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Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site

Holiday home with balcony, near KOMTAR

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

In the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site Georgetown, Penang, our hotel offers a charming retreat. Enjoy its unique art deco architecture featuring traditional encaustic cement tiles and second-hand timber from colonial buildings. The building's history has been beautifully preserved with its original windows and doors still intact.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site

Our property is located in within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, Penang. It was originally a three row, double storey building with terraced houses and shophouses. Built roughly in the 1920s the building was renovated post war.

These art deco terraces are unique, but had fallen into disrepair because many had been vacant for years. In 2008 we bought them and began converting them into the type of hotel that we would want to stay in while exploring the delights of GeorgeTown.

Originally we were just looking for one house that artists in our artists’ residency at Rimbun Dahan outside Kuala Lumpar could use. However, this hotel outgrew our original need and we decided to take the full plunge.

Hijjas is an architect and Angela an environmentalist, so the renovation had to meet our expectations and respect our concerns. From Hijjas’ point of view, you only get one shot at renovating a building. New floors were essential once you replace the plumbing and wiring, so the cracked and aged patina that some renovations use was not for us.

After finding factories in Indonesia, that still make the traditional encaustic cement tiles with presses from the 1930s, we were very happy and used them throughout the ground floor of the hotel. The original upper floors were made of timber some of which we were able to retain, but for others we sourced second hand timber recovered from demolished colonial buildings.

The roof was made from corrugated asbestos which we replaced with second hand ‘Indian’ tiles that are used on all the older Penang buildings. Unfortunately we were unable to find the decorative tiles to replace the lost ones on the front walls of Lebuh Clarke, so after careful consideration decided to leave them plain. From the front view of Hutton and Transfer the windows and doors can be seen in the original house style. Both the tube line decorative tiles on the facade and granite slabs features in the garden came from China.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Communal pool
Massage

Internet

Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

Car not required
Parking on site

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave

Dining

Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Garden

Comfort

Air conditioning

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

Cycling nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

Garden
Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Quiet after 10pm

Pets

Pets are allowed

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Heritage Boutique Stay Unesco World Heritage Site House

Heritage Boutique Stay Georgetown Unesco World Heritage Site

Heritage Boutique Stay Unesco World Heritage Site

Heritage Boutique Stay Unesco World Heritage Site House

Heritage Boutique Stay Georgetown Unesco World Heritage Site

Heritage Boutique Stay Unesco World Heritage Site House

Heritage Boutique Stay Georgetown Unesco World Heritage Site

Heritage Boutique Stay Unesco World Heritage Site

About the area

Downtown George Town, a neighbourhood in George Town, is home to this holiday home. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Kidland Penang and Chew Thean Yang Aquarium are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.

Visit our George Town travel guide

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George Town, Penang

What's nearby

Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
KOMTAR - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Gurney Drive - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Gurney Plaza - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

Penang Sentral - 28 min drive
Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kafe Evergreen - ‬1 min walk
‪The Founders Hutton - ‬1 min walk
‪Bee Hwa Cafe - ‬2 min walk
‪Dicken Street Bar - ‬2 min walk
‪Liga Maju Nasi Dalca Ayam Negro - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site?

As of 6 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 Oct 2025 start from AU$526.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-out at Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pasar Chowrasta and KOMTAR. Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and New World Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site Reviews

2.0

2.0/10

Cleanliness

2/10 Terrible

Richard S.

9 Mar 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maybe a fraudulent listing

We booked the listing for 4 nights. The host never responded to any messages, we never received any check in information. We had to wait until 4pm to get Vrbo to cancel the booking.. It took several calls with Vrbo to get our refund. I suggest booking somewhere else, I’m not even sure this is a real listing. The photos look good but that’s not much use if you cannot check in.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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About this property

Entire place

Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Dining

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Comfort

Pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Services and conveniences

Location highlights

Things to do

Safety features

General

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Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Rules

Pets

Children and extra beds

Events

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

About the area

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

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Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site Reviews

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Richard S.

Maybe a fraudulent listing

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