Historic hotels give guests a chance to stay in a place that's been recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, palaces, grand homes or even old police stations, pubs, lodges or skyscrapers --- any building that's been identified as being of special interest. These types of hotels in Komodo usually retain authentic elements such as period features or traditional architecture in their communal spaces or guestrooms.