Spices Hotel

Spices Hotel (4 August 2015)


Spices Hotel (GPS: 5.414830, 100.335877), or simply Spices Hotel, is a boutique hotel along Lumut Lane in George Town, Penang. It occupies a row of four townhouses that have been restored and converted. The idea behind Spices Hotel is to create a homey atmosphere for discerning guests.

Address

Spices Hotel
Lumut Lane
10300 George Town, Penang.
Phone: +60-4-261 9986

I made a visit to Spices Hotel on 4 August 2015, and was warmly greeted by Michael Ong. Michael is one of the business partners and owner of the premises. It feels like visiting his own home, for as soon as I entered, I had to remove my shoes and put them away in the shoe rack.

Rather than squeezing a room out of every inch of space, Spices Hotel offers just 8 rooms, each named after a different spice such as turmeric, star anise and so on. Each is spaciously furnished. In addition, some 60% of the hotel is common area, so there are many cosy corners for the guests to feel right at home, cocooned from the hustle and bustle of George Town.

Located at Lumut Lane, Spices Hotel is a mere stone's throw from Acheen Street and Armenian Street, where the guests can explore the many heritage sites of the city.

There is a big banyan tree growing out of the centre of the house. According to Michael, it was upon seeing the tree and how homey it feels to have it there, that persuaded him to eventually pick up the place - originally with the intention of making it his own home, but as things turn out, he decided to convert it into a boutique hotel.

Accommodation at Spices Hotel

The Living Room at Spices Hotel. Doesn't it feel like staying at home? (4 August 2015)

Guest facilities at Spices Hotel

Facilities include hairdryer in every room, free wifi throughout the premises, complimentary toiletries, Grohe rain showers, safety boxes in all rooms, flat-screen television sets and hypoallergenic bedding. Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 am to 10:30 am.

What's in the vicinity of Spices Hotel?

Guests staying at Spices Hotel has just a short walk to reach the Sun Yat Sen Museum, Acheen Street Mosque, Khoo Kongsi, Yap Kongsi and Cheah Kongsi, among others. Some of the best known street art of George Town are also along the way.

Upstairs lounge, Spices Hotel (4 August 2015)

Public Transport in the vicinity of Spices Hotel

The nearest bus stop, which is on Carnarvon Street, is served by Rapid Penang bus 301, 302 and 401E.

Spices Hotel is on the map of Lumut Lane

Spices Hotel (4 August 2015)


Mr Michael Ong, one of the business partners of Spices Hotel. (4 August 2015)


Here I am with Fred Pui, the Marketing Manager of Spices Luxury Boutique Residence (13 January 2016)

360° View of Spices Hotel on Google Street View

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