Penang Hotel Info Needed

[JemJem]

Before I do some Net-searching, I wanted to ask for the info here in case someone here has had some personal experience or definite knowledge on the matter.

What I am seeking is a hotel room in Penang, clean, with basic amenities, with air-con and with its own bathroom (that's important). TV is not a big deal for me.

It would be nice if it is not too far from the ferry pier (even 20 min. walking distance is fine for me).

So, could I get such a place for 80 ringgit or under per night ?

Cheers,

Jem

[briley]

Tune hotel, part of air asia.

Prices vary depending on something, cheap bus ride from the ferry with cases and walking distance to the centre of the town

[afarang]

Sadly, I have not been to Penang for many years. I suspect your answer will quite likely to be found in Chulia Street. The bottom part of which is close to the ferry AND Little India , which I di miss.Best of Luck, Bill

[Deserted]

You could get a room for that price in that area but it would be pretty basic. If you don't mind a longer walk you could try the ymca. They charge around that price, the rooms are very nice but it's the other side of town though.

[mrdome]

Two recommendations for you (not sure how far they are exactly from the ferry, but they are not on the other side of town at least):

Star Lodge, 39, Muntri Street Georgetown, 10200, Malaysia

Hang Chow Hotel, No. 511 Leboh Chulia, Georgetown, Pulau Penang 10200, Malaysia

[lopburi3]

It has been more than a decade but stayed in this hotel several times - it is between a guest house and business hotel - basic but not bad and a good location.

http://www.penangnet.com/waldorf/

[JemJem]

Thanks a lot, folks.

Jem

[Mosha]

We stayed in the Banana New Guest House, wife thinks it was around 700 Baht, I can't remember. Clean room A/C and bathroom. Beer was a bit warm, on Chulia St, a nice Indian restaurant at the top of the road, didn't look too promising but the food was great.