Old Penang Guesthouse

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Rated 4.5 out of 5

Based on 4 ratings and 4 reviews

• Good Location, Cool Atmosphere

  Prices have gone up (double AC w/ shared bath is now 50 Ringgit) but the place does not disappoint on atmosphere, comfiness and more importantly, location. Right on Lovelane, it is really convenient for walking the sites, checking out the food areas, and having a cool beer while watching the traffic go by. As for the GH, the cool common area with its high-ceiling inside covered veranda is great for hanging out for ''breakfast'' (toast with butter/jam and coffee), checking your email on the free wifi or just doing some travel planning. The TV/couch right next to the veranda were also very comfy. The rooms were smallish and basic but efficient and the A/C definitely took the edge off. Convenient shared bath upstairs and downstairs were again basic but cleaned regularly. Staff was no-nonsense, helpful and polite without any pretense.

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  Old Penang Guesthouse reviewed by rtw2009 (Total reviews: 3) on 20th February, 2010
  Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 2/2010

• A great respite!

  Clean, friendly and in a great location, I loved my stay here and highly recommend the Old Penang GuestHouse. A/C worked well and showers (shared, but bathrooms were clean and new) were hot! If ever in Penang again, I will stay here!

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  Old Penang Guesthouse reviewed by agp4380 (Total reviews: 1) on 2nd December, 2009
  Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 11/2009

• Fond Memories

  I'm a sucker for old worldy charm so I was instantly attracted to this place. As it turns out there are other guesthouses in the vicinity with a bit more character. However I defy them to match the staff at Old Penang who are friendly, helpful and in the case of Joe a bit crazy (in a good way) It was slightly more upmarket place than I'm used go but it was worth paying a few more RM. It was a place where I found it easy to meet other guests and generally mingle. My room was small but comfortable, although a window would have been nice. On the positive side made it easy to cool the room. The showers and toilets are indeed spotlessly clean. If ever I make it back to Georgetown I'll book here once more.

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  Old Penang Guesthouse reviewed by dougmp (Total reviews: 6) on 25th August, 2009
  Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 6/2009

• nice place to stay

  as stated, very clean, cozy and nice atmosphere. paid 35 for a small(the only small room in the place,,,but the only room available the day i got there) a/c room. the dorm beds are 12 i think. and there are 6 bunks in the room. would def stay there again.

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  Old Penang Guesthouse reviewed by mitchell (Total reviews: 2) on 19th July, 2009
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 7/2009