Areca Hotel Penang - George Town

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Areca Hotel Penang - George Town
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Overall Score
Great · 1235 reviews
8.9Great
Staff9.5
Location9.3
Comfort9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Value for money8.9
Who stays here
Couples52%
Families21%
Solo14%
Groups13%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 1235 reviews
8.9Great
Staff9.5
Location9.3
Comfort9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Value for money8.9
Who stays here
Couples52%
Families21%
Solo14%
Groups13%

Heritage boutique hotel in George Town's UNESCO World Heritage buffer zone

Location & Heritage

Areca Hotel Penang George Town is situated within the UNESCO World Heritage buffer zone, 500 meters from Upside Down Museum Penang and 600 meters from Penang Heritage Gallery. Guests can walk to Pinang Peranakan Museum and the famous Penang Road Teochew Chendul stall across the street. The hotel is also within walking distance of George Town's central business district and the Clan Jetties of Penang (2 km away).

Rooms & Accommodations

Areca Hotel Georgetown offers garden rooms, family suites, and heritage lofts with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. Family suites are spacious and can accommodate up to 4 adults comfortably. Garden rooms feature access to the leafy courtyard, while heritage lofts showcase original shophouse architecture with dark wood and high ceilings.

Dining & Complimentary Meals

The in-house restaurant at Penang Areca Hotel specializes in European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A continental breakfast is offered daily, and guests receive a complimentary afternoon tea from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM with local snacks and desserts. Upon check-in, guests are welcomed with a cold nutmeg juice, and the hotel provides one serving of Penang Road Teochew Chendul per person per stay.

Family-Friendly Facilities

Areca Boutique Hotel provides a kids' club with board games, puzzles, and an indoor play area for children. Family suites are available, and the hotel can arrange kids' meals upon request. A library is accessible for guests, and the 24-hour front desk can assist with family itineraries.

Services & Tours

Areca Hotel Penang offers customized tours that showcase Penang's cultural heritage, tailored to guest interests and itineraries. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and meeting/banquet facilities for business or events. Street parking is available, and the hotel is located near the free CAT bus route for easy exploration.

  • Location: Within UNESCO World Heritage buffer zone, 450 m from Upside Down Museum
  • Rooms: Garden rooms, family suites, heritage lofts with air conditioning
  • Dining: In-house European cuisine restaurant, complimentary afternoon tea daily
  • Family: Kids' club, indoor play area, board games, family suites
  • Services: Customized cultural heritage tours, 24-hour front desk
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible on site at MYR 6 per day.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs MYR 30.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Malay
Building
Number of rooms:38
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Rooms and availability

Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
Loft
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

MYR 6 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Areca Hotel Penang

💵 Lowest room price 6158 INR
📏 Distance to centre 100 m
✈️ Distance to airport 17.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport Penang International, PEN

Location

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5 Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, Malaysia, 10050
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5 Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, Malaysia, 10050
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Reviews of Areca Hotel Penang

8.9 /10
Great
1235 reviews
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