G Hotel Kelawai

Hotels
9 (1372 reviews)
2, Persiaran Maktab , George Town , MY
+60 4-238 0000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly service
Convenient location
Cons:
Issues with amenities
Cleanliness in dining area

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Overall cleanliness was praised, although there were some mentions of needed improvements.
Service
9.25
Service was highlighted as friendly and accommodating in multiple reviews.
Location
9.25
Highly rated for convenience, near Gurney Plaza and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms noted as comfortable and spacious, but some minor issues were reported.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities were appreciated, though some functional issues were mentioned.
Value for Money
9.25
Guests felt the stay was worth the price, with good offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Breakfast received praise for variety, but some guests found issues with cleanliness in dining areas.
Overall Experience
9.25
Generally positive overall experience with many guests expressing intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:57

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
G Hotel Kelawai offers modern and luxurious accommodation in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. The air-conditioned rooms are elegantly furnished with carpet flooring, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area.

Convenient Location
The hotel is centrally located, just a short distance from prominent attractions like Gurney Plaza, Gurney Drive, and Gurney Paragon. Guests can easily explore the vibrant surroundings of the property.

Excellent Facilities
Guests can relax by the outdoor swimming pool or dine at the in-house restaurant serving a variety of local and Asian cuisine. The 24-hour front desk offers assistance with various services, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

For a luxurious stay in George Town, book your accommodation at G Hotel Kelawai 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. The Penang City Council has imposed a heritage tax of MYR 3 per room per night, payable directly to the hotel upon check in. This is not included in the room rates.
Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making payment at the hotel.
Please note that hotel may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.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.
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

9
Based on 1372 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Arne • family_with_children • ch
9
Pros:

Sehr schönes und gut ausgestattetes Hotel, sehr freundliches Personal.

Cons:

Etwas weit vom Old Town entfernt.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Wan • couple • my
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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SARALATHEVI • couple • my
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Durkesh • couple • my
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Gapgap • family_with_children • my
9
Pros:

Great

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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janice L • family_with_children • my
8
Pros:

Location is superb

Cons:

Lobby is a bit too dark.
Facilities is just quite minimum

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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nurul • solo_traveller • my
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Arianie • couple • id
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Arianie • couple • id
8
Pros:

Location was great, walking distance to Gurney Plaza & Gurney Paragon

Cons:

The strong moldy smell inside the room. The bath towels are worn out.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Beng Hock • couple • sg
9
Comfortable stay.
Pros:

Room is clean, big and spacious. Mini-bar is FOC which is very good. Staff is courteous and helpful too.

Cons:

Lack of massage service and room service.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Syakirah • family_with_children • my
8
Pros:

Variety of dishes to choose from. Staff were attentive

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Aldee • couple • ph
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Azmin • family_with_children • my
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Dhirishan • solo_traveller • my
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • za
4
you do not feel the service
Pros:

no one assist luggage to room. Curtain hooks few loose, no drinking water in room, called delivered then saw whilte fibre thing in it...

Cons:

cleanness and value

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Hong Sam • couple • my
10
Another fantastic stay! This was my 5th or 6th visit, and this hotel remains my first choice whenever I visit Penang. Th
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • my
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • my
10
Great hotel and excellent service!
Pros:

The day I arrived at the hotel and until the day I left, I was greeted with impeccable hospitality from the staff. Keep up the excellent service!

Cons:

Nothing in particular

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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ERIC • solo_traveller • my
9
Pros:

Excellent location near Gurney Plaza;
Nice breakfast table
Attention to detail
Dedicated staff
Comfortable bed

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Irene • solo_traveller • sg
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee