The imperial heritage is a very striking building in the heart of downtown Malacca, which makes it a great base for sightseeing, shopping and dining. Inside, the hotel is a borderline 4 star. The lobby a bit small and dated, the rooms spacious but a tad old fashioned. Or as some would say, authentic to an age. Just that age is the 1980s, which was great for music but not so much for design. Still we booked the family suite and it was really spacious, clean, had nice views a kitchenette and two twin bedrooms. Which for some is the most important thing.