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Ren i Tang

George Town, Penang Island

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Near shopping centersOnly 744 m to Chinatown Penang and 1 km to Chowrasta Market

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 550 m to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (Georgetown) and 607 m to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal

Near healthcare facilitiesOnly 2.5 km to Gleneagles Hospital Penang and 2.5 km to Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre

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4.8/5

FantasticFrom 80 reviews

5.0/529 Aug 2025

Matthew

Great location, lots of street noise during the day, but not a problem at all after 10pm. Friendly staff, and a good mix of options in the breakfast

5.0/526 Aug 2025

Arunasalam • Family Trip

It was great hotel located at the heart of little India Penang. The hotel itself retain its originality of the heritage. Best part the hotel has lift.

5.0/523 Jun 2025

Olivier • Solo Trip

The hotel is located in the vibrant Little India , close from every sightseeing sites of George Town Exceptionnal staff (kind, smiling & always available). The hotel was clean and the room (#17) was spacious with all the requirements a person needs

5.0/510 Dec 2024

Jillian • Family Trip

Incredibly unique property that used to be an old herb shop now tastefully refurbished into a boutique hotel. They kept all the old stuff from years past on display, and while it had modern amenities it still maintained that old charm. Highly recommend!

5.0/59 Jan 2024

Clara • Family Trip

We absolutely loved our stay here. At first we weren't sure if we were entering the lobby or an antique shop but once we were inside we were greeted warmly, our suitcase was whisked upstairs using an ingenious rope pulley, and we were immediately immersed in a place where every single piece of decor was clearly carefully considered to fit within the antique style. Despite the old school surrounds, there were modern comforts like air conditioning, and every part of the hotel was also spotlessly clean (while retaining character). We stayed in a family room with our 2 kids aged 7 & 9, and there was plenty of room for the whole family. We had our own room with a door, while the kids had two single beds in the wider area. I especially appreciated their efforts to reduce their environmental impact by serving filtered water in glasses, even their bins were lined with old newspaper instead of plastic bags. If you stay here, make sure you have at least one lunch or dinner at the cafe downstairs, it was so delicious and packed with local flavours. Their breakfast selection was also surprisingly wide and super tasty, including nonya desserts and roti which my son loved. Location couldn't be better, you're a short walk from all of Georgetown's attractions. Overall I think we enjoyed our stay here more than our beach resort. If you see this hotel has availability, I urge you to book immediately, it's a real gem.

5.0/51 Jul 2023

Excellent! Excellent! Best hotel we stayed in during our month-long trip around Southeast Asia. The staff is incredibly kind and friendly. The rooms are unique and comfortable. The location is very convenient, in the heart of Little India and not far from the main drag on Chili Street. I highly recommend it.

5.0/54 May 2023

Tetsuya • Solo Trip

歴史ある建物を上手に活かした宿泊施設で、古き良きジョージタウンを宿泊することで感じられた気がする 1階土間の部分で靴を脱ぎ，裸足のまま古い階段を登って部屋に行く部屋の扉はオートロックでカードキーに変わっていて，セキュリティも安心できた窓などは古いままのつくりで、ロックの仕方もおもしろかった宿の方々はとても親切で、滞在中観光や食事について色々相談にのっていただいた次にジョージタウンを訪れることがあれば，ぜひ宿泊先として考えたい

5.0/513 Apr 2023

MICHITAKA • Solo Trip

かつて中華系の薬行をしていた家屋をリノベーションした宿。素材は古いが、うまく改築されているので、かつての住人の気持ちを追体験できる。わたしにとって最初の宿泊がこうした歴史にすこしふれられたのが嬉しかった。風通しのよい中庭から最上階に設置された通路を登ると、昔風の屋根と家並の広がり、そして入道雲が見えた。朝食は素朴だがおいしいトーストやフルーツをのんびりながら印象深い時間を過ごすことができた。歩いて5分ほどでフリーバスCATの乗り場があり、これがバスセンターのようなコムターに行くので、とても便利

5.0/529 Mar 2023

Hiroko • Family Trip

Ren I Tang was amazing. Every detail of the property was beautiful and I enjoyed everything about it. Shower gel, shampoo, coffee, breakfast just enough and perfect. The owners were helpful and welcoming and quiet and just perfect. I strongly recommend.

5.0/523 Mar 2023

Haw Tien • Family Trip

Excellent location in the heart of George Town. Wonderful restoration of old building. Staff are excellent

5.0/524 Feb 2023

Anna Chui Han • Solo Trip

The antiquity and beautiful scene of the hotel itself and surroundings. The neighborhood is so warm and cultural by nature. I love also the staff and management of the hotel, very friendly and professional.

5.0/522 Feb 2023

Joe

Staff were wonderful. Made us feel totally at home at this beautiful, historic building. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants a really convenient and thoroughly enjoyable location in historical George Town. Look forward to visiting again next time we’re in Penang.

5.0/513 Feb 2023

Gordon • Solo Trip

A lovely experience in a restored guest house, with generous and kind owners. An actual 'heritage' place, unlike other hotels claiming the same. Highly recommended if you want to stay in the UNESCO heritage zone. Also the food in the cafe was so delicious!

5.0/517 Jan 2023

John • Couple Trip

Loved this hotel. It's an old historic building impeccably and sensitively remade as lodging, with the character lovingly preserved. Delightful, interesting breakfasts. Good bathroom. Great staff, very helpful. We also had the best meal of our Georgetown stay in their cafe, and that's saying something. Located in the most vibrant section of town, with all the color and flavors of India right outside your door. We had a wifi router right in our room, and good AC as well as a ceiling fan. Perfect for anyone who loves history and doesn't mind climbing steep wooden stairs.

5.0/526 Dec 2022

Yasi • Couple Trip

Tranquility of the accommodation despite the hustle and bustle of the streets! :) Very quiet rooms that allowed us good nights’ rest. The hosts were the best! If you need advice on which room best suits your needs, you can contact the hosts. The staircase may not be young children/ elderly/ pregnant lady friendly but the quaint preservation of it certainly adds flavour to the well conserved building.

5.0/531 Aug 2022

PETER • Family Trip

Staff are very friendly and helpful. The property is unique and very nice but the stairs need to be gotten used to.

5.0/519 Apr 2022

Ivar • Couple Trip

Just an amazing heritage hotel experience, beautiful place and the friendliest manager and staff.

5.0/512 Mar 2020

Aaron206 • Solo Trip

I like it’s historic and well preserved architecture. I appreciated the welcoming and helpful staff as well as the location of the hotel.

5.0/57 Jan 2020

In Wai • Trip with Friends

Amazing! Very well maintained heritage building. Extremely friendly and helpful staff Uma! They use a pulley to pull luggage to upper floor - fun to watch and practically useful. Complimentary breakfast was tasty. The lunch and drinks at the cafe were also tasty and clean, we enjoyed a lot when hiding from the hot sunshine at noon time. Side note: stairs are steep due to traditional design, maybe challenging for elderly. Expect to take off shoes before going upstairs to room. Not a concern for us.

5.0/517 Nov 2019

Andrew • Couple Trip

Spent a few days in Penang on the way to a conference in KL. I loved my short escape at Ren i Tang. Loved the historic preservation, and how they created such cool rooms like loft spaces. It made our stay a fantastic escape. Breakfast there was among the best meals of our entire trip, including the omelettes and noodle dishes. Eating in the courtyard was just so refreshing with the fresh air. The location in Little India (UNESCO Historic Preservation zone) was fantastic and made night walks just perfect. I can't say enough good things about the pleasant staff who shared many tips on places to eat, shop, and explore. It was like a resort on many ways, but with a more homey feel. I hope to return someday.

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82A, Lebuh Penang, Unesco World Heritage Site, George Town, Penang, MY

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

Effective 1 June 2014, the City Council of Penang will impose a Local Council Tax of MYR 3 per room per night for 4- and 5-star hotels and MYR 2 per room per night for 0- to 3-star hotels. The property’s star rating will be in accordance to the rating from the Local Council, and should the rating differ from the website, the Local Council rating will apply. This fee is payable directly to the hotel upon check-in and is not included in the room rate and taxes stated herein.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out12:00

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Ren i Tang

Ren i Tang Location
With a stay at Ren i Tang, you'll be centrally located in George Town, within a 5-minute drive of KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. This inn is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Gurney Plaza and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Penang Hill.

Ren i Tang Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Ren i Tang Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water.

Restaurant and Cafe
Stop by the inn's restaurant, Bistro Tang, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 - Tue, 28 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children