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You’re already probably planning a visit to places with historical relevance during your holiday in Heritage Town. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Maison Perumal- Cgh Earth is a top 3-star hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and a restaurant. Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a short 11-minute walk away.

In Heritage Town, there are 34 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A favourite place to visit is Kanniga Parameswari Temple. You’ll also find Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Sri Aurobindo Ashram in the area.

A guest who chooses a historic hotel has 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 stately homes, palaces or even lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Heritage Town usually retain authentic characteristics like traditional architecture and period features in their communal spaces or guestrooms.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the building and architecture itself. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors can expect the amenities you’d find in a hotel such as Smart TVs, WiFi and updated bathroom facilities. When you book a historic hotel in Heritage Town, it doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or rundown.