No. 90 Siam Road, Georgetown P. Pinang, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10400
What's nearby
Penang Times Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
KOMTAR - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Gurney Drive - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Gurney Plaza - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 16 min drive
Penang Sentral - 28 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 35 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Train station drop-off (surcharge)
Train station pickup (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Lorong Seratus Tahun Curry Mee 百年路咖喱麵 - 4 min walk
Xin He Kopitiam - 2 min walk
Jin Cafe - 1 min walk
Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow - 1 min walk
Unknown - 2 min walk
About this property
SO Hotel
SO Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Also, Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and Gurney Plaza are a short five-minute drive away.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
On-site parking is limited
Free off-site parking nearby
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Train station shuttle*
Cruise terminal shuttle*
Ferry terminal shuttle*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Beach shuttle*
Shopping centre shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Bike hire
Facilities
Built in 2010
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Reception hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Bidet
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: MYR 50.00 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MYR 25.00 per vehicle (one way)
Cruise ship terminal shuttle, ferry terminal shuttle and train station pick-up services are offered for an extra charge
Local area shuttle, beach shuttle and shopping centre shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for MYR 35 per day
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
SO Hotel Penang
SO Hotel
SO Penang
SO Hotel Penang/George Town
SO Hotel George Town
SO George Town
SO Hotel Hotel
SO Hotel George Town
SO Hotel Hotel George Town
Frequently asked questions
Does SO Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, SO Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at SO Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at SO Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by SO Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MYR 25.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at SO Hotel?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around SO Hotel like?
SO Hotel is in Downtown George Town, a short 14-minute walk from KOMTAR and 8 minutes' walk from Penang Times Square.
SO Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
14 February 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2019
Clean, friendly and convenient location.
Very friendly staff. Love the location. Would stay here again next time.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2019
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.
CHARIZA
CHARIZA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 February 2019
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 December 2018
Good service
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
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 December 2018
Good value if you don't mind the area
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
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 November 2018
Hotel is near to food court.
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2018
Off the beaten path but well worth the effort
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.
Scott
Scott, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2018
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.
Yang
Yang, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 May 2018
Jin Yi
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 February 2018
satisfied..
having nice and good stay for that price..so kind and helpful staff..!! will be better if there is some food/snack/drink offered at reasonable price..
mus
mus, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 February 2018
overall are good but limited parking space..
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 January 2018
Wan Qing
Wan Qing, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 October 2017
Thanks SO Hotel. Good service
Overall 4.5 / 5
Didnt expect much from a Hotel that price is so cheap But end up having a Awesome night at SO hotel. I requested Honey moon theme. And they Really did it for me. I Really appreciate it. Their service are Really good. Hotel might be abit old. But their service have make up for it. High recommended for those Looking for cheap and good hotel.
Zheng
Zheng, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 October 2017
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 August 2017
Good Service
The basin is not in the bathroom.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 July 2017
Great staff
Well, the price you pay for, can't expect too much. The staff are really friendly and helpful. it makes the stay better.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 June 2017
comfortable. staff was nice. have a free car wash service (need to inform 1 day in advance). worth the money
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
30 April 2017
Average hotel with very basic facilities
Location is at central Georgetown, near Lorong Selamat.
The room is pretty small with no cupboard and toiletries.
The parking is limited but you can still park nearby shops. Not highly recommended.
Matt Siow
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 April 2017
Reasonable to hotel to stay for short business trip.
Chu
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 March 2017
Good location
Good location in the city. Good food within walking distance.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 February 2017
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 December 2016
Good for short stay
Shampoo and Pillows for guest to choose. Clean & comfortable. However, the basin is outside the bathroom.
LEE
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2016
Nice, cozy budget hotel
I loved the soap and shampoo bar available at the lobby. Clean room, wonderful staff and reasonable price.
py
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2016
Would stay again
Price is slightly above average for the area although it is really nice and incredibly clean. Would definitely stay here again. It is a 10 minute walk to the local mall.