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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Kooning in George Town offers a guest house with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with bidets and showers. Each room includes a balcony with views of local landmarks, a work desk, and a seating area. Convenient Facilities: Guests can store luggage and enjoy amenities such as a coffee machine, refrigerator, and TV. Additional features include a hairdryer, sofa, and tiled floors, ensuring a pleasant stay. Prime Location: Located 15 km from Penang International Airport, Kooning is near attractions like Northam Beach (2 km), Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar (9-minute walk), and Penang Times Square (1 km). A restaurant is available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, room cleanliness, and central setting, Kooning provides a comfortable and hassle-free experience for all visitors.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Shweta
United Kingdom
“Clean, no bugs, hot water, cosy to sleep with the loft room, the staff are so friendly, water filling station outside room area too! Great location, walking distance to everything!” - Aishah
Malaysia
“The room was clean and comfortable. The bed was so nice. This is my first time booking this type of room. So small but so spacious. For 2 people it is quiet good. Overall, we love it. And will be booking again if we came to georgetown again 🥰” - Ryan
United Kingdom
“Rooms were very clean and accommodation was nicely presented. Pictures were very accurate to the standard of the accommodation. The location was amazing if you want to be in the heart of Chinatown. Short walk to little India and other main areas...” - Huong
Australia
“My stay was great! However, there is one down point that one of the pillow is kinda smelly.” - Mustaffa
Malaysia
“The location is actually walking distance to most attractions, making it the best place if you love to walk around. But parking is hard to find. I was riding a motorcycle here, so it was fine, but if you come with your car, parking is quite...” - Isabelle
France
“Excellent option to stay in Penang. Cosy, comfortable and clean with good A/C. Perfect for solo travellers.” - Debbie
United Kingdom
“The location was great, the loft bed was great and it was good to have seating area downstairs.” - Hurri
Malaysia
“Nice height from bed to ceiling. Clean and private toilet. Strategic location as well” - Joshua
New Zealand
“Great value for money. Nice to have a private room with ensuite bathroom for the price. Nice and quiet place but also close by lots of bars, eateries and all you want to see in Georgetown. The late self check-in process was really easy to follow.” - Dominique
Netherlands
“- central location - clean room and bathroom (some mold to be found but in general way cleaner than most rooms in Malaysia) - good airconditioning - great staff - awesome room layout (be aware: bed is up a steep ladder)”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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 Kooning in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.