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title: "So Hotel, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "So Hotel in Penang: rated 8.0 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hotel · ★★
# So Hotel

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

8.0 ·  Very good 3,016 reviews ·  #883 #883 of 1,077 in Penang ·  4.0/5 on Google, 343 reviews ·  8.1 Location score
## About So Hotel

So Hotel is a hotel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3,016 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 470 m from the centre of Penang. The nearest beach is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 14 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

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

- **Rooms:** 24

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 2010

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 219

No 90 Siam Road [sohotel.com.my](http://www.sohotel.com.my)

## How So Hotel scores

Better rated than 12% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **8.0**
-   Location **8.1**
-   Beach access **5.6**
-   Public transport **6.5**

Penang average

## Rating on Google

4.0/5

343 Google reviews

-   5★49%
-   4★29%
-   3★15%
-   2★3%
-   1★4%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **92**/100 Great for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **15**

<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="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 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="">810 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 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="">14 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">32 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="">470 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   One East Museum & Gallery240 m
-   Baba Nyonya Musem 和wonderfood Museum310 m
-   Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Centre400 m
-   Galeri Automotif Muzium Negeri Pulau Pinang570 m
-   Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower570 m
-   郑和文化艺术馆590 m

## So Hotel: in detail

At So Hotel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at So Hotel with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms at So Hotel come furnished with blackout curtains to cater to your needs and comfort. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain chosen rooms, mini bar is conveniently available for your use. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

### Compare

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## Questions about So Hotel

### How do guests rate So Hotel?

So Hotel has a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3,016 reviews, which is better than 12% of rated hotels in Penang.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at So Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at So Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is So Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 14 km away in a straight line.

### Is So Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.4 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does So Hotel have?

So Hotel has 24 rooms on 4 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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