SO Hotel | Hotel in George Town

7.5 (417 Reviews) |  3 Bathrooms  11 Guests
Downtown George Town Hotel | SO Hotel

Hotel in Downtown George Town, George Town

Located within a 18-minute walk of 1st Avenue Penang and 1.9 miles of Wonderfood Museum, SO Hotel provides rooms in George Town. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel features family rooms. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All guest rooms at SO Hotel feature air conditioning and a desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Northam Beach, Penang Times Square and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. Penang International Airport is 8.7 miles away.

SO Hotel is located in George Town.

This 31 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Guest Services, Child Friendly, Internet, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 417 reviews with the average score of 7.5 . Coming to George Town and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Designated Smoking Area
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

General
  • Safe
  • Family rooms
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • Convenience store on site
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key card access
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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. with effect from 1 june 2014, the penang city council will be imposing a fee of myr 2 per room per night, payable directly to the hotel upon check-in. please note that this is not included in the room rate.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.67
Location:
7.83
Staff:
7.95
Facilities:
7.07
Comfort:
7.49
Cleanliness:
7.35
SITI NORADILA
Nov 24, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
Malaysia
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bidet, Walk-in shower, Shower

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Trash cans, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Living Area

Desk

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit located on ground floor, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Feather pillow
Standard Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Triple Room

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bidet, Walk-in shower, Shower

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Trash cans, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Living Area

Desk

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit located on ground floor, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Feather pillow
Superior Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bidet, Walk-in shower, Shower

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Trash cans, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Living Area

Desk

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit located on ground floor, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Feather pillow
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 20 m2
2 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Shared toilet, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet, Bidet, Walk-in shower, Shower, Shared bathroom

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Trash cans, Key card access, Hardwood or parquet floors, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning

Living Area

Desk

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Feather pillow

Safety features

Air purifiers
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