RARE Heritage House
About this property
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 9.3 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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Janice
Australia“Cute room in a good location. Hot shower with good flow. Comfortable bed.” - Thiranat
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“A very comfortable stay for families, happy with the standard of service.” 
Dorothy
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“Design & hotel docor, location, facility, spa bathtub, bed.”
- Conrado
Malaysia“Walking distance to clan jetty and armenia street. Loads of dining option and pastries in the area.” - Ak 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...”
Nolene United States“I picked this hotel for its location and it did not disappoint. The heat made being close distance to center of Penang important and it was a perfect location. Near the center , lots of restaurants and cafes and the clan jetties. I also liked...”- Grace United States“Fabulous location in the heart of George Town with comfortable and chic rooms”
- Michelle United States“Great location, only a short distance from Armenian Street. Bed was comfortable, and the shower was great. The property also had a convenient back entrance so you could avoid the restaurant staff prepping in the hallway.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Ferment
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
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.
