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15 Bangkok Lane

We welcome artists and musicians who'd like a chance to experience living in a heritage cottage at Le Coq @ 15 BANGKOK LANE HOME STAY. We don't run it like a business, rather like a sharing experience. So, if you're thinking of spending a few days in Penang just like a local, let us know! And if I'm in town, I'd love to show you around. Do note though, if you're expecting a hotel, this is honestly not it. You might like to consider the various boutique hotels in Georgetown.

Le CoQ on Bangkok Lane in Penang

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Stained glass and Scottish-made floor tiles are a main feature in the house

** What to expect

The house is furnished with modern day comforts, yet still retains as much of the original feel. In the hall is a 1960s art deco vinyl sofa from my grandfather's house.

Art-deco vinyl sofa which I’m looking to be up-cycled so please let me know if you know someone to recommend.

Upstairs, the loft master bedroom is air-conditioned (brand new) with one king-sized real bed (sleeps 2), writing table & chair. There's a private balcony so you can enjoy lazy mornings and the tropical weather. Newly installed blinds will keep it shady enough for the tropical afternoons.

Breakfast on the balcony

The Master Bedroom is air-conditioned and has the comfort of a King-sized bed and 600-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. 

Table-fan in the second open-concept room with one single bed (sleeps 1) opens up to a private balcony that amazes with stunning views of the temple steeple. 

View of the Wat Chaiyamangkalaram temple steeple

There is only one shower area and toilet downstairs. We've fitted in a brand new Johnson Suisse seated flush toilet - a tiny peak-hole allows you sneak peak to the sky while on the throne :P But the bathroom is yet to be renovated so it's still dated with faded blue ties, but it's clean otherwise! A brand new heated powerful shower makes up for it for now.

Spacious bathroom retains blue tiles from the 1980s

A brand-new throne!

The retro living room is the 'unofficial' arts space, where we'll occasionally invite local artists to jam and gig at our open mic sessions. We also have housed musicians in-residence at 15 Bangkok Lane. The house welcomes singer songwriters and poets for its bi-monthly gigs. Help yourself to use of the mini fridge, utensils & mini kettle.

I shuttle between Kuala Lumpur and Penang for work. When I'm in town, I'd love to show you around!

If you're a musician, artist or poet and would like to experience sleeping in a shop house, contact us. The home space welcomes non-artistes as well, where we charge a nominal fee to cover for cleaning and to support our arts programmes.