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Yeng Keng Hotel

3.5 of 5
362 & 366, Chulia Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200 , Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
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  • Value
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    4.5 of 5 stars
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Camarillo, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Hotel is well located near Georgetown Heritage Center, however, in the evening there are students practicing learning to play kettle drum instruments behind the hotel for several hours each evening, sometimes until midnight. The banging drums are very loud and echo in the back alley of the hotel. This will be very disturbing if you want a quiet night sleep... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Right in the middle of Georgetown is this beautiful boutique hotel. The hotel staffs are all great and nice, always helpful, and always working. Stayed in 2 different room, one right at the back and one right in front. If you value silence, ask for the rear end of the hotel, the front can be a bit noisy, especially in... More

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Perth, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Stayed here for 1 night as part of my Georgetown heritage tour. The hotel looks beautiful and very well maintained. Room is small but it is perfectly alright as I was out most of the time. The only thing which spoiled this rather beautiful hotel is the bed bugs, resulting some nasty rashes on my back! They should have at... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

This hotel has a good location. The room was very nicely appointed but a bit small. Food for breakfast and general meals was good. My room (No 103) was right next to reception and the "sound proof" walls were not. If using this hotel again I would refuse to be placed in any ground floor room forward of the courtyard... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

stayed for 3 nights and chose the Yeng Keng on the back of the positive reviews on Tripadvisor and wasn't disappointed. Staff are really helpful and friendly and even though I had a room adjacent to the lobby, noise wasn't a problem and the room was very comfortable with both air con and a ceiling fan to keep the room... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

My husband and I stayed at the hotel for 8 nights and had the best time. The hotel is located very close to all amenities as well as places of interest. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. They could not do enough for us. I hope the owner appreciates his staff as much as we did. The breakfasts were... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

I stayed at this hotel during a short visit to Penang. The hotel is in close proximity to many attractions and restaurants. The service and location was great but the only drawback was the bathroom was incredibly small. It also has poor ventilation. I remember taking very quick showers to avoid staying in there too long because it was uncomfortable.... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

We stayed in the Yeng Keng Hotel Georgetown for 8 nights. We were delighted with it, the staff were excellent, the location on the edge of the historic area was just right, so close to everything and everywhere. We enjoyed the front courtyard area and the pool area. We had a Chulia Suite and it was great with it's own... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

This was our first visit to both Penang and Georgetown and was part of a special trip for us. We chose the hotel partly on the basis of other trip advisor reviews and we certainly were not disappointed. We stayed for 3 nights and the small and freiendly atmosphere was a great contrast to the big hotels we had been... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

The hotel is right in the heart of Georgetown - and is a small(ish) hotel on 2 floors. It has a courtyard area out front where you can sit and eat meals, or sit and relax with your favourite tipple. The hotel has lots of character, and the staff are helpful and pleasant, and a small pool at the back... More

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What travellers say

  • Chulia Street(22)
  • Great location(17)
  • Very helpful(17)
  • George town(11)
  • Little India(7)
  • Common area(7)
  • Breakfast buffet(7)
  • Small swimming pool(6)
  • Very friendly(6)
  • Really nice(6)

Additional Information about Yeng Keng Hotel

Address: 362 & 366, Chulia Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200 , Malaysia
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Region: Malaysia > Penang > Penang Island > Georgetown
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Georgetown
#2 Business Hotels in Georgetown
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Price range (per night): RM349 - 433
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Yeng Keng Hotel is a 20-room restored heritage boutique hotel located in one of the oldest surviving and intact 19th century buildings at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage City of George Town, Penang.Like many of the other buildings in the neighbourhood, it was originally built in the mid 1800's as a private residence. The Anglo Indian bungalow belonged initially to Shaik Eusoffe bin Shaik Latiff an Indian Muslim family and remains unique in Chulia Street for not being relegated to the rear of a row of shop-houses blocking its facade. In 1897 trustees of the Cantonese Club 'Ying Han Pit Shu' bought the building on behalf of the association, later donating it to the trustees of the Straits Chinese Building Association in 1939. The building was later leased to Yeng Keng Hotel.The conversion from a residence into a budget hotel was the prevailing trend along the street, at the beginning of the 20th century. Small places of lodgings that were conveniently reached from the harbour were in great demand as the traffic in the port grew. An impressive traditional Chinese entrance gate was constructed announcing entry to the 'Lodging House', adding grandeur to the commercial establishment and to distinguish it from the rest of the buildings on the street.Conservation and upgrading by the present owner, Hoo Kim Properties Sdn Bhd was undertaken in March 2009 with the renewed Yeng Keng Hotel completed in April 2010. ... more   less 
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