Historic Property Hotel or Inn

Historic hotels (8-50 rooms) generate $400,000-$3,500,000 annually with 28-42% margins.

In 2025, heritage tourism supports historic property lodging.

Initial investment $800,000-$8,000,000 includes historic property acquisition, restoration and preservation, historic tax credit applications, period-appropriate furnishings, and meeting historic preservation standards.

Revenue from premium heritage room rates ($175-$650), historic tours and experiences, event and wedding venue, food and beverage in historic settings, and preservation grants.

Successful properties balance modern amenities with historic character, tell compelling property stories and history, qualify for historic preservation tax credits (20-40%), attract heritage and cultural tourists, and maintain architectural integrity.

Heritage tourists and special event guests as clients.

Marketing through historic hotel associations, heritage tourism boards, architectural and preservation press, wedding and event venues, and historic property appeal.