Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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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.

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 5056 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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V. BE solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

L'emplacement, le petit déjeuner.

Cons:

Mal reçu par un des manager car nous étions 3 : 2 adultes et 1 enfant et ils nous ont fait dormir dans u lit tous les trois car on avait oublié de demandé un extra bed. Surréaliste la situation !

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Simon couple us
8
I would recommend this hotel to anyone
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, clean.

Cons:

Not much to say

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
S
Suhaida couple my
9
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
S
Syazwana Nazlin couple my
9
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
Z
Zaidah solo_traveller my
9
Pros:

Location

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Han-Chuan solo_traveller tw
7
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Igor extended_group us
9
it was a pleasant stay and we would stay here again
Pros:

The spacious room, comfortable beds although the pillows are to firm. We requested a softer pillows and they were a little bit better, just a little bit. We also requested the bath robes and they made our stay very comfortable. Clean linings, fluffy white towels, a faucet with the filtered water right is installed in the room, so not need to request water bottles. A complimentary tea, snacks, instant coffee. The staff is very friendly and helpful. A welcome drink was very refreshing. Hotel is strategically located, close to everything we wanted to visit.

Cons:

A gym could be a little bit better. A sanitizer spray should be provided to disinfect equipment. The yoga mats are very old and very dirty.

The breakfast buffet has a lot of choices but not for the strict vegetarian/vegan. At least a better selection of the local fruits should be offered.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Sandeep solo_traveller my
10
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Mustazza Hakimi solo_traveller my
10
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Good

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Katherine extended_group au
9
The Family Suite was perfect for our family of 3
Pros:

Character, location (with everything the old town has to offer in walking distance), lovely room & comfy bed, clean, good breakfast variety

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Zurina couple my
10
Overall I had a great time at the hotel- from accommodation, to the food and also the guards.
Pros:

One of the best breakfast buffet. A large selection of food and it was delicious.

Cons:

Some staff could be more friendly. Be fair to everyone and not just the foreigners.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
I
Izzati couple my
10
Short but sweet
Pros:

All

Cons:

No

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
K
Kestutis Sriupsa solo_traveller lt
10
Excellent place to stay
Pros:

Bathtub in the balcony. Close to many a attractions in the city center. Walking distance from the ferry. Excellent breakfast. Helpful staff

Cons:

Room needs minor renovation

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Abdul Aziz couple my
8
IT'S WONDERFUL AND COZY PLACE TO STAY.
Pros:

The Egg and the roti canal section

Cons:

Dinner maybe you have something like set lunch.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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HappyChapx solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Good wecome by reception. All staff were very helpful and responsive

Hoisekeeping exceptional. Our room was thoroughly cleaned and maintained during our stay.
Location of hotel perfect for ease of transfer from/to the ferry terminal. Easy to walk to local attractions with bus routes and grab cars (of course) easily available.

Cons:

Nothing really...

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Dato' Abdul Salam extended_group my
10
Great vacation
Pros:

Clean
Near to everything
Staff are polite
Fast check in
Rooms are super clean

Cons:

None

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Mark couple au
8
Pros:

Breakfast pretty decent, filling.

Cons:

Staff great, especially the Security guys holding the doors, wearing a uniform, standing in the blazing sun and still smiling every time comes in or out of the building takes some doing.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Pei Chin extended_group sg
7
Value for money.
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

The room corridor aircon is warm. The toilet door lock cannot be locked. Sink tap water always warm if not hot.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Pei Chin extended_group sg
7
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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LEONG couple my
8
2026-04-27 via Nuitee