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Straits Collection vs Ren i Tang
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ren i Tang is preferred by most reviewers compared to Straits Collection. Ren i Tang is ranked #6 in Penang with positive reviews from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Time Out.
Straits Collection
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Lonely Planet
89-95 Armenian Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
Travel + Leisure
"Capitalizing on the city’s evocative history, owner Narelle McMurtrie converted two rows of Chinese shop houses into 10 suites that call to mind early-20th-century Asia."
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Time Out
"The residences are along charming Armenian Street and have been fully renovated with air-conditioning and all the creature comforts you'd need to make it a luxurious holiday. "
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If, after having explored George Town, you have fantasies of living in a restored Chinese shophouse, then consider a stay here."
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Ren i Tang
The Telegraph
Time Out
Lonely Planet
82-A Penang Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 , Malaysia
From $53 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
The Telegraph
8.0
"This lovingly restored heritage building was home to an old medical shop for more than 100 years."
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Time Out
"Rooms are spacious, minimalist in design with interesting nooks and crannies and done up really well...this hotel’s very central and situated in a terrific spot within the UNESCO world heritage site."
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Bear in mind and be relieved to know that little of the clatter and noise from below seep into their sleeping quarters.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A careful restoration has transformed this former Chinese medicine wholesaler's into a warm, inviting small hotel."
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