Areca Hotel Penang

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Areca Hotel Penang

5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, Penang, 10050, MalaysiaSee Hotel Details
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9.0/10
Great
165 review
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Location9.0
Amenities8.8
Service9.2
Cleanliness9.0
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Negative reviews(13)
Szu Min
Family Suite
Stayed in Jun 2025
Traveling with friends
9 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 8, 2025
Pleasantly surprised to find the rooms super big & location of the hotel right in the heart of George Town. Simple afternoon tea included. Cross a street to get to Chowrasta Market, Kimberly Night Market & famous Penang Chendol . Paid street parking is limited during the day but by night, it's quite available. Light sleepers, do note that you can easily hear traffic noise/ other guests along corridor.
Response from Property: Dear Szu Min,Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear you were pleasantly surprised by the spacious rooms and enjoyed our prime location in the heart of George Town — just steps away from local favorites like Chowrasta Market, Kimberly Street Night Market, and the famous Penang Chendol.We’re also glad you appreciated the simplicity of our complimentary afternoon tea. As for the street parking and potential noise, we appreciate you noting this for future guests. Being in a heritage building in a bustling area, sound can occasionally carry, but we do provide complimentary earplugs upon request for added comfort.Thank you once again for your kind review. We hope to welcome you back to Areca Hotel Penang soon!Warm regards,Areca Hotel Penang
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Garden Room
Stayed in Mar 2025
Traveling with friends
15 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Apr 25, 2025
Pros: stylish renovation, clean and tidy, near popular eateries Cons: surroundings got beggars, no good views outside, too dim inside the room
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you appreciated the stylish renovation, cleanliness, and convenient access to local eateries during your stay at Areca Hotel Penang.We also acknowledge your comments regarding the surrounding area and room lighting. As we're located in the heart of George Town's heritage district, the view may be limited by the historic architecture, and we understand that lighting preferences can vary, we will take your feedback into account as we explore ways to improve guest comfort. If you prefer brighter rooms, do let us know when booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.Thank you once again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for an even more comfortable experience.Warm regards,Areca Hotel Penang
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Heritage Twin Loft
Stayed in Apr 2025
Couple
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 11, 2025
We love the room, antique furniture, and spacious room. Beautiful courtyard garden.
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that you loved the room, especially the antique furniture and spacious layout. It’s wonderful to know that the charm of our heritage design and the tranquility of our courtyard garden added to your experience.We're delighted you enjoyed your stay with us at Areca Hotel Penang, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing visit!Warm regards,Areca Hotel Penang
Zhen Cong
Garden Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Couple
7 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Nov 11, 2024
Quite impressed with the service and what is inside the hotel. The room came with an afternoon tea break which never expected to have.
Guest User
Garden Room
Stayed in Aug 2024
Family
3 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 18, 2024
The hotel location is great and near to many famous street and market, walking distance to many place。 Staff are friendly and hotel is clean, high tea provided and is quite nice. we book 5 room in total, one of the room check in 2 days later, but sad to say that near to kitchen, and is quite noise in the very early morning when the hotel prepare the breakfast. Hope hotel can consider this and do something to avoid frustration.
Pineapplesoda
Garden Room
Stayed in Jul 2024
Traveling with friends
6 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 27, 2024
Wonderful hotel that is at a quiet street near many places . Travelling is a breeze and the Penang feel is strong and colourful. I fully enjoyed my stay here
Eunjung
Heritage Loft
Stayed in May 2024
Family
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 17, 2024
My go-to hotel in Penang! :) Afternoon tea is great, but hope they had something for vegetarian as well🙏🏼
Guest User
Garden Room
Stayed in Apr 2024
Family
3 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 30, 2024
The room is clean and super friendly hotel staff. All my family enjoyed our stay, thank you !
James
Garden Room
Stayed in Sep 2024
Traveling with friends
5 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 22, 2024
I would love to come back to this hotel another time; very clean, friendly, good service and very near to market, food stalls and popular shops.
Yung Pan
Garden Room
Stayed in Feb 2024
Couple
60 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 2, 2024
perfect stay in Penang. That's the choice for people who love history, and enjoy the old time of Penang
Chin Wun
Garden Room
Stayed in Jan 2024
Couple
1 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Feb 26, 2024
The room that specially designed. Also is my first hotel that provides ceiling fans on top of air conditioner, allowing customer to switch based on their preferences. Strategic location, stone throw distancr to penang chendul. Staffs are friendly. Highly recommended
Kenthng
Garden Room
Stayed in Feb 2024
Traveling with friends
11 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Mar 17, 2024
Great boutique hotel. Nice afternoon high tea to gather with friend and families.
SN.Tan
Garden Room
Stayed in Aug 2024
Family
21 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 7, 2024
Very convenient location with surround of varieties of food! Highly recommended
Anonymous User
Heritage Room
Stayed in Nov 2023
Traveling with friends
1 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Jan 2, 2024
the mosque beside the hotel made it really hard to sleep with their morning prayers. other than that, staff is very friendly and attentive to our queries. do note that the pharmacies in this area close early but there are many souvenir shops and eateries nearby, eg the famous penang chendol !
Guest User
Garden Room
Stayed in Oct 2023
Couple
5 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Dec 2, 2023
Very cosy heritage hotel in the middle of Georgetown. Nicely upkept. The ambience is very cooling and relaxing despite the hot weather outside. It's location is ideal, near to all good food recommended on internet, Komtar, malls and Chowrasta. An absolute gem!
6/10