Areca Hotel Penang

Areca Hotel, George Town (10 October 2017)


Areca Hotel (GPS: 5.41752, 100.33023) is a boutique hotel in George Town, Penang. It occupies a row of restored prewar townhouses along Khoo Sian Ewe Road.

One of the most adorable sights at Areca Hotel is its mascot teddy bear sitting on the mother-of-pearl chair in the lobby.

Meals at Areca Hotel

Review stay at Hotel Areca Penang

Areca Hotel Teddy Bear (24 November 2017)

Accommodation at Areca Hotel Penang

Areca Hotel Penang offers three types of rooms namely the 18 square meter Garden Room, the 40 square meter Heritage Room, and the 48 square meter Family Suite.

Dining at Areca Hotel Penang

Areca Hotel Penang has an inhouse dining outlet in the form of Areca Cafe. The cafe serves breakfast to guests in the morning. Walk in guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner available at table d'hôte (set meals) as well as à la carte (individual orders).

Meeting room at Areca Hotel Penang

Areca Hotel has a function room which can be rented for boardroom meetings. Located above the lobby area, it has a sitting area with period furnishing suitable for discuss discussions. There is a workstation with computer if there is a need to get online. The meeting room is sealed away for privacy. The function room area has an en suite bathroom for convenience of meeting participants.

Function Room, Areca Hotel Penang (25 November 2017)


Sitting area in the Function Room. (25 November 2017)


Boardroom for offsite executive meetings. (25 November 2017)

A tour of Areca Hotel Penang

Now let me show you around the hotel.

Areca Hotel, George Town (10 October 2017)


Five-foot way in front of Areca Hotel. (10 October 2017)


Front door of one of the restored townhouses at Areca Hotel. (10 October 2017)


The front door, as seen from the inside. (10 October 2017)


The staircase and lift. (10 October 2017)


Interior of Areca Hotel. (10 October 2017)


Antique pieces form the deco of Areca Hotel. (10 October 2017)


Air wells allow natural light to enter the hotel. (10 October 2017)


Chandelier hanging over the two-storey lobby. (10 October 2017)


Hanging lanterns line the main corridor. (10 October 2017)


Cast iron staircase at Areca Hotel Penang. (25 November 2017)


Back garden at Areca Hotel Penang. The cast-iron staircase serves as a fire escape. (25 November 2017)


Bamboo alley behind Areca Hotel Penang. (25 November 2017)

Address

Areca Hotel Penang
5, Khoo Sian Ewe Road,
10050 George Town, Penang.
Phone: +60 4 261 0050

Areca Hotel is on the Map of Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, Penang

Areca Hotel during restoration

Areca Hotel during restoration (10 October 2017)


Areca Hotel during restoration (30 July 2012)


Areca Hotel during restoration (30 July 2012)

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