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JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4.0 star property
Experience Georgetown's urban oasis with sauna relaxation and global dining options at JEN Penang, where comfort meets the energy of city exploration

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JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La, in Georgetown's center, offers a perfect retreat. Relax in the sauna and steam room after exploring. Cafe Jen serves local and international dishes. Guests love the outdoor pool among gardens and the attentive staff who enhance every stay.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar

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Room options

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Club)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 1 King Bed (Club)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds (Club)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown George Town neighbourhood, JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is connected to a shopping centre. KOMTAR is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit 1st Avenue Mall and Prangin Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Kidland Penang and Penang Botanical Gardens. Visit our George Town travel guide
Map
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang, 10300

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR which includes a city, city views and a skyscraper
    KOMTAR
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 1st Avenue Mall
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Prangin Mall
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Top at Komatar
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral
    27 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wembley Café
    1 min walk
  • A&W
    2 min walk
  • KFC
    1 min walk
  • Lobby Lounge
    1 min walk
  • St. Giles Executive Lounge
    2 min walk

About this property

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Upscale family-friendly hotel near KOMTAR
Located close to 1st Avenue Mall and Prangin Mall, JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La provides a garden, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Cafe Jen, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour health club.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 443 rooms include comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (MYR 72 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 70 for adults and MYR 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Jen
  • Lobby Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for guests age 12 and older.
Guests must walk up 16 steps from the hotel's parking lot in the basement to the lobby. Guests may choose to drop off their luggage at the hotel’s main entrance prior to parking their vehicle. Hotel parking spots are subject to availability. If the hotel parking facility is fully occupied, alternative parking options are available for hourly rates opposite the hotel or at 1st Avenue Mall. Guests who park offsite will be reimbursed for their parking charges at the hotel's front desk upon check-out.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately MYR 70 for adults and from MYR 35 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 96 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: MYR 72 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La?

As of 6 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La on 26 Mar, 2026 start from S$126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

What time is check-out at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La?

Checkout is at noon.

Does JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of MYR 96 per vehicle applies.

Where is JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La located?

This family-friendly George Town hotel is located in a shopping district, steps away from 1st Avenue Mall, KOMTAR and Prangin Mall.

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Reviews

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious,clean, nice bed, bathroom is spacious, good breakfast, the staffs are very friendly,nice,helpful,courteous,with smiling faces. Close proximity with the mall, bus station, very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the heart of George Town! Staff provided excellent service and was especially helpful with helping me book an outstanding tour of the city! Would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MingKhoon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly and helpful staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family stay with 2 rooms. Convenient location, clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaspal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Qiping

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are fine for a 4 star hotel. Convenient to tour around.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Por

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very cozy atmosphere. Will consider to comeback for next vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li Jing Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Jen is very well maintained and a top notch hotel despite the age of the building. Beds are comfortable and water pressure was great. Superb location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nur Dhamirah Sakinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean, overall ok
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suliasti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel & best location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean cosy room and very convenient location close to all the food!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danniel Bo Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staffs were helpful, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service at check in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIAN LOY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ratnarajah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok breakfast n staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis pey yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Very convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and well maintained hotel. Good location for local food and shopping.
View of the lounge.
Hotel is good location for local food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chang Sen Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Friendly staffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel!! Room was amazing and so was the location - loved every part of my stay. Only little thing is that they make you pay a heritage fee around 3RM per night which we weren’t aware of.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, breakfast was good too. Nothing I did not like.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Chye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice n clean staff very friendly will come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and excellent customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025