The UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town in
Penang, Malaysia, has welcomed the latest addition to its hotel
accommodation offering for visitors with the grand opening of the
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
The
hotel is located within the Core Zone of the George Town heritage
site, which together with the historical city of Melaka were
declared world heritage sites by UNESCO in 2008, in recognition of
their unique status as multicultural heritage communities,
fostering and benefiting from the rich cultural exchanges between
East and West.
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Penang Town Hall is just one of many beautiful sights within an easy walk from the Armenian Street Heritage Hotel. Click to Enlarge.
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The Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
is one of more than 1,700 buildings that stand within the Core
Area of the World Heritage Site.
Offering guests an experience of
the old world charm hospitality, the Armenian Street Heritage
Hotel features a viewing deck on the top floor, allowing guests to
enjoy the scenery of almost the entire heritage area right up to
the coast line of the Penang island.
The hotel also
serves as an extension of the George Town World Heritage
Incorporated (GTWHI) office, which is located right next to the
hotel. GTWHI will have the largest model of the heritage area to
be displayed at an area covering 1,500 sq. ft. on the second floor
of the Armenian Street Heritage Hotel. The gallery will be open to
tourists, members of the public and anyone who would like to learn
more about George Town World Heritage Site.
Just
steps away from the heritage trails of museums, temples, eateries
and the world famous street paintings by Ernest Zacharevic, the
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel is a perfect accommodation choice
for any visitor to Penang.
Located at 139, Lebuh
Carnarvon, the hotel is managed by international hotel brand Tune
Hotels.
The hotel offers 92 rooms of various sizes, fitted out in
heritage style and equipped with modern amenities to suit
families, couples as well as solo travellers.
Tune Hotels,
Tune Hotel,
Malaysia,
Penang,
Armenian Street
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