Aayu Chowrasta - 3 mins walk to Penang Road Chendul

Hotels
19, Jalan Chowrasta , George Town , my

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Non-smoking throughout
First aid kit available
Contactless check-in/check-out
Free wired internet
Internet access
Housekeeping on request

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, central location near Chowrasta market and main sites
Helpful and responsive staff/owners (named staff praised)
Stylish, spacious and tastefully renovated rooms
Good communication and prompt host responses
Shared kitchen liked; late checkout available
Cons:
Cleanliness issues (dust under beds, bathroom small/unclean areas)
Persistent mosquitoes and lack of window screens
Noise from market/nighttime activity; some rooms near main street
Shared or external bathroom (hot metal roof) and no AC in bathroom
Some rooms have saggy/very soft beds; small/no-window rooms; occasional maintenance issues (mirror/sink)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple reviews mention dust under beds, general lack of cleanliness in bathrooms, and persistent mosquitoes affecting sleep — clear negative sentiment on cleanliness.
Service
1
Several mentions of very helpful and responsive staff (including named staff Hariz), prompt communication and good organisation — overall positive service sentiment.
Location
1
Consistently praised as a fantastic, central location close to Chowrasta market, cafes and main sites; however noise and a dark laneway at night are noted drawbacks.
Room Quality
1
Rooms are described as stylish, spacious and well renovated, but issues such as sagging/soft beds, small windowless rooms for some units, and mosquito presence reduce room-quality perception.
Amenities
1
Shared kitchen praised, but shared/outside bathrooms (hot metal roof), lack of AC in bathroom, no window screens, occasional maintenance issues (stuck sink) lead to negative sentiment on amenities.
Value for Money
1
Comments like 'cannot really complain with the price' and late checkout/overall positive features suggest reasonable value for money.
Food and Beverage
1
One review explicitly notes 'super cuisine' and otherwise no major negative remarks about food — mild positive sentiment.
Overall Experience
1
Overall mixed: many guests enjoyed the location, style and staff responsiveness, but persistent cleanliness, noise and mosquito issues negatively affected the overall stay for several reviewers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-24 22:14

Property Description

Discover the charm of Aayu Chowrasta, just steps away from the vibrant Penang Road Chendul.

Prime Location: Nestled in the heart of George Town, our hotel is a mere 14-minute stroll to Penang Times Square and close to renowned attractions like the Wonderfood Museum and breathtaking views at Penang Hill.

Comfort at Your Fingertips: Enjoy modern comfort in our guest rooms, each thoughtfully designed with air conditioning and electric tea pots. Select rooms even feature a private balcony for you to relax and soak in the surroundings.

Seamless Connectivity: Stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property, allowing you to share your memorable moments while exploring the beauty of the area.

Book your unforgettable stay at Aayu Chowrasta today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Sabran Asma'i • extended_group • my
10
Pros:

Its perfect

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • couple • de
10
Gutes Appartment mit tollem Style in bester Penang Lage
Pros:

- tolle Lage in der schönaten Areas Penangs
- easy Self-Checking
- geräumiges Appartment in schönem Design

Cons:

- alles war zu ubserer Zufriedenheit !

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Gregor Von Guenther • couple • de
9
Pros:

We had a great stay at Aayu. The location is perfect so you can walk nearly everything in the old town and it's quiet for sleeping. They even made an early check in possible.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • id
9
A good experience with good hospitality and response from the staff. Thanks especially to Hariz for such a great help du
Pros:

A very decent building based from peranakan style

Cons:

The bathroom is a bit far from our room but cannot really complain with the price you pay.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Galina • extended_group • de
8
Für ein paar Tage war es okay.
Pros:

Die Größe von dem Zimmer war sehr passend für uns mit kleinem Kind.

Cons:

Es war leider nicht so sauber wie wir es uns gewünscht hätten. Vor allem im Badezimmer waren überall Kleinigkeiten die man hätte sauber machen können. Unterm Bett war viel Staub und die Farbe/ Wand-Stein Brösel fallen auf den Boden und auch auf unsere Sachen und Kleidung. War nicht so schön und nervig.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Madge • extended_group • gb
9
Great location and clean comfortable stay
Pros:

Spacious rooms and clean

Cons:

Toilet downstairs but was fine

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • au
7
Probably not the best place for solo female travellers
Pros:

It’s a big room. Location is walkable.

Cons:

It’s noisy from the market from 4am and so take earplugs. Also some noise from nighttime activities until around 11. The bathroom does not have AC. Self check in and no reception means little staff engagement. The location is hard to find and down a dark laneway - not ideal if arriving late and by yourself but fine during the day time. Use booking to liaise with staff as they didn’t respond on WhatsApp when I was lost arriving late at night. The area around the market clears out at nights so there are not many people about.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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WENTING • family_with_children • tw
4
卓越的位置，卓越的態度，但環境堪憂。
Pros:

令人讚歎的溫暖與態度超好也即時的服務，很好！

Cons:

房間真的太多蚊子，打也打不完，有使用飯店提供的殺蟲劑無效，我跟我女兒臉到脖子到手到背通通都是蚊子叮的包….導致我跟我女兒半夜癢醒好幾次！另外隔音真的蠻差的！

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Emily • family_with_children • gb
10
Beautiful apartment in a fantastic location for exploring Georgetown
Pros:

We had an excellent time in Georgetown and this was partly because of the wonderful apartment we stayed in. It is stylish, spacious and in a great location next to the market. The owners were very communicative and gave lots of recommendations as well as organising some group activities (we could not join any of these as we had other plans but they sounded great).

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Alina • family_with_children • de
8
Chowrasta market accommodation
Pros:

The place seems to be new.
The location is close to the cafes and restaurants on Lebuh Campbell.
Prompt communication with the host.
Late checkout.

Cons:

The location is by a major street and the Chowrasta market which makes the place noisy around the clock.
The bathroom is not ensuite. It’s a stand-alone corner outside. Its metal roof gets heated during the day, making it very hot by the evening - an unpleasant experience.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
7
Good but with a soft bed
Pros:

The shared kitchen was awesome. The room was big and had authentic brick wall and high wooden ceilings, looks great. Facilities all clean and in good working condition.

Cons:

Two reasons for the 7 rating. There were a couple mosquitoes in my room at night, and there aren't screens on the windows so it was very hard to keep them out. Also the bed was so soft and saggy in the middle that I slept on the floor. Otherwise it's an awesome and quality property and the staff are great.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Premnat • couple • my
7
Pros:

Everything is nearby

Cons:

Don't have a mirror in room and sink stucked sometimes .

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Hanif • couple • my
6
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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alexandre • couple • fr
7
Pros:

Bien dans l’ensemble , super cuisine

Cons:

Petite chambre sans fenêtre

2025-12-08 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • au
9
2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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Li • couple • gb
10
2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
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Shu • solo_traveller • sg
9
Well located and a comfortable stay. The hosts were very responsive and helpful
2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Beautiful room in nice part of town
Pros:

Beautiful room in a really tastefully renovated property, in a nice part of town easy walking from all the main sites.
Really helpful and responsive staff - I was struggling with the air con when I arrived and someone came round straight away to help.

Cons:

The shared bathroom could get very wet after use, but was kept very clean and shared bathroom is highlighted in the property ads - maybe a shower curtain could help?

2025-11-20 • via Nuitee
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amrul hakm • couple • my
10
Pros:

The vibe here is very calm and cozy. Most importantly it's very clean.

2025-11-14 • via Nuitee
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mohd aizat • solo_traveller • my
10
amazing
Pros:

awesome

Cons:

nothing

2025-11-14 • via Nuitee