Ipoh Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Ipoh, Perak

A trip to the sights with historical relevance in Ipoh is likely at the top of your travel itinerary. While you’re here, you can visit the theme park and hot springs. You can also relish a trip to the coffee shops during your stay.

Based on our travel expertise, Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Concubine Lane is a short 9-minute walk away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Cititel Express Ipoh and Bedrock Hotel.

Ipoh is home to 422 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Ipoh is notable for landmarks like Concubine Lane, Kellie’s Castle and Nam Thean Tong Temple. Cultural venues include Muzium Darul Ridzuan, Khizanat and Han Chin Pet Soo. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Ipoh Parade and Dataran Ipoh.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Ipoh, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Ipoh, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.