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4.0 out of 5

"All good, we stayed one night, it was big enough for the three of us. " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 18 May 2015

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Hotel Description

SO Hotel places you in the center of George Town, within just a 15-minute stroll of KOMTAR and Penang Times Square. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi.

This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk, and limo/town car service. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a computer station, and express check-in. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown George Town hotel include Gurney Drive and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal.

Standard Single Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

SO Hotel ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
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Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for SO Hotel

Students (1)
4 out of 5

Great stay, great facilities

Pros: the pillows
Cons: the tap, from room 301
Location: Eat
All good, we stayed one night, it was big enough for the three of us.

Posted by on 18 May 2015

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Property Features

SO Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a beach shuttle, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. The business-friendly SO Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and limo service. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This George Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle, area shuttle, train station pick-up, cruise terminal shuttle, ferry terminal shuttle, beach shuttle, and shopping center shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking and extended parking

Room Amenities

SO Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with cable channels. This George Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Pillow options
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

SO Hotel offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 35 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Children stay free
  • Cash Deposit Required
  • One child stays free
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 12

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 25.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 35 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.