About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Hickory Penang Hill in Penang offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and fitness room. The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner with halal, vegetarian, and vegan options. Convenient Location: Located less than 0.6 mi from Penang Hill, the guest house is 9.3 mi from Penang International Airport. Nearby attractions include Penang Times Square and Penang Botanic Gardens. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the convenience for nature trips, scenic views, and attentive hosts.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- BBQ facilities
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nadeen
United States“The view is spectacular and the rooms were so comfy. The food and staff were amazing. Very quiet and relaxing, I will return again!” - Erin United States“Peaceful, relaxing place with a beautiful view from Penang hill. Very comfortable room with plenty of outdoor spaces to relax, play board games and enjoy the cooler weather. Great food and friendly host. Enjoyed our stay!”
- Diana United States“Interesting decor (books, art, photos), inviting sitting areas, beautiful gardens, close to trails, friendly atmosphere, refrigerator & complimentary beverages, delicious meals. Absolutely delightful place to stay!”
- Yin
Malaysia“Good hospitality and responsive. Good food and reasonably priced. Great view of Penang. Nice, clean and quiet environment. Well maintained building and rooms. Mr.Raj & Ms.Suba hope I spelt it correctly are great help. Overall value for money &...” - Li
Australia“Beautiful and comfortable house and grounds, with an amazing view over Penang. The property is surrounded by a lush forest with an abundance of wildlife such as giant squirrels, dusky leaf monkeys, and birds. The staff were very polite and...” - Charlene
Singapore“The owner of the hotel was friendly and answered all my queries promptly. He was also very accommodating. The staff were Amazing - helpful, very obliging and always service with a smile! The rooms were large, clean and comfortable. Everything was...” - Leevi Singapore“Location was excellent. The staff was very friendly and helpful.”
- Djsilenceboy Singapore“It is a bungalow built on 1929. Itself is a beautiful building worthy to take many photos. It has best city view and far sea view during day and night! It has best sun rise view. It is inside Penang hill, so a good start for hiking around, to...”
- Veerasingam Malaysia“The view and location was great. Staff were excellent and it was a wonderful and peaceful stay on the hill. Will definitely go back for a longer stay. Also a great place to hike up the hill.”
- Kin Singapore“The food though limited in selection, was delicious and well presented. We not only had breakfast but also our dinners at the property. Location was nice in that we could head up to the hill or down to explore as it was somewhere in the middle....”
Managed by Raj
Company review score: 9.3Based on 150 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company info
We are the 5th generation descendants of arrivals to Penang from Ceylon in the late 1880's, a part of a larger influx who arrived at the behest of the British colonial administration to assist in the development and administration of the land.
Some worked for the Government's Administration. Others opened up the hinterland for growing Rubber. Our origins were in plantations and in education.
I am Raj, the current owner of Hickory, and a member of the 4th generation; and has been in my possession since 2014.
Hickory has been renovated into a 15-room bed and breakfast lodge, whilst preserving the historical significance of the building and of the lineage that has led to this moment.
Hickory replicates the atmosphere of a bygone era where the pace was slower and life more tranquil. It is also a focus for the diaspora to call Home.
We hope to provide you with a back-to-nature experience with long walks in the woods; and an atmosphere that encourages reading and writing, in a carefree, cooler and meditative setting.
We invite you to Hickory to savour the solitude of nightfall and the splendour of daybreak atop Penang Hill.
Property info
Hickory is a century-old Heritage bungalow converted into a 15-room Guesthouse, perched on the eastern slope of Penang Hill at an elevation of 650m (2100ft). It provides panoramic views of Georgetown and the mainland. Sunrises are spectacular.
Hickory sits on half an acre of secluded woodland and manicured lawns. The surroundings are lush and green, with the occasional sounds of birds, monkeys, squirrels and rushing water to disturb the peace.
The days are cool, and the evenings are cooler and breezy. Temperatures are typically 6°C (11°F) lower than at the foothills.
Get away from the pace and pressure of city life. Enjoy the tranquillity and solitude of Penang Hill.
Welcome to Hickory.
We look forward to seeing you here.
You can reach Hickory by the Funicular at Air Itam (the stropping service is every hour on the hour); or by Jeep at the Botanical Gdns directly to our doorstep. For details please refer to the DIRECTIONS file (and other informative files) sent by the Host on booking, or earlier on request.
Neighborhood info
Hickory organises Guided Walks in advance which can be half-day or full-day.
There are also numerous attractions at the Top of Penang Hill, as described in the ACTIVITIES file sent by the Host upon booking or earlier, on request
Languages Spoken
Bengali,Mandarin,English,Hindi,Indonesian,Malay,CantoneseArea info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan
Amenities of Hickory Penang Hill
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- BBQ facilities
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Guest bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
View
- View
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Dryer
- Washing machine
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
Activities
- AerobicsAdditional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Badminton equipment
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs MYR 5 per day.
Parking
- Street parking
Transportation
Transportation
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
Spa
- Fitness
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
- Bengali
- Mandarin
- English
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Malay
- Cantonese
House rules
Hickory Penang Hill takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
