17 Cintra Street, George Town, Penang Island 10100 Malaysia
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With the success of its sister hotel – YENG KENG HOTEL, Hoo Kim Hotels Sdn Bhd has established another pearl in the heart of George Town. Nam Keng Hotel is named after one of the earliest established cities in China, which was also the capital city of China for 6 dynasties. This hotel spans across a row of 3 combined units of shop houses which were built in the early 1900s. 3 intricately carved wall friezes bedeck the exterior of the hotel, a stark contrast against the modernised buildings alongside it, a unique feature that reflects its very personality. The hotel retains the original Straits-Chinese architectural characteristics and mix of cultures Penang, Malaysia is known for. Nam Keng Hotel – The perfect embodiment of George Town’s timeless beauty and living heritage. While antique furniture and ornaments embellish the interiors, its overall understated décor presents a more practical vibe-elegant, uncluttered, yet personal. Nam Keng Hotel~ Where culture and comfort collide!
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Property amenities
Paid public parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
Walking tours
Car hire
24-hour security
Baggage storage
24-hour check-in
Street parking
Wifi
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Taxi service
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
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Cable / satellite TV
Flatscreen TV
Bidet
Seating area
Telephone
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Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
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Walk-in shower
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City view
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A quaint Peranakan style hotel with great ambience and conveniently located to main street Penang. Would like to do a shout out to one of the staff, Tharan, for providing exceptional and genuine service. He was of utmost help during our stay - giving tips on where to go, where to eat and even struck up friendly conversations whenever he saw us. Rooms were spacious with clean toilets. Only issue I had was that I had a sinus reaction to the carpet in the room - would be good to remove it (if possible) or increase the vacuuming / shampooing schedule. Otherwise it was a great stay!
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Date of stay: May 2023
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A great little boutique hotel in downtown Georgetown Penang, there is a nearby public car park so you can leave your car safely and walk. All the best parts of downtown Penang are within walking distance. We stayed in ground floor garden suite. Neat and clean and comfortable. Bed a bit hard but soft pillows and a good sleep. Staff are attentive and welcoming and full of suggestions for where to eat out and visit. A nice weekend treat in downtown central city
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A typical Peranakan hotel with great ambience of the traditional style accommodation with modern facilities. Located right in the heart of Penang CBD, a hotel with only 8 suites. Personalised service to each guest with big and clean rooms. Close to all the shops and various tourist attractions in the vicinity. Walk out to the main street in Penang and enjoy
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Great place of stay to experience the history of the Peranakan lifestyle. The decor and...
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If you like boutique hotels this is a good choice. It is in a great location in Georgetown very close to most amenities in town. Room is of a good size and while our room overlooked a road, and was near a noisy pub (where live music stops at midnight) and also a mosque, the room was relatively quiet with I believe some form of double glazing. Breakfast consisted of nasi lemak, prata, yoghurt, bread, kuih, eggs, some veggie, coffee and tea and was the same every day. Nevertheless a reasonable breakfast. Staff were freindly. Overall a good hotel to which we will return
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Excellent location walking distance to all the key areas to visit in Georgetown. Breakfast was in a the airy courtyard which was pleasant and the breakfast choice was good. Staff were very friendly and helpful with local knowledge. Tarin ( I hope i have his name correct) had the biggest smile and recommended a wonderful Indian restaurant called Gem. We were hoping to stay an extra night but the hotel was full so Tarin contacted there other hotel where we were able to stay. We would definitely recommend this hotel. Excellent. I hope Tarin can be rewarded in some way. Best wishes, Hannah and Graham White.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Great location, lovely property with a homely feeling (with a courtyard), good variety of breakfast topped with excellent customer service makes this property more than worth a stay. We stayed for 3 nights and all the key areas to visit in Georgetown are within 10 -15 mins walk with access to the main street 2 mins away. Room and bathroom are very clean, modern with the heritage touch. Highlight was the staff and their customer service with an attitude to help us in every possible way.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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A very cozy and comfortable hotel in a nostalgic setting of yesteryears. I was impressed by the very friendly and helpful service. My friends and I, three of us shared a room. The room was clean and well arranged. I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 nights stay. It has a homely ambience of a reasonable boutique hotel. The location is convenient to walk to nearby cafes.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: The roads are narrow so be prepared ti take grab cars, taxis and walk to places
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Pretty little gem in George Town. I enjoyed a lovely comfortable stay . The hotel is well located, accessible to sights and good food. Not forgetting is also its friendly staff on site. Specifically, there is this young man with a big wide smile every time when I see him . He is always ready to help and give advise on food spots too. To the Nam Keng management who’s reading this : you need to keep this man and let him grow with you in this business ! Overall, this is the place I will check in again should I return to Penang !
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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It's our very 1st time in George Town, I booked this hotel online as it looks so nice on the pictures and the location. We had great time. The staff were super nice, the room has very thing we need. As it's hot in Penang, the aircon worked perfectly and there a small fridge in the room where we kept the cold drinks. It's great to have a cold drink when we came back hot and sweaty! The shower is nice and big with plenty hot water. All toiletries are all provided, even though we didn't use for the most part, it's nice to see that they're there as needed. We'd like to come back to stay next time when we're in town. Thank you! Stella
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip: Our room is on the 2nd floor and has to walk up the staircases.
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The Nam Keng hotel is a very welcoming little antique hotel with warm and attentive staffs. We would like to express special thank to the desk guy who was on duty on 18/7 evening and 20/7 morning, keep up with your good work. Nevertheless, we were impressed by the architecture of the hotel and the room was sparkling clean. We had a really good rest after the long journey. We were lucky to have parking space available near to the hotel during our stay. We also really enjoyed the delicious breakfast, served with hearty traditional Nyonya kuihs. I would definitely recommend this hotel to everyone and return one day.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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PRICE RANGE
US$55 - US$77 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MalaysiaPenangPenang IslandGeorge Town
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nam Keng Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Nam Keng Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Asia Camera Museum (0.5 km), Armenian Street (0.4 km), and Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Nam Keng Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, laundry service, and breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Nam Keng Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a bidet.
What food & drink options are available at Nam Keng Hotel?
Guests can enjoy breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Nam Keng Hotel?
Yes, paid private parking nearby, paid public parking nearby, and paid public parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Nam Keng Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Kebaya Dining Room, The Loft - Love Lane, and Junk Cafe.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Nam Keng Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Hindi, Malay, and Tamil.
Are there any historical sites close to Nam Keng Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Armenian Street (0.4 km), George Town (0.5 km), and Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (0.3 km).
Does Nam Keng Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.