Hotel Penaga

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.0

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • 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 9.0

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, Buffet

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
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
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sheila
United States United States
“Staff quite helpful. Location very good. Room very spacious and comfortable. Nice relaxing garden.”
Azham
Malaysia Malaysia
“The staffs were friendly and helpful offerring explanation and assistance. The environment was great and kind of historic. The room was spacious. Different room for bathtub and shower so a person can have a relaxing bath without worrying about...”
Sheila
United States United States
“Hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. Location of the hotel is good convenient to many shops, convenient stores, and cafés. The breakfast is very basic not much variety nearly the same variety every day. Two coffee machines in restaurant,...”
Dowon
South Korea 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 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 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 United States
“Nice room Glad they had a bit of vegetables & fruit”
Obaida
United Arab Emirates 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 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 Singapore
“Colonial house feel, very different from modern apartments.”

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

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.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.