• Kitchen
  • City view
  • Swimming Pool
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, next to the KOMTAR building, 1st Avenue Shopping Mall and Prangin Mall. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 500 metres to 5D Interactive World, while Upside Down Museum and Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum are within 600 metres of the property. Penang International Airport is 17.8 km away. Rooms and suites at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La feature modern Malaysian décor. Large bay windows provide views of the city. Each room is equipped with a cable TV and safety deposit box. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for tour arrangements, ticketing and concierge services. For relaxation, guests can make use of the sauna and steam room. The 24-hour health club boasts of modern equipment. Other facilities include a salon and business centre. Buffet breakfast is available at the hotel. Cafe Jen's menu consists of international dishes with local influences. Light meals and refreshments are served at the Lobby Lounge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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JEN by Shangri-La
Hotel chain/brand
JEN by Shangri-La

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Asian, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Michał
    Poland Poland
    Location was perfect. All street arts and nice street food were located max 30 minutes by walk. Highly recommend this place.
  • Jing
    Singapore Singapore
    Room was spacious enough for three and check in/out process was smooth. Location was superb and close enough to all the Georgetown food attractions. Love the lavender scented toiletries too!
  • T
    Tanja
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Great choice, great service, could have spent hours at the buffet..hard to make a choice :-)

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Cafe Jen
    • Cuisine
      Malaysian • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Facilities of JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on site
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Steam room
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Malay
  • Tamil
  • Chinese

House rules

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa JCB American Express Cash JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Lift access is not available from basement car park to hotel’s lobby but accessible with a short flight of stairs. Guest can drop off their bags at the hotel’s main entrance.

Important Notice :

Hotel parking bays are subject to availability and hotel is not able to guarantee parking for all guest vehicles. If the hotel parking facility is fully occupied, guests will be offered alternative parking location (vacant parking spaces opposite the hotel or 1st Avenue Mall parking lots). Parking charges will be reimbursed at hotels front desk counter upon check-out.

Hotel JEN Penang is committed to providing its guests and associates with a smoke-free environment from 1 June 2022 onwards.

-Smoking, including vaping and e-cigarettes, is not permitted in the guest rooms or any other areas within the hotel.

-Although smoking is not permitted within hotel buildings themselves, guests who smoke are permitted to do so outside in Designated Smoking Areas.

A tourist tax of MYR 10 per room per night is applicable to all foreign guests . This tax is not included in the room rate and is collected at the property upon check-in from 1 January 2023. Permanent residents and Malaysian nationals are exempt from the tax. For more details, please contact the property.

Please inform JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

FAQs about JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

  • JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La has 1 restaurant:

    • Cafe Jen

  • Check-in at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Apartment
    • Family
    • Suite
    • Quadruple

  • JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Table tennis
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Fitness
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Steam room
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Happy hour

  • Guests staying at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian
    • Buffet

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is 450 yards from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.