Yeng Keng Hotel

Hotels
9 (724 reviews)
362, Chulia Street, World Heritage City Of George Town, , George Town , my

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
High cost
Breakfast variety needed
Some noise from the surroundings

Categories

Cleanliness
8.96
Clean and comfortable environment mentioned frequently, though some guests noted it could be noisy.
Service
9.93
Extremely friendly and helpful staff highlighted in multiple reviews.
Location
9.47
Excellent location within walking distance to many attractions.
Room Quality
8.92
Rooms were described as spacious and cozy; some preferences related to decor were noted.
Amenities
8.95
Amenities like the pool and breakfast variety received mixed reviews.
Value for Money
7.91
Some guests felt the pricing was too high compared to other options in the area.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Breakfast was generally good, but repetitive for some guests.
Overall Experience
9.43
Guests found the experience enjoyable with some minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:10

Property Description

Historical Charm: Experience the allure of a restored 19th-century building in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town.

Convenient Location: Located near popular attractions like Fort Cornwallis and Khoo Kongsi, and a quick drive to the renowned Gurney Drive food center.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a fusion of Hainanese and Western cuisine at Yeng Keng Café and Bar, complemented by European and local breakfast options.

To immerse yourself in history and luxury at Yeng Keng Hotel, book your stay now.

Important information:

Please be informed that Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) has announced a scheduled water supply disruption in Penang from 25th to 28th April 2025.

The hotel will remain fully operational during this period. We have taken proactive measures to ensure minimal disruption and maintain all our guests' comfort and convenience.

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. Effective 1 June 2014, the Penang State Government will be imposing a local government fee of MYR 2 per room per night, payable directly to the hotel upon check-in.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 724 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.96
Service: 9.93
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Ross • solo_traveller • gb
7
Interesting and unique
Pros:

It was like stepping back in time.Beautifully preserved and full of antiques

Cons:

I found the matress on the bed a bit hard

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • au
8
Love Penang and very much enjoyed the Yeng Keng
Pros:

Lovely traditional feel and very helpful staff

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Cowie • solo_traveller • au
9
Beautiful heritage hotel a very convenient location.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in a very vibrant locality. There are countless restaurants, bars and shops within a ten minute walk.The staff are excellent. The breakfast was wonderful. Although small the swimming pool was perfect for cooling down after a hot day.

Cons:

The location can be a bit noisy, because of the mixed nature of the street.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • de
10
Pros:

Es war alles perfekt, nur das Frühstück war für den sonstigen Standard des Hotels recht einfach.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Ludwig • family_with_children • de
8
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Ai Ling • family_with_children • my
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Wan Ching • extended_group • gb
10
A happy, privileged stay in a beautiful hotel
Pros:

This is possibly the most beautiful hotel in Georgetown - small; centrally located; helpful friendly staff! The reception and dining areas were filled with stunningly ornate furniture and we felt fortunate to be able to access and stay at this historic hotel. Loved it!

Cons:

Nothing. It was all so beautiful!

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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erik • couple • nl
8
Prima hotel met veel persoonlijke aandacht en gelegen in het centrum van de oude stad
Pros:

Prima ontbijt, genoeg keuze. De locatie is midden in de oude stad. Het personeel is supervriendelijk en attent. Kamers zijn keurig en klassiek ingericht

Cons:

Het hotel heeft een zwembad wat een pluspunt is. Er zijn echter veel te weinig ligbedden en de vloer rondo. Het zwembad is spiegelglad als deze nat wordt!

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Dr. Greg • couple • us
10
Perfect
Pros:

Beautiful, clean, and positive welcome from staff!

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Lian • family_with_children • au
8
A short stay in Penang
Pros:

The hotel is located in the midst of the historical quarter of George town, Penang. We had the suite which faced Chulia Street, a main thoroughfare.As such it was a little noisy but not a problem.We walked to most of the sights and restaurants. The hotel has a restaurant next to it which, however we did not try except for breakfast that was included.

Cons:

The breakfast which was included was basic and disappointing.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Eunice • couple • au
6
Pros:

The hotel is perfectly situated within walking distance, to immerse in all that Georgetown has to offer. The staff and service is excellent. All facilities are kept very clean and the pool was perfect to cool off every afternoon, after a morning’s walk, exploring Georgetown.

Cons:

The bed had an extremely hard mattress.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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SHIHO • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Shainying • couple • sg
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Gabriella • solo_traveller • mm
5
Pros:

Staff very kind

Cons:

Room had no light, court yard view but actually view on a plastic carpet.. And no real value for money.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lim • family_with_children • sg
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Patrik • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • lu
8
Hôtel central et personnel aux petits soins
Pros:

L’amabilité et la réactivité du personnel. Les chambres à l’étage sont calmes, spacieuses et les lits sont grands.

Cons:

Les chambres du bas ne sont pas insonorisées et il fait lourd (malgré la clim allumée). Le petit déjeuner n’est vraiment pas bon, heureusement qu’il est compris dans le prix :)

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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colin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable.
all of the staff were very helpful, welcoming and went above and beyond my expectations.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • us
10
Had a great stay in Penang. Was able to check-in early. No complaints whatsoever.
Pros:

Breakfast was fresh, service was exceptional.

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Mariana • couple • es
9
Tradicional
Pros:

Estuvimos sólo una noche, el hotel es precioso pero no pudimos disfrutarlo lo.sufixiente

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee