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SO Hotel

2.0 star property
Downtown George Town becomes a perfect home base for city exploration, with easy access to KOMTAR's impressive views and vibrant urban experiences

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SO Hotel in Downtown George Town offers practical comforts like dry cleaning, laundry services, and in-room WiFi. Travelers can borrow bikes to explore or walk to nearby KOMTAR. Extended parking and helpful tour assistance consistently earn positive guest reviews.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩26,704
₩39,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18

Room options

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in George Town, SO Hotel is in the city center. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Kidland Penang and Penang Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our George Town travel guide
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No. 90 Siam Road, Georgetown P. Pinang, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10400

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR
    KOMTAR
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
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    Gurney Drive
    3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Island Hospital
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 1st Avenue Mall
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral
    28 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow
    1 min walk
  • Hanami Ya 花見の屋
    3 min walk
  • Kin Too Coffee Shop 京都
    4 min walk
  • Unknown
    2 min walk
  • Anson Road (Leng Durian)
    2 min walk

About this property

SO Hotel

Hotel near KOMTAR
SO Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at SO Hotel include comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bidets and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 35 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 35 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

Hotel SO
SO Hotel
SO Hotel Penang
SO Penang
SO Hotel Penang/George Town
SO Hotel George Town
SO Hotel Hotel
SO Hotel George Town
SO Hotel Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Is SO Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SO Hotel?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SO Hotel on Apr 17, 2026 start from ₩26,704, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at SO Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SO Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is SO Hotel located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Penang Buddhist Association temple and KOMTAR. Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre and New World Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

SO Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 240 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was curious and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Boo Seng

Clean room with parking available and near eating spots
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kutay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Near to the bus station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not really walkable to anywhere, grubby looking needs painting in rooms. Cockroaches at night in my room 102. Staff friendly enough and offered to clean the room or change it but no thanks and I changed my hotel. This left me out of pocket for 2 nights accommodation but would you have stayed?
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shailend

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not small, not big, just right. I am a solo traveller, but the room is big enough for 2 people. Clean and comfortable. Blockout curtains and no noise from the street or from inside the hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Free drinking water station provided so you can refill your bottle, or you can purchase bottled water from reception (as well as other drinks, snacks, travel adaptors etc.) Free iron provided in common area. Hotel has a lift as well as stairs. Thai restaurant directly opposite Hotel. Quiet street, safe at night. Location is handy to Georgetown. I would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
冷蔵庫と窓があれば最高
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, friendly and convenient location.

Very friendly staff. Love the location. Would stay here again next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHARIZA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

KM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A cozy hotel with a good location. Right in the middle of the small city and many of the popular hot spots are within walkable distance. Mr Liou, the owner of the hotel, is very nice and he gave us a lot of information on travelling around. Made us feel like home when staying at Penang.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is near to food court.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

seungmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

신중한생각이 필요합니다.

방음이 심각하게 되지 않습니다. 직원들의 편안함과 서비스의 만족도는 높습니다
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

yoshino

観光優先寝るだけならOK

クアラルンプール行きバス停にも近く、良かった。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel with great staff..

SO hotel staff was super friendly and helpful. Once you arrived at the lobby they greet you warmly, let you choose what kind of pillow you want; they have microfill, cotton, and pearl. Any necessity needed during your stay you may ask the front office. Room was spacious for 3 person, however if it possible avoid the room facing the road, during sunset, the sun faced right into your room and it’s makes the room temperature get hotter even you turn on your aircon. The location itself close by several spot of food heaven, breakfast at jalan Kuantan, famous char kway teow in jalan Siam, or maybe the food stall right in front of the hotel, even on 11pm still full of customer..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

mus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
overall are good but limited parking space..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service iin action. You can choose your own type of pillows, to give you a good niht rest! you can try out one of the 15 different shampoos available. Thanks to that, i am switching brands! Those little things make clear that the people are SO dedicated to give you a comfortable stay. And not just one employee, all of them.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

reasonable hotel

there has no window but everythings are nice. will visit again for business trip
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Zheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Service

The basin is not in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

palm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Recommended

Friendly and helpful staffs, location a bit far but uber in penange is pretty resonable price so recommended So Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017