About this property
Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Ren 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 100 metres from Pinang Peranakan Mansion and 500 metres from Fort Cornwallis. Penang Jetty is about 600 metres away, while Penang International Airport is accessible with a 15 km 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 Ren 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 1 sofa bed | ||
1 large double bed or 1 sofa bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rhea
India“Staying at this heritage home felt like stepping back in time. The beautifully preserved interiors, complete with wooden flooring and antique touches, gave the place a unique charm and warmth. Every corner reflected history, yet everything was...” - Hansen
Malaysia“Love it. The staff were so sweet. It was super clean, better than I expected, despite being an old building. There is a nice cafe downstairs. Breakfast was delicious, it exceeded my expectations. Within walking distance to a lot of nice...” 
Stephen
United Kingdom“What a wonderful stay! The location is excellent, in the heart of the old Georgetown yet there was very little noise from outside. The inn itself has been beautifully and considerately restored; the breakfast was fabulous; the room was spacious...”
Meena
Australia“Just love everything about this property, the old charm, the location, the cafe, lovely staff! Second stay here and will definitely come back again!”- Ernaz Australia“Amazing place! Im so glad I got to experience this. The managers were so so friendly and helpful. What a beautiful and unique hotel. Affordable and excellent location. All the staff were lovely.”
Anas
Belgium“Look, nothing beats kindness and that’s exactly what we found here. The owners and staff are just the sweetest people, always ready to help with a smile. The building itself has so much charm, it’s clean, authentic, and feels like a little piece...”- Giusy United Kingdom“Absolutely stunning place! I was fascinated by how they kept this building in its original vintage style. I loved the concept of taking off the shoes to access the rooms upstairs to avoid damaging the wood. Nice breakfast with local food and...”
- Michael United Kingdom“Beautiful Heritage Inn in an old Chinese pharmacy in the very heart of Georgetown. The breakfast is excellent, and the staff very kind - I felt at home right away :)”
- Nigel United Kingdom“This is a charming and fascinating place to stay right in old Georgetown. Full of character with a sense of Penang as it was, except with appropriate modern comforts. The staff were exceptional, going out of their way to help us with our awkward...”
Michaela
Czech Republic“We liked everything, but above all the friendly and attentive staff”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Bistro Tang
- CuisineBritish • Malaysian • Asian
- Open forBrunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 1 year are welcome.
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
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots 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 identification 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 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.
