Coffee Atelier – Finding inspirations from history

Coffee Atelier
Finding inspirations from history

Coffee Atelier is located in the vibrant heart of historic Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city. It is within walking distance from George Town’s major tourist attractions like Goddess of Mercy Temple, St George’s Anglican Church, Khoo Kongsi, Seri Mahamariamman Temple, Masjid Kapitan Keling Mosque, Penang Peranakan Mansion, Little India and Joss Stick Maker.

Coffee Atelier comprises a collection of five interlinked, beautifully-restored early 20th century ‘shop houses’ and residences, built in 1927, in Stewart Lane. These unique buildings were called shop houses because the original inhabitants carried out their trades on the ground floor, and lived with their families in the upper floors.

One of these, number 53, was once a coffee merchant’s workshop; and here, in the back of the house, the original wood-fired coffee roasting equipment still stands today. The name ‘Coffee Atelier’ derives from this element of the building’s history, and celebrates the memory of this artisan trade from a bygone era.

Today, this conservation building houses a mix of an art gallery, a restaurant (“Christoph’s” – run and managed by Austrian national Christoph) and suites which are fully appointed with all modern amenities for short or long term stays.

An eclectic space full of old world charm

Suites on Ground Floor

These spacious ground floor suite, carefully renovated to preserve the original character of the traditional home, is suitable for two persons with a floor space of approximately 50 square meters / 500 square feet. A comfortably furnished common front sitting room leads into the private quarters, featuring a study and dressing room, a main bedroom with a queen size bed, and a private courtyard with a shower/ washroom and living area. Air-conditioning, flatscreen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, WiFi, mini fridge, mini safe, tea and coffee making facilities ensure guests’ complete comfort during their stay.t

Suites on First Floor

These airy, loft-style residence, converted from the complete upper floor of this traditional home, has approximately 50 square meters / 500 square feet of space and are suitable for 3 people. From the comfortably furnished common front sitting room downstairs, a short but steep flight of stairs leads up to the private quarters, with a large master bedroom with a king size bed, an additional bedroom with a single bed, and with an open style washroom / shower. Air-conditioning, flatscreen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, WiFi, mini fridge, mini safe, tea and coffee making facilities ensure guests’ complete comfort during their stay.