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Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site

Holiday home with balcony, near KOMTAR

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Pool
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Property grounds
Property grounds
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.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$540
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

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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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

Map
George Town, Penang

What's nearby

  • Pasar Chowrasta - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 1st Avenue Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • KOMTAR - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Founders Hutton - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kafe Evergreen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bee Hwa Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Liga Maju Nasi Dalca Ayam Negro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aecoffeepg - ‬2 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 22 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site on 24 Nov 2025 start from AU$540.03, 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.

How much is parking at Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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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Reviews

Heritage Boutique Stay in Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site Reviews

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Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Richard S.

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