Name: Areca Hotel Penang
Address: 5 Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, 10050 George Town, Malaysia, 5 Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, Penang, 10050, Malaysia
Rating: 8.8

Areca Hotel Penang

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Located in UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Areca Hotel Penang offers accommodations in Penang. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 450 metres to Upside Down Museum Penang and 550 metres to Penang Heritage Gallery. Clan Jetties of Penang is 2.1 km from Areca Hotel Penang, while Fort Cornwallis is 2.5 km away. Penang International Airport is 21.4 km from the property. Air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Areca Hotel Penang offers certain units that feature a patio, and the rooms have a kettle. All guest rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Other facilities at the property include a kids' club and a library. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for luggage storage. Guests can enjoy Penang Road Teochew Chendul, limited for one person per stay. The in-house restaurant specialises in European cuisine and a continental breakfast is served daily at the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Asian, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Heritage Double Room 1 extra-large double bed
Family Suite 2 large double beds
Garden Room 1 large double bed
Heritage Twin Loft 2 single beds

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah

United Kingdom

“Quiet location close to city centre Nice breakfast”

Mike

United Kingdom

“Old style and full of charm .comfy bed and really hot shower! Great ceilingfan rather than just ac but had both! Location just on the edge of everything and great once figured out best routes to areas free afternoon tea actually quite nice”

Nurul

Malaysia

“The location, the ambience, and the hospitality of this place. Love it. Would come again. :)”

Yuti

India

“Excellent location, excellent service and good breakfast. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable with pleasant sit out on the ground floor”

Saira

Pakistan

“Room was nice, big, clean and has an antique vibe. Room had all the facilities required for our stay. We went walking to the street with art and Chinese restaurants We had an excellent lunch served on banana leaf at an Indian restaurant near to...”

Zafar

United Kingdom

“Very pleased with all aspects the hotel. The location staff and ambiance of the hotel were all excellent.”

Darren

United Kingdom

“This is clearly a hotel that has been given some thought on how to use the old colonial building and bring it up to date yet keep its old charm. Rustic yet clean and spacious, old style fans in the rooms along side modern air conditioning. Very...”

Rachel

United Kingdom

“Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, good location. Free afternoon tea. Breakfast was very good. Beautiful property.”

Karola

Poland

“The vibe of the hotel is great, if you are looking for something different I would highly recommend it”

Millack-puillet

Switzerland

“Big spacious rooms, great breakfast, very friendly stuff”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Areca Cafe

Cuisine
Malaysian • Local
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern

House rules

Areca Hotel Penang takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$48. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Areca Hotel Penang in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Areca Hotel Penang