Four day stay in Georgetown. Great authentic shophouse which felt like it was your private house. Excellent central location but very quiet.

Stayed in April 2025

The bathroom needs clean grout and silicone

The ambience of a traditional building

Stayed in March 2025

Since we are in our 70's, the stairs did present a challenge for us.

Loved the location, Jane was an amazing host with valuable info on sights to see, where to eat etc. Very, very clean. Old world charm Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in March 2025

We stayed in the north suite and the WiFi was not strong enough to reach there. Also there is a lot of noise from the street so one can only sleep with ear plugs. I guess the other rooms should much better in that regard though.

Very original place and the location is perfect. The hosts were very nice and helpful.

Stayed in March 2025

The stairs are steep although there is a landing after the first floor to rest if you have a heavy suitcase. The shower/ toilet room is small but functional . The room is a duplex and the entrance is on the second floor. The staircase down to the living room and shower room only has a handrail half of the way down and it can be tricky on the final section, especially as the wooden floor is polished.. There are no views from the room but this keeps it cool and peaceful.

Good location and an experience of staying in an authentic building full of character in the old town. Most places are easily walkable within 15 to 20 minutes. We had the room at the far back and it was very quiet and peaceful. I am a light sleeper and it was ideal. Jane was nice and welcoming.We would be happy to return but with lighter luggage!! Recommend for a great stay.

Stayed in March 2025

Wifi would cut out from time to time, and was not very strong. Would also appreciate some complementary water in the room to avoid asking for it from reception.

Helpful staff and easy check-in; Jane was very accommodating to my late arrival. Very comfortable and quiet. The location is also away from the rest of the noise/activity on Love Lane, so it’s a great place to return to after a night out.

Stayed in March 2025

The coffee - please use fresh coffee beans instead of instant powder coffee

The traditional style and the location- the room with the balcony - especially when the roof was open. The ladies at the reception

Stayed in March 2025

Very welcoming owner, beautiful house, furniture etc. In a quiet part of Love Lane. Owner helped us with reservations and gave very good recommendations. You should also check the store with lovely designed clothes. Highly recommended!

Stayed in February 2025

Great facilities and well looked after

Stayed in February 2025

Our room on the street side was noisy as the owner warned us so avoid that one if possible or just bring earplugs and wear yourself out so you can sleep through whatever noise comes down the street. Wonderful place really.

The owner was very helpful and the property very authentic and beautiful. The location was perfect for exploring Georgetown and resting mid day.

Stayed in January 2025

It was what I thought it would be and the owner was very helpful with everything for me. It was good value for the money

Stayed in January 2025

Some natural light in the bedroom

Amazing location right in the heart of Love Lane.

Stayed in January 2025

The bathroom drain was a little noisy especially after rain. Be clear with host what time you are expecting breakfast.

Unesco heritage building, tastefully decorated and well looked after. The bedroom is spacious with separate bath and shower, balcony and lounge area. Breakfast was fresh and tasty.

Stayed in January 2025

We enjoyed everything about our stay! Thanks!

We had an amazing stay at Jane's place! The room was huge (2-floor suite), very comfortable, and so clean. The bathroom might be a bit small, but the shower works wonderfully! The location is excellent, just a short walk from so many restaurants, bars/cafés, and shops...as well as everything you want to see in George Town. Jane also recommended an incredible private food/cultural sites tour with her friend Lau. Definitely take it! It's worth the money. We spent 10 hours visiting markets, temples, botanical gardens, and EATING in places we would never have known about.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

It was a really charming property in the centre of Penang with easy access to the town centre amenities

Stayed in January 2025

The bed is firm, but this just comes down to personal preference

We loved the old building, it had such character and it the rooms are spacious. Jane is very helpful and wants you to have the best time in Penang. We also really enjoyed our tour with Lau! The location was great too.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing!

The hospitality here was amazing. Jane (the owner) provided great information about the area, including where to eat, how to get around, and so on. She set us up on a tour of George Town and the surrounding area (for a cost), and help arrange a ride to our next destination which didn't have public transportation going to it. The breakfasts were tasty!

Stayed in December 2024

The quaintness of the whole hotel

Stayed in December 2024

I had problems with the air-conditioning unit so was offered another room while it was repaired.

Beautiful room with plenty of character. Jane was extremely helpful and made it a perfect stay for me

Stayed in December 2024

The accommodation allows one to experience the real vibe of Georgetown with its bustle and hustle. Its decor is very stylish.

Stayed in November 2024

Access to fresh coffee would be a nice offer. We were offered a food and sight seeing tour on our arrival. We did accept and loved it but the sales pitch was too much for our first night of a long day of travel and felt pressured to respond quickly.

We loved our stay and would return. The room was a good size and beautifully styled and appointed. The food and sightseeing tour with Lau was great!!

Stayed in November 2024

to be perfect : the shower and bath amenities (shampoo and body wash) were ok but could be more upscale and include body milk.

The house itself is a great experience : a two courtyard house with a fluid ground floor and the upstairs bedrooms . I stayed in the bedroom that opens to the two courtyards, spacious room with bathroom and a balcony , and recommend it . Great location, in the center of George Town and a walkable distance of the main interest points. Although central, it sits in a quieter part of Love Lane. Breakfast has two options : local or western (both very good) and Jane was very welcoming to accommodate any requests. Also, Jane proposed a half-day tour with Mr. Lau (great storyteller that follows one’s rhythm of the visit and accommodates timings and changes in the schedule to better fit our interests) for sightseeing and street food tasting and prepared water and a towel to take to the beach.

Stayed in November 2024

Aircon quite noisy. Breakfast was disappointing.

We loved the authenticity of the property and the space our room gave us. The host was very helpful.

Stayed in November 2024

The WiFi wasn’t that strong in our room but that’s really a very minor thing!

Absolutely loved this property, it was exactly what we wanted, something quirky and beautiful. Jane is a wonderful host and made us feel so welcome, she also recommended a food tour with Lovely Lau and it turned out to be one of our favourite trips of our 3 week holiday - so much food and wonderful company.

Stayed in October 2024