Lemon Inn vs Sofu Inn
Both are in Penang, 0 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Inn★Kampung Masjid (Jelutong)
Lemon Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 16
Hotel★★Kampung Masjid (Jelutong)
Sofu Inn
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 5 of 16
The short answer
Pick Sofu Inn
It comes out ahead on 5 of 16 compared facts. 0 m apart.
Choose Sofu Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.0)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2014)
Why is Lemon Inn better than Sofu Inn?
- 1More guest reviews (940 vs 72), so the rating is more reliable×13
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Sofu Inn better than Lemon Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.0)+2.0
- 2Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2014)+11y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Lemon Inn vs Sofu Inn: which hotel is better? | Lemon Inn | Sofu Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 9.0 +2.0 |
| Location | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.1 | 8.9 +1.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 9.0 +2.0 |
| Number of reviews | 940 +868 | 72 |
| Google rating | 3.5/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 148 | – |
| Rank in Penang | bottom 4% | top 25% +71% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Distance to Kampung Masjid (Jelutong) centre | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 47 | 47 |
| To the nearest food shop | 780 m | 780 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 20 | – |
| Floors | 2 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2025 +11y |
| Listed amenities | 11 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
0 m apart
Lemon Inn: city centre: 2.5 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 11 km, 47 places to eat within 500 m.
Sofu Inn: city centre: 2.5 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 11 km, 47 places to eat within 500 m.
Lemon Inn or Sofu Inn: common questions
Which is better, Lemon Inn or Sofu Inn?
Sofu Inn leads in 5 of 16 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Penang. Lemon Inn is stronger in number of reviews, check-in from, check-out until.
Which is cheaper, Lemon Inn or Sofu Inn?
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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