Beautiful shophouse located near Jalan Penang”

Good location, many of the shopping and eating spots are just across of the road. Traffic can get a little heavy on Jalan Penang but there is an overhead bridge nearby and a traffic light further down. Once you ventured across, there is the famous chendul, good food at the night market at Kimberley Street, market shopping at Pasar Chowrasta and breakfast options at Campbell Street. A few more minutes of walking will take you to Chulia area and Armenian Street where there are more things to see... The rooms are really spacious for the price paid, aircon and fan. Although there are not much tv channel options, if you're travelling with laptop

OH what a lovely little heritage hotel & walking distance to main shops ”

Stayed in the heritage room which is on the street, a little noise at night but it didn't bother us at all Only used fans didn't need the air con this time. Room was large, clean & very quaint, had an awesome shower, Staff lovely, food very nice, PART buffet breakfast(plenty of food), paid for a latte the 1st morning and cause it was ever so nice we had one every morning. Had a dinner with no complaints at all. We stayed 5 NIGHTS which you do get a few little things added in to your stay like 4kg of washing. 20% off food in restaurant which all helps with the budget and you also get a trishaw ride which we thought was a great touch but didn't use that one this time. The free afternoon tea is a great touch too reading other reviews some may beg to differ but what more do you want it's included in your room price, you get biscuits, coffee, tea we had spring rolls one day curry puffs another day & then that lovely icecream too (3 flavours) Awesome stay! Many thanks to ALL the staff

A fantastic find”

I cannot fault this hotel in the slightest. It was very lovely and accommodating. It was only about a 10/15 minute walk to all tourist sites but there is lots going on around the hotel including amazing street art above a famous food stall. The rooms were very clean and the bed was comfy. Would definitely recommend.

Travel back in Time ”

Not really much wrong with this hotel at all. Lovingly restored from it’s colonial past, received an upgraded room which was gorgeous, staff nice and local, Chinese or European breakfast. Only slight note would that hotel is on the edge of town but 10-15 mins walk gets you anywhere in the middle of town.

Nice Little Boutique Hotel”

Pretty nice colonial style boutique hotel. Room is a little small. Staff is nice and friendly. Breakfast is good but didn’t get to enjoy the complimentary tea and cakes. Within walking distance to near shops and shopping centre too. Overall it is recommended.

Excellent service”

We were upgraded to a family suite room as the aircon was not working in the deluxe room which we booked. Deluxe room is slightly small but cosy. Family suite room is huge and has 2 aircons. Don’t expect any views as the hotel is located inside a small lane but the hotel location is superb as it’s a short walk to great local dining places as well as shopping malls like komtar, first avenue mall and prangin mall. Grabcar is available here and it’s really cheap like rm5-20 only. Hotel to airport is only rm20 and the ride takes about 30mins.

Hotel with Identity”

Good location at the heart of Georgetown. Very friendly staffs with all smiles. Cold drinks at the lobby a plus point as Penang can be very hot all day. Free tea/coffee and snacks in the afternoon a nice touch. Hotel uses their local nutmeg fragrant body bath which personally I like the fragrance. Only downside is the early morning prayer from the nearby mosque.

Good location staff are helpful. Room is very clean. Provide afternoon tea for free”

Near Kimberly st.food Can walk to see st.art Family room is very big plenty of space and fit for 4 persons Staff are helpful and polite. Afternoon tea is free and quite good ice cream and cakes. Between Bath room and dressing room should have some curtain

Beautifully preserved hotel”

I love Areca hotel. I love the building, the food, the environment, the room and it is easy access with walking distance to shopping district and the famous Jeruk Pak Ali & Cendol. I would definitely stay again in this hotel in the future.

Great hotel, terrific location ”

Terrific location, modernized, heritage hotel with a gorgeous inner courtyard. Extremely friendly, helpful staff. Started the day with a great breakfast chosen from a menu with variety of Chinese, Malay, western, etc. Afternoon tea was a treat available in the courtyard. Tried the “Starters for 2” , we called it the Malaysian version of tapas (highly recommend it). Both the Heritage rooms and Heritage lofts are spacious. We asked to move to the 3rd floor because we were a little concerned about the sounds from the street level. This was cheerfully organized. We spent 5 nights in the hotel and enjoyed the street food nearby including the roti stalls right around the corner; Kimberly night stalls 10 minutes away, the refreshing cendol at the Joo Hooi restaurant 3 minutes away as well as the food and great service in the hotel’s restaurant. A well organized hotel, Assistant Manager Joven and his staff - house cleaning, front-desk, restaurant - demonstrate great teamwork. Highly reco

Great choice for family with young children”

Great choice of breakfast, big portion. Well maintained children playroom. I have to take care of a 3 yr old and a 4 months old while hubby went out for work. This hotel has what I need to entertain and take care of them while waiting for hubby to join us after work. The family suite I booked was very spacious , enough space for the toddler to play around.

Great little boutique hotel at the center of georgetown”

Pretty little hotel. I requested an early check in and was given a room before noon (check in is at 3pm). The room was old style but newly renovated. Comfy bed. And every afternoon free coffee and tea and cookies and cake and ICE CREAM! Definitely value for money.

Colonial style Boutique hotel”

Rich in history and remarkably clean and up to date facilities. Friendly service from attendants and enjoyable complimentary Afternoon Tea and cakes. Rooms are large and well furnished. Location is ideal for UNESCO old town touring with plenty of food vendors and options nearby. Only beware of a Muslim mosque which blares messages and singing (appro. 10 min.) every morning @ 6AM, which is equivalent to Bombing sirens of WWII.

Pleasant stay throughout 4 days 3 nights”

Location wise, it is situated at the heart of Georgetown (Komtar, Pasar Chowrasta and famous cendol stall/shop etc within walking distance). No problem for looking for food nearby but strangely no convenience store within 2-3 minutes walking distance. Room is clean and equipped with all the basic amenities expected like fridge, hairdryer etc. Sound proofing wise is decent and the street is rather quiet at night. Parking seems not problem as it is not a busy street (shared with Majestic Theatre just right opposite of the hotel). Overall it was a pleasant stay throughout and would not hesitate to recommend.

Casual chic, eclectic vintage with modern comfort. ”

I love the location (great for eating & shopping), the cosy lounging areas with lovely plants, the big rooms and the efficient staff. Which overrides the fact that there is bit of inevitable noise from the main road heard in our rooms. The afternoon tea downstairs provided a nice moment for relaxing and reading, after a day's outing.

Excellent”

Hotel is located centre of George Town I wold say. Within walking distance to Komtar and Chinatown. Staffs are all very friendly and helpful. If breakfast is fantastic and value for money. They even have afternoon tea section with biscuits, icecream, snacks and coffee tea.

Friendly staff and good location ”

Nice to extend my late check out request and friendly staff around.

100/100”

I love the design and layout of the hotel, the breakfast was yummy, rooms were clean, bed was comfy, location is superb. There’s really nothing much to complain about, and I would totally choose Areca again if I were to visit Penang.

Recommended ”

Services & cleanlines is above expectation. Hotel is walking distance to the famous chendul, char kueh teow and near to night market as well. We walked from hotel to chew jetty. Along the way , we past by the street art.

Simply awesom”

Pros 1. Cleaniness is superb 2. Baby room is clean neat and conducive for toddlers and young kids 3. Location is superb near all the amenities and ealking dist to many areas 4. Room facilities arw like 5 star hotel 5. Staff were polite and efficent Cons If i really have to i would say that the staff knowledge on the area and places is above average as tgey try to help but also not very sure.