Description
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.. Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited parking is available onsite..
With a stay at Areca Hotel Penang, you'll be centrally located in George Town, within a 5-minute drive of KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Gurney Plaza and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Penang Hill.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Pasar Chowrasta - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Kidland Penang - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Prangin Mall - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi The Top at Komatar - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi KOMTAR - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi New World Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi 1st Avenue Mall - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Hin Bus Depot Art Centre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Penang Islamic Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Penang Times Square - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Armenian Street - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Kapitan Keling Mosque - 1 km / 0.6 mi Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi The preferred airport for Areca Hotel Penang is Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 18.2 km / 11.3 mi . Near KOMTAR.
At Areca Hotel Penang, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee..
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- Air conditioning
- Additional services
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Computer room
- Games room
- Shops in hotel
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Paid parking
- Parking
- Pets
- No pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Breakfast in bed
- Café
- Car rental
- Coffee machine
- Conference centre
- Fan
- Fax/photocopier
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Library
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Postal service
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Security
- Serviced office
- Supermarket in hotel
- Wake-up call service
- Children
- Game area
- Kids' board games
- Kids' playground
- Kid´s club
- Swimming pools
- Children’s playground
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Breakfast in bed
- Rooms for events / banquets
- À la carte restaurant
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Check-in/Check-out
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Showing 5 featured reviews out of 852 TripAdvisor reviews
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ninjaria
Greater Adelaide, Australia
22/02/2026
“Traditional convenient spacious stay in the middle of Penang”
We stayed in the loft twin rooms at the Areca. The room was huge so it was really a comfortable stay. The decor and the architecture really made it feel like I was staying in a tropical resort right in the middle of the city. The staff at the hotel were really nice and helpful. The location of the … more
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JandJ_Dorset2
01/02/2026
“Elegant, friendly and excellent value”
A beautiful building with stylish rooms. The staff were all friendly and very helpful. Excellent air-conditioning and ceiling-fans in the room kept it comfortable. The location at the edge of Georgetown is also very good. And it was also excellent value for money, Very highly recommended
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vitriati
Jakarta, Indonesia
18/01/2026
“Lovely boutique hotel, very strategic location”
Strategically located, you can find all kind of local food in a walking distance, but you can also easily use grab application for transport around the city. The hotel interior also exceptional, preserving the beauty of peranakan culture. The local sachet coffee provided in the room also a very nic… more
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vince092
Glasgow, United Kingdom
06/01/2026
“Exceptional Service”
We stayed three days in a heritage double room on the ground floor - it was very spacious and had a nice heritage design feel. The staff at the reception, the kitchen and the dining area were all very courteous and friendly. In fact all the staff were exceptional. If I had to call out extra servic… more
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DayTrip31168308012
09/12/2025
“Homely spacious and good service”
Our stay at areca hotel is nothing short of amazing. The hotel rooms are spacious and clean. The hotel location is close to many key landmarks and iconic Penang food. The staff are also extremely kind and welcoming, assisting us in all of our concerns. Highly recommend!
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