The Hotel Penaga is one of the nicest hotels we have stayed in. It has been lovingly restored and furnished to high standards. The attention to detail in the decor is wonderful, blending the old and new together. The selection artwork on the walls is amazing.

The hotel was full during our stay so we were unable to get a room with a balcony. The room we did have (H08) whilst furnished well was just a little on the small side.

The lap pool was a welcome sight after spending long days sight seeing in Georgetown.

The jewel in Penaga's crown though is its staff. They made us so welcome and could to do enough for us.

We would definitely stay there again.

What a wonderful hotel, great service and amazing rooms. This small boutique hotel has been developed through the restoration of some old buildings on Jalan Hutton and the restoration is superb. The attention to detail is amazing and with original artwork on the walls plus great bedrooms, this really is one of the great places to stay in Georgetown. We had a bedroom which was large and with lovely old-time Chinese furniture plus an en-suite bathroom with huge shower and a jacuzzi as well. Plus all the modern necessities - flat screen tv, dvd player, free wi-fi and mini bar..
The place is immaculate, the bar cosy and relaxing, the staff are attentive and friendly - wehat more can one say. Superb - wonderful - a truly enjoyable visit.

Stayed 3 nights here over a public holiday in Malaysia and we were very impressed with this hotel. The check in was friendly and efficient which can be hard to find in Malaysia and our room could not have been better. We were on the first floor with a view over the pool, a four poster bed and a lovely big bathroom with shower and jacuzzi bath. The bed was extremely comfortable and both of us slept well for our entire stay. The breakfast was freshly cooked and hot- unlike most buffet breakfasts and they even offered eggs cooked to order. A nice selection of Asian dishes and western breakfast items, along with pastries and cereals. The pool is fantastic after a very hot day of sightseeing in Georgetown. The location is perfect for exploring by foot and we found some great stalls and restaurants nearby. The bar in the hotel is also surprisingly impressive- old-fashioned colonial type cocktail bar serving classic cocktails and great 'tiger' beer on tap. On top of all this, the hotel is eco-friendly, clean and well maintained- a real find. We will most definitely be back with friends and family.

It made a wonderful impression when we first arrived. The building and area was very clean and well maintained. We were greeted by their very friendly staff who checked us in early with no fuss whatsoever.

The room was beautifully decorated and spacious with a four poster bed. I loved the bathroom as well - they have a rainshower AND a jacuzzi! Just one note of advice - don't have a shower while the bathtub is draining otherwise you might find yourself in a bit of a flood.

Our pillows smelt a little mildewy, and really we should have just asked for replacements! Otherwise we slept extremely well. The bed is super comfortable.

Its location is ideal, a lot of places were within walking distance - even Cheong Fatt Tze's mansion. But in the heat, maybe renting a car with the aid of GPS might be a better idea!

Breakfast was good and of high quality, and there was a good selection. It can't compare to big hotel chains which cater to business travelers but it held its own by serving yummy food and a good variety.

All in all, this place is a gem. The price is more than reasonable and I would definitely recommend it to couples and families.