New Savoy Hotel, George Town, Penang

New Savoy Hotel (29 September 2012)


New Savoy Hotel (GPS: 5.42221, 100.32743) is a small hotel housed in a heritage building at 156 Hutton Lane. It was built around the late 19th century, and used to be the residence of Mohd Ariff bin Mohamed Tajoodin, a wealthy Malay entrepreneur who is a patron of Boria. His son Wan Chik Ariffin built the Wan Chik Ariffin Mosque at Perak Road.

Mohd Ariff Tajoodin is credited as being one of the founding fathers of the Penang Malay Association.

360° View of New Savoy Hotel on Google Street View

New Savoy Hotel (9 December 2008)


Before it became the New Savoy Hotel, 156 Hutton Lane also once served as the club house for the Old Frees' Association between 1932 to 1939.

Getting there

Take Rapid Penang Bus No. 10, 101, 103 or 104 to Jalan Burma.

New Savoy Hotel is on the Map of Hutton Lane, Penang

List of Hotels in Penang and Hotels in Malaysia