Heritage Villa by Aayu - 10 mins walk to Armenian St

Staying in a traditional Penang heritage house was a wonderful experience. The decoration was tasteful, practical, and full of character. We were initially concerned that the air conditioning might not be enough, but it worked perfectly. The courtyard and outdoor bathtub were especially enjoyable. Rather than feeling like a hotel, it felt as if we were staying in our own private two-story home. Having bathrooms on both floors also makes the property more accessible for guests with mobility concerns. The staff welcomed us with fresh local Penang sweets, and they were quick to help with anything we needed. The house was very well equipped and would even be suitable for a longer stay, although a washing machine would make it even better.

The property was located slightly differently from the location shown on Booking, but it was still conveniently close to the center. The bed was too firm for our taste, and a softer mattress would have been more comfortable. The entrance door is fully glass, which makes managing privacy curtains a bit inconvenient. The bedroom faces a busy street with traffic lights, and entering the room while people in passing vehicles look directly inside can feel slightly uncomfortable.

We loved this place! Such a good location, walking distance to the bus station and all the attractions in George Town. The communication with the hosts was really good via Whatsapp, and they even brought us some local sweet cakes to try which was very kind. We had an extension for 1 night at the end of this booking for a different room, and they gave us a complimentary upgrade so we could stay in the same room which we're very grateful for. The room was very spacious and comfortable and the shower was really good. We stayed in room 5 so we had windows opening up into a small alley, closest to the main street. A lot of people mention the karaoke noise as an issue but we personally did not find it bad at all. It wasn't that loud and finished by 10:30-11pm every night. The common area was incredible, with a table, comfortable sofas, and a kitchen guests were free to use. It was great to have an area we could just chill and hang out.

It is conveniently located and the staff are really helpful and friendly.

A very good place to stay. The hosts are kind and polite, and easily arranged a late check out for me. My room was small but really clean and well thought out. The Karaoke in the building nearby is not a problem at all, unless you don’t go to bed at 09:00PM. Otherwise it is really quiet at night. The location is perfect.

Very nice stay! Bagus

Very nice stay! Bagus

Great place to stay and reasonable price.