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SO Hotel

No. 90, Siam Road, 10400 George Town, Malaysia – Great location - show map

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7.3
Good
297 reviews
7.3
Good
297 reviews

Categories:

  • Staff8.3
  • Facilities7.3
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.8
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location8.2

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A 15-minute walk from Komtar Shopping Centre, 1st Avenue and Times Square, SO Hotel in Georgetown offers private rooms with free Wi-Fi. Offering free parking, it also has a 24-hour front desk. The famous Macalister Road is 10 minutes away.

The air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom and flat-screen TV.

SO Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Gurney Shopping Centre. It is a 30-minute drive from Bayan Lepas Airport and Batu Ferringhi Beach.

Guests can rent bicycles to explore Georgetown at leisure.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

SO Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 23 Sept 2011.

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Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 extra-large double beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.3
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
7.3
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  • Can I park there? you have basement carpark for big motorcycles ?
    Hi there, the hotel do have car park lots for big motorcycle. Once you are here, you may come to the reception and we will show you the proper parking..
    Answered on 14 June 2022
  • Hi is it the toilet sharing ?
    DEAR GUEST, WARM GREETING FROM SO HOTEL. ONLY FOR FAMILY ROOM HAVE BATHROOM OUTSIDE AND NOT FOR SHARING. THE TOILET KEY BELONGS TO THE GUEST. BESIDES ..
    Answered on 27 December 2021
  • Is there provided any iron?
    Yes we have iron at hallway sharing use
    Answered on 26 September 2022
  • Boleh x nak chek in pagi esok
    Dear guest, Kindly be informed that check in time is 2pm until 12am, Reception will be close at 11:30pm.
    Answered on 4 March 2022
  • This room have bathroom ?
    Hi yes this triple attach bathroom
    Answered on 29 October 2022
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Facilities of SO Hotel
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

SO Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 00:00

Check-out

09:00 - 12:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about 9.21GBP. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 8 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

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. With effect from 1 June 2014, the Penang City Council will be imposing a fee of MYR 2 per room per night, payable directly to the hotel upon check-in. Please note that this is not included in the room rate.

Please inform SO Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about 9.21GBP. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about SO Hotel

  • SO Hotel is 0.7 miles from the centre of George Town.

  • SO Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at SO Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The prices at SO Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at SO Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Single
      • Family