Haikou Historic Hotel

Significant historical sites in Haikou are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. You can also enjoy the many sights including the golf courses and parks.

Based on our travel expertise, The Ritz-Carlton, Haikou is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 4 restaurants and free WiFi. Haikou Clock Tower is a short walk away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your stay is Jiangwan Seaview Hotel.

In Haikou, there are 160 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Haikou is notable for landmarks like Haikou Clock Tower, Temple of the Five Lords and Hongjun Qiongya Site. Cultural venues include Hainan Museum and Leiqiong Geopark. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center and Hainan West Coast Golf Course.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Haikou, giving a sense of history.

“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 physical building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Haikou, you won’t find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.