Yeng Keng Hotel

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

A restored 19th century building, Yeng Keng Hotel is located in George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Penang. It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Yeng Keng is located along Chulia Street, 15 minutes on foot from Fort Cornwallis and Khoo Kongsi. Famous food center, Gurney Drive, is a 10-minute drive away. Charming rooms showcase a fusion of Indian and British décor. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided. After a day of sightseeing and tasting Penang’s must-try dishes, guests can spend some quiet time at the reading area. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available for guests’ convenience. European and local breakfast options are served at the hotel. Yeng Keng Café and Bar serves a mixture of Hainanese and Western favorites.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian, American, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Elena
Canada Canada
“Everything. The staff will go above and beyond to help, the space is really well maintained and decorated beautifully. Rooms are fresh, big and you’ll feel like you time travelled.”
Laura
United States United States
“We absolutely enjoyed every minute of our stay at Yeng Keng. The location was close to everything you need. It was magical to just walk outside and stroll along all the colorful streets and smell the aromas of some of the best food we’ve had in...”
Saman
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Great heritage hotel. Very accommodating staff! Great location and very nice experience”
Teeradej
United States United States
“The location was perfect. We were able to walk or take a short Grab ride to all the places we wanted to go in George Town. Checking in/out was a breeze. The staff was wonderful, and the townhouse (number 7) was beautifully renovated and decorated.”
Steven
Australia Australia
“The staff are fantastic. Great location and a pool”
Rudi
Indonesia Indonesia
“The location is excellent, right in the center of the tourist area, within walking distance of Chulia Street food and many great cafés.”
Minh
Vietnam Vietnam
“Location is awesome and room is very clean and nice. Beautiful!”
Kathy
Canada Canada
“Breakfast was good. Would prefer if it started at 730 instead of 8 to get ahead of the heat of the day Nice pool available Rooms were small but comfortable Location was great Charming hotel, with an interesting history”
Bryce
Canada Canada
“Cool experience to stay in a heritage building steeped in history! Convenient location, good breakfast, nice staff, and a small pool for a quick dip to cool off.”
Hyp
Malaysia Malaysia
“Not even a mold in the bath room. Hotel location is perfect for walking to nice eatery spots. Parking is provided.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Yeng Keng Cafe
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal

Amenities of Yeng Keng Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

Yeng Keng Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 1,500 is required on arrival. That's about $366. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please be informed that Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) has announced a scheduled water supply disruption in Penang from 25th to 28th April 2025.

The hotel will remain fully operational during this period. We have taken proactive measures to ensure minimal disruption and maintain all our guests' comfort and convenience.

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. Effective 1 June 2014, the Penang State Government will be imposing a local government fee of MYR 2 per room per night, payable directly to the hotel upon check-in.

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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of MYR 1,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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