82A Lebuh Penang, 10200 George Town, Malaysia
#4 of 95 B&Bs and Inns in George Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 548 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 June 2024
Carolann
United KingdomNothing
Wonderful heritage hotel in a great location in Georgetown. Owners and staff lovely and so kind and helpful. Genuinely interested in you and ensuring you have a wonderful stay. Rooms lovely with vintage and authentic furniture. Bed so comfy. So good I extended my stay. Breakfast yummy and plentiful. Thank you. I will return.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Maria
SwitzerlandNot so many fresh vegetables like cucumbers and no vegetable milk as alternative.
Lovely breakfast area, good selection of Malaysian and Western (less so) options, fruit juice and fresh fruit.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Andrew
AustraliaNo fridge in room
Wonderful stay. You'll struggle to find a better location. Make sure you take the time to do some people watching out your windows! Rooms are fantastic and would be perfect if only they had a fridge. Breakfast is fabulous, however make sure you head down close to 8.30, because once an option is consumed, it isn't replaced and on some days there was very little left by 9.30 (even though breakfast goes until 10.30). The staff are incredible-very welcoming, friendly and accomodating. We did not want to leave!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Els
BelgiumNothing
Lovely happy place! It’s a beautiful building with some charm and a soul. The location is very central, all of the staff are supernice, excellent service and breakfast is delicious!! Would definitely come here again!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Timothy
AustraliaNothing.
Such a special stay! Loved everything about it. Breakfast was a fresh & delicious spread every morning with the kindest staff. Room was beautifully appointed with everything you need and every detail of the room considered. We stayed in 2 separate rooms over our stay and loved both.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Doug
United StatesSlight issues with the a/c unit which was fixed within a day.
The hotel and rooms were very authentic and charming. The staff were super friendly and helped make my time there extra special.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Fatimah
CanadaStairs needed a little care going up and down.
Accomodation was full of character and in a great location, easy to get to from the ferry. Staff was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast served in the morning was delicious. We also took the opportunity to have dinner at the bistro there, which was excellent!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Andy
TaiwanPerfectly located in the heart of Little India, this hotel is a gorgeously renovated colonial building. The inside is SO cool, with careful treatment of the original features. The stairs are definitely to be taken carefully. The staff were all so lovely and helpful. Breakfast really was lovely, the kuih were so fresh and the fruit etc. The rooms are really great. We had one tub room and one loft room, both were awesome. I would gladly return to this hotel in the future.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Eduard
AustraliaRoom was very clean and well appointed. The hotel has many quirky and interesting artifacts and decorations.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
David
United KingdomShame room leaked with heavy rain. But didn't spoil the sleep
Comfy beds
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Penelope
AustraliaNil
Amazing location in the centre of heritage area! The breakfast spread was great and changed every day. The furniture, decor and rooms were delightful and well preserved.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Lonnie
NetherlandsVery beautiful old building. And very nice and helpfull people. The café was Provided good food and drinks!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Jenny
New ZealandNo free beers
Everything
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Wojciech
PolandNoisy street might be a problem if u r light sleeper.
Safe haven in crowded and overwhelming George Town. Great staff there, very attentive. Breakfast was something else as well, every day new and unique flavors.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Arthy
New ZealandCouldn't think of anything!
Beautiful hotel at a great location, friendly and welcoming staff, clean rooms with comfortable beds, delicious breakfast with lots of options, good wifi and TV with netflix
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Sera
United StatesTruly an ideal stay!
WOW!! What an absolutely spectacular find! There aren't enough compliments in the world to describe how wonderful this hotel is! The room was perfectly appointed, I had everything I needed for a 9 day stay (the soap and shampoo smell incredible; the bed is one of the most comfortable I've ever slept in!) Every inch of the establishment is beautifully decorated (and with very specially curated artifacts!) The café downstairs is wonderfully convenient with delicious food, from the complimentary breakfast to the afternoon and evening café menus. Speaking of wonderfully convenient, the hotel is located in the heart of Georgetown, so at most a 10-15 minute walk to everything downtown. I know some reviews mention the noise and, as an extremely sensitive sleeper, I never had a single issue with it. Most of the surrounding area closes down around ~10pm. Finally, every member of staff is an absolute angel, so helpful, informative and personable. Truly, I would move in if I could!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Amanda
United StatesWe honestly could not think of anything.
This place is awesome. The owners have done a superb job at blending the historical nature of the building with modern comforts. Everything in the rooms looked good, functioned well, and was very comfortable. We got a room with a bath, which was an extra treat to relax in after a long day. The people working at this Inn were super kind and helpful, working above and beyond to ensure we had anything we needed. Breakfast was provided and while not a huge buffet (like some large Asian hotel chains), the quality of what was provided was amazing. We got fresh fruits, warmed roti with curry, rotating local specialties, and still all the Western basics. Plus, the Inn was set in a great part of town for touristing and eating on foot. We hope to come back and visit Penang and Ren I Tang Heritage Inn again!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomBit noisy but that’s to be expected in that location.
Great location. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Quirky but comfortable rooms and great breakfast. Loved the coffee machine upstairs which everyone can help themselves to.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Kevin
VietnamStreet can be a bit noisy
Very charming place, beautiful furniture
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Francesca
ItalyThe room got really hot when we left without the air conditioning, but within 15 mins it gets cooler. Probably some clothes rack/ hooks would be helpful on the upper floor to hang clothes before going to bed since the wardrobe is on the lower floor.
Location was very convenient, close to the city center, the main attractions, full of bars and restaurants within walking distance. Breakfast was served on the ground floor which also works as restaurant during the rest of the day. Room was very clean, with traditional architecture but at the same time with comfortable facilities. Very nice common space and little garden on the ground floor to read/relax. Bathroom was very well equipped and the shower was perfect. Very helpful and attentive staff, we asked for ice pack because of an injury and they really saved our day. They also printed the boarding pass for us. Overall super recommended!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Huong
VietnamWe stayed in the China room (room 4) facing the street so there was always some noise getting in, even at night and early morning. Please choose another room if you're sensitive to outside noise.
Great location, easy to explore Georgetown from here. The building was beautiful with a lot of character. The staff were always friendly and helpful. Comfortable bed, clean room and shower. Sumptuous breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Victoria
United KingdomGorgeous renovation, in the heart of the old town. Beautiful room, yummy breakfast, and a wonderful team.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Fiona
AustraliaThe breakfast is a great bonus however what was on offer could have been explained better as we were a bit unsure what was included in the room package.
Fantastic location and very helpful staff that welcomed you like family and were so helpful with recommendations on places to go and eat.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Jack
Hong KongLocation, Decor, Staff
Stayed in April 2024
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