Cititel Express Penang

Hotels
Independent
7.8 (107 reviews)
123, Lebuh Noordin, George Town, 10300 , George Town , MY

Facilities

Electric car charging station
No single-use plastic straws
Comprehensive recycling policy
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic soda bottles
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Efficient check-in and check-out
Pleasant stay

Categories

Cleanliness
7.69
The room is clean.
Service
8.16
Staff is polite and understanding.
Location
8.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.15
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.18
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.14
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.19
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.66
Had a very pleasant stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:13

Property Description

Discover the charm of Cititel Express Penang, where comfort meets convenience in the vibrant heart of George Town.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy seamless connectivity with complimentary wireless internet access, allowing you to stay linked with loved ones or meet business needs effortlessly. Our 24-hour front desk and concierge services ensure that all your needs are met any time of the day.

Comfortable Rooms
Retreat in one of our 234 air-conditioned rooms, each featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Start your day refreshed with modern bathrooms complete with complimentary toiletries and daily housekeeping that keeps your space pristine.

Prime Location
Just a stone's throw from major attractions such as KOMTAR and Gurney Drive, you’ll have access to shopping, culture, and dining within minutes. Explore the historic streets of Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Book your stay today and experience the heart of Penang like never before!

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 107 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.69
Service: 8.16
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 7.14
Food and Beverage: 7.19
Overall Experience: 7.66
J
Jack NG BOON partner
10
Pros:

Breakfast ok staff polite

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
K
Kwok Tim
8
Pros:

Great location.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
C
Choong Wah family
10
Pros:

Check in and out was efficiently done. Staff is polite and understanding. Room is clean. Had a very pleasant stay. Will definitely come again when in Penang.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
V
Victor
8
Pros:

Overall good, room is a bit small

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
V
Victor
6
Pros:

Overall good, room is a bit small for 2 person

2025-05-28 via Nuitee
J
Joey family
6
Pros:

I've previously enjoyed my stay at the Ipoh Cititel Express, so I decided to stay at the George Town branch. A little bit disappointed at the condition of my room, you can tell that while the room has indeed been refurbished, it is starting to show signs of wear. The towel railing in the bathroom is falling apart. The wallpaper is peeling. The air-conditioning may need servicing. The parking elevator always has a smell. And the towels also has a peculiar odour, making me question the hotel's cleanliness protocol.

I also wouldn't recommend this hotel for light sleepers, as the walls, windows and doors are not at all soundproof. On top of being able to hear all the noise from the street level, I could hear the opposite room's early morning cellphone alarm which unfortunately rang for hours. If you do stay here, please stay as far away from the elevators as possible.

As for everything else - reception was fine and courteous if a little clumsy during the check in process. Parking was straightforward and fairly easy to access. Rooms are a little bit tiny, but is adequate for a solo stay. Rooms are also equipped with most basic necessities, including kettle, mini fridge, hair dryer, towels, slippers, mugs, TV.

The hotel is right opposite a mall. A bunch of eateries and cafes, 7-11, are all easily accessible by foot. Fairly central location and you can get to most of the famous spots easily.

Overall, your mileage may vary. For me, this place is just fine, could have been better.

2025-05-08 via Nuitee
M
Man Fan family_with_children
6
Pros:

They don't have much. No restaurant nor swimming pool. It is small hotel and is dated. The room is okay but a bit small for us.

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Short stay at Penang for seminar
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly. Location was great!

2025-04-02 via Nuitee
B
Benjamin
10
Pros:

overall the the hotel was nice, there was good food around it and quite a central location to get to different places around Penang!

2025-03-19 via Nuitee
M
Mathu Janaki
10
Pros:

Wonderful stay with very comfortable room and city view

2025-03-14 via Nuitee
M
M S
6
Small rooms and price. Good value.
Pros:

Good central location between GAMA and 1st Avenue mall with coffee shops and restaurants nearby, or a short GRAB ride away. Rooms are clean, small and relatively comfortable. The price is reasonable for what you get. Maid service every other day. Staff was friendly and helpful.

2025-03-03 via Nuitee
C
Chan partner
8
Pros:

Thiss hotel the furniture is new.Bed is comfortable. The room is a bit small. Obdrsll is ok.

2025-03-01 via Nuitee
C
Chan
8
Pros:

GOOD LOCATION. FOOD IS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE. FRIENDLY COUNTER STAFF. GOOD BUFFET BREAKFAST BUT NEED TO ADD ON.

2025-02-24 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
City Center
Pros:

Convenient walking distance in city. Lots of good food

2025-01-22 via Nuitee
L
Li Chin partner
2
Pros:

The sink was clogged. We told the staff, and they said they will send a maintenance staff to look at it but it was never done. We ended up asking to change to a different room on the following day. We came back one day and saw the door was left open and unlock after the room was made. We'll never consider Cititel Express in future.

2024-09-21 via Nuitee
C
chiang chuang
8
Pros:

-

2024-07-09 via Nuitee
R
ROZANI
8
Pros:

Good location and walking distance to Perangin Mall ang The Top Komtar

2024-07-08 via Nuitee
C
Choa family
10
Pros:

Clean and good locations

2024-05-05 via Nuitee
S
Sook-Lee
8
Pros:

Comfortable and friendly staff

2024-03-31 via Nuitee
A
ANDREW family_with_children
8
Pros:

Front desk staff approachable and helpful. Overall, value for money. I liked the multistorey car park, as it was not on street level. Location was good.

2023-12-26 via Nuitee