About this property
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.
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Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 queen bed Bedroom 2 2 twin beds Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 king bed Bedroom 2 2 twin beds | ||
1 queen bed | ||
2 twin beds | ||
2 twin beds | ||
1 king bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 full bed Bedroom 2 1 full bed Bedroom 3 1 full bed Living room 1 sofa bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dowon
South Korea“If you want to stay in old town, search no further. We stayed in an 2-story old town style house with 3 rooms as we are a family of 6. 1st floor with living room and kitchen gave us a feeling that we are traveling in the past. 2nd floor with 3...” - Megan
Australia“Outstanding location with spacious room. Nice & clean with all of the facilities you could need + friendly, helpful staff. Beds are quite firm which I personally like but something to be mindful if that isn't your thing! Beautiful older building...” - Yunzi
United States“I love the breakfast buffet. It has enough options for me to appreciate the local cuisine, not too much for my stomach - so that I could save space for other great food options in Penang. The location is central, and I used Grab for...” 
Jeff United States“Nice room Glad they had a bit of vegetables & fruit”- Obaida
United Arab Emirates“It is very nice and authentic, i like the antique pieces that placed in the rooms, they will let you experience the historical Asian home style.” 
Zarul
Malaysia“super spacious! Tidy, clean and very strategic location. Plus, free breakfast even for kids! This was actually our 4th stay, but this is the first time we booked for a bigger room and it turned out not a room. It's a freaking 2 storey house!”- James
Singapore“Colonial house feel, very different from modern apartments.” - Dinh United States“Charming nice building, and spacious … but some issues with water leaking, which take a while to fixed”
Claudia
Indonesia“-Great location, so many nice restaurants in walking distance. -Cozy 3 bedroom apartement, perfect for our group. -Included basic breakfast. -we were able to check out later because no booking on same day.”- Katrina Australia“This apartment is palatial and spacious. The decor and ambience is amazing for an old house in Georgetown in a great location. A pity we could only stay a night, it had all the right vibes with two bathrooms and a downstairs jacuzzi in private...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Rossi Italian
- CuisineItalian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.
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. 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.
