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Ren i Tang

3.5 star property

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Penang Room (Second Floor) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property amenity
Interior entrance
Café
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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82A, Lebuh Penang, Unesco World Heritage Site, George Town, Penang, 10200
  • Place, Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Padang Kota Lama
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Penang City Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Loft Room 19 (Second Floor) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft Room 19 (Second Floor)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Loft Room 18 (Second Floor) | Living area | LCD TV

Loft Room 18 (Second Floor)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Loft Room 17 (Second Floor) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft Room 17 (Second Floor)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Flat with Kitchenette 2(Second Floor) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Flat with Kitchenette 2(Second Floor)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Balcony Room (First Floor) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Balcony Room (First Floor)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room (First Floor) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (First Floor)

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Flat with Kitchenette(First Floor) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Flat with Kitchenette(First Floor)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Airwell Room (Second Floor) | View from room

Airwell Room (Second Floor)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Penang Room (Second Floor) | Room amenity

Penang Room (Second Floor)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 7 (Courtyard Room) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 7 (Courtyard Room)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 8 (Friends Room) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 8 (Friends Room)

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ren i Tang

This inn features a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a library, a garden and gift shops/newsstands are on-site.
Ren i Tang offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This George Town inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

During your stay at Ren i Tang, you're just a quick walk from Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a gift shop and a terrace
  • Just a 2-minute drive from KOMTAR and a few minutes from Gurney Drive
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Ren i Tang. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star George Town inn.

Bistro Tang – This bistro serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Tang

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ren i Tang

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 80.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: MYR 150 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 80.0 per night

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
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Ren i Tang
Ren i Tang Inn
Ren i Tang Inn Penang
Ren i Tang Penang
Ren i Tang Penang/George Town
Ren i Tang Inn George Town
Ren i Tang George Town
Ren i Tang Inn
Ren i Tang George Town
Ren i Tang Inn George Town

Ren i Tang Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arunasalam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Little India Penang

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feels like home

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haw Tien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the heart of George Town. Wonderful restoration of old building. Staff are excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Chui Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful. The property is unique and very nice but the stairs need to be gotten used to.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiroko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Glad I chose to stay here. My room was spacious, cool, and very comfortable. The noise from the street is significant but thankfully it’s quiet at night. The ambiance is unique. The staff is genuinely kind. But they need to break out the paint brushes because some surfaces, especially in the bathrooms, are pretty funky. I’ve stayed at campgrounds and hostels with nicer, hotter, showers :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic inn in Little India

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic hotel oozing with charm and character

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHITAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real gem!

Just an amazing heritage hotel experience, beautiful place and the friendliest manager and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron206

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it’s historic and well preserved architecture. I appreciated the welcoming and helpful staff as well as the location of the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

In Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic preservation, Fun space, Great Service!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
もともと評価が高かったので気になって泊まってみました。評価通り、それ以上、ジョージタウンの街に溶け込んでいる素敵なホテルでした。立地もサービスも雰囲気もお部屋も全部よかった。ペナンに来る時は毎回利用させていただいこうと思います。 excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very unique, modern amenities mixed with antique decor. No compromise in the cleanliness. The staffs are very nice and attentive. We love the extra touch where 1 of the breakfast option was the most authentic Penang foodfare: Char Kuey Teow (Fried Rice Noodles)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ladislav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely the best place I have ever been

Lovely place!! Eco-friendly, lovely staff that welcome you with nice smile, cool shover, novely.renovated, great breakfast.... Actually, i could continue with Positive feedback, however i Will JUST say, stop looking fór another place, this one five you everything ABSOLUTLY everything:) Ren i Tang, thank you for great experiance!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location & charming

Ren i Tang is a good choice for a stay in Penang for a few reasons: The old heritage building is comfortably renovated while keeping its original character. It’s located right in the heart of Little India, a colourful and vibey area - within walking distance of anywhere in the old city. There are tons of great places to eat nearby. (We loved the little hawker center across the road for koppi and char koay teow). Our room (Loft #17) was quiet with a pleasant rooftop view. The wifi is good and they offer free water (and a simple breakfast) and do their bit to reduce plastic waste. Altogether, we really enjoyed Penang.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff - fantastic location. Stayed there in 2015; would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019