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
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
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
Bathroom Essentials & Toiletries
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Great for your stay
- Air conditioning
- View
- Free WiFi
- Shower
- Baggage storage
- Laundry
Bedroom & Room Amenities
- Linens
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- View
Kitchen & Living Area
- Shared kitchen
- Desk
- Plates / Cups & Cutleries provided
Outdoors & Activities
- Outdoor furniture
- 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, Safety
- WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge
- No parking available
- Fire extinguishers
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.
Checkout before 11:00
Self check-in with smart lock
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.
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.
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.)