Areca Hotel Penang
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel, walk to KOMTAR
your current months are April, 2024 and May, 2024.
April 2024
May 2024

Areca Hotel Penang

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Hallway
Terrace/patio
Ecotours
Family Suite
Ecotours

Overview of Areca Hotel Penang

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services
The price is NZ$118
Price available on 4/4/2024

Explore the area

No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, 10050
  • Popular LocationKOMTAR6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPenang Times Square9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSwettenham Pier Cruise Terminal3 min drive
  • AirportPenang (PEN-Penang Intl.)28 min drive
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Room options

Garden Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Family Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Heritage Loft

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

George Town

Located in George Town, Areca Hotel Penang is in the city centre. Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and ESCAPE Adventureplay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Kidland Penang and Penang Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.

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
  • Gurney Plaza - 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
  • Jeruk Madu Pak Ali - 2 min walk
  • Chang Sow Chai Vegetarian - 2 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 multilingual staff
  • A reception hall, tour/ticket information and meeting rooms
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff, overall condition and walkable location
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 size 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 7:30 AM–10:30 AM 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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

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 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Areca Hotel Penang on 4 Apr 2024 start from NZ$117.27, including 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. 176 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 255 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Tonbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A older hotels that has kept it's caricaturist.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, quiet , not congested Eateries within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A happy repeat guest. The hotel makes good use of the Penang shophouses it has been refurbished from. Great service and charming property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Liway

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean place and a enjoy full place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023