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Areca Hotel Penang

3-star property
No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, 1800 796 370
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4.0 out of 5
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"Very aesthetically appealing property with tastefully decorated rooms. Very comfy bed and great shower. Very friendly and service minded staff. The ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 25 Jun 2023

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Hotel Description

Areca Hotel Penang places you in the center of George Town, steps from Pasar Chowrasta and within a short 5-minute stroll of Kidland Penang. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi.

This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and concierge services. Other amenities include a free kids' club, a 24-hour front desk, and limo/town car service. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking.

Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3-star Downtown George Town hotel include KOMTAR and within 30 minutes you'll find Gurney Drive.

Garden Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$87* Per night/room 22 Apr. - 23 Apr.

Family Suite

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Heritage Loft

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.TwinXLBed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Areca Hotel Penang ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Areca Hotel Penang

Family (3)
4 out of 5
Very aesthetically appealing property with tastefully decorated rooms. Very comfy bed and great shower. Very friendly and service minded staff. There were only 2 negative points and only 1 of those points is within the control of the hotel. They are, the toilet drains leaked into the courtyard area on a couple of occasions making sitting in the courtyard unpleasant, but the staff did try to minimise the effects by diverting the overflow to another drain and using copious amounts of disinfectant. The other point was the noise from the nearby Mosque at 5 minutes to 6am every day

Posted by on 25 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Jun. 2023 by Nazrin

Dear Paul, Thank you for staying with us and sharing your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you have enjoyed your stay and pleased to hear about your excellent stay with us. In the meantime, we are delighted to know that you were pleased with the hotel décor, comfy bed, shower and service from our team member. We appreciate your feedback regarding the negative point which we have highlighted to our team to make necessary improvement on our quality and service. Thank you once again for the valuable comment and we certainly look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back to Areca Hotel Penang in the near future. Best Regards, Areca Hotel Penang

4 out of 5
Lovely Colonial atmosphere, wish we had more time there to really enjoy it. But there is always next time and, if we are travelling to Penang, it will be our hotel of choice.

Posted by , from Tasmania on 13 Feb. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

14 Feb. 2020 by Areca Hotel Management

Dear Derek, Thank you for staying with us. It brings us joy to hear that you had an enjoyable stay with us. It is in our nature to serve you passionately and ensuring your trip to Penang is a well worth vacation. We look forward to welcome you back for another great stay.

4 out of 5
I liked its proximity to the 'old' part of Penang and its food stalls. The cold water provided at the entry hall was great.I also appreciated the decor of the room and other parts of the hotel. Receptionist was quite helpful, but more information about the immediate surrounding district, e.g. where to find restaurants or catch the shuttle bus, wasn't given when we first arrived. Overall, an enjoyable stay at a fair price.

Posted by on 18 Jul. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Jul. 2019 by Areca Hotel Management

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your positive ratings of the hotel, our associates and services. We have taken note of your feedback. We are deeply honored to have the opportunity to serve you. All of us at Areca Hotel hope to welcome you back.

About the Areca Hotel Penang

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

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. A library, a complimentary children's club, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Areca Hotel Penang. This 3-star George Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Minibar
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Areca Hotel Penang has a restaurant on site.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Cash or credit card deposit required
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Car required
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Safe & Clean (Malaysia)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.