Rope Walk Guest House

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Scored 7.5
Rated good

Great location!

8.9

Rope Walk Guest House is a 3-minute walk from famous local Penang delights and a 5-minute walk from the inner city of George Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It houses a snack bar and offers complimentary WiFi access. Each heritage-style room or dormitory room features air conditioning. The shared bathroom facilities come with toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests have access to the common living and dining areas and kitchen. Staff can assist with luggage storage, use of lockers and other services such as fax/photocopying. The guest house is a 10-minute walk from the main bus station. Prangin Mall is a 5-minute drive away, while Komtar is a 15-minute drive away. Penang International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Ganesan
Malaysia Malaysia
“The whole facilities in this hotel is fantastic . Very well maintained . Room condition was very clean . Mini bar was complimentary”
Will
Thailand Thailand
“Staff, near food and sites. Very walkable. Cleaning every day. Soap provided.”
Yoosuf
India India
“Best one for the rate.. when we saw the room we were like wooowww 😱🥰”
Pam
Philippines Philippines
“The location is amazing, and all the famous food spots are reachable in walking distance. The bus station is also 350m away making it easy to roam around the city. The room is very spacious, well lit and there are separate spaces for the toilet...”
Stéphanie
Malaysia Malaysia
“The room was charming, spacious and comfortable. It was quiet place. The green patios are well arrange to chill.”
Adnanemaaloum
Morocco Morocco
“Great location, with walking distance from main spots in George Town and Armenian Street, easy smooth check in, good staff, the guy at the reception is nice, the room is small but all I need, comfy bed, basic bathroom and shower facilities.”
Adib
Malaysia Malaysia
“The superior family room is spacious. Can fit 4 adults with luggages. Sound proofing is also good and clean bathrooms. A great place to stay if you are visiting Penang.”
Yoshi
Japan Japan
“Comfortable beds, clean toilets, provide a locker & central location. Penang famous street food is just a walking distance.”
Michael
Malaysia Malaysia
“I would recommend this hostel to all travellers. Fun, lively, clean and comfortable hostel. It is also located in the heart of George Town where the main attractions are within walking distance.”
Sina
Germany Germany
“Social place, clean, comes with a little breakfast bar, good AC in the bedroom, good and enough showers”

Managed by SK Yeoh

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Property info

Rope Walk Guest House is a nearly 100years old heritage house located in the middle of George Town, 5~10 minutes walking distance to all UNESCO sites, street arts, cafes, food courts and night markets. Bus Terminal in Komtar to/from airport as well as Ferry Terminal to/From Langkawi & Butterworth are also about 500 meter. <BR><BR> Rope Walk Guesthouse re-renovated in May '17 after 3 years of operation with new design and adding more greenery in common spaces. <BR><BR> we are providing access card to tour guests for 24hours access, free WIFI is available in entire property, of course CCTVs are installed for security purpose.

Neighborhood info

It just take you 5 minutes walk from Komtar and to Unesco Heritage Site. 5 minutes to the main bus station where you can go around in Penang Island.

Languages Spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Rope Walk Guest House

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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.

Please inform Rope Walk Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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