Island, No 72 Jalan A.S. Mansor, off Transfer Road, Jalan Ariffin, George Town, Penang, 10050, MalaysiaSee Hotel Details
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8.1/10
Very Good
54 review
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Location8.1
Amenities7.4
Service8.6
Cleanliness8.5
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Negative reviews(6)
Philip Low Kuan Fu
Xiang Lu Twin Room
Stayed in May 2025
Solo traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 15, 2025
Overall this hotel really comfortable for a staycation.
Lobby reception staff are friendly and room cleanliness are 10/10.
6/8
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Thank you so much for your perfect rating and kind words. We’re truly delighted to know you had a comfortable staycation with us and that you appreciated the friendliness of our reception team and the cleanliness of our rooms.Your feedback means a lot to us and serves as a great motivation for our team. We look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent stay!Warm regards,Ms Sri Murugam
Kim Martin Rasmussen
Babao Deluxe Double Room
Stayed in May 2025
Solo traveler
11 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jun 9, 2025
The A/C in my first room 113 was very noisy so had difficulty sleeping. Next day after talking to reception I got changed to room 115 and all was perfect... Great service and great value.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for rating us so highly! We’re delighted to know that you enjoyed our amenities, service, and cleanliness.We appreciate your feedback regarding the A/C in your first room and are glad our team was able to assist promptly by offering a room change. Your kind words about our service mean a lot to us, and we’re happy to hear your stay ended on a perfect note.We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience!Warm regards,Ms Sri Murugam
Guest User
Bai Fu Single Room
Stayed in Mar 2025
Solo traveler
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 7, 2025
Charming little hotel in Penang!! Attentive and kind staff with a delicious breakfast included in my stay. Would definitely return :)
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at our charming little hotel and that our team’s attentiveness and the breakfast left a great impression.It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Penang! :)
Anonymous User
Art Decor Suite
Stayed in Mar 2025
Family
3 review
7.5/10
Posted on Apr 4, 2025
My experience is a mixed bag. Love the decor and old-world charm. Food from Boomer's Restaurant was great. Housekeeping and maintenance, though, should pay more attention to linens and the upkeep of the rooms, e.g. bathroom door lock and the stale carpet and smoke odor. If they do this I believe they will have repeat customers.
6/9
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the décor, the old-world charm, and the food from Boomer’s Restaurant.We appreciate your constructive comments regarding the housekeeping and room upkeep. Please rest assured that we take your remarks seriously, and our team is working on improving these areas to enhance the guest experience.We hope to welcome you back for a more seamless stay in the future.Warm regards,Ms Sri Murugam
syafiqs
Standard Double Room
Stayed in Mar 2025
Couple
3 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Apr 29, 2025
I was so surprised when the front desk staff asked me to make a cash payment of RM100 as a deposit. I thought, this term is not in the terms & conditions as a guest. Luckily, I have enough cash to pay the deposit. This should be clearly communicated to the guest. What if he really doesn't have cash during the check-in process? Especially if the guest is a senior citizen. Isn't it inconvenient?
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention.Please be informed that the RM100 refundable cash deposit is part of our standard check-in procedure and is stated in our hotel policy. We understand the importance of clear communication, and we will ensure this information is made more visible to avoid any future inconvenience.We truly value your stay and hope to welcome you again under more seamless circumstances.Warm regards,Ms Sri Murugam
Guest User
Babao Deluxe Double Room
Stayed in Jun 2024
Couple
2 review
4.5/10
Posted on Jul 22, 2024
The room temperature upon arrival was about 40C, the tv has 1 channel, the toilet leaked and I stepped in the puddle late at night with no light on to go pee, and they called my room at 10:47pm to advise me that they would comp me a lunch! Overall, very disappointed.
Guest User
Xiang Lu Twin Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Solo traveler
5 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Nov 8, 2024
Charming hotel except parking is limited.
Nancy
Qilin Duplex Room
Stayed in Nov 2023
Family
6 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Dec 31, 2023
Satisfied with the cleanliness, love the antique feel and the family room design. Breakfast is nice although slow due to the ala cart and small kitchen.
Reception service is ok but their knowledge is limited to within the hotel only. They know nothing outside the hotel even though it's just around the hotel within walking distance.
Guest User
Xiang Lu Twin Room
Stayed in Nov 2023
Couple
7 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Dec 28, 2023
Nice place tucked away from the busy streets of Georgetown.
Nice and comfy enviroment with unexpectedly good breakfast.
Would recommend to anyone this this 3 star hotel.
Guest User
Standard Double Room
Stayed in Dec 2022
Solo traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 5, 2023
Overall the room is nice and clean , you will enjoy the heritage feel of old Penang a lot here.
Li Tse
Deluxe Duplex Room
Stayed in Dec 2022
Family
2 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Feb 26, 2023
Nice decor and comfortable to stay
Guest User
Xiang Lu Twin Room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Traveling with friends
19 review
7.0/10
Posted on Feb 9, 2025
The pool is too small to swim! The location is too remote and inconvenient to get in and out, but the hygiene is very good!
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shirleywangsj
Standard Double Room
Stayed in Dec 2024
Solo traveler
135 review
7.0/10
Posted on Jan 26, 2025
This time I visited Penang again after 13 years. I wanted to visit places I hadn't been to last time and experience Nyonya culture again. So I chose a museum hotel with a Nanyang style. The hotel decoration is very distinctive and the transportation is convenient, but the room has no windows and the smell is not good. The hot water ran out in the middle of the shower because a switch controls the temperature. This is the first time I have seen this. There was an Indian woman at the front desk with a very average service attitude. The breakfast a la carte was a waste of time, and the front desk did not remind me that I needed to wait.
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6/10
Sangduomeirijiangwan
Longma Suite
Stayed in Dec 2024
Family
9 review
9.2/10
Great
Posted on Jan 13, 2025
The room is huge, clean and the food is delicious.
I was worried after reading the reviews, but the experience turned out to be quite good!
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Guangguangdajieda
Qilin Duplex Room
Stayed in Jun 2025
Traveling with friends
3 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 16, 2025
The service attitude was very good. There were three of us. They gave us orange juice and free breakfast when we arrived at the hotel. We could also go up to the third floor to have a look, which was very historical.