Cititel Penang

Hotels
8.6 (1959 reviews)
66, Jalan Penang , George Town , my

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Clean environment
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
TV quality issues
Pool area smell

Categories

Cleanliness
8.54
Maintained standard cleanliness with positive mentions of clean and good environment.
Service
9.01
Staff were consistently noted as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.05
Excellent location with easy access to tourist attractions and local markets.
Room Quality
8
Rooms were modern and spacious, but some mentioned issues with pillow comfort.
Amenities
8.53
Amenities well-received, though some concerns about pool area and TV quality.
Value for Money
8.49
Considered excellent value for a hotel in a prime location.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Buffet breakfast and refreshments on entry were positively noted.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall positive experience with specific notes on friendly service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 15:26

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of George Town, guests can easily explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site and nearby attractions like Chinatown and Fort Cornwallis.

Dining Options
With 3 dining options available on-site, guests can indulge in a variety of cuisines ranging from local delicacies to international favorites.

Relaxation and Entertainment
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the indoor swimming pool, unwind with a drink at the bar, or showcase your singing skills in the karaoke room during your stay at Cititel Penang.

To experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Cititel Penang, book your stay with us now!

Important information:

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. Effective June 01, 2014, the Penang City Council will be imposing a fee of MYR 3 per room per night, payable directly to the hotel upon check in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PEN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for MYR 135 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for MYR 135 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1959 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.54
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.61
J
Jean Jacques couple ch
9
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
10
Very good location for staying slightly aloof from Bangkok's main bustle.
Pros:

Staff - everyone at the top of their game. Cheerful, helpful. Room - superb, high-up river view. Lift - always available and fast. Breakfast - excellent and admirably managed by the maitre d'e. Trainees - keen and well-supervised. Pool - a decent size. Hotel within 5 mins walk of Terminal 21 - this was a brilliant combination of restaurants and shops where we actually bought clothes and ate well. We visited each day we stayed in Bangkok for a week. Concierge was v. helpful especially Mr Rung who organised taxis and helped us to oriented us in this huge city.

Cons:

Perhaps some more roughage in the breakfast menu: better quality muesli, bran. Maybe some kefir ?

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
S
Sumenta couple in
10
Great place to stay in George Town
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent… big spread lots of choices… hotel is very centrally located and can walk to almost all the places… lots of good restaurants and food courts nearby. Hotel is very clean room is nice and spacious. Everything was great. They have good restaurants too and everyone was very nice. We throughly enjoyed our stay here!

Cons:

Nothing… all good 👍

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
A
AKANE solo_traveller jp
8
My 2nd home at Malaysia
Pros:

Good location to enjoy calture and foods of Penang. Clean and comfortable. Staff are very polite and cooperative. Some staff can speak Japanese. I expect other hotels under Cititel Group.

Cons:

No negative points.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
A
AYAMI solo_traveller jp
9
シニアの女ひとり旅でも安心して泊まることができました。
Pros:

観光地に徒歩で行ける場所にあり、日本人が会社の出張で泊まっているホテルと聞き安心して宿泊できました。

Cons:

ジムとプール付きのホテルを検索して決めたのですが、プールは午前7時からの午前中だけしか開いていないようです。
利用できずに残念でした。

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
J
Johaar couple za
9
Very enjoyable stay with friendly staff and great breakfast.
Pros:

Location is perfect.
Room very nice.
Breakfast excellent

Cons:

All good

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
A
AIHUA couple cn
9
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
T
Teong Tent family_with_children au
8
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
A
Angela couple nz
9
Pros:

Bus stop very close to hotel -useful if using their public bus system as the road was on quite a few bus routes.
Staff very helpful especially the concierge.
8-10 min walk to 2 hawker stalls nearby

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
U
Udom2t couple th
9
Pros:

Great location. Nice and clean room.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
J
John Leo extended_group gb
10
The staff here are the most helpful and friendly I have encountered anywhere. They all appeared happy in their work. A r
Pros:

Air conditioning, location, staff, pool, breakfast.

Cons:

Paint on shower floor coming off in lumps while showering. Initial room at front was noisy in early morning. Locals racing on motorcycles.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
E
Eileen solo_traveller us
10
Stay here!
Pros:

Attentive staff and youza breakfast!

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
T
Thi Bang Thanh couple vn
9
Nhân viên thân thiện, chỗ ở tốt
Pros:

Mọi thứ đều ok, vị trí tốt

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
J
Jack extended_group my
10
Family had a great stay.
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
H
Helen extended_group my
9
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
S
shorba couple za
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
D
DinKaman couple sg
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
Y
Yaiko couple es
10
Vacaciones en Penang
Pros:

La amabilidad del personal, la comodidad de las habitaciones, la limpieza y la variedad del buffet

Cons:

No hubo nada que no me gustara

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
H
Hiroyuki solo_traveller jp
8
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
H
Hashim couple my
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee