Chulia Heritage Hotel

Hotels
8 (900 reviews)
No. 380, Chulia Street , George Town , my

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Small rooms
Bathroom cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mentioned in several reviews as being spotlessly clean but some noted cleanliness issues with bathroom facilities.
Service
9
Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and prompt.
Location
9
Location is praised for being central and convenient for access to attractions and food.
Room Quality
7
Rooms are reported as clean but there are concerns about size, comfort, and amenities.
Amenities
8
Basic amenities noted, with parking available but some issues with bathroom facilities.
Value for Money
8
Generally considered value for money, though some felt alternative accommodations may offer better quality for the price.
Food and Beverage
8
Location allows easy walking access to various food options, although specific food services weren't detailed.
Overall Experience
8
Feedback indicates an overall pleasant experience despite some mentioned issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:26

Property Description

Stylish Rooms at Affordable Prices
Chulia Heritage Hotel offers bright air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, perfect for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location in UNESCO World Heritage Site
Centrally located in Penang's UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hotel is just a short drive away from popular attractions and local eateries.

Explore Penang with Ease
Guests can easily rent motorbikes to explore the city at their own pace, making their stay at Chulia Heritage Hotel truly unforgettable.

Book your stay at Chulia Heritage Hotel today to experience the best of Penang!

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. Please note that hotel policy requires Muslim couples checking in to produce a marriage certificate upon arrival at the hotel. Kindly contact the hotel's front desk for further information.
Please note that the hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards upon booking confirmation.
Debit cards cannot be used to secure booking.
Please note that guests are kindly requested to check in before 16:00. The booking will be released otherwise.
A refundable deposit for incidental charges will be collected upon check-in.
Guests are entitled to free bicycle usage per stay. The bicycle and the car parking space reservation is not available as it is based on a first come first serve basis.
Please note that with effect from 1 June 2014, all bookings will be subjected to a MYR 2 Heritage Tax per room per day.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 900 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8
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shafikah family_with_children my
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Georgia couple gb
8
Great base for exploring George Town.
Pros:

Fantastic location and slightly back from the main road so quieter than you’d think and easier/safer for taxi pick ups and drop offs. Really clean!

Cons:

You could hear other guests quite loudly from our room and no window - but neither a big issue for us at all.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Iyad solo_traveller sa
8
Pros:

Great stay overall! Clean and comfortable accommodations.

What truly made my stay special was Dayang. She went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed, welcoming me with such warmth, professionalism, and genuine kindness. Her helpful guidance and attentive service made a huge difference during my trip.

Huge thanks to Dayang for making the experience so memorable! Highly recommended.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Gorka solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

Kokapen ona, hotel lasaia eta gela erosoak.

Cons:

Gomendagarria

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
E
Ee Lyn couple my
8
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Vanessa family_with_children es
7
Perfecta localización y relación calidad-precio
Pros:

Cuando llegamos al hotel, pensábamos que nos iba a decepcionar, porque la parte de la recepción está poco cuidada. Sin embargo, las habitaciones cumplieron nuestras expectativas, muy limpias y ordenadas. Las camas y almohadas super cómodas. La localización es perfecta, cerca de bares y restaurantes. A pesar de que no sirven desayuno en el hotel, encontramos uno buenísimo cerca, con café, bollería y tostadas de altísima calidad. Está muy cerca del centro también, a penas 10 min andando. El personal del hotel muy amable y dispuesto a ayudar.

Cons:

Una de las habitaciones estaba al lado de la recepción, por lo tanto se oía todo. La recepción está poco cuidada, pero creo que están en obras y seguro que en breve quedará mejor.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
M
Millan couple gb
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
M
Maria Alejandra couple es
7
Conveniente a precio adsequible
Pros:

Ubicación perfecta, al lado de todos los restaurantes y lugares principales para visitar. Cómodo para descansar y el staff muy amable.

Cons:

Habitación muy pequeña y sin ventana para ventilar.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Romain family_with_children fr
9
bien
Pros:

bien

Cons:

nous avions demander des chambres a coter cela n'a pas été respecter

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Eva solo_traveller de
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey solo_traveller my
8
Pros:

Location

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Dina solo_traveller eg
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Hazleen couple my
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
V
Valentina couple it
6
Pros:

Posizione!

Cons:

Acqua ghiacciata e mancanza della doccia!

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller my
8
Pros:

Very convenient location. Easy to access the shopping and restaurants around.

Cons:

There was a Chinese altar positioned just outside my room.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
M
margherita couple it
7
La posizione migliore che potessimo scegliere, servizi e personale molto accoglienti e premurosi
Pros:

Posizione fantastica e host molto molto molto molto reattivo

Cons:

La camera aveva la finestra sul garage e non c’era acqua molto calda in doccia

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple es
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Olga family_with_children my
10
Super conforyable
Pros:

Molt ben situat i net

Cons:

Li manca piscina

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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aqmar hisham couple my
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Rene couple dk
7
Pros:

Beliggenheden var perfekt. Og alt staff var meget hjælpsom.

Cons:

Værelserne er meget lille på hele hotellet, ingen bar, ingen mulighed for mad eller drikke.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee