SO Hotel

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8.3
/10
Very Good
385 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Masyita b. N.

9.7
/ 10
Friendly staff, comfortable room. I had a great stay there.

Julianti Sugiman

9.4
/ 10
SO Pleasant hotel, location in the middle of the city. Recommended.
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Ruby A.

8.5
/ 10
Comfortable hotel and close to everywhere.
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Andri Aufa

10.0
/ 10
The hotel is clean and comfortable. Very satisfying service
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Teoh Soo Ai

8.5
/ 10
Great service and very helpful staffs.
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No. 90 Siam Road, Georgetown P. Pinang, Georgetown, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia, 10400

Main Facilities

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24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
Staying at SO Hotel is a good choice when you are visiting Georgetown. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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No. 90 Siam Road, Georgetown P. Pinang, Georgetown, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia, 10400
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General


Near KOMTAR

Location


With a stay at SO Hotel, you'll be centrally located in George Town, within a 5-minute drive of KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Gurney Plaza and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Penang Hill.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
New World Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
KOMTAR - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Hin Bus Depot Art Centre - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Island Hospital - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
1st Avenue Mall - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
The Top at Komatar - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Prangin Mall - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Kidland Penang - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Chit Tiau Lor Ban San - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Wawasan Open University Main Campus - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Pasar Chowrasta - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Gurney Drive - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Armenian Street - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi

The preferred airport for SO Hotel is Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 16.6 km / 10.3 mi

Facilities


Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a reception hall. The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and express check-in. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Express check-in
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Transportation

  • Limited parking
  • Limo or town car service
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Bicycle rental

Shuttle Service

  • Train station pickup
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Cruise shuttle

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Elevator

General

  • Reception hall
  • Parking

Things to Do

  • TV lounge

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accessibilty

  • Accessible path of travel

Business Facilities

  • Computer station

Accommodation Policy & General Information in SO Hotel

Important Note

As announced by Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Tourism Tax is imposed starting 1 January 2023 for all hotel guests that are non-Malaysian or non-permanent Residents of Malaysia. Please expect that hotel will collect the Tourism Tax from you during check-in at the hotel. The Tourism Tax rate is 10 RM per room per night.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Additional Policy

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Professional property host/manager, Cash deposit required, No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 35 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - to 12:00
Available rooms at SO Hotel
25
Number of floors in SO Hotel
6
Another facilities in SO Hotel
Laundry service, Express check-in, Newspaper in lobby, Luggage storage, Express check-out

Frequently asked question in SO Hotel

What are available facilities at SO Hotel?
There are top facilites at SO Hotel such as 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at SO Hotel?
The standard check-in time at SO Hotel is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
What is the star rating of SO Hotel
SO Hotel has a 2.0-star rating.
How many floors does SO Hotel have?
SO Hotel has 6.
How many rooms are available at SO Hotel
SO Hotel has 25.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews SO Hotel

Traveloka (145)
Other sources (240)
8.2
Very Good
From 240 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

7.8

Location

7.2

Service and Facilites

9.2

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Shailend
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room was not small, not big, just right. I am a solo traveller, but the room is big enough for 2 people. Clean and comfortable. Blockout curtains and no noise from the street or from inside the hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Free drinking water station provided so you can refill your bottle, or you can purchase bottled water from reception (as well as other drinks, snacks, travel adaptors etc.) Free iron provided in common area. Hotel has a lift as well as stairs. Thai restaurant directly opposite Hotel. Quiet street, safe at night. Location is handy to Georgetown. I would definitely recommend this place!
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Richard
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff was curious and helpful.
Boo Seng
6.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean room with parking available and near eating spots
Paula
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Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Not really walkable to anywhere, grubby looking needs painting in rooms. Cockroaches at night in my room 102. Staff friendly enough and offered to clean the room or change it but no thanks and I changed my hotel. This left me out of pocket for 2 nights accommodation but would you have stayed?
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 356 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very friendly staff. Love the location. Would stay here again next time.
CHARIZA
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 371 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Place is accessible. Room is ready when we checked in. Room is clean, spacious and good airconditioning. Bathroom and clean and spacious also. Staff are friendly, accomodating and knowledgeable. Downside, limited parking space. Overall, pleasant stay.
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 380 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Location is great if you don't drive 5minutes ' walk to macalister road and you can find many buses going to Komtar. Great hotel for Budget Travellers.
Neil
10.0
/10
Reviewed 392 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff are well trained and seem genuinely concerned that you have a pleasant stay. Rooms are clean and reasonably spacious for the price. A few KMs from the centre of Georgetown, but there's a mall nearby
Neil
10.0
/10
Reviewed 392 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Friendly, attentive and helpful staff. Rooms big enough for a couple of days, and cleaned to a good standard compared to other hotels in Malaysia. Hotel located a couple if KMs from the centre with limited local amenities and noisy local karaoke until 1am. I'm not bothered by this, do would stay again
Frank
8.0
/10
Reviewed 394 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel is near to food court.
Scott
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 407 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A very clean, apparently family run hotel with attentive service. Our room didn't have any windows but that was almost the only complaint I could imagine for this place. There is a famous char kway teow stand immediately next door which was excellent but be prepared for a long wait. The rooms were clean, the ac, hot water and wifi worked well and there was lots of places to eat in the immediate vicinity. A lot of bang for the buck.
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Yang
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Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 409 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Friendly staff. There is kopitiam n the famous Char Koey Tiau nearby. There is laundry service at the hotel. Will definitely stay at this hotel again when I visit Penang again.
mus
8.0
/10
Reviewed 435 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

having nice and good stay for that price..so kind and helpful staff..!! will be better if there is some food/snack/drink offered at reasonable price..
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 435 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

overall are good but limited parking space..
Zheng
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 452 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Overall 4.5 / 5 Didnt expect much from a Hotel that price is so cheap But end up having a Awesome night at SO hotel. I requested Honey moon theme. And they Really did it for me. I Really appreciate it. Their service are Really good. Hotel might be abit old. But their service have make up for it. High recommended for those Looking for cheap and good hotel.
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Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 461 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The basin is not in the bathroom.
Verified traveler
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Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 464 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Well, the price you pay for, can't expect too much. The staff are really friendly and helpful. it makes the stay better.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 471 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

comfortable. staff was nice. have a free car wash service (need to inform 1 day in advance). worth the money
Debbie
10.0
/10
Reviewed 475 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staffs were friendly and very helpful. We felt welcomed and the staff was well prepared, knowing my name when we arrived. He even let the ac on in our room to cool it down. Very nice gesture and we appreciated it very much. Three of us stayed in one room and the room is very comfortable. We love the free shampoo and soap bar and having to choose our pillows was a unique, fun experience. We love that there's a hot and cold water dispensing machine just outside our room. Wifi was fast, room was nice and quiet, and we're very happy. We'll definitely recommend this hotel and we'd stay here again when we visit Penang in the near future.
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Matt Siow
6.0
/10
Reviewed 475 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Location is at central Georgetown, near Lorong Selamat. The room is pretty small with no cupboard and toiletries. The parking is limited but you can still park nearby shops. Not highly recommended.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews SO Hotel

Traveloka (145)
Other sources (240)
8.2
Very Good
From 240 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

7.8

Location

7.2

Service and Facilites

9.2

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Traveler Reviews SO Hotel

Number of reviews per page
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40
Top reviews
Shailend
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room was not small, not big, just right. I am a solo traveller, but the room is big enough for 2 people. Clean and comfortable. Blockout curtains and no noise from the street or from inside the hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Free drinking water station provided so you can refill your bottle, or you can purchase bottled water from reception (as well as other drinks, snacks, travel adaptors etc.) Free iron provided in common area. Hotel has a lift as well as stairs. Thai restaurant directly opposite Hotel. Quiet street, safe at night. Location is handy to Georgetown. I would definitely recommend this place!
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Richard
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff was curious and helpful.
Boo Seng
6.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean room with parking available and near eating spots
Paula
icon-Leisure
Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Not really walkable to anywhere, grubby looking needs painting in rooms. Cockroaches at night in my room 102. Staff friendly enough and offered to clean the room or change it but no thanks and I changed my hotel. This left me out of pocket for 2 nights accommodation but would you have stayed?
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 356 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very friendly staff. Love the location. Would stay here again next time.
CHARIZA
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 371 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Place is accessible. Room is ready when we checked in. Room is clean, spacious and good airconditioning. Bathroom and clean and spacious also. Staff are friendly, accomodating and knowledgeable. Downside, limited parking space. Overall, pleasant stay.
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 380 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Location is great if you don't drive 5minutes ' walk to macalister road and you can find many buses going to Komtar. Great hotel for Budget Travellers.
Neil
10.0
/10
Reviewed 392 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff are well trained and seem genuinely concerned that you have a pleasant stay. Rooms are clean and reasonably spacious for the price. A few KMs from the centre of Georgetown, but there's a mall nearby
Neil
10.0
/10
Reviewed 392 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Friendly, attentive and helpful staff. Rooms big enough for a couple of days, and cleaned to a good standard compared to other hotels in Malaysia. Hotel located a couple if KMs from the centre with limited local amenities and noisy local karaoke until 1am. I'm not bothered by this, do would stay again
Frank
8.0
/10
Reviewed 394 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel is near to food court.
Scott
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 407 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A very clean, apparently family run hotel with attentive service. Our room didn't have any windows but that was almost the only complaint I could imagine for this place. There is a famous char kway teow stand immediately next door which was excellent but be prepared for a long wait. The rooms were clean, the ac, hot water and wifi worked well and there was lots of places to eat in the immediate vicinity. A lot of bang for the buck.
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Yang
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 409 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Friendly staff. There is kopitiam n the famous Char Koey Tiau nearby. There is laundry service at the hotel. Will definitely stay at this hotel again when I visit Penang again.
mus
8.0
/10
Reviewed 435 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

having nice and good stay for that price..so kind and helpful staff..!! will be better if there is some food/snack/drink offered at reasonable price..
Verified traveler
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 435 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

overall are good but limited parking space..
Zheng
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 452 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Overall 4.5 / 5 Didnt expect much from a Hotel that price is so cheap But end up having a Awesome night at SO hotel. I requested Honey moon theme. And they Really did it for me. I Really appreciate it. Their service are Really good. Hotel might be abit old. But their service have make up for it. High recommended for those Looking for cheap and good hotel.
Read More
Verified traveler
icon-Family
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 461 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The basin is not in the bathroom.
Verified traveler
icon-Family
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 464 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Well, the price you pay for, can't expect too much. The staff are really friendly and helpful. it makes the stay better.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 471 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

comfortable. staff was nice. have a free car wash service (need to inform 1 day in advance). worth the money
Debbie
10.0
/10
Reviewed 475 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staffs were friendly and very helpful. We felt welcomed and the staff was well prepared, knowing my name when we arrived. He even let the ac on in our room to cool it down. Very nice gesture and we appreciated it very much. Three of us stayed in one room and the room is very comfortable. We love the free shampoo and soap bar and having to choose our pillows was a unique, fun experience. We love that there's a hot and cold water dispensing machine just outside our room. Wifi was fast, room was nice and quiet, and we're very happy. We'll definitely recommend this hotel and we'd stay here again when we visit Penang in the near future.
Read More
Matt Siow
6.0
/10
Reviewed 475 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Location is at central Georgetown, near Lorong Selamat. The room is pretty small with no cupboard and toiletries. The parking is limited but you can still park nearby shops. Not highly recommended.
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