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Areca Hotel Penang

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel, a short walk to KOMTAR

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Photo gallery for Areca Hotel Penang

Hallway
Terrace/patio
Ecotours
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Children’s area

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM
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Room options

View all photos for Garden Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Garden Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Heritage Loft

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Heritage Loft

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, 10050

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR - 6 min walk
  • Penang Times Square - 9 min walk
  • Gurney Drive - 2 min drive
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive
  • Penang City Hall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roti Bakar Hutton Lane - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Penang Road Famous Laksa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rim Tha Non Mookata - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Areca Hotel Penang

Hotel located in Downtown George Town
Close to KOMTAR, Areca Hotel Penang provides a shopping centre on-site, a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre and a free children's club.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • A water dispenser, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • Library
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 55.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: MYR 200.0 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately MYR 30 for adults and from MYR 30 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 55.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Areca Hotel Penang George Town
Areca Penang George Town
Areca Penang
Areca Hotel Penang Hotel
Areca Hotel Penang George Town
Areca Hotel Penang Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Areca Hotel Penang pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Areca Hotel Penang?

As of 27 Jul 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Areca Hotel Penang on 27 Aug 2024 start from RM 251.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Areca Hotel Penang?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Areca Hotel Penang?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Areca Hotel Penang?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Areca Hotel Penang located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pasar Chowrasta and KOMTAR. Kidland Penang and Prangin Mall are also within 5 minutes.

Areca Hotel Penang Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 285 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ghazala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HANS, Woronora Heights

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel in beautiful condition. Spacious and well maintained. Within walking distance of the best areas of the old town. Served a nice breakfast. Shopping and restaurants close by. Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Singkit, Temple City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat little hotel. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Areca Hotel was delightful, full of character, so much nicer than the high rise hotels we have been staying in so far on this trip. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, not only with a welcome drink, but an invitation to afternoon tea each afternoon of our stay. The room was small, but adequate and freshened every day inclcluding clean towels etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disappointed
I really wanted to love this hotel. I thought not having windows would be quaint but it mostly felt like a dungeon. One reviewer on another site mentioned "termites" and had pictures. He said he was basically blown off by staff. It could have been a one time occurance but it happened to me as well. I noticed a bug creeping on my bed. I didn't take a picture because I immediately killed it. It was the same as the other person's picture. If this happened to one person and to me weeks later, this is a normal occurance that has not been addressed. I couldn't sleep that night afraid of what might be crawling around me. I didn't bother reporting it because we just had one more night and I didn't want the hassle of being moved. The hotel is in a decent location with a good spot for breakfast just next door and walking distance to many places, however, I would stay somewhere else if I'm in Penang again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seng Jea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay here, the staff were friendly and helpful and the afternoon tea at the hotel was a great touch, we really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Seng Jea

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The room isn’t soundproof. You can hear the call to prayer in the mornings and the cafe below. Not a terrible issue, it adds to the charm of the place but worth knowing ahead of time to set expectations right. Would stay again but in a quieter end of the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshon Demal

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Yuh Fen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful heritage building with friendly staff.
Everything was good except we picked the heritage loft and it was very hot on the first night then it was better the next two nights. Next time I will choose the lower floor. Bathroom was a bit difficult for older people. There were steps to walk down.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong Thye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay in the hotel, like the location there. Plenty of good food around the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanesalingam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the large Victorian style family room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful colonial building
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and very helpful, the room was extremely clean and the breakfast was good. Plenty to walk to nearby. The only noise was from the nearby mosque which will be a problem anywhere in Penang.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Biu Lai

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in the historic Georgetown area
Nice hotel in the middle of the old section of Georgetown. Close to some of the tourist attractions and easy to get transportation to others. You do have to travel a bit to get to a decent beach if that is what you’re looking for. But if exploring historic cultural center, it’s a great place to stay. Hotel was well kept and maintained. Check-in was easy and the staff was friendly and helpful throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully designed nostalgic feel hotel
Very good experience. This hotel has a nostalgic feel. Like the peranakan style ceramic floor tiles. Room is clean & cosy. Water from shower head is strong & good. Walking distance to major tourist spots & eatery like local food char kueh tiao, chendol dessert. Highly recommended a restaurant called Hygge Dining & Bar which is a block away from hotel. It served very good modern Asian cuisine. My family chill out at the hotel ground floor area with own bought beer & snacks at night. We like everything about this hotel. Will definitely choose it again for next visit.
Lobby area
Lobby
Chilling out space at ground floor open hall
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanveer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sang

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024