About this property
Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Ern I Tang Heritage Inn is located in a restored building from the 1800s. Spanning an area of 3 shop house units, the property features free WiFi, a restaurant and small museum on the ground floor, which used to be a medical hall. Air wells, timber flooring, five foot walkways, steep heritage wooden staircases and Chinese roof tiles are part of the property which is 328 feet from Pinang Peranakan Mansion and 1640 feet from Fort Cornwallis. Penang Jetty is about 1969 feet away, while Penang International Airport is accessible with a 9.3 mi drive. Tastefully-furnished, air-conditioned rooms come with parquet flooring, a satellite TV, electric kettle and freshly-laundered bedding. The attached bathroom includes shower and bidet facility. At Ern I Tang Heritage Inn, guests may chill out at the herbal courtyard, enjoy lunch and dinner at the property’s bistro or purchase a souvenir from the gift shop. Luggage storage service is also available.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Availability
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1 king bed | ||
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Laura
United States
“Stayed here for a few night to explore the island. Wow, the place was beautiful, very comfortable and located close to lots of tourist sites. Their breakfast was amazing. Local bakery items, fresh fruit, savory dum dum and they even cooked a...” - Kk
Singapore
“We stayed in the Family Room which has separate sleeping spaces. High ceiling with fans and aircons. An ensuite bathroom with cemented flooring. Hot and cold water pressure was strong. Hairdryer was provided. No fancy. No frills. Even the...” - Teoh
France
“excellent staff, felt like a home away from home. Food is excellent, esp the breakfast and the calamansi freeze. Great japanese bathtub. Excellent location for exploring the old town. Super charming. Felt peaceful and private in the midst of...” - Leah
United States
“Ren I Tang was a lovely inn for our stay in Penang. It is in a prime location and had a wonderful local breakfast. We stayed in Loft 19 and would absolutely stay there again. The staff were super friendly and accomodating.” - Fulin
United States
“The room was great and clean, comfortable beds and a fabulous shower. The breakfast was unforgettable. There were lots of choices from local tasty foods and fruits and lots of delicious home-made items. Most of all, all the staff were awesome,...” - Lahsen
United States
“The setup of the whole facility. Personnel is very nice and helpful and friendly” - Isabella
United States
“This is a wonderful boutique hotel with heritage history to make it unique. The interior is completely conserved but facilities are still modern (with perfect AC as well). There is a small restaurant in the lobby area that is open the whole day,...” - Colby
United States
“Really cool old hotel. I enjoyed a couple nights here. Breakfast was great, especially the roti.” - Noah
United States
“Very cozy and has lots of historical elements. Starts are very friendly and provide amazing breakfast. The room itself is clean and spacious” - Ekaterina
Thailand
“Exceptionally friendly staff, awesome bistro on the ground floor with delicious food, convenient location, beautiful interior.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Bistro Tang
- CuisineBritish • Malaysian • Asian
- Open forBrunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
House rules
Child policies
Children over 1 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Ren I Tang Heritage Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.