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Kooning features air-conditioned guest accommodation in George Town, 1.8 km from Northam Beach, 800 metres from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and less than 1 km from Wonderfood Museum. It is set less than 1 km from 1st Avenue Penang and offers luggage storage space. Penang Botanic Gardens is 7.4 km away and Penang Hill is 9.1 km from the guest house. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony. Dining options are available close to the guest house. Penang Times Square is 1.5 km from Kooning, while Straits Quay is 7.4 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.4
High score for George Town
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Steph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable, simple, nicely designed hotel. Nice big bathroom. Very central location. Nice staff. Convenient filter water fountain.
  • Dhakaneshwaran
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The room is clean and good choicd whom are travelling and just stay for sleeping …
  • Hui
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Strategic location, quiet room. Room is clean. Water pressure is good.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Kooning Sdn Bhd

Company review score: 8.6Based on 1,179 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Kooning is a modern contemporary compact hotel with a nostalgic touch, conveniently located in the middle of Georgetown. Set in a heritage building listed under Penang’s UNESCO Heritage site, Kooning has since been given a facelift, with the renovations designed and styled by local talents. You can expect stylish and spacious rooms with a contemporary vibe, along with comfortable and welcoming communal spaces. Surrounded by cheerful neighborhood cafes, small museums and shopping strips. The reception hours is available from 8.00AM to 8.00PM. Any arrival after 8PM should inform Kooning in advance to arrange for self check-in.

Neighbourhood information

Strategically located in one of the most popular street in Penang, with countless tourist attractions and local delicacies all in walking distance!

Languages spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kooning
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Kooning takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 16. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

Please inform Kooning 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.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Kooning

  • Kooning offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Kooning include:

      • Single
      • Twin/Double
      • Double

    • The prices at Kooning may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Kooning is 550 yards from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Kooning is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.