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A visit to the significant historical sites in George Town is likely number one on your sightseeing itinerary. While you're here, why not check out the beaches and seafood restaurants?

In George Town, there are 285 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won't find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Palm Bay Beach, Jolly Hall Beach and Hoopers Bay. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Hoopers Bay Beach and Hooper's Bay Beach.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it's of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in George Town, giving a sense of history.

You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it's mainly the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in George Town, don't worry that you'll be staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.