Hotel Penaga

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.1

This boutique hotel is housed in 3 rows of 2-story shophouses originally built in the 1940s. A lovely base for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Hotel Penaga’s rooms feature antique furniture, restored wooden flooring, and Asian art pieces. Each spacious room has a sofa and a flat-screen cable TV. The private bathroom has a spa bath and separate glass-enclosed shower. Penaga Hotel is a 7-minute drive away from Gurney Drive, a popular spot for local hawker food. Batu Ferringgi Beach is a 20-minute drive away. George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, Buffet

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

David
Uruguay Uruguay
“The owner has invested a lot in restoration and maintenance of this historic building. The bedroom was well furnished with antiques.”
Rattanawan
Thailand Thailand
“It is a unique and historic hotel. You can get to Street Art and Chulia night market just by walking. Many restaurants and cafe around.”
Kendall
United States United States
“This boutique hotel was dreamy! The history lessons throughout the hotel are so eye opening. Each room is like stepping back into the past.”
Chad
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
“I was not a big fan of the breakfast as I like bacon and pork and was not offered at the hotle but they had many choices too chose from and the eggs and coffee were good .”
Rajib
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“Good location. Good aesthetic rooms. Staff was good.”
Rowena
United States United States
“The hotel was walking distance to tourist sites and lots of restaurants and cafes nearby. Our room was large and beautiful. The staff were nice and helpful. The breakfast buffet was good.”
Julie
United States United States
“I really felt at home here. Between the balcony, large bathroom with tub, loft bedroom, and desk my room felt like a little apartment. It was quiet and the staff were wonderful. Very charming decor in a very cool heritage building. Very convenient...”
Ying
Canada Canada
“The location is perfect! Right in the middle of George Town, walking distance to attractions. We loved both the interior and exterior decor. It’s so authentic, gives you that old classic feelings.”
Jason
Canada Canada
“We loved our Transit suite. It was spacious and had authentic character and appeal. It was generally quiet and cool for sleeping thanks to the AC and ceiling fans. We also had a lovely jetted soaker tub.”
Christian
Denmark Denmark
“Hotel Penanga is an old charming hotel centrally situated in Georgetown. The hotel is kept in a classical colonial style.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Rossi Italian
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal

Amenities of Hotel Penaga

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast

House rules

Hotel Penaga takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

7+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Payments using debit cards are not accepted at this property. Card payments must be made using most major credit cards only. (See policies for list of accepted cards)

Please note that full payment will be deducted from your credit card at least 7 days prior to arrival. For more information and invoice/receipt, please approach the front desk upon check-in.

The hotel requires guests to provide their booking confirmation and credit card imprint/cash upon check-in to cover incidental charges.

Extra Breakfast per person:

- Adult (including 12 years old and above) – MYR 28

- Children (4-11 years) – MYR 14

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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