Royale Chulan Penang

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.1

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About this property

Nestled in Weld Quay area, Royale Chulan Penang offers accommodations in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 984 feet to Clan Jetties of Penang, while Pinang Peranakan Museum, Wonderfood Museum and the culturally-vibrant Little India are within 0.6 mi away. Fort Cornwallis is 1 mi from Royale Chulan Penang. Batu Ferringhi Beach is 11 mi from the property. Penang International Airport is 10 mi away. Offering various views, air-conditioned rooms are furnished with carpet flooring, a wardrobe, in-room safe, sofa and a flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels. Mini-bar and electric kettle are also included. The private bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Other facilities at the property include a fitness center. Alternatively, guests can indulge in a pampering massage at the in-house spa. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for concierge services and luggage storage. The in-house restaurant serves a delectable spread of local and Western cuisine. Special diet meals can be prepared upon request, while room service options are available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Asian, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

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Availability

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2 twin beds
1 king bed
3 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Niki
Canada Canada
“Excellent location in the heart of the old town, only a couple of blocks from the ferry, and touring around old town. Very easy to get a grab to Penang Hill, and other sites.. Beds were super comfortable. Pool area was lovely and maintained...”
Charles
Vietnam Vietnam
“Great location. Delicious breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.”
Lisa
Australia Australia
“The breakfast was spectacular; the rooms were clean, beautiful and quite; the hotel location was perfect. The staff were very helpful and friendly.”
Erika
Canada Canada
“Everything! It was a beautiful historical building which was so well preserved and maintained! Rooms were updated, comfortable and immaculate in terms of cleanliness! Staff was exceptional! Bonus was the pool - so rare for any hotel in...”
Tan
United States United States
“The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The hotel was in a convenient location near shops and food. The breakfast was extensive and delicious.”
Afnan
Malaysia Malaysia
“Comfortable, clean,good breakfast,friendly staff,nearby to attraction place and nice view”
Nor
Malaysia Malaysia
“Breakfast was good especially the roti canai. Salad and fruits were fresh. We stayed in the Studio room. Very spacious and the bath tub was great. Pillows can be switched to better quality, not really up to the standard. Staff was great, always...”
Bridget
Malaysia Malaysia
“Everything. Breakfast was very good with varieties of food. Room was big and very comfortable”
Hasif
Malaysia Malaysia
“I was amazed as the hotel is Muslim Friendly bcoz i heard that one of the staff said to foreign guest that its forbiden to drink alcohol inside the hotel. Also, theres no beer or alcohol available in the hotel. Wow..”
Syazwin
Malaysia Malaysia
“1. The location which is right in the middle of Georgetown, 7-Eleven, Zus, Salad Atelier, some coffee shops & this popular Nasi Lemak spot is right beside the hotel to fulfil cravings without going too far 2. The room plan for Junior Triple which...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Sri Tanjung Cafe
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
  • Ambience
    Modern
Heritage Lounge
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal

House rules

Royale Chulan Penang takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about $23. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out as long as there's been no damage to the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
MYR 130 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. In line with the Malaysia government’s decision to implement Sales and Service Tax (SST) of 6% effective 1st January 2022, this tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in.

Guest must present the same credit card used to guarantee the booking when checking in / making payment at the hotel, hotel will not accept any third party credit card.

All of our guest rooms are equipped with a Bacfree water filtration system, ensuring clean and Halal drinking water directly from the tap for your comfort and convenience.

A security deposit of MYR 100.0 is required upon arrival for incidental charges. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.