Areca Hotel Penang

Hotels
8.8 (1872 reviews)
5 Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe , George Town , my

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Children allowed

Facilities

Clubhouse
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location near attractions
Comfortable and spacious rooms
Cons:
Housekeeping inconsistencies
Soundproofing issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
Some reviews indicated cleanliness was an issue, particularly in the context of housekeeping not always replacing items.
Service
9.23
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.27
Multiple reviews highlighted the hotel's great location near main attractions.
Room Quality
8.72
Many comments praised rooms for their comfort and spaciousness, though some noted soundproofing issues.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities like the afternoon tea were positively received; however, some issues with fixtures were noted.
Value for Money
8.21
General sentiment about value is positive, but not all amenities were perfectly executed, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.76
Breakfast was well-received, but absence of specific negative feedback reduces score lower than perfect.
Overall Experience
9.23
Overall stay experience was positive as noted in various reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 00:11

Property Description

Central Location in George Town
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town right outside your doorstep at Areca Hotel Penang. Discover nearby attractions such as the Upside Down Museum and Penang Heritage Gallery.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Relax in air-conditioned rooms featuring modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Upgrade to rooms with a cozy patio for a touch of luxury during your stay.

Dining Experience
Indulge in European cuisine at the hotel's in-house restaurant or start your day with a delicious continental breakfast. Don't miss out on the famous Penang Road Teochew Chendul during your stay.

Ready to experience a blend of comfort and convenience at Areca Hotel Penang? Book now for an unforgettable Penang getaway.

Important information:

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PEN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs MYR 6 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1872 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 8.76
Overall Experience: 9.23
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jeff • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Well positioned.
Decent price.
Huge rooms.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • at
10
Gehobenes, geschmackvolles Hotel - für Sightseeing perfekt
Pros:

Gediegenes 2-stöckiges Hotel in einem Altbau mit überdachtem Innenhof mit Sitzgelegenheiten; sehr großes Zimmer mit gutem Bett, im Vintage Stil eingerichtet, besonders gefallen hat der chinesische Schrank; sehr sauber; Personal sehr freundlich; Frühstück gut und reichhaltig; Hotel liegt am Rande des Altstadtviertels; nebenan ist eine große Polizeistation (es ist also sehr sicher!)

Cons:

alles bestens

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Ching ying • family_with_children • tw
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Yinfeng • couple • cn
8
Pros:

下午茶的冰淇淋好吃

Cons:

有壁虎！

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Lisa Yung • couple • tw
10
非常推薦
Pros:

飯店地理位置很好，距離機場約半小時車程，離光大、許多知名美食很近（多春茶室、椰腳粿條湯、噢噢白咖啡等）。房間空間大，很舒適、設施完善。還有提供下午茶，員工也很親切友善。還開心選擇這家飯店入住。

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • couple • gb
9
Great base to explore George Town
Pros:

the hotel is lovely, our room was very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location is really good - about a 20 minute walk into the centre of George Town, but also close to other nearby restaurants and hotspots.

Cons:

There was no pool or other facilities, but this didn't matter as we spent most of our time walking around the city, eating the delicious local food.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Hidde • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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JOHN • couple • gb
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • au
10
Favourite Hotel
Pros:

Staff were incredibly helpful and facilities excellent. Rooms was spacious.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Leonard • couple • nl
9
Pros:

The room was spacious and beautifully furnished accenting the overall heritage style of the hotel. Very comfortable bed. Plenty of storage. Very good bathroom and shower. The breakfast staff was extremely friendly.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Lovely shower. Good fridge. Old colonial feeling.

Cons:

Very noisy apart from the mosque, especially Saturday night. No comfy chairs. Would prefer a smaller room with more comfortable furniture.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Orinta • couple • gb
9
Value for money & friendly staff.
Pros:

Beautiful period property. Very large rooms.

Cons:

Can be quite noisy, there were wedding opposite the hotel on one of the nights and was very loud and 6am wake up from near by mosque. Breakfast was cold all days.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Shufang • family_with_children • tw
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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raffaele • solo_traveller • it
9
L’antica Georgetown , bella scoperta.
Pros:

hotel bello in stile coloniale molto accogliente e pulito buona la posizione per visitare la città personale gentile e disponibile stanze ampie e comode . letto bagno arredi tutto bene . la colazione abbondante e varia . ottimo soggiorno.

Cons:

per il tipo di struttura l’insonorizzazione non può essere delle migliori ma l’hotel è tranquillo e ci si abitua facilmente .

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Shufang • family_with_children • tw
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Sandrine et Stéphane • couple • fr
8
Pros:

L'emplacement et le charme du bâtiment

Cons:

La taille de la chambre

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Li-hua • couple • tw
8
Pros:

早餐美味

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
立昌 • couple • tw
9
地點好，價位優
Pros:

住宿地點方便，員工親切

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

Gewoon super fijn hotel. Alles picobello in orde. Fijne kamer, fijne mensen, fijne service

Cons:

Niets

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
V
Vivian • extended_group • au
8
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee