Nam Keng Hotel Penang

Hotels
9 (438 reviews)
17, Cintra street, , George Town , MY

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Noise from the street
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Several comments highlight cleanliness overall, though one review mentioned a bad smell in the toilets.
Service
9.8
Numerous reviews praised the staff for their attentiveness and friendly nature.
Location
9.34
Many reviews noted the excellent central location close to attractions and cultural sites.
Room Quality
8.79
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable; however, noise from outside is a concern.
Amenities
8.32
Limited amenities mentioned, such as no gym or swimming pool; some guests felt it was acceptable due to the vintage atmosphere.
Value for Money
9.28
Positive sentiments about the overall value considering location, service, and ambiance.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Breakfast praised for quality but noted some guests felt offerings were limited.
Overall Experience
9.3
General consensus was a positive experience with a strong recommendation to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:33

Property Description

Convenient Location
Strategically located near popular attractions like Penang Times Square and Straits Quay for a memorable stay in George Town.

Comfortable Rooms
Enjoy well-equipped, air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and private bathroom at our 3-star hotel.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby points of interest including 1st Avenue Penang, Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, and Wonderfood Museum for a fun-filled experience.

Book now at Nam Keng Hotel Penang to enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable stay in Penang!

Important information:

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.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PEN

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 438 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 9.3
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surja • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Everything was top class. The property was genuine heritage architecture. The staff super friendly and helpful. A big shout out to Priya and Theesam.

Cons:

The bed was a tad short for me. I am 6 feet tall.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • nz
8
Great option in Old Town Georgetown
Pros:

The hotel was beautifully presented and the staff were excellent. We received great recommendations for places to eat, as well as for things to see and do that did not feature on many "tourist" lists.

Cons:

The Wi-Fi was a bit patchy but this didn't massively impact us in any way

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Chieh-an • couple • tw
10
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • couple • gb
8
A good choice if you want a central location in a beautiful traditional building.
Pros:

Traditional building, great location, helpful staff

Cons:

Decent Breakfast but same every morning

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • au
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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stephanie • couple • gb
8
Excellent location in George Town
Pros:

Excellent location & small heritage building

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • es
9
Estancia de lujo.
Pros:

Está en todo el centro. El lugar es precioso, un hotel para repetir.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Maree • couple • nz
10
Classic
Pros:

Tidy classic hotel Central Georgetown Had good breakfast

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Rungusumy • family_with_children • mu
10
Pros:

I genuinely loved staying at Nam Keng Hotel. It was probably one of the most charming hotels we stayed at during our trip.

I loved the whole vintage Peranakan style of the place — the beautiful tiles, the wooden roof, the old architecture and especially the open atrium in the middle. There was just something so charming and romantic about it. I also loved knowing that we were staying in a heritage building right in the UNESCO area of George Town.

The hotel was very clean, which is always really important to me, and the staff were so nice and welcoming.

The location was also perfect for us. We could just walk out of the hotel and explore George Town, with many of the attractions nearby and within walking distance.

I’m so glad we chose to stay here. It really added to our experience of Penang and I would definitely come back.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Phoebe • couple • au
7
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Nikopep • solo_traveller • ge
8
Pros:

The room design was beautiful and comfortable and very clean

Cons:

TV options were limited.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • it
8
Pros:

La struttura ha un bellissimo stile coloniale ed è mantenuta davvero bene sembra di entrare in un’altra epoca. Le camere spaziose e molto pulite. Posizione ottima.

Cons:

La colazione davvero unica pecca dell hotel perché era scarsa e con poco scelta. La stanza affacciata sul lato strada era davvero rumorosa a causa dei locali sottostanti con musica fino a tardi molto alta. Per chi ha problemi con il sonno non il massimo.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • couple • mx
10
Highly recommended for 2 days stay
Pros:

Staff, clean and location

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Juliette • extended_group • be
10
Pros:

Personnel super gentil et très serviable !
Très bien localisé dans le centre ville

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Nadia • solo_traveller • it
8
Molto bello!
Pros:

Stile della struttura, posizione centrale, hanno accolto la nostra esigenza di due letti separati, gentilezza del personale

Cons:

Bagno un po' piccolo, colazione sempre uguale per 3 giorni, stanza posizionata sulla strada dove si sentiva il bar all'angolo fino all'1 di notte (poca insonorizzazione)

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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selene • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • pt
8
Boa localização e sossegado
Pros:

Aspetos positivos:
Sossego das instalações
Localização
Simpatia do STAFF
Conforto do quarto/Cama

Cons:

Aspetos a melhorar:
Pequeno almoço:
- Melhor qualidade e mais variedade do pequeno almoço.
Tivemos que ir fora, para tomar o pequeno almoço

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Querl • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

the breakfast had limited options but ok. I was surprised to have several chairs in room, almost all other hotels only have one chair even if several people stay there.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Philipp Pink • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Toll gelegenes kleines Hotel. Die Gegend ist sehr belebt und man kann direkt umliegend alles erkunden! Trotzdem ist der Standort relativ ruhig. Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit! Die Ausstattung war ausreichend und komfortabel. Das gesamte Hotel verströmt eine tolle Atmosphäre! Das Zimmer war sauber und es gibt sogar ein kleines Frühstück inklusive!

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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vincent • couple • fr
10
Sublime
Pros:

Lieu d’histoire tranquille, propre, charmant.

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner pourrait être un peu plus diversifié!

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee