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  • Apartment
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Suitable for children age 5+
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

From the owner

A new renovated space in a 100+year old three-storey townhouse!

The ground floor is a bedsit with a queen-sized bed and a convertible sofa (firm and comfy!) so it works for a couple and an extra person. It comes complete with an ensuite bathroom, a simple kitchen and dining area. Only a microwave (to heat up food) and kettle (for hot drinks) are provided because guests are literally surrounded by Penang's best hawker foods available throughout the day. One 2hp air-con and two ceiling fans keep the place cool, and the room's centrepiece is its lovely airwell. Despite being in the city, you could be woken up by the chirping of birds in the mornings (courtesy of a big tree at the back lane) and in the afternoon, the warm, yeasty aroma of baking bread will waft in from the next door bakery - one of the few around still making traditional Hainanese bread.

The Shophouse is in George Town which was listed as a World Heritage City in 2008 and is within 10-15 mins walk to all World Heritage City sights in Penang!

The place is suitable for those who want to experience George Town and a traditional shophouse space and living, but modified for modern needs.
* During your stay, the first floor could be occupied by the host, or the second floor could be occupied by other guests at the same time. All share the main front door and a common staircase but each floor has separate entrances.

Dato Koyah is off Penang Road which is a paradise of the best hawker foods in Penang. This is a great space for foodies who want to enjoy the rhythms and pace of George Town. The street is largely residential with low-traffic businesses, except at night when one end of the road draws in the supper crowd. Staying in a George Town shophouse will mean ambient sounds of the city. There will be some ambient traffic sounds, ie muffled drones of motorbikes whizzing by and the beeping sounds of automatic car locks. But this suite is relatively "embedded" within the building so the noise is muted. **If you're looking for absolute silence, this is not a suitable space.

Hawker highlights around the corner include my neighbour's charcoal-warmed toast and soft-boiled eggs (7.30am-6pm at Campbell Street), wonton mee (morning), koay teow th'ng (morning to early aftn), pork broth (12pm till late), roti prata and fried maggi mee (9pm -4am), Nasi Kandar (24 hours). ** A food map will be provided!

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Double Bed
  • 1 Sofa Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Suitable for children over 5
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
The Shophouse in George Town – Home 546610

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    Things to know

    Check in: 15:00 Check out: 12:00
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    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: £28.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    Manager restrictions

    Minimum stay: 2 night

    About the owner

    Sharon C.
    Calendar updated:
    21 Apr 2020

    Years listed:
    10

    Languages spoken: English, Spanish
    This Apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps 3. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 11 Jul 2013. Located in Penang Island, it has 6 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate is £321.
    The property’s calendar was last updated on 21 Apr 2020.
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    Reviews

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    Phlashmair
    Tbilisi, Georgia

    What's not to love?
    May 2015

    Stayed in ground floor area, perfect for two. Location couldn't be better and the property has real character in an urban shabby chic kind of way. The owner is a genuinely great person with lots … More 

    Reviewed 1 Jun 2015

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Pemakan_Angin
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Comfortable and perfectly located
    Sep 2014

    The Shophouse had absolutely everything we needed for a week's work/holiday stay in Georgetown. Charmingly renovated, the apartment was roomy, cheerful and well-appointed, and the owner obliging … More 

    Reviewed 5 Nov 2014

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Rae L
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Spacious and relaxing
    Sep 2014

    The booking process was accomplished with a minimum of fuss. Sharon answers promptly and everything went without a hitch. The host was very warm and welcoming. She had a food map ready to show me wh… More 

    Reviewed 18 Sep 2014

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    BlueisthenewBlack
    Singapore, Singapore

    Fuss free and easily accessible
    Jun 2014

    Just as the other reviews have stated, the accommodation is as it is shown in the photos. It is spacious and very homely. Sharon was there personally to talk us through the accom and its nearby eateri… More 

    Reviewed 10 Jun 2014

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    John J
    Lincoln, United Kingdom

    Great Shophouse Apartment in Central Georgetown
    Feb 2014

    We are currently staying here, we were first attracted to this rental when we saw the photos on TripAdvisor. We were not disappointed! It is a beautifully restored Shophouse, retaining original featur… More 

    Reviewed 14 Feb 2014

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Review 1-5 of 6

    FAQs

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    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Sharon (the owner) a message.

    If Sharon (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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