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JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4.0 star property
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Lobby sitting area
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent logo and a large, multi-story structure.
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, and seating areas with colorful ottomans.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Magazine Road, George Town, Penang, 10300
  • Place, 1st Avenue Mall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬
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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a view of a cityscape.

Executive Suite King

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed with striped bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with decorative shutters.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed with striped bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with decorative shutters.

Family Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed with striped bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with decorative shutters.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Club)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed with striped bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with decorative shutters.

Family Room, 1 King Bed (Club)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed with striped bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with decorative shutters.

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds (Club)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with a city view.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a clock, and a window with curtains.

Family Room 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour health club. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site.
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La offers 443 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This George Town hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the shopping around JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from KOMTAR. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Cafe Jen
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the proximity to shopping
  • Steps from 1st Avenue Mall and KOMTAR
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star George Town hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Cafe Jen – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Lobby Lounge – This café specialises in local and international cuisine and only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (MYR 72 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 70 for adults and MYR 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Jen
  • Lobby Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for guests age 12 and older.
Guests must walk up 16 steps from the hotel's parking lot in the basement to the lobby. Guests may choose to drop off their luggage at the hotel’s main entrance prior to parking their vehicle. Hotel parking spots are subject to availability. If the hotel parking facility is fully occupied, alternative parking options are available for hourly rates opposite the hotel or at 1st Avenue Mall. Guests who park offsite will be reimbursed for their parking charges at the hotel's front desk upon check-out.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately MYR 70 for adults and from MYR 35 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 96 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: MYR 72 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Lee Peng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and very accessible to any places of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and clean rooms. There are also some good dining options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite staff and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nur Dhamirah Sakinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MingKhoon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly and helpful staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Hongshuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious,clean, nice bed, bathroom is spacious, good breakfast, the staffs are very friendly,nice,helpful,courteous,with smiling faces. Close proximity with the mall, bus station, very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the heart of George Town! Staff provided excellent service and was especially helpful with helping me book an outstanding tour of the city! Would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family stay with 2 rooms. Convenient location, clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jaspal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly and very helpful and accommodating. Room was clean and location is very convenient. Keep up the good work, Hotel Jen, Penang
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Yap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suliasti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel & best location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Chuey Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff n porter personnels are all very friendly n helpful in resolving customers problems whether is small or big. Hotel location is very convenient to attractions, eateries, Chinatown, bus interchange n the free CAT bus services that serve the Georgetown city.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thu lap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast lot of variety good customer service comfortable bed
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Por

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very cozy atmosphere. Will consider to comeback for next vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel , clean and the pillows are so comfortable. We rested well
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean cosy room and very convenient location close to all the food!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Swee Tiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with many shopping and food options
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chee Heng

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danniel Bo Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staffs were helpful, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Qiping

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are fine for a 4 star hotel. Convenient to tour around.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Ratnarajah

The stay was OK Z
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Li Jing Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Jen is very well maintained and a top notch hotel despite the age of the building. Beds are comfortable and water pressure was great. Superb location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025