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A trip to the historical places in Katong is likely first on your travel itinerary. The major shopping area and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. You can also take some time enjoying the gardens in this walkable area.

Based on our travel expertise, Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong, an IHG Hotel is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Former City Hall is a short 9-minute drive away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Village Hotel Katong by Far East Hospitality and Santa Grand Hotel East Coast, a NuVe Group Collection.

In Katong, you’ll find 9 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Katong is notable for landmarks like Katong Antique House. Shopping is one of the favourite things to do, so consider an excursion to Roxy Square, Parkway Parade and I12 Katong. In the area, you’ll also find Universal Studios Singapore and Johor Bahru City Square.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a building that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Katong, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Katong, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.