to 1542. Restored and re-opened as a luxury hotel in the 1990‘s, it once played host to the likes of Liszt, Bach, Tolstoy, Marx and Nietzsche. And it’s had its share of notorious past visitors too, Adolf Hitler among them. Find out more about this fascinating hotel via Expedia |
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Nights In The Past is a guide to historic and period hotels and accommodation throughout the UK, France, Italy, and Western Europe, including Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Portugal and Germany. We focus primarily upon those hotels and inns with connections to famous historic figures and events, from the medieval period to World War II. Our aim is to provide information to those seeking historic places to stay be it for weekend breaks, heritage tours, romantic getaways, honeymoons or even business travel. Thank you for visiting. |
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New World. Historic Hotels. |
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Don’t think that you’ll have to stay in some modernist shed if you travel Down Under. See our list of 19th Century Hotels, Inns and B&B’s in Australia if you don’t believe us. |
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Historic Holidays. Modern Ways Of Getting There. |
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In the Air: Internationally respected, it’s always worth checking for deals at BMI UK |
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On the Sea: Whether you’re travelling from the UK to the continent or the other way around, it’s worth looking for special offers with and Condor Ferries. Alternatively, search for crossings with various lines through FerryCheap. And if that’s not your thing then you can always travel between London and Paris on Eurostar via Thomas Cook |
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Welcome to Nights In The Past, the internet guide to places to stay of exceptional heritage: luxury historic hotels, old inns, beautiful chateaux, period bed & breakfasts, boutique hotels, ancient castles and more. |
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• Experience its extraordinary heritage by day, and take another step back in time after nightfall - see our guide to Historic Hotels in Egypt. |
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• Thanks to television and the cinema they’re almost as big now as they were in the 15th century. Stay in the places associated with the real Henry VIII and Elizabeth I with our Tips for the Tudor Time Traveller. |
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Nights In The Past Update: Summer 2010 |
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If you’re looking for a budget break try our section concerning Offers on historic hotel accommodation which also includes some general travel deals and discount voucher codes when available. Those who prefer self-catering might also be interested in our brief overview of some of the best places to find holiday cottages online - see our Beautiful Villages Index for more information. Finally, we like to stress that Nights In The Past is a completely trustworthy site, free of phishing and all the other nonsense which gives the web a bad name. Proof is here. |
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Off the beaten track hotels, inns, holiday cottages or bed & breakfasts? Whatever your preference, you’ll find plenty of beautiful places to stay in some of England’s most beautiful and historic villages... |
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