RARE Heritage House

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

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 2297 feet to Clan Jetties of Penang, while Wonderfood Museum and the culturally-vibrant Little India are 2789 feet away. Fort Cornwallis is 0.9 mi from RARE Heritage House. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion is 1.1 mi from the property. Penang International Airport is 11 mi away. Air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. Some units feature a mezzanine with courtyard views. The private bathroom includes shower facilities and a hairdryer. Guests can explore the surrounding area for a variety of shopping and dining options.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

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

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Danell
United States United States
“Loved the beautiful decor of the RARE Heritage House. It is a great location that is safe and you can walk to many restaurants, Armenian Street, and The Clan Jetty area. Super safe location. Would totally stay here again. We were in the smallest...”
Bang
United States United States
“We emailed them in advance that we need and extra bed and we’re told that can be accommodated. But when we checked in, that did not happened. We have to complain and they finally switched us to a bigger room and add a mattress. It was good at the...”
Leeza
United States United States
“Room has been very nicely renovated with modern amenities while preserving its previous history. Also liked the fact that it had two exits to two different streets and location was near all the restaurants and tourists spots.”
Janice
Australia Australia
“Cute room in a good location. Hot shower with good flow. Comfortable bed.”
Thiranat
Thailand Thailand
“Design is constantly appealing and reflects modern heritage. This location is convenient for walking to street art, cafes, restaurants, food courts, and bus stops. And this location is quite safe for travelers. And the staff are so friendly.”
Zainab
Tanzania Tanzania
“A very comfortable stay for families, happy with the standard of service.”
Dorothy
United States United States
“It was my 2nd time staying at Rare Heritage House this year. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The rooms are large and nicely decorated. The beds were medium firm with a summer guilt and so comfy. The front of the hotel is on Lebuh...”
Nattamon
Thailand Thailand
“Design & hotel docor, location, facility, spa bathtub, bed.”
Conrado
Malaysia Malaysia
“Walking distance to clan jetty and armenia street. Loads of dining option and pastries in the area.”
Ak
Malaysia Malaysia
“Love every bit of this hotel from the design to everything. I chose the duplex type and not regret at all. The bed and pillows are comfortable, had a good sleep. The cleanliness are at the top, kudos to the housekeeping team. A guy staff (night...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Ferment
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern • Romantic

Amenities of RARE Heritage House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

RARE Heritage House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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