Coffee Atelier

We loved staying here. After moving hotels we booked in at short notice. It was a relief to get such a warm welcome. The rooms are charming with traditional furniture. A beautiful heritage building that made us feel like we were guests in someone’s home. Great location, with loads of restaurants, shops and coffee bars nearby. We were sad to leave. Ruby was so lovely and looked after us really well. Big hugs when we left. Thank you to Ruby and Judy for their personal touch.

We had a downstairs room which was like a small home! Plenty of room for bags, to unpack, small wardrobe and safe and a desk. Bedroom was comfy, had a good aircon and fan. Outside we had a small table to sit and enjoy our morning coffee. We were amongst lots of lovely plants and loads of sunlight. The shower and toilet were outside too. We had flipflops supplied, towelling everyday, free water. There was a small fridge. Coffee beans and tea were supplied every day too with a coffee plunger. Very nice coffee bean. Breakfast much to our delight was included. We walked a few steps to Christoph's where we had a good selection to choose from. Hot and cold options, cereal, fruit, toast and eggs sausage and bacon. Ruby and her sister were so lovely, so approachable and helpful. We asked re laundry services and Ruby organised it all for us. She is a very friendly, kind and helpful woman and Coffee Atelier are so lucky to have her at the front of their business. Any travel questions, location queries, food recommendations Ruby knew. She directed us to the most amazing Indian restaurant where we ate often. She always greeted us when she saw us, home away from home. We had monsoon rain one morning and it was lovely sitting outside in our small garden area listening to the rain. We also had a tv. The room was spacious, well air conditioned and generous with its provisions. Coffee Atelier is well located. Many attractions in Penang can we walked to from this spot. We would recommend the downstairs rooms as we think they are more spacious. Very nice to sit outside on the street side and watch the world go by, though it was pretty quiet when we visited. Lots of nice plants and a home away from home feeling. Very comfortable and we would definitely recommend Coffee Atelier.

All I can say is WOW. This place was truly unique, and thoroughly exceeded our expectations. I booked it after having seen the photos, but they don’t do it justice. Coffee Atelier is a beautifully restored historic building, which used to be a shop in Colonial Georgetown. The rooms have been restored and furnished with pieces that seem to fit the original period. The atmosphere is really special. The entrance also operates as a Gallery, and we purchased some lovely works of art. The staff on site were wonderful, and went above and beyond to make our stay special. They offered excellent recommendations for restaurants and sites to see. I was surprised to get all of this for the amount that we paid (as there were more expensive options that did not seem anywhere near as nice). Truly excellent value for money.

Coffee Atelier was one of the best places we stayed in our trip through Malaysia, but also one of my favourites for a long time. Perfect location in the old town, easy access to touristy things like love lane, cheong fatt tze blue mansion and hawker stalls. The room itself was spacious, super clean, bathroom outdoors was well decorated and maintained. AC was great for escaping the heat, I thought it was pretty quiet too. Breakfast in the pretty cafe next door was an excellent start to the day. But most of all it was the thoughtful and lovely Ruby and Judy who made our stay perfect. They were attentive, friendly, super knowledgeable about the area and just so accomodating. I would stay at CA just to see them again!

It’s a charming hotel in a historic building that is well maintained. The location is convenient for sightseeing, wandering about and for restaurants and cafes. There is an restaurant, Christoffs, right at the corner which has the breakfast that comes with the room. We had dinner there one night and it was excellent. Finally, I can’t say enough about how helpful the staff Ruby and Judy were!

Saw a painting I liked at the gallery and decided to buy it after returning back to my home country. Contacted them to see if I can get them to deliver it and had the best service. Very helpful, prompt and honest. They really went out of their way. Received the painting in tip top condition. Very happy indeed.

Fantastic stay! Absolutely charming hotel and hotel rooms, everything you need is there. Perfectly mixes modern needs with an authentic shophouse experience. The staff is extremely welcoming and helpful with great recommendations for places to dine. Location is great and Christoph’s breakfast delicious. Highly recommended hotel.