Red Inn Court

“Very Pleasant Stay”

I have a very good stay for 4 days at Red Inn Court. The owners are very friendly and always giving smile everytime we meet. Check in process was so easy, even though I didn't get any towel. When check in, you'll be asked for MYR 30 for room deposit. Plus: (+) Hostel is close to Rapid Penang bus s… more

I have a very good stay for 4 days at Red Inn Court. The owners are very friendly and always giving smile everytime we meet. Check in process was so easy, even though I didn't get any towel. When check in, you'll be asked for MYR 30 for room deposit. Plus: (+) Hostel is close to Rapid Penang bus stop. From the airport you can get down at Little India (Lebuh Chulia). From this spot or Penang Muzium you can go travel around Penang. It's very close to the hostel, for approximately 5 minutes walking. (+) For you who are Muslim, this hostel is very close to Kapitan Keling Mosque. You can clearly hear adzan (prayer calling) from this hostel. (+) You can find a lot of local cuisine in the surroundings. There are so many food choices you can take to eat. You're advisable to eat Nasi Kandar, Koay Teow, Penang Laksa, Hokkien Mee, Putu Mayong, Pasembur, and Popiah. They're the best quality food in town. (+) This hostel provides you a lot of tourist brochures inside their lobby. Free to take. You can freely take Penang Tourist Map, Penang Tourism Calendar of Events, Marking Georgetown, Penang Street Food, and so many more. By reading those references, I guarantee you wouldn't be lost in Penang. (+) This hostel offers its vintage style, precisely Chinese-vintage-style. I love it. There are so many rooms inside. (+) They serve you free simple breakfast, like bread, sandwich, fruits, etc. Free flow tea and coffee. (+) They have room service, so for you who stay more than one night, don't be worried, they'll clean your room, your bed, your blanket, etc. (+) The room is equipped with fan and air conditioner. It's completely sufficient to make you feel comfortable. (+) Because of its location, you'll be easy to find halal foods nearby. It's also strategic to go everywhere: State Court, KOMTAR, State Museum, Esplanade, City Hall, market, etc. Minus: (-) You maybe find the comments that the receptionist girl are rude. But I don't think so. She's clearly given me helps. I think that she's just "polite", not friendly. But the owners are very friendly. You can hire the motorcycle. For you who come from Indonesia or Brunei, the Madame is able to speak Malay/Bahasa. It will help you so much. Don't be hesitant to talk to her. (-) You will not find a large locker. There is a small locker behind your bed. It's small, not too large, but for me it's enough to place your precious belongings. It can only be opened by your own key so don't worry if your possessions can be stolen or not. (-) They have enough shared bathrooms, but there is no hot water inside. By the way, the bathrooms are clean. (-) When you firstly enter your room, you maybe find that it is a little humid/moist inside. I think it is because of air conditioning system. The room is small but the air conditioner is so powerful. (-) Personally, they didn't give me a towel (even though I brought mine). But they did give towels to every guest and I didn't get it. It's like a little unfair, subjectively. My rate: 8/10. Overall I had a very good stay here. Even though there are so many better hostel nearby, this hostel still offers you appropriate price and comfotable room to stay. For you who'd be traveling here and choose this hostel to stay, please kindly book through Traveloka or Tiket.com app. You would find much cheaper price there than the other app or booking sites. For many considerations, maybe I'll decide to come back to this hostel next time. Thank you, Red Inn Court!

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“Good location”

The hostel right in old Town which is very convenient you easily can walk to everywhere. The room is ok, the share bathroom need to be more clean, the breakfast could be better with eggs. However good location make things easier.

“Quiet Heritage Hostel”

The hostel is located in a really good location where the tourist sights, eating places, transportation and nightlife (Chulia Street) around Georgetown are within walking distance. AC is good and cold. Limited parking space nearby.Free Wifi is good.The beds were well made, solid so didn't move, th… more

The hostel is located in a really good location where the tourist sights, eating places, transportation and nightlife (Chulia Street) around Georgetown are within walking distance. AC is good and cold. Limited parking space nearby.Free Wifi is good.The beds were well made, solid so didn't move, the storage cupboards were useful and the pillow was nice and soft. The bunk beds comes with reading light & locked storage but too small to put my normal backpack. No curtains on the beds. Rain shower but less water pressure makes the hot water real hot. No elevator to reach second floor. Staff are helpful and friendly. Deposit of RM30 is require prior to getting a bed. Breakfast is coffeee, tea, toast & jam from 8.30am to 10.30am. No fruits onsite. Free flow of filter water, coffee & tea on the entire day. Was disgusted when some local guys occupied room #205 smoked in shared bathroom in the morning. The whole shared bathroom is unbreathable.

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“heritage building hostel?”

I like the location. The staff is very helpful and only enjoys tea, coffee on the ground floor (breakfast). Room cleanliness is good. Outside the bathroom, all floors use stairs. It is recommended for those who want to visit live in the city of Georgetown. Small minus only in the unavailability of … more

I like the location. The staff is very helpful and only enjoys tea, coffee on the ground floor (breakfast). Room cleanliness is good. Outside the bathroom, all floors use stairs. It is recommended for those who want to visit live in the city of Georgetown. Small minus only in the unavailability of drinking water & hot water kettle and LED-TV not working! :(

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