Painstakingly restored by a sustainability-minded duo, Ren i Tang is not only reviving its own history, but wants its neighbourhood to thrive too.
A boutique hotel helping the good old days shine
Ren i Tang
THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
Meticulously restored from a derelict former Chinese medicinal shophouse, Ren i Tang is helping to revitalise its community and helping Penang's historic heart preserve its heritage. It serves guests food purchased from surrounding coffeeshops to support local businesses, and its rooms are stocked with eco-friendly soap made by people with disabilities. A stay at Ren i Tang enables it to keep supporting the local community.
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Traveller's Notes
The rooms are accessed by steep stairs, so it may not suit those with mobility problems. Suitcases are sent up to the rooms via a pulley system.
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Alexandra Wong
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