Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Ren I Tang Heritage Inn is located in a restored building from the 1800s. Spanning an area of 3 shop house units, the property features free WiFi, a restaurant and small museum on the ground floor, which used to be a medical hall. Air wells, timber flooring, five foot walkways, steep heritage wooden staircases and Chinese roof tiles are part of the property which is 100 metres from Pinang Peranakan Mansion and 500 metres from Fort Cornwallis. Penang Jetty is about 600 metres away, while Penang International Airport is accessible with a 15 km drive. Tastefully-furnished, air-conditioned rooms come with parquet flooring, a satellite TV, electric kettle and freshly-laundered bedding. The attached bathroom includes shower and bidet facility. At Ren I Tang Heritage Inn, guests may chill out at the herbal courtyard, enjoy lunch and dinner at the property’s bistro or purchase a souvenir from the gift shop. Luggage storage service is also available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
or
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for George Town
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  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic location and very helpful staff that welcomed you like family and were so helpful with recommendations on places to go and eat.
  • Paula
    Portugal Portugal
    Ideally located in the old center, this inn has all you need to enjoy your stay in George Town! Staff very friendly and go the extra mile to make you feel welcome 😊
  • Fabrizio
    Italy Italy
    Wonderflul building with extremely well preserved original structures and spaces. The staff is very welcoming and helpful at all times. Wide selection of local and international dishes and juices at breakfast. Nonetheless the hotel is in a very...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Bistro Tang
    • Cuisine
      British • Malaysian • Asian
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour

Facilities of Ren I Tang Heritage Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay

House rules

Ren I Tang Heritage Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 42 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 80 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Ren I Tang Heritage Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ren I Tang Heritage Inn 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.

FAQs about Ren I Tang Heritage Inn

  • Ren I Tang Heritage Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Bistro Tang

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

  • Check-in at Ren I Tang Heritage Inn is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Ren I Tang Heritage Inn include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Studio

  • Ren I Tang Heritage Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Head massage

  • Ren I Tang Heritage Inn is 0.7 miles from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.