Cititel Penang

Hotels
8.6 (2138 reviews)
66, Jalan Penang , George Town , my

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Clean environment
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
TV quality issues
Pool area smell

Categories

Cleanliness
8.54
Maintained standard cleanliness with positive mentions of clean and good environment.
Service
9.01
Staff were consistently noted as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.05
Excellent location with easy access to tourist attractions and local markets.
Room Quality
8
Rooms were modern and spacious, but some mentioned issues with pillow comfort.
Amenities
8.53
Amenities well-received, though some concerns about pool area and TV quality.
Value for Money
8.49
Considered excellent value for a hotel in a prime location.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Buffet breakfast and refreshments on entry were positively noted.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall positive experience with specific notes on friendly service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 15:26

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of George Town, guests can easily explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site and nearby attractions like Chinatown and Fort Cornwallis.

Dining Options
With 3 dining options available on-site, guests can indulge in a variety of cuisines ranging from local delicacies to international favorites.

Relaxation and Entertainment
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the indoor swimming pool, unwind with a drink at the bar, or showcase your singing skills in the karaoke room during your stay at Cititel Penang.

To experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Cititel Penang, book your stay with us 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. Effective June 01, 2014, the Penang City Council will be imposing a fee of MYR 3 per room per night, payable directly to the hotel upon check in.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for MYR 135 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for MYR 135 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 2138 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.54
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Muhammad shukor solo_traveller my
5
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Siti Aishah couple my
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
M
mazouz couple fr
8
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Edwin couple sg
9
A great utility hotel at very affordable price.
Pros:

Location and friendly staff. Right in front of FOC CAT shuttle bus route

Cons:

Room was in the smaller side but it’s expected of the price.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
L
LIM SENG BOON couple my
8
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
S
Sashy solo_traveller my
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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NUR SUHANA solo_traveller my
9
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
Y
Yap extended_group my
7
Pros:

Location

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
L
LIZA extended_group sg
7
It was a pleasant short stay. Will recommend to friends.
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

All was pretty good, though I wished the bathroom was a little bigger.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
I
Ismurnee couple sg
10
Pros:

Location and hotel staff

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
K
Kp couple my
9
Comfortable Stay
Pros:

Good Location & Clean Room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
C
Cameron couple nz
5
Average
Cons:

The Breakfast had very little for western travellers and the pool area was very average

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
O
ONG YU FANG couple my
9
Pros:

Location and cleanliness. Although the outside appearance was a bit old style but not inside! The room was comfortable with some upgrade done. I had a pleasant stay in cititel. Cleanliness was good❤️ hotel have free parking as well. Definitely will comeback next time.
The light inside the room was bright, i dun like those hotel with deem downlight.
Photo taken before checkout😅

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Nurhanim extended_group my
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
F
Fereshteh couple my
5
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
B
BOON FONG couple my
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Sze Ooi extended_group sg
10
Surprising good stay - beyond our expectation
Pros:

Good breakfast, a good Japanese restaurant and staff went extra miles to ensure customer request are well taken care of - we had a cake given when requested to celebrate the wedding anniversary of a couple travelling with us at a very last minute and the friendly staff went the extra mile to provide that from the kitchen. Excellent location for touring and food hunt.

Cons:

Nil

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
K
Khariul Annuar solo_traveller my
8
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
K
Khariul Annuar couple my
8
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
V
Veronika solo_traveller cy
8
I think for the money and location it’s a great value for a short day
Pros:

I stayed in room 1715. I chose the hotel because of the location and it’s very close to the famous blue mansion.
The hotel is quite large and you can definitely tell that this was a premium hotel back in the days. It is definitely not new, but I believe management does good effort to maintain it.
My room was facing the sea, which was really lovely. The rooms are very clean and have everything you need, even toothbrush. I especially loved that they offer you a jug to refill water at the dispenser in the corridor for free. Always appreciate free water at the hotel and this was really great.
That was actually comfortable, more than I expected.
Breakfast was good, white selection, even some sushi, nothing surprising, but you can definitely pick something.
Staff was very thoughtful and very helpful at the reception and I really appreciated it.
Stay just for one night so I think for a short stay considering the price it’s a good option!

Cons:

The hotel is not new, so of course you can tell it from the rooms. Again, the hotel does good effort to maintain it so it’s all very clean but if you’re looking for a modern looking hotel, maybe that’s not it.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee