Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cockroach in the bathroom
Road works affecting location access

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Mentioned in reviews, though a cockroach was noted in the bathroom.
Service
9.08
Staff were described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.62
Overall good, with positive mentions but consultation on road works affecting access.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms were generally regarded as clean and comfortable.
Amenities
8.6
Amenities like the pool and breakfast received positive feedback.
Value for Money
8.56
Value for the price was mentioned positively in reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Breakfast choice varied and generally well-received.
Overall Experience
8.68
The target overall rating reflects a favorable sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:15

Property Description

Prime Location in UNESCO Heritage Site
Indulge in a luxurious stay at Royale Chulan Penang, conveniently located in the heart of George Town's UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Modern Amenities and Facilities
Relax by the outdoor swimming pool, keep fit at the fitness centre, or pamper yourself with a rejuvenating spa treatment. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, in-room entertainment, and concierge services for a seamless experience.

Delectable Dining Options
Savor a variety of local and Western dishes at the in-house restaurant, with special dietary meals available upon request. Enjoy the convenience of room service for a leisurely dining experience in the comfort of your room.

Book now and experience luxury and convenience at Royale Chulan 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. 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.
Please be informed that our spa is temporarily closed.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs MYR 5 per stay.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Adults stay for MYR 130 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 5204 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 9.08
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Pei Szu couple my
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Nur Najiihah family_with_children my
8
worth every penny
Pros:

strategies location with the nicest view

Cons:

the furniture in the room quite heavy

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Charles extended_group tw
9
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Riz1a solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Anthony family_with_children my
10
Good choice
Pros:

Staff friendly and helpful, Good location, nice environment. Clean room

Cons:

Noting dislike

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Priscilla couple gb
9
It’s good value for money for a 5-star experience.
Pros:

It was a surprise to enter it and see that the entrance actually looks grand and smells nice (externally it looked tired), the room is not as old fashioned as it looks from the photos . It’s clean and big, it has all the 5 star facilities - a grand entrance with a doorman opening and closing the door and taking out luggage for you. There’s a gym, an outdoor swimming pool, a ball room, the entrance hall and hallway are spacious with plenty leather sofas. It has a bar area and even a room full of big teddies and comfortable leather sofas for private meetings. It also serves a good variety of international breakfast, which is included in the price for the stay. It was good value for the money. Also, location was good too: there’s a food stall market right opposite the hotel which opens early and close at about 4pm. There are quite a number of major banks just within 2 min walk to get cash from. It’s very easy walk to the Chew Jetty, Armenian Street (where the street arts are) and a lot of durian fruit stalls and restaurants on Beach Street , which is within 8min walk. Little India is within 5min walk.

Cons:

The receptionist who checked us in was a bit blunt. She could have a bit more friendly and helpful. She didn’t smile at all, when we got there early and asked if the room would be available for us earlier. She replied they’ll do their best to make it available at 3, they can’t guarantee it, 3 is their normal check in time anyway.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Johannah couple nz
9
Pros:

Breakfast was exceptional, so many options. Location was perfect for us as it was easy walking distance from the ferry.

Cons:

The door lock stopped working 3 times, though this was fixed quickly each time.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Anthony family_with_children my
10
Good to stay
Pros:

Breakfast food and environment comfort and nice. Room clean and comfort. Staff friendly

Cons:

Noting dislike

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
I
Ismail family_with_children dz
10
Pros:

Des chambres confortables et très propres, petit déjeuner varié, personnels agréable et très réactifs

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
M
Mhd Munawar solo_traveller my
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Zarinah couple my
6
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Kimi extended_group tw
10
入住三人房,空間寬敞很舒服、早餐種類豐富,下午大廳備有迎賓飲料,清涼消暑好喝。
Pros:

房間寬敞、早餐種類豐富。

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Adele couple gb
8
Great location and very clean. Lovely staff.
Pros:

Location was great. Staff were so really friendly and nice.

Cons:

The breakfast had lots of choice for Asian people but not so good for western people Great to have a gym would be lovely if there was a bit more equipment.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Lingchuen solo_traveller my
7
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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SIOW NGO couple my
9
Good
Pros:

The room was clean. Toilet and bathroom separated.

Cons:

The mattress is too soft and I think is not a hotel standard

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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LAI SHEUNG solo_traveller hk
10
Excellent
Pros:

Everything is perfect.

Cons:

One minor personal point is the mattress is not hard enough for me.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Priyanka couple au
8
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Grant solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

Great place. Excellent location

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Anna couple es
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Carlota couple es
9
Pros:

Todo! La ubicación, el personal, la cama! Muy bien

2026-06-18 via Nuitee