Areca Hotel Penang - George Town

$$$$||View on mapGeorge Town, Malaysia5 Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, Malaysia, 10050|
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Areca Hotel Penang - George Town
5 Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, Malaysia, 10050·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
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
8.9Great
Staff9.5
Location9.3
Comfort9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Value for money8.9
Who stays here
Couples52%
Families21%
Solo14%
Groups13%

4-star heritage hotel in George Town's UNESCO buffer zone

Accommodations

Areca Hotel Penang offers Heritage Twin Loft rooms, Garden Rooms with patios, and Family Suites. Each room is air-conditioned and includes a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The Family Suites provide extra space for families, with separate areas for sleeping and dressing.

Dining

The in-house restaurant specializes in European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A continental breakfast is included with the stay, and guests receive complimentary afternoon tea daily. Each guest also gets one complimentary bowl of Penang Road Teochew Chendul during their stay.

Family & Children

The hotel has a kids' club and an indoor play area for children. Board games and puzzles are available in the library. The on-site restaurant offers kids' meals, and Family Suites provide spacious accommodations for groups.

Location & Tours

Areca Penang is set within the UNESCO World Heritage buffer zone, a short walk from the central business district and attractions like the Pinang Peranakan Museum. The hotel arranges customized tours that explore Penang's cultural heritage and local food scene. Each guest receives a complimentary bowl of Penang Road Teochew Chendul during their stay.

Services

The 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage and assistance with tour bookings. The hotel has a library where guests can borrow books and board games. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for business travelers.

  • Location: UNESCO World Heritage buffer zone, walking distance to central business district
  • Rooms: Heritage Twin Loft, Garden Room, Family Suite
  • Dining: European cuisine restaurant with complimentary afternoon tea
  • Family: Kids' club, indoor play area, board games
  • Tours: Customized cultural heritage tours
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel 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

Family Queen Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Queen Size Beds2 King Size Beds
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
Heritage Loft
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
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
  • City 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 54 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 10.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Penang International, PEN

Location

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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5 Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, Malaysia, 10050
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