Earnest Hotel Georgetown vs Kooning
Both are in Penang, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★George Town
Earnest Hotel Georgetown
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
GuesthouseGeorge Town
Kooning
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 110 m apart.
Choose Kooning if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.9)
Why is Earnest Hotel Georgetown better than Kooning?
- 1More guest reviews (1,449 vs 595), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
Why is Kooning better than Earnest Hotel Georgetown?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.9)+1.2
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Earnest Hotel Georgetown vs Kooning: which hotel is better? | Earnest Hotel Georgetown | Kooning |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.1 +1.2 |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Beach access | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 9.1 +1.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.1 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 1,449 +854 | 595 |
| Rank in Penang | bottom 18% | top 11% +71% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 760 m | 650 m |
| To the beach | 950 m | 990 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m | 60 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 19 | 19 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 21 | 20 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Earnest Hotel GeorgetownKooning
- Earnest Hotel Georgetown is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Earnest Hotel Georgetown: €21 a night on average · Kooning: €43 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | Earnest Hotel Georgetown | Kooning |
|---|---|---|
| November | €18 | €42 |
| December | €20 | €42 |
| January | €20 | €42 |
| February | €21 | €43 |
| March | €33 | €43 |
| April | €21 | €45 |
| May | €20 | €44 |
| June | €20 | €44 |
| July | €20 | €44 |
| August | €20 | €44 |
| September | €20 | €42 |
| October | €20 | €44 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Earnest Hotel Georgetown prices by monthKooning prices by month
Location
110 m apart
Earnest Hotel Georgetown: city centre: 1.7 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 950 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Kooning: city centre: 1.6 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 990 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Earnest Hotel Georgetown or Kooning: common questions
Which is better, Earnest Hotel Georgetown or Kooning?
Kooning leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Earnest Hotel Georgetown or Kooning?
Over the year Earnest Hotel Georgetown costs about €21 a night on average against €43 at Kooning, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Earnest Hotel Georgetown and Kooning?
The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score