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Rope Walk Guest House is a 3-minute walk from famous local Penang delights and a 5-minute walk from the inner city of George Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It houses a snack bar and offers complimentary WiFi access. Each heritage-style room or dormitory room features air conditioning. The shared bathroom facilities come with toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests have access to the common living and dining areas and kitchen. Staff can assist with luggage storage, use of lockers and other services such as fax/photocopying. The guest house is a 10-minute walk from the main bus station. Prangin Mall is a 5-minute drive away, while Komtar is a 15-minute drive away. Penang International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
2 full beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
2 full beds
Bunk Bed Dormitory Room Female Only
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.9
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
8.6
Low score for George Town

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Property info

Rope Walk Guest House is a nearly 100years old heritage house located in the middle of George Town, 5~10 minutes walking distance to all UNESCO sites, street arts, cafes, food courts and night markets. Bus Terminal in Komtar to/from airport as well as Ferry Terminal to/From Langkawi & Butterworth are also about 500 meter. <BR><BR> Rope Walk Guesthouse re-renovated in May '17 after 3 years of operation with new design and adding more greenery in common spaces. <BR><BR> we are providing access card to tour guests for 24hours access, free WIFI is available in entire property, of course CCTVs are installed for security purpose.

Neighborhood info

It just take you 5 minutes walk from Komtar and to Unesco Heritage Site. 5 minutes to the main bus station where you can go around in Penang Island.

Languages Spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Rope Walk Guest House

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

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

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

  • Street parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Rope Walk Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-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 Rope Walk Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Rope Walk Guest House

  • Rope Walk Guest House is 1,500 feet from the center of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Rope Walk Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Rope Walk Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Rope Walk Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Rope Walk Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Bed in Dorm
    • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Rope Walk Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.