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Nam Keng Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near 1st Avenue Mall

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Interior
Garden Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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17 Cintra Street, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10100
  • KOMTAR
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Penang Times Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Gurney Plaza
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | Room amenity

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 277 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Garden Suite

  • 386 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Garden Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

George Town

Heart of George Town.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown George Town hotel, you'll find 1st Avenue Mall and KOMTAR. Goddess of Mercy Temple and Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • 1st Avenue Mall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • KOMTAR - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Penang Times Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gurney Plaza - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tai Tong Cafe (大東酒樓) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪高佬炒河粉 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cara Caro cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Bacaro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cintra Street Fish & Chicken Porridge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Nam Keng Hotel

3-star hotel near 1st Avenue Mall
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Nam Keng Hotel.

This 3-star George Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1900
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Nam Keng Hotel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This George Town hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (MYR 6 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Nam Keng Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: MYR 6 per day (7 ft away)

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

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Nam Keng
Nam Keng Hotel
Nam Keng Hotel Penang
Nam Keng Penang
Nam Keng Hotel Penang/George Town
Nam Keng Hotel George Town
Nam Keng George Town
Nam Keng Hotel Hotel
Nam Keng Hotel George Town
Nam Keng Hotel Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Nam Keng Hotel to the airport?

Nam Keng Hotel is 10.9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Nam Keng Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nam Keng Hotel.

How close is Nam Keng Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.6 mi (25-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach and 7.7 mi (26-min drive) from Tanjung Bungah Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nam Keng Hotel offer free breakfast?

Nam Keng Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Nam Keng Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Nam Keng Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Nam Keng Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Nam Keng Hotel have a pool?

Nam Keng Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Nam Keng Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Nam Keng Hotel to downtown George Town?

Nam Keng Hotel is 0.2 mi away from George Town.

Nam Keng Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 314 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cool Peranakan property to stay in!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hsinying, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very classic. Easy to talk to the heritage area. Staff are nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jin Thiam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The numbers of room in the hotel are small and its chic. One thing though the hotel could install an elevator for seniors' connivence of movement due to steep staircase, particularly when moving luggage up and down the staircase. All and all the hotel get my full marks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Very good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

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

Excellent Boutique Hotel

What a Charm, beautiful boutique hotel. It has a total of 8 rooms, spacious, clean and comfortable. In the centre of the old George Town. Walking distance to attractions, lots of restaurants nearby. Breakfast is simple but enough. Don't miss it, highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok…old hotel in the heart of Georgetown. Staff were great in efforts to make you comfortable while staying there. Beds a little hard and staying in the old town is maybe good for a night but we stayed 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
This was a cute, rustic, safe hotel right in the middle of historic Georgetown. We ordered a ride through the hotel which never came. Everything was fine at the hotel except wifi was terrible. I spoke to the front desk and they have 4-5 wifi you can tap into but in the 36 hours we were there two of us could never get on. So if you're planning on wifi, it's not recommended here. Our room was smaller than an average small hotel we are used and it accesses the lobby/dining area. Maybe not for a long stay but otherwise everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel, fantastic service and location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, LONDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful hotel in heritage property. Very helpful, friendly staff. Spacious, comfortable rooms, well-soundproofed with quiet AC, no traffic noise and very comfortable beds. Delicious breakfast. Highly recommemded.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yew Khiam

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

Great Hotel

Great location-many makan places within 15min walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic old home, beautiful hotel with a very helpful and kind staff. Highly recommend. Walking distance to major shops and famous street art.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Amersham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel presents as a preserved nyonya style building. It has beautiful nyonya style tiles and decor. The internal courtyard is enclosed with a mobile roof and very pleasant to sit. Staff are extremely pleasant and helpful. Beds were comfortable and the shower had an electric hot water heater. It was clean. Good food courts and restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Able to walk everywhere. Breakfast is nothing special. Room is clean and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted to stay in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Town and his hotel has great reviews and was uniquely designed to showcase the local culture compared to other more modern hotels. The hotel was a former business/residence that was converted The breakfast buffet was nice, the room was big, clean and the bathroom was modern. It was just a few blocks away from good eateries. There is only 8 rooms in this hotel and was a nice boutique hotel. Well worth the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The old world charm is a benefit together with the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Stay in George Town

Good location in the heart of the city. The staff are friendly and helpful and the room was always kept clean. A great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lasitha

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

Clean, nice place

We had a great stay. Breakfast is simple but delicious. Tharan was really helpful. Make sure you ask for a map and street guide. You won't disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelley

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

Great place to stay.

Fabulous stay. Great location and wonderful staff. Characterful small boutique hotel. Definitely recommend and would gladly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nam Keng was a peaceful oasis in a very busy Georgetown area. We loved the morning breakfasts, the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sin Eng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
brilliant hotel - amazing interiors - great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023