Kooning

78 Campbell Street, 10200 George Town, Malaysia
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Kooning

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Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,425 reviews

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Set within 1.8 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Kooning offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town. It is situated 7.4 km from Straits Quay and features luggage storage space. Penang Botanic Gardens is 7.4 km away and Penang Hill is 9.1 km from the guest house. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony. Dining options are available close to the guest house. Popular points of interest near Kooning include Wonderfood Museum, 1st Avenue Penang and Penang Times Square. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for George Town

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pawel
    Poland Poland
    “Nice clean room with comfortable bed. A/C in the room. Convenient location in center of Georgetown. Highly recommend and would like to stay there again.”
  • Poh
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “Location, friendly staffs, cleanliness, value for money”
  • Eunice
    Singapore Singapore
    “Loved the double sinks, the spacious bathroom, the lovely balcony overlooking the streets of Penang! It is in a very very good location. Love love loved the water dispensers on every floor and the vending machine located on the first. We also...”
  • Sigita
    Lithuania Lithuania
    “Great location, walking distance to all main sights in Penang and streets with bars and restaurants. The room was clean.”
  • Yas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hotel is stylish and modern with nice decor. The loft style rooms were interesting and the mattress was comfortable. The AC was cold. The best thing about this hotel is the location”
  • Jayanth
    India India
    “The space is perfect for solo travelers seeking privacy. It’s cozy, functional, and has everything you might need for a comfortable stay.”
  • Ana
    Australia Australia
    “Bedroom is small but good, the bathroom has a good shower too. The location is great and the safety measures in the hotel were really good and effective.”
  • Al
    Singapore Singapore
    “Surrounded by many local foods, gems, charms and sites. Easily accessible to any other parts of the island.”
  • Khairul
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “Love this place. Everything is just right. Simple minimalist design. The amenities are basic but enough for a no-fuss traveller. The loft bed is awesome, just like sleeping in a cocoon. Which is also a tiny problem for a slightly old person like...”
  • Mirco
    Germany Germany
    “The location is perfect!! Staff was friendly and helpful. The room is modern and offers most what you need. Very hot shower if you give the heater some time ;-) Shower screen! I didn't had any problem with climbing the ladder, even after some...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Kooning Sdn Bhd

Company review score: 8.6Based on 1,412 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Kooning is a modern contemporary compact hotel with a nostalgic touch, conveniently located in the middle of Georgetown. Set in a heritage building listed under Penang’s UNESCO Heritage site, Kooning has since been given a facelift, with the renovations designed and styled by local talents. You can expect stylish and spacious rooms with a contemporary vibe, along with comfortable and welcoming communal spaces. Surrounded by cheerful neighborhood cafes, small museums and shopping strips. The reception hours is available from 8.00AM to 8.00PM. Any arrival after 8PM should inform Kooning in advance to arrange for self check-in.

Neighbourhood information

Strategically located in one of the most popular street in Penang, with countless tourist attractions and local delicacies all in walking distance!

Languages spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kooning
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about £18. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Kooning in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Kooning

  • Kooning is 550 yards from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kooning is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Kooning offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Kooning may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The nearest beach is just 0.8 miles from Kooning. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Kooning include:

      • Single
      • Twin/Double
      • Double