Areca Hotel Penang
About this venue
Areca Hotel Penang sits in the vibrant core of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage city on Penang island. The surrounding streets blend colonial shophouses, local street food culture and creative hubs, giving corporate groups a stimulating backdrop that extends well beyond the meeting room. Kuala Lumpur is a short flight away, and Penang International Airport is easily accessible, making logistics straightforward for regional teams.
The boutique hotel offers 48 bedrooms designed to balance heritage character with modern comfort, accommodating groups of up to 96 delegates. The warm, personalised hospitality that defines the property means your team receives attentive service throughout the stay, from check-in to the final team dinner.
For planners, the intimate scale is a genuine asset. Unlike large convention hotels, Areca keeps your group together in a cohesive setting, making it well suited to leadership offsites, strategy retreats and incentive trips where connection and focus matter. George Town itself adds real value, with world-class dining and cultural experiences that turn an evening programme into something your attendees will remember long after the event ends.
Up to 96
Group capacity
1
Meeting rooms
48
Bedrooms
20h
Avg. quote time
Facilities
Services
Booking terms for groups
Final booking terms — including hold periods, deposit schedule, cancellation policy, force majeure clauses, and payment milestones — are tailored to your event and included in the proposal you receive after sending an RFP. Each venue sets its own terms based on group size, dates, and seasonality, and Midstay reviews them with you before you sign.
Midstay Premium service (optional add-on)
By default, you book this venue directly through the Midstay Select marketplace. As an optional add-on, our Premium service layers a fully managed experience on top of your booking, including:
