Hotels near 1st avenue mall

The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel is located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. The 4-star accommodation features an infinity swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests staying at the hotel can enjoy an expansive view of the sea and glimpses of colonial architecture in the area.

Each room at the hotel features Batik-style designs, fitted with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channel access and coffee/tea making facilities. En suite bathrooms include shower and complimentary toiletries. 

Guests staying at The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel can dine on a buffet of Asian and Western cuisine at the Wembley Cafe. At DSRT Sky Room, guests can enjoy appetizing snacks while overlooking a scenic view of Penang, or admire the sunset from the bar. Guests can also choose to unwind with a choice of beverages at the Lobby Lounge.

A great way to relax is by taking a refreshing dip in the infinity swimming pool while admiring a view of the city. Guests can also stay in shape by visiting the on-site fitness centre. Alternatively, guests can unwind at the Executive Lounge which overlooks a scenic view of George Town.

For shoppers, the hotel is a short 2-minute walk to 1st Avenue Mall. For sightseeing, guests can travel 6 minutes by car to visit the Penang State Museum and Art Gallery. The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel is a 20-minute drive from Penang International Airport.

The Granite Luxury Hotel is simply the perfect one-stop centre for romantic escapes, family vacations, work assignments and business meetings. Spread over two interconnected buildings, The Granite Luxury Hotel offers 52 single/double rooms and 100 suites. Families can enjoy some privacy thanks to interconnecting rooms or in our fun Safari Suite. If you are having a special celebration, you can opt for our romantic Darling Suite, lavish Presidential Suite or girls-just-wanna-have-fun Diva Suite. There are also business suites which can double up as ideal venues for small meetings, seminars, workshops and job interviews.   
From the windows, stunning vistas of historic George Town can be enjoyed, and many of our rooms and suites offer awe-inspiring views of Komtar and the sea. All of our accommodation options comprise myriad amenities such as tea & coffee-making facilities, minibars, flat screen televisions, fluffy bathrobes and slippers, hair dryers and the exclusive Nuggets toiletries.

The Mirage Pool Deck
It has entered the Malaysia Book of Records for having the Highest Acrylic Bottom Swimming Pool. The pool offers our guests a chance to enjoy a novel experience and challenge those with fear of heights. Imagine swimming to the edge and looking down the glass platform to see what’s below from a substantial height! You will be rewarded with the feeling of floating through the air in George Town city.

HH ROOFTOP BAR change to Vibes and Chill SkyBar
Penang's iconic rooftop bar situated at the heart of Georgetown, offering a spectacular 360° panoramic view of the city.

Situated in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Areca Hotel PENANG features boutique accommodation with Peranakan-style interior design. Only a 5-minutes drive from Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang, the hotel offers an in-house cafe, a kids’ club and a library. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property. 

Each room in the Areca Hotel PENANG is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen satellite TV. In-room amenities include coffee/tea making facilities, a minibar, a personal safe and a work desk. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, a hairdryer and complimentary bathroom amenities. Some rooms come with a private terrace.

Areca Hotel PENANG’s in-house cafe serves daily breakfast with a continental menu and specializes in European cuisines. More dining options and restaurants can be found at Prangin Mall, only a 5-minute walk from the property. 

Guests can approach the staff at the 24-hour reception for sightseeing tips, taxi bookings and luggage storage assistance. Meeting facilities, conference rooms and a computer lounge are available at the hotel. Free daily housekeeping is provided at the hotel. 

Areca Hotel PENANG is a 6-minute drive to Fort Cornwallis, a 7-minute drive to Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi and a 10-minute drive to Penang Peranakan Mansion. Penang International Airport is located 18 km away from the property. 

Note : Effective September 1st, 2017, as per Government of Malaysia requirements, hotel guests who are not Malaysian citizens or long-term/permanent residents of Malaysia will be levied a tourism tax of RM 10.00 per room per night stay. Please note these changes in tax structure will result in revised taxes being charged and will be payable additionally during check in.

Penang Tax : Effective from June 1, 2014, the City Council of Penang will impose a Local Council Tax of MYR 3 per room per night for 4 and 5-star hotels, and MYR 2 per room per night for 0 to 3-star hotels. The star rating will be in accordance to the rating from Local Council and should the rating differ from the website, the local council rating will apply. This fee is payable directly to the hotel upon check-in and is not included in the room rate and taxes stated herein.

NOTICE ON COVID-19

At Areca Hotel Penang, we place the utmost priority on the comfort and safety of all our guests and employees of the hotel. In line with local authority guidelines and industry best practices, please be assured that we have introduced additional cleanliness and precautionary measures in our hotel, including:

-           Temperature screening of all persons entering the hotel premises with daily record-keeping

-           Sanitization stations provided in key public areas

-           Enforced social distancing practices throughout the hotel premises

-           Frequent sanitisation of common areas and high contact points

-           Rigorous cleaning and sanitisation of guest rooms

-           Reinforced food safety and standard practices

-           Comprehensive training of our employees to ensuring proper hygiene and awareness of COVID-19

With these measures in place we are ready to welcome you back again to experience our Areca Hotel hospitality and the rich culture and vibrant history that George Town and Penang has to offer.

All reservations at Areca Hotel Penang can enjoy Penang Road Teochew Chendul by claiming from the property restaurant during afternoon tea time. This offer is limited to 1 per pax and limited to once per stay. Management reserves the right to change the validity of this offer.

Macalister Terraces is a brand new boutique hotel which open its rooms for reservations in December 2019. It is fully renovated and is the only Art inclined hotel in Penang. If you love art, you will love the art pieces displayed in the common areas in this hotel. They will frequently invite both local and international artiste to display their artwork, and yes you may purchase them.

This boutique hotel boasts a chic common area, a bright and colourful Atrium with a comfortable sitting area. Free WiFi and free parking are provided.

Although the setting is a heritage feel, this boutique hotel is decorated with modern furnishings, the air-conditioned rooms comes with a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom includes premium bath amenities which include an organic Soap and Shampoo for your daily use.

This boutique hotel also provide to guest a complimentary basket of local snacks together with 2 water bottles. In addition, they also provide guests with the most comfortable bed and linen. The bed is a Sealy, a top of the line bedding with top range towels and bed linens.

Macalister Terraces also offers to guests unique dining experience which include a tour of the local market as well as local cuisine. This tour and dinning experience is limited to 10 pax and it is advisable to book in advance for your activities

Bike hire and airport transfers are available upon request, at an additional charge.

Chinatown is 750 m while Little India is 1.1 km from the property. Penang International Airport is a 18 km drive. There are many eateries near by for guests to enjoy.

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Note : Effective September 1st, 2017, as per Government of Malaysia requirements, hotel guests who are not Malaysian citizens or long-term/permanent residents of Malaysia will be levied a tourism tax of RM 10.00 per room per night stay. Please note these changes in tax structure will result in revised taxes being charged and will be payable additionally during check in.

Penang Tax : Effective from June 1, 2014, the City Council of Penang will impose a Local Council Tax of MYR 3 per room per night for 4 and 5-star hotels, and MYR 2 per room per night for 0 to 3-star hotels. The star rating will be in accordance to the rating from Local Council and should the rating differ from the website, the local council rating will apply. This fee is payable directly to the hotel upon check-in and is not included in the room rate and taxes stated herein.

4 Star Hotel situated in George Town within 2 km of Northam Beach and 300 m of 1st Avenue Penang, well designed heritage hotel Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang offers rooms with free WiFi. The property is set 7.5 km from Straits Quay, 7.5 km from Kek Lok Si and 11 km from Queensbay Mall. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang rooms include bed linen and towels.

The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast.

Popular points of interest near Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang include Penang Times Square, Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and Wonderfood Museum. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 17 km from the hotel.