Shō Hotel Penang features a free children's club and puts you a short five-minute drive from KOMTAR and Penang Bridge West End. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Also, Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are within a short drive.
28 Jalan Tunku Kudin, George Town, Pulau Pinang, 11700
What's nearby
Lotus's E-Gate - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Holy Spirit Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
University of Science-Malaysia - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
KOMTAR - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 19 min drive
Penang Sentral - 18 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Frank Laurent Coffee Roasters - 7 min walk
Little Siam - 9 min walk
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Pizza Hut - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 12 min walk
About this property
Shō Hotel Penang
Shō Hotel Penang features a free children's club and puts you a short five-minute drive from KOMTAR and Penang Bridge West End. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Also, Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
199 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Free children's club
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking
Free covered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Travelling with children
Free children's club
Working away
Meeting rooms
Co-working spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Romance packages
Facilities
Adjacent to a golf course
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 119
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchairs available on site
Room amenities
Home comfort
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Mini fridge
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 30 per person
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Shō Hotel Penang?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Shō Hotel Penang?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Shō Hotel Penang?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shō Hotel Penang?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Shō Hotel Penang and nearby?
Shō Hotel Penang has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Shō Hotel Penang?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Shō Hotel Penang like?
Shō Hotel Penang puts you in the heart of George Town. Popular attractions include KOMTAR, which is 5 minutes away by car.
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Reviews
Shō Hotel Penang Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2026
Definitely will be staying here for next round. Worth of money and nice place.
Anny
Anny, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan 2026
So cozy here especially the lobby & cafe area. The room was spacious!! Perfect for family trip
Yi
Yi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan 2026
Room is spacious FO is very helpful and polite , I will be back during Lunar New Year
KiE
KiE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan 2026
Spacious and new rooms with a modern design.
Excellent value for money.
I like the lobby vibe and the complimentary drink vouchers perfect for redeeming cocktails and freshly brewed coffee!
agnes
agnes, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Jan 2026
NEW HOTEL! Hipster mood!
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan 2026
I rate full stars for everything! Love their lobby and cafe environment which is really suitable for us to relax ,slow down while enjoying their fresh brewed coffee❤️
Spacious room with reasonable price ~24 hours front desk service provided ,and location that not too far from town which is attract me the most. Will definitely be my first choice when travel to Penang !
Sheue Yi
Sheue Yi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Jun 2025
New hotel. Very big & spacious room. Very suitable for family
Love their cafe + co-working space
Few minute distance from penang first bridge.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
22 Oct 2025
Bathroom lock for Room 1032 is not aligned properly, making it hard to lock the bathroom door. And the almost transparent glass panel is quite visible from outside of the bathroom when someone is bathing.