Yeng Keng Hotel
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About this property
A restored 19th century building, Yeng Keng Hotel is located in George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Penang. It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Yeng Keng is located along Chulia Street, 15 minutes on foot from Fort Cornwallis and Khoo Kongsi. Famous food center, Gurney Drive, is a 10-minute drive away. Charming rooms showcase a fusion of Indian and British décor. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided. After a day of sightseeing and tasting Penang’s must-try dishes, guests can spend some quiet time at the reading area. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available for guests’ convenience. European and local breakfast options are served at the hotel. Yeng Keng Café and Bar serves a mixture of Hainanese and Western favorites.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tolga
Turkey“The property is a heritage hotel and you feel it every step you take in the property. The rooms and the halls even stairs have many details that makes you feel you stay in a heritage hotel. Although the age the property was well maintained.” - Anastasia
United States“Comforatble bed. Public places/spaces to do work or relax with a book outside of the confines of the room. Clean pool.” - Natasha
Singapore“location is fine. The breakfast is a little underwhelming for Penang Heritage hotel.” 
Warissara
Thailand“Staff were very nice and helpful. We enjoyed their service. Room was nice and clean.”- Robert United States“Old Restrored elegrance Great location in old Georgetown. Street art and bar scene right there.”
- Elizabeth United States“Amazing staff. Rooms so clean and ac was great. Bed comfy and the pool was so nice to have! Would stay here again!!”
Sindhu United States“We stayed three nights at this wonderful hotel in the heart of George Town's historic district. The facilities were great, the rooms were very comfortable and the hotel is very beautifully preserved. The location was probably the best feature- as...”
Tim
Canada“The staff were attentive both in the hotel and restaurant. The location is perfect for accessing the historic centre.”
Kathleen United States“The staff were very helpful and kind. The location is great, the center of most everything you would want to do. The decorations were very pretty.”
Amal
United Arab Emirates“The history and the building and the staff were very friendly and helpful”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Yeng Keng Cafe
- CuisineAsian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please be informed that Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) has announced a scheduled water supply disruption in Penang from 25th to 28th April 2025.
The hotel will remain fully operational during this period. We have taken proactive measures to ensure minimal disruption and maintain all our guests' comfort and convenience.
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. Effective 1 June 2014, the Penang State Government will be imposing a local government fee of MYR 2 per room per night, payable directly to the hotel upon check-in.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
