Cedric Goh Kah Ho

Hideaway is a stylish George Town city-center boutique bed & breakfast place. Tucked along the busy Beach Street ( Lebuh Pantai ) in the heart of George Town, it is a surprisingly quiet hideaway offering luxury and comfort with unparalleled room amenities. It is located within short walks to most of George Town main sights, restaurants and quirky café’s. The discreet shophouses façade hide literally a handful of rooms, all meticulously designed with secret door access with no visible door knobs. There are three rooms and one suite located on the upper floor and one room located on the ground floor. Designed as a series of spaces that breathe and welcomes the subtlety of directional light through punctuated spaces. It is created as places to pause and wonder. The sensual amalgamation of natural light, designed lighting, music, wood, stone, textures, art, artisan wares, and artifacts craft soulful interiors that create a sense elegance and authenticity. Like a retreat or a hideaway...

Design plays a critical role in artistically bridging the past and the present to craft beautiful heritage places. From architecture, interior, graphic design to wall art, the synthesis of all the design disciplines help create memorable spatial experiences, which exudes an unmistakable sense of personality, character and authenticity. Rather than adhering to a strict set of heritage guidelines where “nothing can be altered”, innovative approaches to restoration can improve and inspire new ways of using old spaces. Roof trusses were exposed and spot lighted to accentuate the inherent high ceiling clearance throughout the house. A second layer of roofing was constructed for the garden suite to reduce heat-gain, leakage and noise during heavy rain. Timber joists were introduced to the interior spaces and airwell garden for security and enhancement to the intimate open indoor spatial qualities. Rooms and bathrooms were fitted with modern luxuries but retaining its floor and wall fi...