Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional fees may apply.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in George Town, within a 10-minute walk of Pasar Chowrasta and Acheen Street Mosque, and is approximately 0.5 miles from Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi and St. George's Church.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. It is seasonal and operational hours are not specified.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 6 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent's or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Yeng Keng Hotel in Chinatown

Average nightly price at Yeng Keng Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$144
February	US$138
March	US$107
April	US$107
May	US$110
June	US$113
July	US$109
August	US$117
September	US$103
October	US$97
November	US$99
December	US$138

What guests think

At Yeng Keng Hotel, travelers highlight its central Georgetown heritage setting, consistently warm, attentive service, and a charming historic property with a small, clean pool, while appreciating easy walkability and comfortable rooms with character.

Breakfast is often praised, though a few call it basic or ask for more variety or vegan options, while the on-site restaurant's Peranakan and Hainanese dishes receive compliments. Common drawbacks include some very small rooms, occasional external or mosque noise, and isolated maintenance issues such as weak fridge freezing or a hot water problem. Overall, expect a polished, small-scale hotel experience.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the heritage mansion setting and pleasant common areas, and the small, clean pool is a welcome retreat after sightseeing. Several reviews also praise the careful restoration and the inviting veranda.

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Junhong Jeremy

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Historic hotel in the middle of Georgetown with plenty of dining and drinking options nearby, walkable to most of the historic spots on the island. Highly recommended if you want to experience living the tradition Penang culture. Excellent restaurant serving Peranakan food as well

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Ian

22 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We had the most amazing stay in Penang. The hotel is very well situated so close to everything we wanted to do and see. The pool was especially welcoming after being out and about! Couldn’t fault the staff - they were ALL fantastic.

10

Isabelle

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very surprised since this hotel is in the heart of the tourist area, once you enter it is like an oasis! The pool is small but clean and enjoyable. Breakfast very good!

10

Vivek

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely property in an old mansion

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Darren

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Super clean room, very professional and helpful staff. Lovely pool. Good breakfast and the hotel was right in the hertitage part of town ao teally easy to walk to all the attractions.

10

Leslie

8 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was quite beautiful and had a lovely veranda where you could sit and read or have a cup of hot tea. The staff was super attentive, and really went out of their way to be kind and considerate. I enjoyed the different conversations that I had with them and felt they were really friendly and helpful. The air conditioning and fan we’re just right, not too cold, as is often the case. The location was truly excellent for walking to all kinds of places in the georgetown area, and the map that was provided by the hotel was very useful. I give it an A .

10

Brett

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place to spend a few days. Ventured out into the excitement and chaos of Penang then returned to the sanctuary of the hotel and pool.

10

Chris

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great restoration of this old building.

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Diane

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful heritage hotel with fabulous staff who looked after us wonderfully well .

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Kay-Sheree

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We loved this hotel. The hotel is beautiful and the staff are lovely. Its in a great location and has lots of spots to relax.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are consistently described as clean. A few isolated maintenance issues were noted, including weak fridge freezing and a report of no hot water.

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Sandra

20 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great historic hotel meticulously preserved and renovated. Rooms are very comfortable and cozy. Nice area rug under the beds. Swimming pool was a welcome retreat for a long day out in Penang. Staff all so friendly and helpful. Room included breakfast in the Yeng Keng cafe. Only recommendation to have say a 3 day rotation for some variety during the stay. You can also eat outside of breakfast in the restaurant. Hotel close to Love Lane for western bars and restaurants and to the food street market that had great food. This was our favourite hotel so far in Malaysia. Thank you!!!

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Isabelle

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very surprised since this hotel is in the heart of the tourist area, once you enter it is like an oasis! The pool is small but clean and enjoyable. Breakfast very good!

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Sheeyee

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A good location, clean & well equipped room, excellent service & a good buffet breakfast spread adds to the charm of the historic building. We had a very good stay at Yeng Keng Hotel.

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mark

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,359 nights

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Mayuko

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

スタッフが親切でしたが、バターワースへのフェリーの情報は間違っていました。部屋の冷蔵庫に製氷機はあるのですがパワーが弱くて氷はできませんでした。

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Cynthia

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Fabulous hotel. All the staff were friendly cans helpful. The room had all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. I didn’t use the swimming pool but it looked very clean, evetywhere was very clean.

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Darren

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Super clean room, very professional and helpful staff. Lovely pool. Good breakfast and the hotel was right in the hertitage part of town ao teally easy to walk to all the attractions.

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Hilal

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is definitely a heritage hotel, well kept , staff is wonderful and professional. We love our stay here . Everything you need is easily accessible. Ok breakfast but we had dinner at the restaurant. That was phenomenal Rendang is sooooo 👍

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Rooms

Rooms have character and are generally comfortable, with some suites offering extra space and modern bathrooms. However, several guests found certain rooms very small, noted occasional external or mosque noise, and mentioned a hard mattress or limited compatible outlets.

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Chui Yuk

12 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The Hotel decorations are so comfortable and nice, the staff are friendly, but In the nearby mosque, the regular prayers every day will affect your sleep.

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Sandra

20 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great historic hotel meticulously preserved and renovated. Rooms are very comfortable and cozy. Nice area rug under the beds. Swimming pool was a welcome retreat for a long day out in Penang. Staff all so friendly and helpful. Room included breakfast in the Yeng Keng cafe. Only recommendation to have say a 3 day rotation for some variety during the stay. You can also eat outside of breakfast in the restaurant. Hotel close to Love Lane for western bars and restaurants and to the food street market that had great food. This was our favourite hotel so far in Malaysia. Thank you!!!

6

Poh Choo

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Morning noisy cos workers working outside. Room small,

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Nicole

12 Apr 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved staying here. The whole experience from Check in to check out was amazing. The old world charms was perfect. Very comfortable accommodation close to great spots to eat and drink. Would happily stay there again if we return to Georgetown.

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Terence

28 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

great heritage property and location. Very friendly and attentive staff adds to the overall positive experience. the nutmeg welcome drink is an excellent touch. if i have one minor suggestion - change your mattress in room 108. its way too hard.

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Cynthia

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Fabulous hotel. All the staff were friendly cans helpful. The room had all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. I didn’t use the swimming pool but it looked very clean, evetywhere was very clean.

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Yvonne

18 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was extremely small...we had a king plus 1 twin bed but basically in a standard room so no room to walk around. Had to shove our luggages under the bed to avoid tripping over them. Liked the unique historical design of the hotel and has charm which was why i picked it for something different. Service was impeccable though as the staff were super attentive and very friendly.

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Richard

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The Yeng Keng is an excellent hotel in a superb location in Penang. The decoration is beautiful, with very comfortable furnishings and it i Is in a perfect location in the heart of the city. We had a medical emergency here and the staff went out of their way to help and accommodate us for a longer stay.

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gerard

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent accueil et conseils. Situation idéale pour les transports et les restaurants. A améliorer : dans la chambre une seule prise de courant est compatible avec les prises européennes. Deux seraient mieux car les voyageurs ont plus qu'autrefois des appareils à recharger.

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Mariana

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is beautifully furnished, with modern bathrooms and tall ceilings. We occupied one of the suites on the second floor that offered a separate living room area in addition to the bedroom. Very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable staff! Great location near historic sites!

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Service

Service is a standout: staff are consistently friendly, attentive, and proactive, assisting with late arrivals, late check-out, luggage delays, and even a medical emergency. One review mentioned incorrect ferry information.

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jean

8 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Very helpful ahen luggage delayed

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Wei Yah

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service from the staff. Thank you for accomodating our late check-out due to heavy traffic. We really enjoy the breakfast as well. Like it that the pastries are bite-size, so one would not overeat or waste food. Could be better if they can have more vegan options. A nice and quaint hotel that worth very cents.

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Mayuko

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

スタッフが親切でしたが、バターワースへのフェリーの情報は間違っていました。部屋の冷蔵庫に製氷機はあるのですがパワーが弱くて氷はできませんでした。

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Ian

24 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A beautiful authentic hotel in the heart of Georgetown. The staff are wonderful and made our stay easy with any request always met with a can do attitude.

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Hironori

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

とても親切なスタッフでした。チェックインも飛行機が遅れ夜中の1時過ぎになってしまったけれど、親切に対応していただきました。雰囲気も良い素晴らしいホテルです。

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David

4 Feb 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The Yeng Keng is a fabulous hotel , even more special as its run by the nicest staff you could ever wish to meet .Nothing is ever too much trouble for any of them.

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Michael

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had great welcoming on arrival. Customer Service was outstanding, including very nice breakfast. Lovely property and very nice atmosphere, close to shops, bars and restaurants. Strongly recommend.

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Richard

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The Yeng Keng is an excellent hotel in a superb location in Penang. The decoration is beautiful, with very comfortable furnishings and it i Is in a perfect location in the heart of the city. We had a medical emergency here and the staff went out of their way to help and accommodate us for a longer stay.

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lysander

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is very friendly

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Colin

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

What a peach of a hotel, you're treated brilliantly by all the staff, they cannot do enough to assist you. Breakfast is lovely with a selection of choices, didn't try the restaurant in the evening as was too busy trying the multitude of dining options around George Town. Would highly recommend this hotel.

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Location

Set in the heart of George Town’s heritage area, the hotel is highly walkable to attractions, dining, and bars. Some reviews mention early calls to prayer or nearby nightlife contributing to noise.

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Chui Yuk

12 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The Hotel decorations are so comfortable and nice, the staff are friendly, but In the nearby mosque, the regular prayers every day will affect your sleep.

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Junhong Jeremy

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Historic hotel in the middle of Georgetown with plenty of dining and drinking options nearby, walkable to most of the historic spots on the island. Highly recommended if you want to experience living the tradition Penang culture. Excellent restaurant serving Peranakan food as well

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Alfred S

14 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was central to downtown George Town and as expected. It did feel like a historic site. Breakfast was basic. It was an easy walk to other restaurants

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Jien Hung

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staffs excellent service and attention to details! A bit noisy at night as near to surrounding nightspots.

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Elizabeth

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We enjoyed being so close to all the things to see and do in Georgetown. It was great being able to walk everywhere.

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Gary

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really nice heritage hotel with beautiful decorations, friendly helpful staff, great breakfast. Great central location. Loved it

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Toshio

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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Mael

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent and original, perfectly situated for city tour, loved it.

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Darren

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Super clean room, very professional and helpful staff. Lovely pool. Good breakfast and the hotel was right in the hertitage part of town ao teally easy to walk to all the attractions.

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john

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently enjoyed, though a few guests found it basic and asked for more variety or vegan options. The on-site restaurant receives praise for Peranakan and Hainanese dishes.

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Junhong Jeremy

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Historic hotel in the middle of Georgetown with plenty of dining and drinking options nearby, walkable to most of the historic spots on the island. Highly recommended if you want to experience living the tradition Penang culture. Excellent restaurant serving Peranakan food as well

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Lim

18 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is my 2nd stay at Yeng Keng. This round with my sibling and nephew. We love the hotel location and the restaurant Hainanese cuisine was fantastic! We look forward to come back again.

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Wei Yah

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service from the staff. Thank you for accomodating our late check-out due to heavy traffic. We really enjoy the breakfast as well. Like it that the pastries are bite-size, so one would not overeat or waste food. Could be better if they can have more vegan options. A nice and quaint hotel that worth very cents.

10

Isabelle

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very surprised since this hotel is in the heart of the tourist area, once you enter it is like an oasis! The pool is small but clean and enjoyable. Breakfast very good!

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J

6 Mar 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Exceptional stay at an exceptional hotel. Sraff were polite, efficient and very friendly. Perfect location in the heart of the Heritage Site. Breakfast .... plenty of choice .

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Alfred S

14 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was central to downtown George Town and as expected. It did feel like a historic site. Breakfast was basic. It was an easy walk to other restaurants

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carlos

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I loved this boutique hotel. The building is very pretty, the service is excellent, special thanks to Dev, he goes out of his way to make your stay perfect. The location is perfect, breakfast is just ok but overall it’s a an amazing place. I definitely recommend this place.

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Darren

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Super clean room, very professional and helpful staff. Lovely pool. Good breakfast and the hotel was right in the hertitage part of town ao teally easy to walk to all the attractions.

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Hilal

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is definitely a heritage hotel, well kept , staff is wonderful and professional. We love our stay here . Everything you need is easily accessible. Ok breakfast but we had dinner at the restaurant. That was phenomenal Rendang is sooooo 👍

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Colin

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

What a peach of a hotel, you're treated brilliantly by all the staff, they cannot do enough to assist you. Breakfast is lovely with a selection of choices, didn't try the restaurant in the evening as was too busy trying the multitude of dining options around George Town. Would highly recommend this hotel.

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