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JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4.0 star property
Family-friendly George Town hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from 1st Avenue Mall

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JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La, in Georgetown's center, offers a perfect retreat. Relax in the sauna and steam room after exploring. Cafe Jen serves local and international dishes. Guests love the outdoor pool among gardens and the attentive staff who enhance every stay.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
The current price is AED 293
AED 358 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Club Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed - single
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Club)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 1 King Bed (Club)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds (Club)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Club Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Club Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite King

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Club Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Map
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang, 10300

What's nearby

  • 1st Avenue Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Prangin Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Top at Komatar - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • KOMTAR - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 27 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wembley Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪A&W - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Upscale family-friendly hotel near 1st Avenue Mall
Located close to KOMTAR and Prangin Mall, JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La provides a garden, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Cafe Jen, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour health club.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 443 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (MYR 72 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 70 for adults and MYR 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Jen
  • Lobby Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for guests age 12 and older.
Guests must walk up 16 steps from the hotel's parking lot in the basement to the lobby. Guests may choose to drop off their luggage at the hotel’s main entrance prior to parking their vehicle. Hotel parking spots are subject to availability. If the hotel parking facility is fully occupied, alternative parking options are available for hourly rates opposite the hotel or at 1st Avenue Mall. Guests who park offsite will be reimbursed for their parking charges at the hotel's front desk upon check-out.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately MYR 70 for adults and MYR 35 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 96 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: MYR 72 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

What time is check-out at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La?

Check-out is at noon.

Does JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of MYR 96 per vehicle applies.

Where is JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La located?

This family-friendly George Town hotel is located in a shopping district, steps from 1st Avenue Mall, KOMTAR, and Prangin Mall.

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JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Swee Tiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with many shopping and food options
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danniel Bo Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staffs were helpful, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean cosy room and very convenient location close to all the food!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suliasti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel & best location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, breakfast was good too. Nothing I did not like.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel!! Room was amazing and so was the location - loved every part of my stay. Only little thing is that they make you pay a heritage fee around 3RM per night which we weren’t aware of.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chang Sen Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Friendly staffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall a decent stay. I will steff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent 4 star hotel near Komtar. Close to everything so walking works. Komtar itself is getting very outdated by now and needs a major rehaul.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Chye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice n clean staff very friendly will come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and well maintained hotel. Good location for local food and shopping.
View of the lounge.
Hotel is good location for local food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohd Reza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff Mr Ramly at the reception area was very welcoming and helpful in providing assistance and advise. Hotel is conveniently located at the city area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and excellent customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yue Hann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great and it is next to a mall with a supermarket. Clean, decent amenities and we had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Loke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location & comfort stay

Great location easy access either grab or walking distance to local market/food and shopping mall
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel, staff and great location

Wonderful stay. Excellent breakfast buffet each morning! Good location and nice pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, spacious room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mabel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zi Qi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, good as it it centralised
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emileisy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, clean, friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Near to a mall and the bus station.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KA KIT NELSON

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
clean, comfortable, friendly staff, convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025