REN I TANG HERITAGE INN, George Town

Ren I Tang Heritage Inn - A restored shophouse inn featuring herbal soaking tubs, courtyard views, and heritage details

Located in George Town's historic district on China and Penang Street, Ren I Tang Heritage Inn occupies a restored shophouse featuring timber flooring, Chinese roof tiles, and open-air wells. The 17 rooms include Studio Flats with kitchenettes, Family Rooms with separate sleeping spaces, and unique Tub Rooms with wooden soaking tubs and herbal salts. Some rooms offer views of China Street or the Courtyard Herb Garden, a tranquil space grown using organic methods. Breakfast includes local dishes like Penang Curry Mee and Chee Cheong Fun, served at nearby coffee shops such as Peace & Joy across the street. The inn integrates energy-saving systems like inverter air conditioning while preserving heritage elements like heritage wooden staircases. Pinang Peranakan Mansion is 100 meters away, and Penang International Airport is a 20 km drive.

Pros

The Tub Rooms feature wooden soaking tubs with in-house herbal salts for relaxation.

Proximity to landmarks like Pinang Peranakan Mansion (100m) and Sri Mariamman Temple (300m).

Some rooms include kitchenettes with microwaves, induction stoves, and mini fridges.

Organic courtyard garden provides a quiet retreat from the bustling streets.

Retains original shophouse details like timber flooring and Chinese roof tiles.

Cons

Limited street parking availability nearby.

The wooden soaking tubs may not suit guests preferring modern showers.