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<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Aayu Melayu in George Town offers a guest house with free WiFi throughout the property. Each room features air-conditioning, a washing machine, bidet, hairdryer, dining table, shared bathroom, free toiletries, shower, and slippers. <h2>Convenient Facilities</h2> Guests can enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, housekeeping service, outdoor seating area, full-day security, express check-in and check-out, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a city view, ground-floor unit, sofa bed, and inner courtyard view. <h2>Prime Location</h2> Located 8.7 mi from Penang International Airport, the guest house is a short walk from 1st Avenue Penang and close to attractions such as Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and Penang Times Square. Highly rated for its host, convenient location, and room cleanliness.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 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 9.8!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
10
High score for George Town

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • R
    Rachel
    United States United States
    This was a great stay! The AC in the room worked great and the kitchen area has complementary bread from a local bakery! There is a purified water dispenser and utensils! Our room was quite spacious even with three people and the bathroom was just...
  • Tomas
    Brazil Brazil
    We loved our stay. The house is very clean and the room was comfortable. The staff is also very helpful and nice. They even offered some delicious bread made locally. Kitchen is also great. Location is perfect, with lots of great restaurants...
  • Tu
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Cozy and clean place to stay in Penang. The location is very close to interesting places to visit in Georgetown. My friend and I had really great experience in Penang thanks to suggestions from the owner.
  • Sdanant
    Thailand Thailand
    1. The place is new and clean and minimal look 2. Owner is nice and responsive 3. The location is convenient and quiet around, good for taking a rest 4. Mil Po, tea and coffee are free at the kitchen
  • Claudia
    Cambodia Cambodia
    It was a unique experience staying here. The living spaces were great and they offer laundry and a kitchen for light cooking. The rooms were clean and so were so bathrooms. The shower had great pressure and it was nice and hot. They provided...
  • Yanhong
    United States United States
    It was an absolute pleasure to stay here. Housed in a beautifully restored heritage building, this guesthouse seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. The rooms were impeccably clean and exuded comfort, with plush beds ensuring a...
  • Yani
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Ckean, facilities are good, and the host is kind, it’s like staying in a airbnb
  • Afandi
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The hospitality given by the team as well as the calm surroundings of the facilitiy
  • Joseph
    Ireland Ireland
    Faultless place to stay. Really helpful staff via WhatsApp and on site guest assistant. Self check in was welcome. Cannot fault the place. Would recommend. They have some deals with neighbouring cafes and restaurants to avail of discounts. A/C was...
  • Cassandra
    Australia Australia
    A modern, comfortable and central guest house in the heart of George Town. It is situated in the centre of main attractions including Chinatown, Little India, Armenian Street, and local hawker centres. All staff were incredible and very...

Managed by Aayu Homes

Company review score: 9.6Based on 3,508 reviews from 15 properties
15 managed properties

Company info

Aayu, which means 'life', reflects our focus on enhancing the quality and experience of living. The Aayu brand has been inspired by a singular, authentic, and original intent to create spaces that are minimal and calming to the souls yet bring resonance to the rich cultural past. Aayu properties are created holistically through a blend of natural-inspired elements and contemporary design into rich colourful heritage homes, prodding a clear definition between the old and new, and how both elements could come together to enliven one another. The Aayu brand aims to provide guests with a warm sense of heritage homes.

Property info

Surrounded by heritage shophouses along the quiet Malay Street that was once a village path through the Malay and Achenese village, Aayu's tranquil hideaway invites guests to experience living in a fully-restored heritage house that has the period charm of a bygone era. Guests are able to self check in and check out online.

Neighborhood info

Aayu Melayu is located in the heart of Georgetown, Penang, a Unesco world heritage site. It is within walking distance to notable local landmarks such as Armenian Street, Chew Jetty, Khoo Kongsi, Komtar, and Sia Boey Urban Archaeological Park.

Languages Spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Aayu Melayu George Town Penang
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Aayu Melayu George Town Penang takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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 not allowed.

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.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are 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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Aayu Melayu George Town Penang