Set in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, RARE Heritage House offers accommodations in a 19th century building that features 3 courtyards. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house cafe. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 700 metres to Clan Jetties of Penang, while Wonderfood Museum and the culturally-vibrant Little India are 850 metres away. Fort Cornwallis is 1.5 km from RARE Heritage House. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion is 1.7 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 17.1 km away. Air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. Some units feature a mezzanine with courtyard views. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities and a hairdryer. Guests can explore the surrounding area for a variety of shopping and dining options.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anya
    France France
    Comfortable beds and loved the decor in the rooms - so homey and great light if you have a room with a window looking out. Good shower pressure too and loved the large sink and tiling is really beautiful! The location is great walking distance...
  • Surayarn
    Thailand Thailand
    My room is on the 2nd floor. There were comfortable and proper space to stay for 3 night. Nice and helpful staff. and feel safe during my stayed. The location was great if you have own some transportation but not that far for food and various...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location in the Unesco district, as you can walk to lots of areas. Nice stylish rooms and entrance.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Ferment
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic

Facilities of RARE Heritage House

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Tamil
  • Cantonese
  • Chinese

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

RARE Heritage House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover Cash RARE Heritage House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about RARE Heritage House

  • RARE Heritage House has 1 restaurant:

    • Ferment

  • The prices at RARE Heritage House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at RARE Heritage House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • RARE Heritage House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • RARE Heritage House is 1,050 yards from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at RARE Heritage House include:

      • Suite
      • Double