Historic Hotels in Hampshire
Places to stay in Hampshire connected to famous figures from the past.
The Dolphin Hotel. Southampton
Its bow windows are famously large, yet its architectural qualities are but nothing to the exceptional array of great figures from history who chose to stay at this landmark hotel.
Its bow windows are famously large, yet its architectural qualities are but nothing to the exceptional array of great figures from history who chose to stay at this landmark hotel.
The Crown Hotel. Lyndhurst.
If you're seeking to explore the New Forest, this Lyndhurst landmark is certainly a practical option. But don't just take our word for it; Tennyson thought so, too.
If you're seeking to explore the New Forest, this Lyndhurst landmark is certainly a practical option. But don't just take our word for it; Tennyson thought so, too.
Oakley Hall. Basingstoke.
There’s more than just a passing connection to Miss Jane Austen to be found at Oakley Hall. See our specific page devoted to Oakley Hall Hotel
There’s more than just a passing connection to Miss Jane Austen to be found at Oakley Hall. See our specific page devoted to Oakley Hall Hotel
The Swan. Alton.
Visit Alton and you will likely do so on account of its connection to Jane Austen. But stay at The Swan and you will be following in the footsteps of even more famous names.
Visit Alton and you will likely do so on account of its connection to Jane Austen. But stay at The Swan and you will be following in the footsteps of even more famous names.
Rhinefield House Hotel. Brockenhurst.
William Wordsworth may well have eulogized mostly over his native Lake District, but he still found some fine words to say about Hampshire’s Rhinefield House.
William Wordsworth may well have eulogized mostly over his native Lake District, but he still found some fine words to say about Hampshire’s Rhinefield House.
Lainston House. Winchester.
Did England’s most famously lascivious monarch visit Lainston House with one of his many mistresses? Some certainly say he did.
Did England’s most famously lascivious monarch visit Lainston House with one of his many mistresses? Some certainly say he did.
The Elvetham Hotel. Near Hook.
The existing building is Victorian, but the Elvetham deserves inclusion on account of the estate’s Elizabethan connections - not least a fine Oak planted by the Queen herself.
The existing building is Victorian, but the Elvetham deserves inclusion on account of the estate’s Elizabethan connections - not least a fine Oak planted by the Queen herself.
Passford House. Near Lymington.
It may well be larger than it was during the 19th century, but its former owner - one of Victorian England’s most influential figures - would still recognise it today.
It may well be larger than it was during the 19th century, but its former owner - one of Victorian England’s most influential figures - would still recognise it today.
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Hampshire that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.