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SO Hotel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Standard Triple Room
Lift
Reception
Reception hall

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$39
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

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No. 90 Siam Road, Georgetown P. Pinang, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10400
  • Place, Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gurney Drive
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

George Town

SO Hotel puts you in the heart of George Town, within just a 10-minute stroll of Penang Buddhist Association temple and Sun Yat Sen Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and limo/town car service. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a computer station and express check-in. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown George Town hotel include KOMTAR and Gurney Drive.

What's nearby

  • Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • KOMTAR - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Island Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 1st Avenue Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gurney Drive - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 28 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hanami Ya 花見の屋 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kin Too Coffee Shop 京都 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Unknown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anson Road (Leng Durian) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

SO Hotel

SO Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A beach shuttle and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. The business-friendly SO Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and limo service. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This George Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
SO Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with cable channels.

This George Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 35 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50.00 per stay
  • 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 35 per day

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel SO
SO Hotel
SO Hotel Penang
SO Penang
SO Hotel Penang/George Town
SO Hotel George Town
SO Hotel Hotel
SO Hotel George Town
SO Hotel Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at SO Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at SO Hotel?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SO Hotel on 9 Apr 2026 start from AU$39, 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.

Is parking available at SO Hotel?

Yep, SO Hotel has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to SO Hotel?

The closest beach to SO Hotel is Batu Ferringhi Beach (8.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at SO Hotel?

No, SO Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at SO Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at SO Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

SO Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 240 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was curious and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Boo Seng

Clean room with parking available and near eating spots
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not really walkable to anywhere, grubby looking needs painting in rooms. Cockroaches at night in my room 102. Staff friendly enough and offered to clean the room or change it but no thanks and I changed my hotel. This left me out of pocket for 2 nights accommodation but would you have stayed?
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean, friendly and convenient location.

Very friendly staff. Love the location. Would stay here again next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

CHARIZA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is accessible. Room is ready when we checked in. Room is clean, spacious and good airconditioning. Bathroom and clean and spacious also. Staff are friendly, accomodating and knowledgeable. Downside, limited parking space. Overall, pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great if you don't drive 5minutes ' walk to macalister road and you can find many buses going to Komtar. Great hotel for Budget Travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Good service

Staff are well trained and seem genuinely concerned that you have a pleasant stay. Rooms are clean and reasonably spacious for the price. A few KMs from the centre of Georgetown, but there's a mall nearby
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Good value if you don't mind the area

Friendly, attentive and helpful staff. Rooms big enough for a couple of days, and cleaned to a good standard compared to other hotels in Malaysia. Hotel located a couple if KMs from the centre with limited local amenities and noisy local karaoke until 1am. I'm not bothered by this, do would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Frank, JB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is near to food court.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Off the beaten path but well worth the effort

A very clean, apparently family run hotel with attentive service. Our room didn't have any windows but that was almost the only complaint I could imagine for this place. There is a famous char kway teow stand immediately next door which was excellent but be prepared for a long wait. The rooms were clean, the ac, hot water and wifi worked well and there was lots of places to eat in the immediate vicinity. A lot of bang for the buck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. There is kopitiam n the famous Char Koey Tiau nearby. There is laundry service at the hotel. Will definitely stay at this hotel again when I visit Penang again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jin Yi

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

8/10 Good

mus, penang

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

satisfied..

having nice and good stay for that price..so kind and helpful staff..!! will be better if there is some food/snack/drink offered at reasonable price..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
overall are good but limited parking space..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wan Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Zheng

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

Thanks SO Hotel. Good service

Overall 4.5 / 5 Didnt expect much from a Hotel that price is so cheap But end up having a Awesome night at SO hotel. I requested Honey moon theme. And they Really did it for me. I Really appreciate it. Their service are Really good. Hotel might be abit old. But their service have make up for it. High recommended for those Looking for cheap and good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good Service

The basin is not in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great staff

Well, the price you pay for, can't expect too much. The staff are really friendly and helpful. it makes the stay better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfortable. staff was nice. have a free car wash service (need to inform 1 day in advance). worth the money
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Matt Siow, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average hotel with very basic facilities

Location is at central Georgetown, near Lorong Selamat. The room is pretty small with no cupboard and toiletries. The parking is limited but you can still park nearby shops. Not highly recommended.

6/10 Okay

Chu, Malaysia

Reasonable to hotel to stay for short business trip.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good location

Good location in the city. Good food within walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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