Name: Kooning
Address: 78 Campbell Street, 10200 George Town, Malaysia, 78 Campbell Street, Penang, 10200, Malaysia
Rating: 8.4

Kooning

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Kooning in George Town offers a guest house with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with bidets and showers. Each room includes a balcony with views of local landmarks, a work desk, and a seating area. Convenient Facilities: Guests can store luggage and enjoy amenities such as a coffee machine, refrigerator, and TV. Additional features include a hairdryer, sofa, and tiled floors, ensuring a pleasant stay. Prime Location: Located 15 km from Penang International Airport, Kooning is near attractions like Northam Beach (2 km), Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar (9-minute walk), and Penang Times Square (1 km). A restaurant is available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, room cleanliness, and central setting, Kooning provides a comfortable and hassle-free experience for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

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Standard Double or Twin Room 2 single beds Air conditioning Private bathroom Free WiFi Shower Bidet Toilet Towels Socket near the bed Tile/marble floor Towels/sheets (extra fee) Upper floors accessible by stairs only Toilet paper	Max persons: 2	US$35 per night Original price US$175.30 Last-minute Deal - US$61.36 You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount. Total before taxes US$113.95 US$35 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges. 35% off 35% off You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal. Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, MYR 2 Heritage charge per night	Non-refundable Pay online • We have 3 left	Select rooms
Double Room 1 double bed Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Free WiFi	Max persons: 2	US$35 per night Original price US$175.30 Last-minute Deal - US$61.36 You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount. Total before taxes US$113.95 US$35 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges. 35% off 35% off You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal. Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, MYR 2 Heritage charge per night	Non-refundable Pay online discount may be available • We have 7 left	Select rooms
Deluxe Double Room 1 double bed Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Free WiFi	Max persons: 2	US$41 per night Original price US$226.27 Late Escape Deal - US$90.51 This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Total before taxes US$135.76 US$41 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges. 40% off 40% off You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal. Late Escape Deal Late Escape Deal This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, MYR 2 Heritage charge per night	Non-refundable Pay online discount may be available • We have 1 left	Select rooms
Superior Double Room 1 large double bed 258 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Coffee machine Free WiFi	Max persons: 2	US$55 per night Original price US$304.87 Late Escape Deal - US$121.95 This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Total before taxes US$182.92 US$55 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges. 40% off 40% off You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal. Late Escape Deal Late Escape Deal This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, MYR 2 Heritage charge per night	Non-refundable Pay online discount may be available • We have 1 left	Select rooms
Single Room with Private Bathroom 1 single bed Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Free WiFi	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$20 per night Original price US$111.95 Late Escape Deal - US$44.78 This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Total before taxes US$67.17 US$20 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges. 40% off 40% off You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal. Late Escape Deal Late Escape Deal This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026. Included: 10 % Service charge Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, MYR 2 Heritage charge per night	Non-refundable Pay online • We have 1 left	Select rooms

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lenno

Netherlands

“Location was superb and staff was very friendly. Free water supply in the building.”

Patrick

Germany

“Modern, efficient space usage, free water and location walkable in oldtown georgetown”

Zvipo

South Africa

“Very welcoming and friendly staff plus cleanliness of the units.”

Shweta

United Kingdom

“Clean, no bugs, hot water, cosy to sleep with the loft room, the staff are so friendly, water filling station outside room area too! Great location, walking distance to everything!”

Aishah

Malaysia

“The room was clean and comfortable. The bed was so nice. This is my first time booking this type of room. So small but so spacious. For 2 people it is quiet good. Overall, we love it. And will be booking again if we came to georgetown again 🥰”

Ryan

United Kingdom

“Rooms were very clean and accommodation was nicely presented. Pictures were very accurate to the standard of the accommodation. The location was amazing if you want to be in the heart of Chinatown. Short walk to little India and other main areas...”

Huong

Australia

“My stay was great! However, there is one down point that one of the pillow is kinda smelly.”

Mustaffa

Malaysia

“The location is actually walking distance to most attractions, making it the best place if you love to walk around. But parking is hard to find. I was riding a motorcycle here, so it was fine, but if you come with your car, parking is quite...”

Isabelle

France

“Excellent option to stay in Penang. Cosy, comfortable and clean with good A/C. Perfect for solo travellers.”

Debbie

United Kingdom

“The location was great, the loft bed was great and it was good to have seating area downstairs.”

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: 8.9Based on 1,176 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

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 US$24. 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.