ke-lan-tan House

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: ke-lan-tan House in George Town offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Essential Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or outdoor dining area. The property features a shared kitchen, 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and bike hire. Convenient Location: Located 9.3 mi from Penang International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Northam Beach (15-minute walk), Rainbow Skywalk (2625 feet), and Penang Times Square (13-minute walk). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, convenient location, and room cleanliness.

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
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Located in the top-rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

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2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Hale
United States United States
“It was charming to stay in a historic building. It was exceptionally clean, the beds were very comfortable and the decor and ambience was welcoming and elegant.”
Lisa
United States United States
“Friendly service, good accommodation with coffee, tea, and water available in the common area at all times. Absolutely LOVED the decor, so much character, very well done, authentic and upkept.❤ very comfortable bed and room, loved the style. Would...”
Karen
Malaysia Malaysia
“Deluxe room with balcony is clean and very nice. The bed were excellent 👍.”
Erica
United States United States
“Absolutely lovely, helpful staff. Perfect location. Picture beautiful, comfy place.”
Joji
Philippines Philippines
“The ambiance of their place is very instagrammable.”
Teri
United States United States
“I started out in a room off reception. I mentioned I was a light sleeper and staff were very accommodating. All was quiet during the night. The next day I moved upstairs. It was a holiday weekend and staff thought it might be too noisy. Very...”
Amanda
Singapore Singapore
“Loveeee the interior of the accommodation! Many old school furniture and tableware that is reminiscent of my childhood - these are getting quite rare to see back in Singapore. The location was also fantastic - near enough to the main tourist area...”
宇辰
China China
“love it ❤️ The owner is super nice 😊 We talked a lot before we left”
Jennifer
Philippines Philippines
“very charming place. staff was very accommodating and helpful. i asked them to help me find a cab who was willing to pick me up very early in the morning and they did”
Kevin
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Staff was really friendly and helpful with a lot of advice for food and things to do. We stayed in the new room - king suite with balcony. Air cond, shower pressure, and hot temperature are stable. The room was clean. The hotel is located at a...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 423 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are fun, outgoing and always there to make you feel like at home.

Property info

ke-lan-tan House, a historical and peaceful place to stay in the middle of Penang town area. It is a 2 storey tall building with 10 rooms. Our rooms are not numbered but named after the famous Penang street. We have 5 Superior suite, 2 Leisure suite, 2 Family suite and 1 Love suite. It can host up to total 20 adults and 4 teenagers.Our place is decorate in such a way that resemble the style where like the old time, when Chinese first came to Malaya. The crescent shape door, garden in the middle, carving to display wellness, all like living in history. Our floors are wooden made, hence most of the toilet are like the old days, located at the end of corridor. It is private and name accordingly to the suite and only the resident in the suite will have access. Due to security purposes, we need to lock our premise at 12.00 midnight and only cater for late return with advance notices.

Neighborhood info

It is in the middle of Georgetown area. You are in walking distance to First Avenue, Pragin Mall and New World park hawker centre.

Languages Spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of ke-lan-tan House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

ke-lan-tan House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about $23. 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 & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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.

Please inform ke-lan-tan House 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.

A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. 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.