Areca Hotel
Mid-range hotel · George Town
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Areca Hotel Penang is a heritage boutique hotel in George Town, Penang, set within twelve restored pre-war shophouses in the UNESCO World Heritage buffer zone. It has 48 rooms across categories including heritage rooms, family suites and garden rooms, and is named after the Areca (Pinang) palm. The hotel sits directly opposite the Majestic Theatre, within walking distance of George Town's central business district.
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George Town
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Mid-range hotel
Areca Hotel Penang is a heritage boutique hotel occupying twelve restored pre-war shophouses along Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe in George Town, within the UNESCO World Heritage buffer zone. The shophouses were once owned by Khoo Sian Ewe, a philanthropic businessman and landowner who was among the wealthiest men in Penang during his time, and the buildings were meticulously restored to preserve their original character. The hotel takes its name from the Areca Palm (Areca Catechu), also known as the Pinang palm, from which Penang island derives its name. Its 48 rooms span the shophouses and range from heritage rooms and lofts to family suites and garden rooms. The hotel sits directly opposite the Majestic Theatre and is within walking distance of George Town's central business district, around 30 minutes by car from Penang International Airport.
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Where is Areca Hotel Penang located?
It is at No 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, 10050, Penang, within the UNESCO World Heritage buffer zone and walking distance of George Town's central business district. The hotel sits directly opposite the Majestic Theatre and is about 30 minutes by car from Penang International Airport.
What kind of hotel is Areca Hotel Penang?
It is a heritage boutique hotel occupying twelve restored pre-war shophouses, blending the historical character of George Town with modern comforts. It describes itself as a family-friendly hotel and has 48 rooms in total.
Why is it called Areca Hotel?
The hotel is named after the Areca Palm (Areca Catechu), also commonly known as the Pinang palm, from which Penang island derives its name.
What is the history of the building?
The pre-war shophouses were once owned by Khoo Sian Ewe, a philanthropic businessman and landowner who, in his time, was one of the wealthiest men in Penang. As the buildings sit within George Town's UNESCO World Heritage buffer zone, much care was taken during restoration to preserve their original character.
What room types does Areca Hotel offer?
The hotel has 48 rooms across the twelve shophouses, with categories including Heritage Rooms, Heritage Lofts, Family Suites and Garden Rooms, ranging from spacious family suites and cosy garden rooms to heritage rooms.
What is there to eat at the hotel?
The hotel has Areca Café, which serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea in a setting tailored towards families and hotel guests, offering international and local cuisine.
What is near Areca Hotel?
The hotel is directly opposite the Majestic Theatre Penang and lies within the historic streets of George Town's UNESCO World Heritage zone, putting much of the old town's heritage and culture within walking distance.