Ren I Tang Heritage Inn

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

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

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Francisca
Chile Chile
“The room was beautiful, spacious and that tub was incredible. The staff were so sweet and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves.”
Kimberley
Australia Australia
“It was unique due to its history. The team were all so friendly and helpful.”
Ben
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing building, great breakfast and fantastic staff would recommend to anyone”
Rhea
India 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Bistro Tang
  • Cuisine
    British • Malaysian • Asian
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour

House rules

Ren I Tang Heritage Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 42 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 80 per person, per night

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-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.

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.