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Old Penang Hotel - Trang Road

Name: Old Penang Hotel - Trang Road
Address: No. 18-30, Jalan Trang, George Town, MY

★★·8.0/ 10Recommended

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📍No. 18-30, Jalan Trang · George Town ↗

📞+60124810282

2011 opened· 45 rooms· Check-in 2:00 PM / out 12:00 PM

Air conditioningFamily roomsLuggage storageHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasFire extinguishersKey accessAll 12 facilities +

Review

Official

Old Penang Hotel – Trang Road offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. Each accommodation at Old Penang Hotel – Trang Road is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of bottled water can be found. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the hotel offers toiletries within certain chosen rooms. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 249 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-11

Guests praise the central location, value for money, and vintage vibe, with some staff being helpful. Major complaints involve outdated facilities, poor soundproofing causing noise issues, and hygiene concerns like pests and cleaning lapses.

KEYSuitable for budget travelers prioritizing location over luxury. Avoid if sensitive to noise or expecting modern amenities.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and what attractions are nearby?＋

Located centrally in George Town, it is just 2.1 km from Northam Beach and near Penang Times Square and Komtar.

valueIs this hotel good value for money? What are guest reviews like?＋

With 249 reviews and a 7.2 score, guests praise its value and vintage charm, though facilities are noted as dated.

pros_consWhat are the main pros and cons of staying here?＋

Pros include strategic location, value, vintage vibe, and friendly staff. Cons involve poor soundproofing, outdated facilities, and hygiene issues.

roomWhat room facilities are available, including WiFi?＋

Rooms feature air conditioning, free wired and wireless internet, bed linen, and towels. Spacious family rooms are also available.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋

Yes, children are allowed, and the hotel offers family rooms and luggage storage to accommodate family needs.

serviceWhat daily services does the hotel provide?＋

The hotel offers housekeeping on request and provides hand sanitizer in guest rooms and common areas for health safety.

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Room types · 10

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Family Room with Attached Bathroom (FML)

2 × Queen Bed18 ㎡up to 4

2 Queen Beds194 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps Entertainment - Cable channels Food & Drink - Microwave, coffee/tea maker, shared/communal kitchen access, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a bidetPractical - Iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Family Room

2 × Queen bed17 ㎡up to 4

This air-conditioned family room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

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Queen Room

1 × Queen bed15 ㎡up to 2

The double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a bidet. This double room features a wardrobe, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

1 × Queen Bed / 1 × Twin bed15 ㎡up to 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed161 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps Entertainment - Cable channels Food & Drink - Microwave, coffee/tea maker, shared/communal kitchen access, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Shared bathroom, free toiletries, and towelsPractical - Iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Double Room With Attached Bathroom (DACT)

1 × Queen Bed13 ㎡up to 2

1 Queen Bed140 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps Entertainment - Cable channels Food & Drink - Microwave, coffee/tea maker, shared/communal kitchen access, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a bidetPractical - Iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

1 × Queen bed13 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a shared bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 × Queen bed9 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a shared bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom

1 × Twin bed9 ㎡up to 1

This air-conditioned single room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom

1 × Queen Bed9 ㎡up to 2

1 Queen Bed97 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps Entertainment - Cable channels Food & Drink - Microwave, coffee/tea maker, shared/communal kitchen access, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Shared bathroom, free toiletries, and towelsPractical - Iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Single Room Deluxe With Shared Bathroom (Sr-D)

up to 2

1 Queen BedEntertainment - Cable channels Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Shared bathroom, free toiletries, and towelsPractical - Iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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DiningSights

Communal Table by Gēn

modern_malaysian · Bib

This casual, relaxing place sports an open kitchen, a long counter table and floor-to-ceiling windows. At dinner, it serves a small à la carte menu of modern dishes made with local ingredients, melding Peranakan and Malaysian cuisines. The signature aged duck breast in a steamed bun appeals to the palate with its crispy skin and a secret sauce. Homemade gelato sees some interesting local twists, with flavours like nutmeg harumanis; and hor ka sai.

368m

Sister Yao’s Char Koay Kak

Street Food · Bib

Three sisters inherited their father's life's work, which he began in 1963, selling char koay kak, a snack from their ancestral home of Teochew. The rice cakes are fried with nice wok hei, the right amount of soya sauce, bean sprouts, egg and spiciness; with optional hot sauce.

489m

Penang Road Famous Laksa

Street Food · Bib

This famous laksa shop serves lai fun noodles in a sardine broth with exceptional depth and flavours alongside an array of condiments. For those with bigger appetites, order char koay teow with duck egg to go with the laksa.

567m

Penang Road Famous Jin Kor Char Kuey Teow

Street Food · Bib

This stall has been around for almost 40 years. Kuey Teow is made to order, topped with shrimps, blood clams, pork sausage and bean sprouts, boasting lovely wok hei. For added punch, opt for duck egg and extra chilli sauce.

570m

Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery

malaysian · ★ Michelin

Memorabilia in show windows and a 60s soundtrack exude the charm of a bygone era. Chef Gaik Lean has been guarding her secret recipes for decades and she makes no compromises in terms of food quality. Many items are made from scratch, including her heavenly pie tee and gulai tumis that uses over eight ingredients in the curry paste, such as fresh saffron. Also try nasi ulam, an old-time recipe.

1.7km

Sifu

Peranakan · Bib

The kitchen is helmed by a lady in her 70s, who has been cooking for decades. The menu boasts some 40 à la carte items, covering the greatest hits of traditional Peranakan cuisine. One of the culinary highlights is bouncy asam prawn drizzled in a dark brown sauce loaded with tamarind sweet and sour notes. Mang kuang char, or sautéed shredded yam bean with dried squid and mushrooms, is sweet in taste and crisp in texture.

587m

Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th'ng

Street Food · Bib

For 40+ years, they have been making their kway teow soup the same way – with duck, pork and fish cake. The broth bursts with umami, the duck is silky, and fried garlic and shallot bits add aroma. Expect to queue at peak hours.

623m

Hot Bowl White Curry Mee

noodles, ramen, diner, local, regional, malaysian · Bib

White curry mee is served in a coconut milk-based broth with a bowl of curry paste on the side so that you can adjust the heat to your liking. The curry paste is available for sale by the bottle; it takes two hours to hand-stir the spices with dried shrimps and chillies. Optionally, pair your mee with deboned steamed chicken, spiced loh bak or Teochew guang jiang. The clear broth noodle soup with chicken meatballs is also worth trying.

682m

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Old Penang Hotel - Trang Road

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 10

Family Room with Attached Bathroom (FML)

Family Room

Queen Room

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room With Attached Bathroom (DACT)

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room Deluxe With Shared Bathroom (Sr-D)

Facilities · 12

Nearby & map