Find Historic Hotels in Shati Al Qurum

You’re likely already making plans to see the sights of historical relevance during your vacation in Shati Al Qurum. While you’re in town, you can check out the popular beaches and top-notch restaurants. During your trip to this family-friendly area, you also can spend time at the shops.

Based on our travel expertise, Beach Hotel is a top 3-star hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free parking and laundry facilities.

In Shati Al Qurum, there are 15 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A couple of favorite places to visit are Qurum Beach and Royal Opera House Muscat. You’ll also find Muscat Grand Mall and Oman Avenues Mall in the area.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognized historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Shati Al Qurum, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Shati Al Qurum, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.