Ah Tong Residence by Aayu : A Tailor's Home, Reimagined
Once a humble home and workshop of a local tailor named Ah Tong, this pre-war shophouse now welcomes modern travellers in search of heritage and soul. Tucked along Kimberley Street, just steps from George Town's Kimberley night market, Ah Tong Residence by Aayu carries with it the stories of craftsmanship and quiet resilience.
At Aayu, we believe heritage homes are not just places to stay - there are invitations to connect with the authentic past. To wander the old streets of George Town, to taste familiar flavors at the hawker stalls and to return to a space that feels both authentic and intimate.
3 Rooms & 2 Bathrooms
8 Pax Occupancy (Max.)
Deluxe King Room with Private Bath
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Amenities
Common lounge area equipped with sofa, dining table and a small kitchenette for easy food preparation. Also features an outdoor patio.
General & Accessibility
Air conditioning
Smoke-free property
Fan
Iron
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Washing machine
Great for your stay
Air conditioning
View
Free WiFi
Shower
Baggage storage
Laundry
Bedroom & Room Amenities
Linens
Socket near the bed
Clothes rack
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Bathroom Essentials
Toilet paper
Towels
Bidet
Slippers
Toilet
Shower & Toiletries
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Kitchen & Living Area
Shared kitchen
Desk
Plates / Cups & Cutleries provided
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Activities
Cooking class (Additional charge, Off-site)
Tour or class about local culture (Additional charge)
Bike tours (Additional charge)
Walking tours (Additional charge)
Services
Daily housekeeping
Shared lounge/TV area
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
Laundry
Internet & Parking
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
No parking available.
Safety & Security
Fire extinguishers
Languages Spoken
English
Malay
Chinese
Photo Gallery
Living Room
Including: Ceiling fan, books, reading material, TV
Bedroom 1
Including: Queen bed, Floor mattress, Air conditioning, Bed linens, Clothing storage, Essentials, Extra pillows and blankets, Hangers, Iron
Bedroom 2
Including: Queen bed, Air conditioning, Bed linens, Clothing storage, Essentials, Extra pillows and blankets, Hangers, Iron, Room-darkening shades
Bedroom 3
Including: King bed, Floor mattress, Air conditioning, Bed linens, Essentials, Extra pillows and blankets, Iron
Full Bathroom 1
Including: Bidet, Body soap, Hair dryer, Hot water, Shampoo, Shower gel
Full Bathroom 2
Including: Bidet, Body soap, Hair dryer, Hot water, Shampoo, Shower gel
Kitchenette
Including: Hot water kettle, Microwave, Mini fridge, Wine glasses
Dining Area
Including: Dining table, Wine glasses
Additional Photos
Area Info
Nearby Landmarks
Khoo Kongsi – 450 m
Armenian Park – 550 m
Komtar – 600 m
Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar – 750 m
Secret Garden – 900 m
Wonderfood Museum – 950 m
Pinang Peranakan Mansion – 1.1 km
Taman Kejiranan Macallum – 1.5 km
Taman Kota Lama – 1.6 km
Fort Cornwallis – 1.7 km
Restaurants & Cafes
Kedai Kopi Seng Thor – 10 m
OLD House Restaurant – 50 m
Chatto – 100 m
Top Attractions
Penang Botanic Gardens – 6 km
Penang Hill – 7 km
Penang Bridge – 11 km
Natural Beauty & Beaches
Penang Hill – 8 km
Northam Beach – 2.1 km
Tanjung Tokong Beach – 7 km
Tanjung Bungah Beach – 9 km
Closest Airports
Penang International Airport – 14 km
House Rules
You'll be staying in someone’s home, so please treat it with care and respect.
Check-in: 15:00 – 23:00
Checkout before 11:00
Self check-in with smart lock
Maximum of 6 guests
No pets allowed
Quiet hours
23:00 - 07:00
No parties or events
No Commercial photography allowed
No smoking
Additional Rules
Although this is a self-check-in guesthouse, our guest assistants are available to help with any issues for checking in before 12am midnight.
Turn things off
Additional requests
Just drop us a text when you have checked out and left the house
Safety & property
Please review the following important details about the property to avoid any surprises.
No smoke alarm
Carbon monoxide detector not required
(The host reports one isn’t necessary for this listing—for example, because all appliances are electric and not powered by gas, oil, kerosene, or wood.)
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