Ren i Tang welcomes visitors to downtown George Town with genuine hospitality. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Bistro Tang, relax in the garden, or browse the library. The inn offers practical amenities like self-parking and luggage storage for a hassle-free stay.
Located in George Town, Ren i Tang is in the city center. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Queensbay Mall. Kidland Penang and Penang Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our George Town travel guide
82A, Lebuh Penang, Unesco World Heritage Site, George Town, Penang, 10200
What's nearby
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Fort Cornwallis
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Padang Kota Lama
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Penang City Hall
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Penang Sentral
29 min drive
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Two Frenchies
2 min walk
Sri Ananda Bahwan Restaurant
1 min walk
GDGN Vintage Cuisine Cafe & Hotpot 广东姑娘
1 min walk
Baekje Korean Bbq
1 min walk
Slow Coffee Person Slow Bar
2 min walk
About this property
Ren i Tang
Inn near KOMTAR
At Ren i Tang, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Bistro Tang, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a library are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
Self parking (surcharge), a gift shop, and a front-desk safe
Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and bidets
LCD TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 80.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: MYR 150 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 80.0 per night
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 credit card, debit card, or 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Ren i Tang
Ren i Tang Inn
Ren i Tang Inn Penang
Ren i Tang Penang
Ren i Tang Penang/George Town
Ren i Tang Inn George Town
Ren i Tang George Town
Ren i Tang Inn
Ren i Tang George Town
Ren i Tang Inn George Town
Frequently asked questions
Is Ren i Tang pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ren i Tang?
As of 2026/3/15, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ren i Tang on 2026/3/16 start from NT$2,687, 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 is available for a fee.
What time is check-in at Ren i Tang?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Ren i Tang?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Ren i Tang located?
Located in Downtown George Town, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pinang Peranakan Mansion and KOMTAR. House of Yeap Chor Ee and Goddess of Mercy Temple are also within 5 minutes.
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Reviews
Ren i Tang Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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The hotel is located in the vibrant Little India , close from every sightseeing sites of George Town Exceptionnal staff (kind, smiling & always available).
The hotel was clean and the room (#17) was spacious with all the requirements a person needs
Incredibly unique property that used to be an old herb shop now tastefully refurbished into a boutique hotel. They kept all the old stuff from years past on display, and while it had modern amenities it still maintained that old charm. Highly recommend!
Jillian
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Randolph
2025/3/24
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Glad I chose to stay here. My room was spacious, cool, and very comfortable. The noise from the street is significant but thankfully it’s quiet at night. The ambiance is unique. The staff is genuinely kind. But they need to break out the paint brushes because some surfaces, especially in the bathrooms, are pretty funky. I’ve stayed at campgrounds and hostels with nicer, hotter, showers :)
We absolutely loved our stay here. At first we weren't sure if we were entering the lobby or an antique shop but once we were inside we were greeted warmly, our suitcase was whisked upstairs using an ingenious rope pulley, and we were immediately immersed in a place where every single piece of decor was clearly carefully considered to fit within the antique style.
Despite the old school surrounds, there were modern comforts like air conditioning, and every part of the hotel was also spotlessly clean (while retaining character).
We stayed in a family room with our 2 kids aged 7 & 9, and there was plenty of room for the whole family. We had our own room with a door, while the kids had two single beds in the wider area.
I especially appreciated their efforts to reduce their environmental impact by serving filtered water in glasses, even their bins were lined with old newspaper instead of plastic bags.
If you stay here, make sure you have at least one lunch or dinner at the cafe downstairs, it was so delicious and packed with local flavours. Their breakfast selection was also surprisingly wide and super tasty, including nonya desserts and roti which my son loved.
Location couldn't be better, you're a short walk from all of Georgetown's attractions. Overall I think we enjoyed our stay here more than our beach resort.
If you see this hotel has availability, I urge you to book immediately, it's a real gem.
The antiquity and beautiful scene of the hotel itself and surroundings. The neighborhood is so warm and cultural by nature. I love also the staff and management of the hotel, very friendly and professional.
Staff were wonderful. Made us feel totally at home at this beautiful, historic building. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants a really convenient and thoroughly enjoyable location in historical George Town. Look forward to visiting again next time we’re in Penang.
A lovely experience in a restored guest house, with generous and kind owners. An actual 'heritage' place, unlike other hotels claiming the same.
Highly recommended if you want to stay in the UNESCO heritage zone.
Also the food in the cafe was so delicious!
Ren I Tang was amazing. Every detail of the property was beautiful and I enjoyed everything about it. Shower gel, shampoo, coffee, breakfast just enough and perfect. The owners were helpful and welcoming and quiet and just perfect. I strongly recommend.
Loved this hotel. It's an old historic building impeccably and sensitively remade as lodging, with the character lovingly preserved. Delightful, interesting breakfasts. Good bathroom. Great staff, very helpful. We also had the best meal of our Georgetown stay in their cafe, and that's saying something. Located in the most vibrant section of town, with all the color and flavors of India right outside your door. We had a wifi router right in our room, and good AC as well as a ceiling fan. Perfect for anyone who loves history and doesn't mind climbing steep wooden stairs.
Tranquility of the accommodation despite the hustle and bustle of the streets! :) Very quiet rooms that allowed us good nights’ rest. The hosts were the best!
If you need advice on which room best suits your needs, you can contact the hosts. The staircase may not be young children/ elderly/ pregnant lady friendly but the quaint preservation of it certainly adds flavour to the well conserved building.
Amazing! Very well maintained heritage building. Extremely friendly and helpful staff Uma!
They use a pulley to pull luggage to upper floor - fun to watch and practically useful.
Complimentary breakfast was tasty. The lunch and drinks at the cafe were also tasty and clean, we enjoyed a lot when hiding from the hot sunshine at noon time.
Side note: stairs are steep due to traditional design, maybe challenging for elderly. Expect to take off shoes before going upstairs to room. Not a concern for us.
Spent a few days in Penang on the way to a conference in KL. I loved my short escape at Ren i Tang. Loved the historic preservation, and how they created such cool rooms like loft spaces. It made our stay a fantastic escape. Breakfast there was among the best meals of our entire trip, including the omelettes and noodle dishes. Eating in the courtyard was just so refreshing with the fresh air. The location in Little India (UNESCO Historic Preservation zone) was fantastic and made night walks just perfect. I can't say enough good things about the pleasant staff who shared many tips on places to eat, shop, and explore. It was like a resort on many ways, but with a more homey feel. I hope to return someday.
The hotel is very unique, modern amenities mixed with antique decor. No compromise in the cleanliness. The staffs are very nice and attentive. We love the extra touch where 1 of the breakfast option was the most authentic Penang foodfare: Char Kuey Teow (Fried Rice Noodles)
Lovely place!!
Eco-friendly, lovely staff that welcome you with nice smile, cool shover, novely.renovated, great breakfast.... Actually, i could continue with Positive feedback, however i Will JUST say, stop looking fór another place, this one five you everything ABSOLUTLY everything:)
Ren i Tang, thank you for great experiance!!
Ren i Tang is a good choice for a stay in Penang for a few reasons: The old heritage building is comfortably renovated while keeping its original character. It’s located right in the heart of Little India, a colourful and vibey area - within walking distance of anywhere in the old city. There are tons of great places to eat nearby. (We loved the little hawker center across the road for koppi and char koay teow). Our room (Loft #17) was quiet with a pleasant rooftop view. The wifi is good and they offer free water (and a simple breakfast) and do their bit to reduce plastic waste. Altogether, we really enjoyed Penang.