Spices Hotel
No 5 Lorong Lumut, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
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An award-winning boutique hotel in the core UNESCO Heritage Zone of George Town, Penang, truly presents its charming history and cultural richness by its Moroccan, Spanish, Indian and local flavoured interior decor. Spices Boutique Residence Hotel was presented with the “Adaptive Reuse" Award by the Architectural Association (Malaysia) in 2014. Spices is made up of 4 unique pre-war houses and it current houses 8 individually designed guest rooms. Lumut Lane was once the centre of Islamic studies and one of the earliest Malay settlement in George Town that was frequented by traders from the Malay Archipelago, Arab and India. Back then, spices was indeed one of the main trade……hence the name Spices Boutique Residence Hotel. A petite garden with a preserved big tree (>150 years) co-exist with the building and some evergreen trees which form the canopy of the garden. Spices is surrounded with an abundance of heritage buildings and museums, and not to mention world class street arts. Spices Hotel is managed by Spices Collection chain of boutique accommodation with the theme, "LIVE . LOVE . LAUGH. SPICE". #spicescollection #spiceshotel #sweetcili
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Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
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No 5 Lorong Lumut, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
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This is a funky little hotel amongst the heritage area of George Town, but away from the hussle bussle which suited us fine. It’s easy walking distance to everywhere. The staff were polite and helpful. We did have issues with aircon but it was attended to straight away. The rooms are small but clean and comfortable. We stayed in “Nutmeg”which was up a flight of stairs. The room did not have a fridge but guests are welcome to use the fridge located at reception. The staff were friendly and helpful and if you’re not looking for 5 star but rather mid range, then I would highly recommend this hotel. I’ve read poor reviews but found our stay great!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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This is a terrible experience at this hotel. We have stayed here before. And pre-booked the same room with two children. One baby is breastfeeding. However, on our second check in, our booking was changed. We were given another room where the stairs for the bed to the 2nd floor. And the toilet is downstairs. The number itself is much smaller. When we asked for the room we had bought, we were told that the room was busy. I showed a photo of the room when booking. However, they called me a liar because the hotel staff changed the photos to this room category and were surprised that I had a scan. Carefully. If you value comfort, find another place to stay. That's why there will be problems.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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I am a frequent traveler, and I never had a horrible experience if the word ‘bad’ is not enough, such as my second stay at Spices Hotel Penang. I booked a Deluxe Room, which obviously according to the description is not the smallest room they have since the room space is 19-meter sq, still bigger than the Superior room which is only 17-meter sq. Upon my arrival, I was given a room called "Mint Room" which is totally in a separate building from the main hotel building I used to stay in before (this was never mentioned in the advertisement for the room) And guess what? I did my measurement, and the room was only 3 meters wide and less than 4 meters in length ~which meant less than 12-meter sq including the bathroom, OMG. There was no city view like they said in the description, it was a narrow concrete wall outside the window, complete with the view of an AC outdoor unit. After I came home, I checked on booking.com, there is nothing like my room in all of the pictures shared for Deluxe rooms or even for the pictures of the Superior rooms. And as I continued to compare I noticed there is only one picture that matches the concrete wall outside the window complete with the AC outdoor unit like I had, on the Superior room description! Did Spices Hotel give me the wrong room? My bad experience didn't stop there. Please at all costs avoid the rooms in this separate building. There was no such soundproof at all in the room. Our room was on the second level, and at ground level was a Japanese restaurant TONARI. So expect to hear people talking loudly until midnight, and when the restaurant closed, it was just getting worse with the sound of its employees cleaning up and brushing all the utensils. Good luck with a good night's sleep. Then, the no soundproof saga was not ended. During my stay there I could hear the alarm from guests next to my room which was super irritating. Every day starting from 3 am, and just stop ringing until 6 am. Was somebody dead in the next room? Please Spices Hotel, do some soundproof works, your guest needs to take a rest. Also, four of the pillows provided were hard foam and only one extra pillow was soft microfiber. It's not the standard of a hotel room. For 3 nights stay, there was no housekeeping service whatsoever that came and cleaned our room. I had to ask the reception on the first night to come to refill the body shampoo. Even with putting the sign “please clean our room”, nobody came to clean. So we ended up using the same towels throughout our stay. Like I said before, my room was in a different building from the main hotel (Is that the reason for the whole bad experience/service?) which was not mentioned in the ad. Because this was my second stay with Spices Hotel, I can say that this was a completely different experience and out of my expectation of Spices Hotel's good reviews before. This was whether Spices Hotel gave me the wrong room or they were not being honest that such a low-budget standard room was advertised as a Deluxe room. I understand that they have the same rooms for each room class they sell. So It's better to advertise each different room from the same category/class so that guests can see the variety of the rooms and expect to get what they pay and see in the ad. Because clearly, a different room could give you a different experience from my experience. If I would give a score between 0 to 10, so Spices Hotel, this time your score is big zero.…
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: Choose the family loft or suite in the main building. Avoid the seperate building's rooms...
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Located in a very strategic and quiet place of Georgetown with a walking distance to shops and restaurants. It's a very quiet and peaceful place to stay. This place looks very beautiful and vintage looking. Reasonable price and friendly staffs. Parking are also available right outside and not congested. Will definitely go again.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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There are so many good things to say about this amazing find in Georgetown's heritage zone! First, the location itself to tourist attractions is an absolute reason why you should stay here. Almost all major attractions can be reached on foot, and there are bicycle rentals nearby, should you wish to leisurely bike around. Then there's the tastefully decorated interior, with Moorish accents. The living spaces are just an absolute delight to sit around with a good book while soaking up the atmosphere. You'll have to take off your shoes and put in the cubby while at the hotel. This makes the place so much more cleaner, and a good practice due to the recent virus. Rooms are named after spices, and I stayed in "Clove" when I was here. The high ceilings make the room seem spacious and airy, while the lattice windows add so much character to the room. It really reminded me of the old, pre-war shophouses I have in my hometown in Kuantan. Amenities are adequate, shower was great after a long day of walking. The bed is very comfy, with two different pillows provided to cater to your preference. Service is attentive yet unobtrusive; our room was made and water replenished while we were out exploring. As I am writing this, I've booked my future stay with Spices Hotel, and I look forward again to this beautiful, hidden gem in Georgetown.…
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip: There is a mosque nearby which may interrupt light sleepers in the early morning. Choose a room...
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We stayed here in Nov 2018 during for four nights in a Deluxe room which was upstairs. The room was large and had HUGE ceilings which made the room seem bigger and airer. The bathroom was a little small and the doors to the bedroom were a sliding door which wasnt ideal since it got stuck a couple of times. The front desk and staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. They were more than willing to help with advice on where to go and eat etc. The boutique hotel itself is absolutely beautiful with a small courtyard and was quite charming. The room was also beautifully decorated. The only negative was that our air-conditioner wasnt working well when we arrived in the morning and when we came back in the afternoon it still hadnt been fixed but as soon as we raised it that afternoon the team came quickly and fixed it. Location of the hotel is EXCELLENT! perfect walking distance to all the must see areas in GT and centrally located. Quite close to the mall and to the shops in heritage area.…
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Response from Spices Collection, Marketing at Spices Hotel
Responded 12 Aug 2020
Dear guest, Thank you for the review and we shall improve further for the comfortable stay of our guests. Hope to see you again in future. Thank you.
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I enjoyed my stay at this lovely hotel. The lobby is beautiful. There is a tree that's embedded into the wall on the staircase outside. It's lovely how it was incorporated into the architecture. Each room was named after a spice. I was in the Cumin room. The architecture was lovely. It is located on the second floor, beams were along the ceiling. There was also a loft above the bathroom with a ladder leading to it. My room was spacious and furnished lovely. I'd gone to huge hotels before arriving at Spices. I was asked to provide a cash deposit that was returned when I left in case of any incidentals. You also have to take off your shoe upon arriving, there is a little cubby where you can leave your shoes. I found neither requests a big deal. Cash is easier for a small business and no shoes left the place cleaner. It's just something you should be aware of. The hotel is within the UNESCO world heritage site. Anywhere within you can hear the call to worship from the mosque. I heard it in another part of town. Again, it wasn't loud or anything that should keep you away from hotel but something to be aware of. The hotel is on a side street, just around the corner is a park. It's a lovely setting in the heart of the city.…
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from SpicesHotel, Front Office Manager at Spices Hotel
Responded 11 Feb 2020
Dear guest, Thank you for the review. We hope to see you again in future.
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Charming boutique hotel, well located, nicely decorated. We had a big room able to fit four and still giving some privacy to all. Negative points : quite noisy as close to a mosque and without any soundproofing. No possibility to have breakfast at the hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from SpicesHotel, Front Office Manager at Spices Hotel
Responded 27 Aug 2019
Dear guest, thank you for taking your time to write us a review. We noted on the prayers from the mosque nearby and understand the individual acceptance level on the prayers. Thank you.
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Although I was only staying for 3 nights, Eng ensured I had an enjoyable stay and even upgraded me to a quieter room when there was live music playing that weekend. The bedroom was charming and it even has an outdoor area with the nearby mosque in view. The hotel is only a street from Armenian Park and a short walk to the many attractions in the heritage area of Georgetown. I would highly recommend staying here if you wish to enjoy the sights and culture the city has to offer.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 27 Aug 2019
Dear guest, thank you and we hope to see you again in future.
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Absolutely loved Spices Hotel. Staying in a Heritage Hotel surrounded by so much interesting history was the 'cherry on the cake'. Our room was delightful with a desk and a comfortable bed. And the fig tree that has become part of the building - that alone to me is worth seeing.The hotel is perfectly located for exploring all that George Town has to offer. And I'm not sure why people are complaining about the call to prayer at the local mosque - it certainly did not stop us sleeping and to us the foreign sights and sounds are part of why we travel - glorious to wake up and be reminded that a culture different to one's own awaits exploring. . Most importantly, Julie and Adrien (apologies for any spelling errors) were so helpful, keeping our luggage for us once we'd booked out, suggesting places of interest and helping us with the ins and outs of catching a Grab lift. If quaint is your thing come and stay here - highly recommended by me.…
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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US$27 - US$37 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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MalaysiaPenangPenang IslandGeorge Town
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Spices Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Spices Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Asia Camera Museum (0.1 km), Khoo Kongsi (0.2 km), and George Town (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Spices Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and airport transportation.
What food & drink options are available at Spices Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Spices Hotel?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Spices Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Loft - Love Lane, SUPE - Georgetown Branch, and Junk Cafe.
Does Spices Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Spices Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Spices Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Hindi, Malay, and Filipino.
Are there any historical sites close to Spices Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting George Town (0.2 km), Armenian Street (0.1 km), and Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (0.7 km).