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Hotel PenagavsRen i Tang
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Ren i Tang is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Penaga. Ren i Tang scores 85 with praise from 3 sources including Time Out, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Hotel Penaga
Fodor's
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Corner of Hutton Lane & Clarke Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10050, Malaysia
From $32/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "A multimillion ringgit refurbishment converted 15 prewar shop houses into this 45-room boutique hotel, retaining the 1940s features while introducing contemporary aesthetics and amenities." Full review
Time Out "Shaped much like a horseshoe, Penaga Hotel occupies a busy crossroads in the heritage zone but proves a surprisingly peaceful enclave." Full review
Lonely Planet "This hotel takes up most of a city block and spans three sections: a row of two-storey family-friendly mini-homes, apartment-sized suites and spacious rooms." Full review
Ren i Tang
The Telegraph Time Out Lonely Planet
82-A Penang Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 , Malaysia
From $53/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
The Telegraph8.0
"This lovingly restored heritage building was home to an old medical shop for more than 100 years." Full review
Time Out "Rooms are spacious, minimalist in design with interesting nooks and crannies and done up really well...this hotel’s very central and situated in a terrific spot within the UNESCO world heritage site." Full review
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Bear in mind and be relieved to know that little of the clatter and noise from below seep into their sleeping quarters.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A careful restoration has transformed this former Chinese medicine wholesaler's into a warm, inviting small hotel." Full review
