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Nam Keng Hotel

3.0 star property

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A multi-level atrium with a staircase, a dining area with wicker furniture, and a red door.
Front of property
Interior
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Explore the area

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17 Cintra Street, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10100
  • Place, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, 1st Avenue Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a rug, and a painting on the wall.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk with a laptop, a desk lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through curtains.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a patterned rug, and a window with curtains.

Garden Suite

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Room amenity

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

George Town

Nam Keng Hotel puts you in the heart of George Town, within just a 10-minute stroll of 1st Avenue Mall and KOMTAR. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LED TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown George Town hotel include Goddess of Mercy Temple and Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi.

What's nearby

  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 1st Avenue Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • KOMTAR - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Padang Kota Lama - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪高佬炒河粉 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tai Tong Cafe (大東酒樓) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sun Yoon Kee Seafood Restaurant 新润记海鲜饭店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Bacaro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪W World by Wu Jia - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Nam Keng Hotel

There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Nam Keng Hotel.

This 3-star George Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1900
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Nam Keng Hotel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This George Town hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (MYR 6 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1900
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Nam Keng Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: MYR 6 per day (7 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Nam Keng
Nam Keng Hotel
Nam Keng Hotel Penang
Nam Keng Penang
Nam Keng Hotel Penang/George Town
Nam Keng Hotel George Town
Nam Keng George Town
Nam Keng Hotel Hotel
Nam Keng Hotel George Town
Nam Keng Hotel Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nam Keng Hotel?

Nam Keng Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Nam Keng Hotel?

As of 29 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nam Keng Hotel on 6 July 2026 start from AU$124, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Nam Keng Hotel?

The closest beach to Nam Keng Hotel is Ferringgi Beach (11.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nam Keng Hotel?

No, Nam Keng Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nam Keng Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Nam Keng Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Nam Keng Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 331 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noburo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has beautiful cultural and historical characteristics that make this place unique and special.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and a great interior
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Great location - tourist spots, food and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siew Hon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean room, staff very welcoming, air con working well and good location for food and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay and visit Georgetown
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helped with what ever they could and were very accommodating. Loved the hotel and the decor. Breakfast was the same but I think that was fine for my 3 night stay. Spotlessly clean and rooms very comfortable. Would highly recommend. Good location for trips and short walk into Georgetown.
Standard room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is very well decorated. The locations is excellent. Fantastic shower and great aircon. Breakfast is tasty but basic and identical every day
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel, fantastic service and location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
brilliant hotel - amazing interiors - great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ai Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect! No complains at all. Love the location, the room and staff were absolutely lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cool Peranakan property to stay in!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well maintained historical themed hotel.

Very convenient location to explore historical George Town. Hotel has a historical theme and is very well maintained. The breakfast is basic but good with local dishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yew Khiam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Great location-many makan places within 15min walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Fabulous stay. Great location and wonderful staff. Characterful small boutique hotel. Definitely recommend and would gladly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in Georgetown

Excellent hotel in a nice central location. Easy access to sights in Georgetown. Lovely traditional style building with some nice features. Staff at reception were always very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

This was such a beautiful space to call home base while we explored Penang. The staff was so kind and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. The room was beautiful. I would stay there again anytime.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yi wen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and convenient boutique hotel. The staffs are very friendly too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Stay

For a small hotel it has lots of warm welcoming to it nice building and the staff was friendly and wonderful. We will come back again to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in George Town

Good location in the heart of the city. The staff are friendly and helpful and the room was always kept clean. A great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The old world charm is a benefit together with the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel has maintained it's heritage appearance. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Only negative comment is "broccoli for breakfast"?????
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Very good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEE WEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel, highly recommended. feel the heritage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022