SO Hotel places you in the centre of George Town, within just a 15-minute stroll of KOMTAR and Penang Times Square. 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 airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown George Town hotel include Gurney Drive and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal.
What's nearby
Penang Times Square - 8 min walk
KOMTAR - 14 min walk
Gurney Drive - 3 min drive
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive
Gurney Plaza - 5 min drive
Getting around
Penang Sentral - 28 min drive
Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Lorong Seratus Tahun Curry Mee 百年路咖喱麵 - 4 min walk
Anson Road - 2 min walk
Xin He Kopitiam - 2 min walk
Lok Pin Cafe - 3 min walk
Thai Shop - 2 min walk
About this property
SO Hotel
Hotel with free parking, near KOMTAR
SO Hotel offers its guests tour or ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), 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.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
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 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
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
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
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, airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
Airport shuttle fee: MYR 25.00 per vehicle (one way)
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
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.
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.
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 Ferringgi Beach (10.6 km).
Is there a free airport shuttle available at SO Hotel?
No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.
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
8.4
Very good
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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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.