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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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
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
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
6.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Thirasophitlert
    Thailand Thailand
    The location is at the center of the town. We can walk around to get many attractions.
  • Borisav
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Amazing and very helpful staff, great restaurant within hotel premises (Rossi Italian). The location is very good and close to public transport (CAT lines) which was free for visiting entire heritage areas if preferred. Recommending walking...
  • Mihaiela
    Romania Romania
    A most lovely hotel with local decorations of great quality and attention to details. It was a beautiful surprise to enter in the room and be surrounded by local beauty in retro style. Even the gym -small with modem equipment- preserved the local...

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

Amenities of Hotel Penaga

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cycling
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay

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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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.

Mastercard Visa Cash Hotel Penaga accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about Hotel Penaga

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Penaga on this page.

  • Hotel Penaga offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Cycling
    • Spa facilities

  • Hotel Penaga has 1 restaurant:

    • Rossi Italian

  • Check-in at Hotel Penaga is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Hotel Penaga include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin
    • Vacation Home

  • The prices at Hotel Penaga may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Penaga is 1,150 feet from the center of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.