Areca Hotel Penang

Heritage Room (Ground Floor) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Heritage Loft | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(310 Ratings)

Hotel in George Town

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to KOMTAR
A restaurant, a complimentary children's club, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a meeting room, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Areca Hotel Penang offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Garden

Map of George Town

Nearby attractions

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

8.2 mi

Wonder Food Museum

0.8 mi

Rainbow Skywalk, Penang Attractions

0.2 mi

Curtis Crest Treetop Walk

4.5 mi

Available Rooms

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

1 King • 431 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Suite

2 Double • 517 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Garden Room

1 Queen • 194 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Heritage Loft

2 Single • 431 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Areca Hotel Penang

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(310 Ratings)

Hotel in George Town

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Garden

Map of George Town

Nearby attractions

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

8.2 mi

Wonder Food Museum

0.8 mi

Rainbow Skywalk, Penang Attractions

0.2 mi

Curtis Crest Treetop Walk

4.5 mi

Available Rooms

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

1 King • 431 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Suite

2 Double • 517 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Garden Room

1 Queen • 194 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Heritage Loft

2 Single • 431 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(310 Ratings)

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Comdy beds and pillows, loved the shower head also. Strong and good temperature that is adjustable. Aircon and fan strong. 1 narrow stairway and 1 lift which has a limit of 4 ppl max and moves really slowly. Other than that, great rooms and lovely staff and service.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

The hotel is amazed with Peranakan decor in modern settings. Bright and airy. Our rooms are big and spacious. The only problem I faced are steps to the bathroom. Good that the hotel has an “antique” glass lift that moves slowly. It serves clients like me who can’t climb up and down the stairs. Maybe should consider to have another lift just in case the one and only lift breaks down. Thank you to the management for the extra high tea treats. Very generous portion.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

A nicely decorated old style hotel, convenient location to all popular restaurants/ Street food, room is clean and spacious. I am very impressed by their staff, They were all very friendly and were very helpful, Highly recommend

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Pleasant, polite and helpful staffs. Well maintained property. Enjoyed the entire stay enormously.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Second time staying at Areca hotel and still loving this property. Room is super clean and well maintained. All the staffs are friendly and attentive too. Location is excellent and walkable to Chinatown. Highly recommended.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

We stayed at the family suit. The room is large and clean. The hotel is located at city center and a lot of restaurants nearby. For the breakfast included, the choice of food is limited.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Great location!

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The bathroom sink was small.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Neat little hotel. Very friendly staff.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

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.

3.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

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

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Excellent service, great location. A must choice of accommodation to visit Georgetown.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Good stay in the hotel, like the location there. Plenty of good food around the hotel.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

I love the large Victorian style family room.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Beautiful colonial building

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

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.

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

A older hotels that has kept it's caricaturist.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Simple, quiet , not congested Eateries within walking distance

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

A happy repeat guest. The hotel makes good use of the Penang shophouses it has been refurbished from. Great service and charming property.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

First, let me say that the staff is excellent!! The location is also good. The hotel is old but has been renovated and looks nice. Cleaning is also great. I'm glad that afternoon tea is free.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Clean place and a enjoy full place to stay

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

A satisfied repeat guest. The service is so wonderful at Areca. Stayed in a different type of room this time - smaller, but just as charming and functional. Thank you, as always, Dennis.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

The hotel was wonderful. The only issue for me was the limited options for food around the area, and mostly that the hotel does not offer dinner.

4.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Room is clean and spacious. Just that morning abit noisy. Other than that stay was pleasant.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

It is a very quiet place without having any TV and other disturbances. We cannot stay there without a rental car.

3.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Beautiful architecture. Pleasant staff. Room pleasant but small and bed too small for 2. Shower great. Breakfast not so good, especially the Western food. Location good for sights etc.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Love the rich heritage decoration of the place, the scent and cleanliness. The staff were friendly and welcoming! Only drawback is if your room is facing directly the event space opposite, do expect a lot of noise at night. We stayed over the weekend and there was a wedding, people were really loud at 1am saying goodbye and getting really loud after all the drinking. It was horrible esp with young kids sleeping halfway crying from the noise.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Lots of food options around. Property is very beautiful and rooms are big.

4.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

I love this hotel. Right across from the famous Oenang road eateries. Most attractions are within walking distance. The Hutton lane roti Bakar is right outside the hotel entrance area. The staff are friendly and helpful and the hotels feels safe and private. The flip side is that I get waken up at 6am sharp from prayer calls at a nearby mosque. That’ was bad for us since we are on holiday and it’s not great to get worked up at 6am daily.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

all fine

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Nice and cosy. Just that hotel is a bit old and noisy at certain times. Service staff very good service :)

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Very nice hotel, well located and friendly staff.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Excellent personnel & service

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

The reception and Areca cafe and room ckeaning staff all are friendly and carry with wide smile. Helpful and easy going . Will come to stay again .

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in George Town?

The average price for a rental in George Town is $42 per night. This rental is $55 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Areca Hotel Penang. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Areca Hotel Penang pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Areca Hotel Penang?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, tv, and garden.

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Map of George Town

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Available Rooms

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

Family Suite

Garden Room

Heritage Loft

Areca Hotel Penang

Hotel in George Town

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of George Town

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

Family Suite

Garden Room

Heritage Loft

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in George Town?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Areca Hotel Penang pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Areca Hotel Penang?

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