1926 Heritage Hotel Penang
Heritage boutique · George Town
Is 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang worth it?
1926 Heritage Hotel Penang is a restored row of 1926 colonial houses on Jalan Burma, with 78 rooms and suites, an outdoor pool, a spa and a garden. It reopened in April 2026 after a RM20 million restoration. It sits outside the walkable heritage core, so plan on a short ride to Armenian Street and Chulia Street.
Area
George Town
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Type
Heritage boutique
The hotel joins 24 link houses built in 1926 for British officials into one property. The 2026 restoration kept the Anglo-Malay façades, the timber detailing and the garden around them, and added contemporary interiors on an "East meets West" theme, with watercolours of Penang scenes in the rooms.
1926 Heritage Hotel Penang is at 227 Jalan Burma, George Town. Its 78 rooms and suites are spread across 24 interconnected link houses built in 1926 as homes for British officials. After a RM20 million restoration that kept the original façades, timber details, layout and garden setting, it reopened on 10 April 2026 as the first Malaysian hotel in The Unlimited Collection by The Ascott Limited. Facilities include an all-day restaurant, a lounge bar, an outdoor pool, a spa, a gym and a function room for up to 80 guests.
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Pros & Cons
What we love
- 24 restored 1926 houses with their original façades, timber details and garden
- Outdoor pool, spa and gym on site
- Newly restored: reopened in April 2026
Worth knowing
- Outside the walkable heritage core: Armenian Street and Chulia Street are a short ride away
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang?
At 227 Jalan Burma in George Town, outside the UNESCO heritage core. Armenian Street and Chulia Street are a short ride away.
When did 1926 Heritage Hotel reopen?
It began operating again on 10 April 2026 after a RM20 million restoration, and was officially launched in July 2026.
How many rooms does 1926 Heritage Hotel have?
78 rooms and suites, across 24 interconnected houses built in 1926.
What facilities does 1926 Heritage Hotel have?
An all-day restaurant, a lounge bar, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a gym and a function room for up to 80 guests.
Who runs 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang?
It is part of The Unlimited Collection by The Ascott Limited, and the first hotel in Malaysia to join that collection.