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title: "Ke-lan-tan House, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Ke-lan-tan House in Penang: rated 8.6 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★
# Ke-lan-tan House

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

8.6 ·  Very good 397 reviews ·  #555 #555 of 1,077 in Penang ·  9.3 Location score
## About Ke-lan-tan House

Ke-lan-tan House is a guesthouse in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 397 reviews. Facilities include bar, 24-hour room service. It is 1.3 km from the centre of Penang. The nearest beach is 760 m away. The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 15 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1900

- **Last renovated:** 2012

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 121

No.27,Kelantan Road [ke-lan-tan-house.com](https://www.ke-lan-tan-house.com/)

## How Ke-lan-tan House scores

Better rated than 38% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **9.3**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **7.7**
-   Public transport **9.8**

Penang average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Concierge

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">760 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ibusawat TM Berhad Jln Burma,Penang</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">190 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penang International Airport (PEN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">33 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penang</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Green Mansion - Peneng170 m
-   Asia Camera Museum210 m
-   Glass Museum Penang240 m
-   I-box Glass Museum240 m
-   Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower390 m
-   TOP Boutique Aquarium420 m

## Ke-lan-tan House: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Experience the wonders of Penang with ease by utilizing the services provided at taxi. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the hotel's tours. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Ke-lan-tan House, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, bottled water, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar. Ke-lan-tan House offers a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Chosen accommodation prices might include entry to the executive lounge, offering premium services amid an ambiance of refined extravagance. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hotel at its shared kitchen.

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## Questions about Ke-lan-tan House

### How do guests rate Ke-lan-tan House?

Ke-lan-tan House has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 397 reviews, which is better than 38% of rated hotels in Penang.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Ke-lan-tan House?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### How far is Ke-lan-tan House from the airport?

The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 15 km away in a straight line.

### Is Ke-lan-tan House close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 760 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Ke-lan-tan House have?

Ke-lan-tan House has 10 rooms on 2 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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