CitiVilla Hotel Penang

Hotels
7.6 (398 reviews)
213, Jalan Argyll, , George Town , my

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Disappointing food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
5.19
There were multiple complaints about the cleanliness of the room, including dirty bedding and sticky floors.
Service
9.16
While some guests encountered difficulties, the friendliness of the staff improved the overall service perception.
Location
10
Guests appreciated the convenient location close to interesting places in Georgetown.
Room Quality
8.65
The rooms were praised for being spacious and clean, contributing to decent overall room quality.
Amenities
7.19
Some amenities were not as expected, like the malfunctioning air conditioning.
Value for Money
6.65
The breakfast was considered overpriced, impacting the perception of value for money.
Food and Beverage
5.19
Significant disappointment regarding food quality and variety in breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
8.76
The experience was mixed, with positive elements overshadowed by cleanliness and food issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 06:29

Property Description

Prime Location in George Town - Enjoy easy access to nearby attractions such as Northam Beach, Penang Times Square, and Straits Quay.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities - Relax in air-conditioned rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathroom for a comfortable stay.

Delicious Breakfast Options - Start your day right with a buffet offering continental and Asian breakfast choices.

To book your relaxing stay at CitiVilla Hotel Penang and experience the best of George Town, reserve now!

Important information:

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 398 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 7.19
Value for Money: 6.65
Food and Beverage: 5.19
Overall Experience: 8.76
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MOHAMAD FARID SYAZWAN couple my
7
Pros:

selesa

Cons:

jauh dari kedai makan dan mesin ATM

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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deva kumar solo_traveller my
1
Bad service
Pros:

Location only

Cons:

Was not as per view in the pics.
No cleanines
Did not change comfotter from previous customer,had pupubic hair.
Unwashed coffee cups.
Very bad house keeping
No intercom
Bum into a customer,no towel in the shower

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Norhayati extended_group my
8
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Davin solo_traveller au
8
Good start to my visit, overall very good.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent - a good variety of tasty dishes. And good quantity of food. The hotel was bit more expensive, but the breakfast more than made up for it! Staff quite helpful too.

Cons:

Location still good but did initially seem a little out of way. Despite already having paid in full, I was still asked for a room deposit at arrival. Could be bit noisy at night & in the morning

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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larry40 couple fr
10
Excellent rapport qualité-prix
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse et bien équipée
Personnel très à l'écoute et accueillant
Propreté
Nombreux restaurants aux alentours
Centre ville à 20/30 mn de marche
Grand centre commercial (Gurney Plazza) à 10 mn en taxi pour moins de 2€

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner mériterait d'être un peu plus varié et que les plats soient plus chauds mais il reste très convenable

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Kelly extended_group my
1
Cons:

Dear Management,


I am writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction with my recent stay at your hotel. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing, and I feel compelled to bring this matter to your attention as it significantly affected my overall trip.


The most serious issue was the hot water system. While showering, the hot water stopped in less than two minutes and I was forced to wait before it functioned again. This happened repeatedly. A proper hot shower is a basic necessity in any hotel, not an added luxury. This issue alone caused considerable frustration and discomfort, and it genuinely disrupted my travel experience. I had already reported this problem during my stay, yet no effective solution was provided. This reflects very poorly on your maintenance standards and guest care.


In addition, the breakfast provided was extremely limited in both selection and quality. The variety was minimal and did not meet even basic expectations for a hotel stay. It felt neglected and poorly prepared, which further added to the overall disappointment.


Frankly, for the price paid, the value received was far from acceptable. The experience did not match what any reasonable guest would expect, and it certainly did not reflect the standards your establishment should uphold.


I hope the management will take this complaint seriously, investigate these issues, and provide a proper explanation. More importantly, I strongly urge you to improve your facilities and service quality so future guests will not have to endure the same experience I did.


I look forward to your prompt and professional response.


Sincerely,

[Kelly Cheaw]

Room number :307

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Aad couple nl
8
Pros:

Rustig en toch een goede lokatie
Hadden eerst kamer 101 deze had teveel hinder van de buiten lamp.
Maar de volgende dag gelijk een andere kamer gekregen .
Elke dag nieuwe handdoeken en koffie en water.
Naast hotel George een prima gelegenheid om roti te eten erg lokaal maar o zo goed.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Gie Man couple my
2
Disappointing Stay
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

Bathroom tap should have the normal twist to turn on n not the press method! Very inconvenient n shower doesn't hv curtains n water fr shower was all over the bathroom n makes floor slippery.
Light switches are all linked to one another, makes turning on n off very challenging especially at night. Location of couch n coffee table is too close to one another, makes walkin in the room not too elderly friendly.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Minjur extended_group bt
8
A good value for money
Pros:

The people working there are very helpful and supportive.

Cons:

It’s small but good value for money

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Poh sim extended_group sg
7
The location of this hotel to nearby makan places with good food and within walking distance.
Pros:

cleanliness of the room and top up of shower gels, etc.

Cons:

The breakfast area had flies and the nasi or noddles was cold.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Bo couple se
8
Pros:

Lugnt och nära till bra matställen. Lite missnöjda när vi kom då vi tyckte ACn fungerade dåligt men vi fick en uppgradering och det slutade med att vi var riktigt nöjda.

Cons:

Städningen kunde man önska lite mer av och säkerhetsskåpen fungerade inte och var dessutom inte fastmonterade så det var inte mycket till säkerhet.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Wai Hoong solo_traveller my
6
Cons:

Basin tap need keep pressing when using water, next door close door sound very noisy and loud.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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siti khadijah family_with_children my
10
2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Gan couple my
7
床的清洁度有待改进。
Pros:

地点方便,车位蛮多,舒适

Cons:

枕头套没有换,还有很多短头发。

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Haslina couple my
9
2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Cheng Chuan solo_traveller my
3
Cons:

I understand that administrative errors may occasionally occur when making online reservations. However, what I find unacceptable is the hotel’s passive attitude when we, as guests, were facing difficulties. There was no intention at all to reassure or assist us. On the contrary, the remarks made by the hotel staff continuously provoked and irritated us.

This is the part I truly cannot understand. Such an attitude completely ruined the mood of our entire trip and has caused me to lose confidence in Booking.com’s services.

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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nazirul couple my
9
2025-12-20 via Nuitee
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Choon Kae solo_traveller my
5
if you really no choice, full everywhere, then no choice lo...
Pros:

Honestly, nothing...

Cons:

the floor are sticky, not well clean, but just 1 night, i just ignore it, the aircond so so so noisy...

2025-11-17 via Nuitee
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Siah Chew family_with_children my
7
Aircond is malfunction, not COOL enough.
Pros:

Aircond is malfunction, not COOL enough.

Cons:

Aircond is malfunction, not COOL enough.

2025-11-11 via Nuitee
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Vivian couple my
8
2025-11-03 via Nuitee