Guests who choose historic hotels have a chance to stay in a place that's been recognised with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as palaces, castles, stately homes or even lodges, pubs or skyscrapers — as long as it's of special interest. These types of hotels in Menthon-Saint-Bernard often preserve original elements like traditional architecture and period features in their communal spaces or guestrooms.