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Coffee Atelier
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8.9

Excellent

366 reviews

366 reviews

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9.3

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
Loo Pun Hong

150 m

The 'Street of Harmony'

160 m

Areca Books

160 m

St George’s Church

170 m

Kuan Yin Teng Temple

180 m

Popular landmarks
Pinang Peranakan Mansion

380 m

Armenian Street

390 m

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

410 m

Khoo Kongsi

510 m

Penang Fort Cornwallis

790 m

Closest landmarks
Consulate General of the Netherlands

130 m

Spider Web Internet

190 m

Penang State Museum and Art Gallery

200 m

Sri Mariamman Temple

200 m

M.O. Krishnan

220 m

Coffee Atelier

47-55 Lorong Steward, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, 11300 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Georgetown, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Pinang Peranakan Mansion. This 3-star property features restaurant to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Located in heart of Penang

Check-in/out [private]

Excellent breakfast

710 meters to public transportation

Facilities

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Check-in/out [private]

Car park [on-site]

Restaurants

Shops

Coffee shop

Laundry service

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in Penang are being booked every minute!
Value for money8.5
Distance to city center0.1km
Location rating9.3
Nearest airportPenang International Airport (PEN)
Distance to airport15.3 km

Rooms available at Coffee Atelier

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.8

Ground Floor Suite
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  • Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
  • Courtyard view
  • 1 double bed
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First Floor Suite
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  • Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 single bed and 1 king bed
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SUITE KING BED 1 TWIN BED FIRST FLOOR
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    First Floor Suite (1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed)
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      GROUND FLOOR SUITE QUEEN BED
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                  Frequently asked questions

                  What time is check-in and check-out at Coffee Atelier?

                  Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee.

                  How do I get to Coffee Atelier?

                  For those who wish to drive their own cars, Coffee Atelier has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is available for an additional charge. Self-parking is conveniently available at the hotel.

                  What are my dining options at Coffee Atelier?

                  Coffee Atelier features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience.

                  What is the smoking policy at Coffee Atelier?

                  Coffee Atelier does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

                  What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Coffee Atelier?

                  Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda Bus Terminal is the closest train, metro, or bus station, about 720 m away from Coffee Atelier.

                  What restaurants are nearby Coffee Atelier?

                  Coffee Atelier is located in Georgetown, famous for good restaurants such as Hameediyah Restaurant, Padang Brown Food Court and Nasi Kandar Line Clear.

                  What popular shopping places are close to Coffee Atelier?

                  Coffee Atelier is located in Georgetown area which features shopping places such as Prangin Mall, 1st Avenue Mall and Areca Books.

                  What are popular attractions near Coffee Atelier?

                  Coffee Atelier is located in Georgetown area, which is famous for attractions such as Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion and Khoo Kongsi.

                  What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Coffee Atelier?

                  Coffee Atelier is located in the Georgetown area, which is famous for natural sightseeing destinations such as Depoh Kerajaan Pulau Pinang and Bukit Olivia.

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                  What people love about Coffee Atelier

                  • 10

                    Exceptional
                    Staff 

                    "Great atmosphere, outstanding staff, quiet, pristine clean, historic."

                    Mario

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                    February 14, 2020

                  • 10

                    Exceptional
                    Bathroom

                    "Wonderful atmospheric hotel , Beautiful traditional decoration, very clean and comfortable beds, great shower."

                    Khedidja

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                    December 9, 2019

                  • 10

                    Exceptional
                    Location

                    "Located at the center of everything in Georgetown, this cute heritage place to stay is lovely."

                    Joko

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                    February 12, 2023

                  Property ranking|Compared to 2,940 Penang properties
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                  Room comfort score
                  8.8/10
                  Location score
                  9.3/10
                  Service score
                  9.3/10
                  Couples review score
                  9/10
                  Better than
                  99
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                  of Penang properties
                  Better than
                  97
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                  Better than
                  97
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                  Overall rating:

                  8.9

                  Excellent
                  366 reviews
                  Cleanliness
                  9.1
                  Facilities
                  8.6
                  Location
                  9.3
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                  What travelers say they love:
                  Perfect location.
                  Yee from Malaysia
                  Solo traveler
                  More about Coffee Atelier

                  More about Coffee Atelier

                  Coffee Atelier

                  For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Penang, Coffee Atelier is the perfect choice. Its convenient location right in the city center allows you more time to see all that Penang has to offer. Explore the genuine Penang that most travelers never see, with a stay at Coffee Atelier -- located only 380 m from Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
                  Coffee Atelier offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to travelers. Keep up with all your communications easily with the hotel's free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy convenient available parking right at the hotel. Front desk service is provided at the hotel including safety deposit boxes.
                  Packing light is possible at Coffee Atelier thanks to the hotel's laundry service keeping your clothes clean. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hotel. Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by hotel.
                  Designed for comfort, all guestrooms offer a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. For your comfort, some rooms at the hotel are equipped with air conditioning. In-room entertainment amenities are available in some rooms and include television and cable TV. In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar at your disposal.
                  Coffee Atelier also provides a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes in bathrooms for select rooms.


                  Dining and things to do

                  Enjoy the morning bliss with a sip of good coffee at the cafe located in the hotel. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the hotel, for whenever you get hungry.
                  Coffee Atelier offers wonderful recreational facilities for guests to enjoy. Grab some last-minute needs or local souvenirs for yourself or those back home without having to go anywhere at the shops available right on-site.


                  Around the property

                  Coffee Atelier is the perfect spot to explore Penang's fascinating cultural sights and attractions. Multiple day trip options await you and your travel group close to Coffee Atelier, starting with visits to Chew's Jetty located just 820 m away. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion is located 410 m away, and is one of the most famous tourist spots to visit and photograph.


                  Reasons to stay here

                  Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 99% of the city's other accommodations.
                  Ranking higher than 97% of the city's accommodations options, this is a great choice for location.
                  Guests who stayed here really appreciated the room comfort, scoring it higher than 98% of accommodations in the city.

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                  Amenities and facilities

                  Excellent
                  Facilities

                  8.6

                  Most talked about facilities

                  Breakfast

                  25 mentions

                  Food & Dining

                  11 mentions

                  Housekeeping

                  11 mentions

                  Internet

                  4 mentions

                  Languages spoken
                  • English
                  • French
                  • German
                  Internet access
                  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
                  • Internet
                  • Internet services
                  • Wi-Fi in public areas
                  Dining, drinking, and snacking
                  • Coffee shop
                  • Restaurants
                  • Room service
                  Cleanliness and safety
                  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
                  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
                  • Rooms sanitized between stays
                  • Staff trained in safety protocol
                  Services and conveniences
                  • Air conditioning in public area
                  • Daily housekeeping
                  • Elevator
                  • Laundry service
                  • Luggage storage
                  • Safety deposit boxes
                  • Shops
                  • Smoke-free property
                  • Smoking area
                  • Terrace
                  For the kids
                  • Family room
                  Access
                  • CCTV in common areas
                  • CCTV outside property
                  • Check-in/out [private]
                  • Fire extinguisher
                  • Non-smoking rooms
                  • Pets allowed
                  • Smoke alarms
                  Getting around
                  • Car park [charges apply]
                  • Car park [nearby]
                  • Car park [on-site]
                  Available in all rooms
                  • Air conditioning
                  • Bathrobes
                  • Closet
                  • Clothes rack
                  • Coffee/tea maker
                  • Desk
                  • DVD/CD player
                  • Electric kettle
                  • Fan
                  • Fire extinguisher
                  • Free bottled water
                  • Hair dryer
                  • In-room safe box
                  • Internet access – wireless
                  • Ironing facilities
                  • Laptop safe box
                  • Linens
                  • Mini bar
                  • Mosquito net
                  • Non-smoking
                  • Private bathroom
                  • Private entrance
                  • Refrigerator
                  • Safety/security feature
                  • Satellite/cable channels
                  • Shower
                  • Sleep comfort items
                  • Slippers
                  • Smoke detector
                  • Socket near the bed
                  • Streaming service like Netflix
                  • Toiletries
                  • Towels
                  • Wake-up service
                  • Wi-Fi [free]

                  Food and dining

                  Breakfast options
                  • American
                  Restaurants on site
                  55 Cafe & Restaurant
                  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
                  • Menu: Buffet

                  Location

                  47-55 Lorong Steward, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, 11300
                  Exceptional
                  Location

                  9.3

                  Airports
                  • Penang International Airport (PEN)
                    15.3 km 27 min drive
                  • Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
                    86.7 km
                  Public transportation
                  • Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda Bus Terminal
                    730 m
                  • Komtar Bus Terminal
                    960 m
                  Hospital or clinic
                  • public health center
                    240 m
                  Shopping
                  • Gurney Plaza
                    3.8 km
                  Convenience store
                  • 7 Eleven
                    200 m
                  Cash withdrawal
                  • ATM
                    260 m

                  What's nearby

                  Popular landmarks
                  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion
                    380 m
                  • Armenian Street
                    390 m
                  • Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
                    410 m
                  • Khoo Kongsi
                    510 m
                  • Penang Fort Cornwallis
                    790 m
                  • Chew's Jetty
                    830 m
                  • Kek Lok Si Temple
                    7.4 km
                  • Batu Ferringhi Beach
                    11.5 km
                  • Entopia
                    13.8 km
                  • Escape Theme Park
                    13.9 km
                  Nearby landmarks
                  • Consulate General of the Netherlands
                    130 m
                  • Loo Pun Hong
                    150 m
                  • The 'Street of Harmony'
                    160 m
                  • Areca Books
                    160 m
                  • St George’s Church
                    170 m
                  • Kuan Yin Teng Temple
                    180 m
                  • Pitt Street Corner
                    190 m
                  • Spider Web Internet
                    190 m
                  • Chulia Street
                    190 m
                  • Al Ameen Mart
                    200 m
                  Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

                  Property policies

                  Children and extra beds

                  Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

                  All children are welcome.

                  Infant 0-1 year(s)
                  Stay for free if using existing bedding.
                  Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
                  Children 2-2 year(s)
                  Stay for free if using existing bedding.
                  If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
                  Guests 3 years and older are considered as adults
                  Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
                  Others
                  • One child under 2 years old stays for free if using existing bedding.
                  • Extra bed is not available at this property.
                  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

                  Some helpful facts

                  Check-in/Check-out
                  • Check-in from14:00
                  • Check-in until22:00
                  • Check-out from06:00
                  • Check-out until11:00
                  • Reception open until18:00
                  Getting around
                  • Distance from city center0.1km
                  • Travel time to airport (minutes)30
                  The property
                  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
                  • Number of floors2
                  • Number of restaurants1
                  • Number of rooms 4
                  • Room voltage220
                  • Year property opened1927
                  • Most recent renovation2011

                  Reviews of Coffee Atelier from real guests

                  Provided by verified guests of Agoda
                  8.9
                  /
                  10
                  Cleanliness9.1
                  Facilities8.6
                  Location9.3
                  Room comfort and quality8.8
                  Service9.3
                  Value for money8.5
                  High score for Penang
                  Rating
                  9+ Exceptional (161)
                  8-9 Excellent (72)
                  7-8 Very Good (39)
                  6-7 Good (11)
                  <6 Below Expectation (11)
                  Time of the year
                  Mar - May (54)
                  Jun - Aug (76)
                  Sep - Nov (73)
                  Dec - Feb (91)

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                  10.0
                  Exceptional
                  Chris
                  Couple
                  Ground Floor Suite
                  Stayed 1 night in February 2020

                  A little piece of Penang History”

                  What a fabulous place.. we were greeted by the most friendly ladies who made us fresh fruit juices, checked us in, took our bags to our room and then made sure we knew where we were what we could see and do locally and great recommendations for dinner. What a wonderful room/suite, spotless , a converted coffee shop. Every effort has been made to keep the rooms traditional and it works wonderfully.. Everything is of a high standard. What I loved the most about our stay was the outdoor bathroom and court yard.. this was amazingly clean and tidy a little oasis!’ Total fun, I could have lived here! Breakfast didn’t disappoint either, fresh juices wonderful coffee and great food. We absolutely loved it here!!’

                  Reviewed February 13, 2020

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                  Many thanks again for staying with us and for taking time to write a review. We are gald that you enjoyed our services and concept and that you had a good time. Best wishes!

                  Responded February 14, 2020
                  Coffee Atelier
                  10.0
                  Exceptional
                  Anna from United Kingdom
                  Family with teens
                  First Floor Suite
                  Stayed 2 nights in July 2019

                  Highly recommend this hotel. It’s fantastic. ”

                  The hotel is amazing. The rooms have been restored beautifully and we had a whole shophouse to ourselves. Everything was really clean, comfy beds and soft sheets. The bathroom is as lovely as the rest of the rooms and stocked with amazing natural products. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and breakfast is great. No hesitation at all in recommending this.

                  Reviewed July 24, 2019

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                  10.0
                  Exceptional
                  Khedidja from United Kingdom
                  Family with teens
                  First Floor Suite
                  Stayed 3 nights in November 2019

                  magnifique ”

                  Wonderful atmospheric hotel , Beautiful traditional decoration, very clean and comfortable beds, great shower. Fabulous location in Georgetown a few metres from Chulia Street. Excellent breakfast and wonderful friendly helpful staff. We definitely come back to coffee atelier hotel Merci Mr stephan et Merci au 3 formidables femmes qui font un travail exceptionnelle.

                  Reviewed December 09, 2019

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                  Many thanks again for staying with us and for taking time to write a review. Glad you enjoyed your stay at our little place Coffee Atelier. Best wishes!

                  Responded December 13, 2019
                  Coffee Atelier
                  10.0
                  Exceptional
                  Suzanne from United States
                  Couple
                  Ground Floor Suite
                  Stayed 3 nights in March 2019

                  Unique and special accommodation”

                  We loved the Coffee Atelier. Ruby and the staff were excellent - friendly and helpful with great advice for restaurants. The room is so unique and beautiful. It was kept in it's original design so you feel surrounded by history. The hotel is located in the middle of the historical district and great restaurants and attractions are easily walkable. I highly recommend this hotel.

                  Reviewed March 14, 2019

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                  10.0
                  Exceptional
                  Ahmed from United States
                  Couple
                  Ground Floor Suite
                  Stayed 1 night in January 2020

                  Stay in a colonial/Malaysian museum/gallery”

                  We had such a nice stay from the moment we arrived. Even though we stay for 1 night, we had a chance to explore the cafe, the gallery, the rooms, and read about the hotel's history from the staff as well as the owner. I'd highly recommend this hotel as much as the other great hotels in Penang.

                  Reviewed January 10, 2020

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                  Many thanks again for staying with us and for taking time to write a review. Glad you enjoyed your stay at our little place Coffee Atelier. Best wishes!

                  Responded February 20, 2023
                  Coffee Atelier
                  9.6
                  Exceptional
                  Ailsa from Australia
                  Solo traveler
                  Ground Floor Suite
                  Stayed 3 nights in January 2020

                  Quirky, lovely and fantastic location”

                  I really liked this place. Bursting with character and right in the heart of historic Georgetown within easy walking distance of all the best sights and eating places. They've made this place quite special - keeping all the character and historic features while adding modern comforts. The cafe has great food and I love that the included breakfast is available any time the cafe is open rather than just a narrow morning window. Very friendly staff too. Thoroughly recommend.

                  Reviewed January 24, 2020

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                  Thanks again for staying with us and for taking time to write a review. Glad you enjoyed our concept and that you had a good time at Coffee Atelier. Best wishes!

                  Responded February 05, 2020
                  Coffee Atelier
                  10.0
                  Exceptional
                  Merel from Malaysia
                  Solo traveler
                  Ground Floor Suite
                  Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

                  Cozy place with great service”

                  Former shoplots from 1927 have been converted into a hotel, where the rooms still breathe the history for the last century. Right in the middle of town, with easy access to shops and bars, but far enough not to be bothered by noise. Very nice staff.

                  Reviewed December 08, 2019

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                  Many thanks again for staying with us and for taking time to write a review. Glad you enjoyed your stay in George Town and and at our little place Coffee Atelier. Best wishes!

                  Responded December 13, 2019
                  Coffee Atelier
                  10.0
                  Exceptional
                  Tan from Malaysia
                  Group
                  First Floor Suite
                  Stayed 1 night in August 2019

                  Great service”

                  Clean, comfort bed, good service, add on stars for the nice coffee. Will come again!

                  Reviewed August 13, 2019

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                  10.0
                  Exceptional
                  Mario from Hong Kong SAR, China
                  Solo traveler
                  First Floor Suite
                  Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

                  Exceptional place”

                  Great atmosphere, outstanding staff, quiet, pristine clean, historic. One of the nicest places I have ever stayed.

                  Reviewed February 14, 2020

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                  Many thanks again for staying with us and for taking time to write a review. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Coffee Atelier and that you had a good time. Best wishes!

                  Responded February 27, 2020
                  Coffee Atelier
                  10.0
                  Exceptional
                  Angela from United States
                  Family with teens
                  Ground Floor Suite
                  Stayed 2 nights in March 2019

                  Best hotel in Georgetown”

                  Top notch everything!! Best hotel....they don't have a pool, but many places in Penang do not.

                  Reviewed March 12, 2019

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                  10.0
                  Exceptional
                  NICOLA from Singapore
                  Solo traveler
                  Ground Floor Suite
                  Stayed 4 nights in September 2019

                  Great place to stay. Highly recommended for lots of reasons!”

                  Great for location, facilities, hospitality... would definitely stay here again.

                  Reviewed September 14, 2019

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                  9.6
                  Exceptional
                  Yee from Malaysia
                  Solo traveler
                  Ground Floor Suite
                  Stayed 1 night in November 2019

                  Wonderful experience! ”

                  Old charm meets with the comforts of the new world! Perfect location. Good breakfast. Warm & helpful staff. Highly recommended and will definitely return!

                  Reviewed December 06, 2019

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                  Many thanks again for staying with us and for taking time to write a review. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Coffee Atelier. Best wishes!

                  Responded December 13, 2019
                  Coffee Atelier
                  9.6
                  Exceptional
                  areiky from Indonesia
                  Couple
                  Ground Floor Suite
                  Stayed 3 nights in September 2019

                  Just as we like it”

                  Nothing to complain about. A beautiful building tastefully restored with beautiful features kept in tact. Very central, very friendly and helpful staff and a delicious, hearty breakfast. Hope to return.

                  Reviewed October 02, 2019

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                  Many thanks again for staying with us and for taking time to write a review. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Coffee Atelier and our services. Best wishes - and we are looking forward to welcoming you again!

                  Responded October 12, 2019
                  Coffee Atelier
                  9.6
                  Exceptional
                  Patrick from Malaysia
                  Group
                  First Floor Suite
                  Stayed 2 nights in March 2020

                  i really liked this place”

                  Nice olde worlde boutique hotel. V comfy, nicely decorared, helpful staff, great breakfast. Loved it

                  Reviewed March 07, 2020

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                  Many thanks again for staying with us and for taking time to write a review. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us and that you had a good time. Best wishes!

                  Responded March 07, 2020
                  Coffee Atelier
                  10.0
                  Exceptional
                  Simren from Malaysia
                  Family with teens
                  First Floor Suite
                  Stayed 2 nights in December 2018

                  Exceptional”

                  amazing breakfast

                  Reviewed January 28, 2019

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                  10.0
                  Exceptional
                  Eline from Netherlands
                  Couple
                  Ground Floor Suite
                  Stayed 2 nights in August 2014

                  Perfect hotel! ”

                  The three advantages of the hotel were the location, customer friendly and good coffee and wine

                  We booked Coffee Atelier in Penang for two nights. The staff of the hotel is very friendly and will help you with everything. We have had a room on ground floor and was fantastic! It was spacious, clean and refurbished very nicely. Breakfast was good, also the coffee and wine were very good. Rubilyn who works there (and also the other staff), are more than happy to inform you about things to do in Penang and will help arrange. If you are interested, feel free to ask her if you can see the gallery of the owner, beautiful paintings are stored. We will definately go back to coffee atelier.

                  Reviewed January 10, 2015

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                  9.7
                  Exceptional
                  Rob from Australia
                  Couple
                  Ground Floor Suite
                  Stayed 3 nights in July 2014

                  Location, quality and attitude - Perfect!”

                  Communication, location and standard of accommodation.

                  The most notable aspect of our stay at the Coffee Atelier was the communication with the owner Stefan. His replies were immediate and no questions remained unanswered. Nothing was too much trouble and every aspect of our stay was efficiently organised. The history of the hotel is extremely interesting and the location in the heart but quiet part of UNESCO heritage Georgetown is perfect. Our meals were tasty and perfect size and the staff led by Rubi were just fantastic. This was a great stay and we have no hesitation in recommending the Coffee Atelier to our friends and the Agoda community.

                  Reviewed July 29, 2014

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                  8.7
                  Excellent
                  Simon from Germany
                  Couple
                  First Floor Suite
                  Stayed 2 nights in July 2013

                  Great BnB in World Heritage site”

                  Chinese design, central location, helpful staff

                  The Coffee Atelier consists of five old Chinese shop houses next to each other - two have two suites each, one has a little gallery, one has the reception / greeting area and the corner one hosts the actual café which would also be the place where we had breakfast. The suites have all the necessary amenities without destroying the charm of the old shop houses - this means that you do have AC, fans, a flatscreen TV (never used - why would you need this in Penang?), a fridge etc but the paint on the wall or the wooden stairs was left in its original style. The furniture was early 20th century Chinese style, the bed was super comfortable and the bathrooms were wide and open. Our breakfast was delicious and we did enjoy the coffee a lot. We enjoyed our stay in Penang a lot and having the Coffee Atelier as a base was just perfect due to its central location and the friendly staff. We ended up having drinks at the end of the night in front of our house and were very glad we explored this beautiful spot for a weekend.

                  Reviewed October 29, 2013

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                  9.0
                  Exceptional
                  Nan from China
                  Couple
                  First Floor Suite
                  Stayed 1 night in February 2013

                  A personable guest house with a colonial touch”

                  Friendly service, good location, colonial style decor

                  We had a short stay but with a lasting impression of Coffee Atelier. The hotel kitchen made exception for us but extending their open hour past 10pm the night we arrived as our train (hence the ferry) got delayed. After knowing we had to leave very early the next morning, they decided to let us enjoy the breakfast included in the room price. The Swiss owner approached then to have a good chat, introducing nice spots in the town. The taxi was a bit difficult to get in the next morning, I got an idea to seek help from a random neighbor, a nice speaking local Chinese. He then offered to drive us to the ferry point just in time to catch the departure time. We'll definitely use the hotel should we have a chance to visit Penang again.

                  Reviewed February 17, 2013

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                  8.3
                  Excellent
                  Nam from Malaysia
                  Couple
                  Ground Floor Suite
                  Stayed 1 night in November 2012

                  Rustic old-world charm, perhaps a bit too rustic.”

                  Great location, colonial heritage may appeal to some, large rooms.

                  coffee atelier is the former straits collection, and comprises of several rooms spread over a couple of old colonial shophouses. each room takes pretty much an entire floor, excluding the entrance area. the ground floor room we stayed in had a dresser/entrance area, a bedroom, and a large bathroom/covered courtyard area. some may find the rustic design and unique shower/toilet cubicles interesting, others may feel the age and the crampness of said cubicles unappealing. the rooms come with typical modern hotel amenities, such as a minibar/coffee facilities, air-conditioning, wi-fi, a flat screen tele and limited astro channels. the bed is very comfortable, and has a mosquito net to ensure a restful sleep. being a shophouse, the room has a secure metal rear door which leads to an alleyway behind, and as such should never be opened. however, one can possibly be disturbed by the sounds from the back alley, especially with the proximity of several restaurants nearby which have kitchens opening into the alley. as it is commercial noise, at night there is only the sounds of occasional vehicles a distance away. staying in a colonial shophouse is an experience. coffee atelier has maintained what the previous owner has built, and from the reactions of foreign travellers, it is clear that this old-world charm has something valuable to offer. don't expect a bright and spotless boutique room - what you get is walls that have 100 year old paint peeling from them, antique furniture and a layout suited for life a century ago. which, really, may not be a bad thing if you're keen on completely immersing yourself into historic penang.

                  Reviewed December 19, 2012

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