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Yeng Keng Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Yeng Keng Hotel, steps from Pasar Chowrasta, welcomes travelers with genuine hospitality. Enjoy the coffee shop, on-site restaurant, outdoor pool, and garden spaces. In-room WiFi keeps you connected, and the helpful staff enhances your stay with local insights.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room (Lobby Area)

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Chulia Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Courtyard Room

  • Sleeps 2

2-Bedroom Townhouse No.5

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • 161 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

2-Bedroom Townhouse No.7

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • 161 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Courtyard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Living room

Chulia Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Courtyard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Two-bedroom Yeng Keng Townhouse No.7

  • Sleeps 6

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About the area

Map
362 & 366, Chulia Street, World Heritage City of George Town, George Town, Penang, 10200

What's nearby

  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pasar Chowrasta - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • KOMTAR - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuih Nyonya Moh Teng Pheow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Halab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Lane - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sky Restaurant 青天饭店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wai Kei Cafe 槐記蜜味燒臘 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Yeng Keng Hotel

Historic boutique hotel near Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Located close to Pasar Chowrasta and St. George's Church, Yeng Keng Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Yeng Keng Cafe and Bar, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, extended parking and newspapers in the reception
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Yeng Keng Cafe and Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1850
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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:

  • Deposit: MYR 250 per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Yeng Keng Hotel Penang
Yeng Keng Penang
Yeng Keng Hotel Penang/George Town
Yeng Keng Hotel George Town
Yeng Keng George Town
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Frequently asked questions

Does Yeng Keng Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Yeng Keng Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yeng Keng Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yeng Keng Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Yeng Keng Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Yeng Keng Hotel located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pasar Chowrasta, Acheen Street Mosque and St. George's Church. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi and The Top at Komatar are also within 15 minutes.

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Yeng Keng Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 511 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 511 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 511 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 511 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 511 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a character with the building. The staff were friendly and the location is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in an old mansion
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very surprised since this hotel is in the heart of the tourist area, once you enter it is like an oasis! The pool is small but clean and enjoyable. Breakfast very good!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junhong Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel in the middle of Georgetown with plenty of dining and drinking options nearby, walkable to most of the historic spots on the island. Highly recommended if you want to experience living the tradition Penang culture. Excellent restaurant serving Peranakan food as well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage hotel with fabulous staff who looked after us wonderfully well .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little Gem in Georgetown

A beautiful authentic hotel in the heart of Georgetown. The staff are wonderful and made our stay easy with any request always met with a can do attitude.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay-Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved this hotel. The hotel is beautiful and the staff are lovely. Its in a great location and has lots of spots to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

The hotel is at a location where great food and snacks could be easily found. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this hotel. Very walkable area, restaurants and bars are very close. Loved the rooftop bar across the road. Staff were super friendly and helpful, and the pool was lovely and refreshing. Such a historical, classic hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous staff and hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to spend a few days. Ventured out into the excitement and chaos of Penang then returned to the sanctuary of the hotel and pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay .. next time will stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, very nice small boutique hotel right in the middle of Georgetown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our 4 nights stay. Convenient location, friendly staff and clean facilities. Very memorable experience to stay in a heritage hotel with good environment and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Really nice heritage hotel with beautiful decorations, friendly helpful staff, great breakfast. Great central location. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chutamas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is incredibly pleasant, with notably friendly and courteous staff, particularly those working at the reception and restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. The whole experience from Check in to check out was amazing. The old world charms was perfect. Very comfortable accommodation close to great spots to eat and drink. Would happily stay there again if we return to Georgetown.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Fabulous hotel. All the staff were friendly cans helpful. The room had all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. I didn’t use the swimming pool but it looked very clean, evetywhere was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restoration of this old building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lysander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful boutique hotel in the middle of a fascinating city. Great staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023