Noordin Mews

Based on my recent six-night stay, Noordin Mews is a charming heritage hotel that perfectly blends historic character with thoughtful comfort. It served as an ideal and memorable base for exploring Penang. Our room was spacious for two, featuring a very comfortable bed with excellent pillows and a cozy lounge area by the TV. The stylish, well-appointed bathroom was a definite plus. A minor suggestion would be for a few more clothing hangers, as we found ourselves getting creative with the furniture. The service was a highlight throughout. Check-in was seamless—I had pre-checked in online, so we went straight to our room upon arrival. The front desk team took genuine time to introduce Georgetown and Penang, offering incredibly useful tips on where to go and eat. The staff were always so kind and friendly, and the daily turn-down service was a welcome treat after long days of walking. Breakfast was a delightful experience with a daily-changing selection of Asian dishes. I particularly enjoyed the Teochew porridge and the incredibly flavourful dal with prata. The prata with egg was beautifully presented, though as a personal preference, I'd love to see it prepared for fluffiness and crispiness (cooked from frozen on a dry pan with no oil – just a suggestion!). The dining and adjacent lounge area, stocked with books on Penang architecture, became a favourite spot to relax and immerse ourselves in the city's culture. The hotel’s location near Komtar was incredibly convenient, allowing us to explore every alley of Georgetown on foot. While we regrettably forgot our swimsuits, the pool area looked inviting and cozy. Thoughtful touches elevated the entire stay—from daily small surprises in the room to the refreshing L'Occitane bath amenities. Noordin Mews provided a deeply comfortable and culturally rich experience. We left feeling we still had more of Penang to discover, and I would not hesitate to return here on our next visit.

We had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The rooms were charming, the staff was excellent, and with a perfect location, close to shops and places to eat. The biggest asset is the staff, friendly, attentive and just very nice. The hotel maintains the true feel of old Penang after being restored. While the building had a charming way of showing its age, the rooms/bathrooms were nicely updated and spotless. The pool area was a nice oasis after a hot day in Georgetown. We highly recommend a stay here. We look forward to going back!

Noordin Mews is a well-located tucked away oasis in the middle of bustling George Town. It's a boutique hotel with a lot of local character, so if you're looking for something beyond your standard commercial hotel - this is the perfect pick. The stand-out element of Noordin Mews besides it's beautifully decorated lobby, dining area and cosy yet comfortable rooms is the service. The staff were extremely attentive, taking the time to explain where to eat and go in the local area with complimentary guides and were very accommodating yet discrete (Thank you to Amber and Bala, as well as the rest of the staff!). The little personal touches such as the evening turndown service with a snack and accompanying note, free Netflix to a thoughtful goodbye token added to the experience. One of my favourite things was the breakfast as it was very generous and delicious. They had fixed western options and the daily Asian selection, which I looked forward to trying each morning. The asethetics of the meal was as superb as the breakfast itself. The rooms were modern with stylish furnishings. For the tech-savvy, there was plenty of well placed plugs which goes to show the consideration taken in planning of the room as well as the customers' needs. This is carried through in the cleanliness of Noordin Mews. It was spotless and you can see that the staff are meticulous in their daily cleaning of rooms and common areas, so much so that they make the effort to remove their shoes before entering rooms which is greatly appreciated. I absolutely loved my stay at Noordin Mews and cannot recommend it enough. I would gladly return to this hidden gem as it made exploring Penang all that more memorable, knowing there was such a comfortable, lovely respite waiting for me after a day of adventuring.

We just left the hotel to the airport and I need to write a review about this place. It’s been absolutely perfect. First of all, the staff, so helpful and genuinely kind.. thanks to all of them, specially Yun Li who has been amazing (and we know about this because we work in the same industry haha). Then, the rooms: comfortable, very clean, spacious and very detail oriented: for instance, giving you different local sweets every day. The breakfast: you choose from a menu the day before. very tasty! don’t forget to choose white coffee (a must try!) The location: 10-15 min walking distance to city center. The food recomendations the hotel gave us where very much appreciated!! Thanks for everything!! Mireia & Sergio

One of the nicest places we've ever stayed. Beautifully renovated Penang town house converted into a small boutique hotel. As ever, it's the small details that matter and Noordin Mews has got it absolutely right. They have about 16 rooms which is perfect for a relaxing stay. The fact they have maintained many of the original features just adds to the ambiance. We were quite happy spending time at the hotel when not out and about visiting the sights of George Town. A swim in the pool or relaxing poolside was just lovely. The staff were efficient and respectful at all times, the breakfasts were varied and delicious,. We were also impressed that they make every effort to use local ingredients and to showcase local crafts. We loved it here. A special mention to Rou, who really went the extra mile to make our stay special.

A lovely charming quiet boutique hotel, with great friendly and caring service. The pool is just right when it gets humid. Breakfast is great (especially the French toast and banana). Rooms are clean, well furnished, stylish and romantic. Staff were great, a big credit to the hotel. A wonderful place. Highly recommended of you want a secret hideout to just chill.

This boutique hotel has really is a gem!! Located just outside the UNESCO world heritage site, well thought-through and all the right finishing touches. This hotel puts Malaysian hospitality at the centre of everything they do. From all the small touches like the daily turn-down service to the locally sourced amenities. The daily breakfast was excellent and I really liked that it’s made to order daily to prevent wastage. The rooms were very clean, comfortable and finished nicely. The staff were exquisite, personable and attentive, they never needed to ask which room you were from. The only aspect that was could be improved was the noise. There were quite a few families in the hotel, and they were using the pool quite early with young children which led to noise that woke us up, I’d recommend that the hotel only allows use of the pool for children past 10am to avoid this but this is just a small inconvenience. Would highly recommend!

The staff at Nordic Mews are so great! Our stay was improved by their kindness, knowledge, communicativeness, and their personal attention. |Our room was spacious, clean, and reflected the history of this special building.|Breakfast was excellent and in a lovely setting. |While the pool looked inviting, we never got a chance to take a dip.|The only place I could see room for improvement would be the beds. The mattress was unforgivably firm for us.

Great one night stay, though getting a suite upgrade always helps the experience. Clean throughout. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Great decor. Good, free WiFi. A bit removed from the tourist core, but a 10 minute walk to the bus terminal. Recommended.