Historic Hotels & Resorts in Chinatown from NZ$391

During a holiday to Chinatown, history seekers will likely want to explore the Chinatown district. While you’re here, you can check out the entertainment choices and top-notch restaurants. During your trip to this family-friendly area, you can also spend time at the shops.

Based on our travel expertise, The Piccadilly London West End is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Covent Garden Market is a short 8-minute walk away. Other choices near historic sites include Victory House Leicester Square and Hotel Indigo London - 1 Leicester Square, an IHG Hotel.

In Chinatown, there are 56 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Leicester Square Theatre, Charing Cross Road and Shaftesbury Avenue. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.

Guests who choose historic hotels have a chance to stay in a building that has been officially recognised with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — as long as it’s of special interest. These types of hotels in Chinatown typically preserve original characteristics like traditional architecture and period features in guestrooms or communal spaces.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the architecture and actual building. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, while interiors have safety features and modern conveniences. Tourists who book a stay should expect the popular amenities from a contemporary hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Chinatown doesn’t mean you will stay in a place that’s rundown or uncomfortable for guests.