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SO Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near KOMTAR

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Reception hall
Lift
Free self-parking
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Hallway
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

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM84
RM122 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Bidet
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Bidet
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Bidet
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Located in George Town, SO Hotel is in the city centre. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Kidland Penang and Chew Thean Yang Aquarium are also worth visiting.
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No. 90 Siam Road, Georgetown P. Pinang, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10400

What's nearby

  • Penang Times Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • KOMTAR - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gurney Drive - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Gurney Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Anson Road (Leng Durian) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jin Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Unknown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kin Too Coffee Shop 京都 - ‬4 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 hire and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at SO Hotel include thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bidets and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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, airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 25.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • 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

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 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SO Hotel on 4 Oct 2025 start from RM 84.29, 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 at SO Hotel?

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?

Checkout is at noon.

Does SO Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MYR 25.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is SO Hotel located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre and KOMTAR. City Stadium and Penang Jewish Cemetery are also within 15 minutes.

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