Historic Hotels & Resorts in Petaling Jaya from AU$34

A trip to the historical sites in Petaling Jaya is likely first on your travel itinerary. While you’re here, you might want to visit the major shopping area and fun-filled theme parks. During your stay in this family-friendly area, you can also relish a trip to the cafes.

Based on our travel expertise, Sun Inns Hotel Lagoon Sunway is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free parking and free WiFi.

In Petaling Jaya, you’ll find 416 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Petaling Jaya is notable for landmarks like Kota Darul Ehsan Arch. Shopping is one of the favourite things to do, so consider an excursion to Sunway Pyramid Mall, Evolve and Paradigm Mall. In the area, you’ll also find Mid Valley Megamall and Berjaya Times Square.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can stay in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Petaling Jaya, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” 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 actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Petaling Jaya, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.