88 & 90 Armenian Street, 10200 George Town, Malaysia
#9 of 178 hotels in George Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 32 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Wdd2019
United StatesNoisy during Chinese New Year as it is on the street. Whoever designed the fittings in the bathroom and the electrical system should go back to school- they are incredibly difficult to use/understand as they are "very modern".
Centrally located, large room, very good staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Emelynho
SingaporeThe door to the room is a little tough to open. Even the staff we requested help from could not open it 😄 Still love this charming place ❤️ Will return definitely
The staff were warm and the service impeccable. Every detail is well thought through. Love the buzzling surroundings. Highly recommend 👌🏼
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Diana
United Statesmy room was a little small but it had everything I needed, including a wonderful view of Penang!
Fabulous location!! Incredibly filling breakfast!! World class customer service (concierge, butler rolled into one). So grateful to KC and the team. They helped me sort out so many things and were super responsive via WhatsApp— including helping me pick up a batik alteration before shop closed. 88 Armenian is quite possibly Penang’s best kept secret. Ideas for couples and solo travelers who want privacy, quiet, and ease of access to getting around to all major sites!! This is a boutique hotel so it is small and cute- not a ton of amenities but a truly wonderful spot to rest after a day of adventure. The bath butler was a super relaxing experience - really lovely teas and all that come with it.. I struggled a little bc it was warm out and the bath was even warmer but still a wonderful way to end the day relaxing in a fabulous tub!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Kathleen
MaltaNothing
Everything! The location, the building, the comfort, the staff. If was perfect. The bath and the light coming in was amazing.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Anton
SwitzerlandNot a personal dislike but a general comment - keep in mind that this is a small boutique hotel and doesn't have some amenities you could expect in large hotels such as on-site laundry or a gym. The staff will be more than happy to provide you with contacts, though!
This hotel is an absolute gem - located inside the UNESCO World Heritage George Town old city centre and a stone's throw from most of the street art, the family jetties and most of the street food markets, it's a fantastic location for fellow foodies or culture connoisseurs looking to explore George Town on their own two feet. The rooms are modern (beware the touchpad menus if you're not tech-savvy, though) and very well furnished, with some of the comfiest beds I've had the pleasure to sleep in in the last decade. The experience is topped off by truly brilliant staff - from before our visit until the very last minute of our stay, the team made sure that our stay at the hotel (which was part of our SE Asia honeymoon tour) was truly special. A shout out to Suet Chin (for the pre-planning and arranging of transfers and a food tour guide), and KC and AiTee for looking after us on-site, including an initial 15-minute briefing on the hotel and George Town with many, many recommendations. Appreciated the turndown service and the small goodies we found in our room each evening - from the coconut cookies to the iced tea and the bath butler service! Whenever we'll be back to Penang, we're sure to visit again!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Wendy
United KingdomAbsolutely everything ! From the second of arrival to the second of departure! We made to feel so special the information we received about the area places of interest - the rooms - service / never experienced. Nothing like it before- will definitely be back!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Kenny
United KingdomA few too many unknown extra charges at check out. Still good value but I’d much rather know the total price including tax , service charge at point of booking.
Beautiful bedroom and bath butler service
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Susanna
SingaporeVery centrally located with lots of eating places around. Street art was everywhere. Can easily walked around in central George Town.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Sin
MalaysiaThe clothes hangers are aesthetically pleasing but not so user-friendly. Otherwise, there is nothing that we can pick on.
A building that stands out from crowd in the heart of Georgetown. This hotel is strategically located where most attractions and sought-after eateries are within walking distance. Staffs were very helpful (with just anything), friendly and professional. We had nutmeg based beverage as welcome drinks that my niece surprisingly enjoyed and wanted more while listening to briefing on local delicacies and attractions along with the background story of the hotel upon check-in. The rooms were clean, comfortable and well maintained. The complimentary bath butler service is a must-try experience especially after a long day. Lovely breakfast with varieties, we like the fresh fruits. Of course, Netflix, and particularly Spotify with B&O speaker made the entire stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Su
AustraliaNothing!
Amazing boutique hotel in the heart of Georgetown's historic centre! Walking distance to so many sights and restaurants/hawker centres. The staff were so helpful and friendly, and genuinely made sure our stay was as comfortable as possible. The rooms were so nice and the bathroom in particular so luxe, and we were always left a home-made treat each day from staff!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Minjung
United KingdomExcellent location, good modern rooms and the breakfast superb! Also staff were very kind and helpful :)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Sarah
United KingdomAbsolutely stunning building right in the heart of George Town. The room was beautiful and perfectly thought out. The bathroom.... incredible. Bar and restaurant downstairs, we didn't have dinner there but evening drinks which were great value. Can't fault this hotel.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Nigam
IndiaI wish there was a bit more choice for breakfast .
Room was well appointed, with great beds and linen. Bathrooms were spacious and very well planned. The hotel was very quiet and staff was extremely helpful with tips on how the city must be navigated .
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Rehana
United Arab EmiratesLoved every detail. Nothing to say
The service was an absolute 10! The staff was great and soooo helpful at every point.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Leen
United KingdomVery clean, well prepared with Netflix Center of George Town and the staff were very attentive.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Jessica
United KingdomNothing.
We had an incredible stay. The level of service and quality is the same as any major high-end 5* hotel and perhaps even better as its more personalised being a boutique. The staff were extremely helpful and kind. Everything was perfect from the beautiful room, bath butler service (with speciality tea and chocolates), daily local snacks in the room, turndown service, Aesop toiletries and advice on what to do in Penang. Breakfast was delicious, changed daily and was even tailored to one of us being lactose-intolerant. Thank you very much!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Felicia
Malaysianothing
everything!!!!! nothing to dislike. I’ll stay again in the future FOR SURE!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Mi
SingaporeNothing. But I do look forward to when the F&B will be opened.
The location. The very helpful staff. The comfortable rooms. The lovely breakfast. The bath prepared for us upon request. The thoughtful complimentary snacks and drinks. The Aesop toiletries.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Rashed
Kuwaitnothing
location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 January 2023
Daniel
GermanyThe 88 Armenian has the ideal location within Georgetown's UNESCO World Heritage Zone - only few steps from all major tourist destinations within the historic centre, at the same time situated in a calmer section of famous Armenian Street. We were - once more - overwhelmed by the exclusiveness of the luxurious boutique hotel, a pearl of modern interior architecture within a colonial-time edifice. This was due to many reasons: A total of only 6 rooms overall, the individualized and always attentive service Lawrence provided, the extremely high quality of furniture, bathroom equipment and decoration, the lovely bathroom amenities, the extensive complimentary minibar and snack selection, daily tea time and breakfast delicacies etc. Also, the room was cleaned thoroughly on a daily base, night-time greetings handed out every evening and daily, very friendly and personal chats with Lawrence made us feel like home. At times, the street noises became a bit of an obstacle to sleeping due to the lack of noise protection, but the muezzin's prayer calls in the morning somehow even added to the already magical atmosphere. Thank you, Lawrence and the entire team of 88 Armenian including Suet Chin, who managed the pre-communication in such lovely ways, for having us experience true luxury!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2023
Bryan
CanadaThe 88 is on the most beautiful street in Georgetown. It’s very central and a short walk to most of the destinations that you’d want to see in Penang. Our host was extremely helpful and the hotel itself is incredible - a beautifully preserved colonial building.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2022
Siau
MalaysiaDecent location, friendly staff & comfortable beds
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Choong
MalaysiaThe room is smaller than our expectation - not for the kind of money we paid. The bathroom door was not working properly. In fact it is very dangerous. Imagine a person is alone and locked inside the bathroom. There is NO phone in the bathroom OR the room in general. The staff take away the shower salt without letting us know. And he was reluctant to give us more shower gel even though we asked.
I like the atmosphere of the hotel. The staff members are friendly and helpful. The famous attractions were nearby from the hotel. This was very convenient for us. The breakfast was very generous with many local tastes. Big bed, Big bathroom and Big TV in a Small Room!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Joanne
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
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