Cititel Penang

Hotels
8.6 (2235 reviews)
66, Jalan Penang , George Town , my

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 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2235 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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Nur 'Afifah Syakirah couple my
10
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Nik Intan Suriana couple my
9
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Ghaffar couple my
9
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Nik Intan Suriana couple my
9
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
M
Murodjon couple uz
8
Pros:

Good, all is good

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Zubaidah solo_traveller sg
8
Pros:

The staff is very good n polite, helpful.

Cons:

I prefer water in a plastic bottle

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Thava Malar solo_traveller my
9
2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Umi Kalsum Ismail couple my
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Always , my every time favourite hotel.
From the front desk staff, rooms ,facilities, restaurant and restaurant staff they are awesome.
Please maintain your services and hospitality. I love it.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Suria couple my
10
2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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M couple my
9
2026-09-04 via Nuitee
M
Muhammad couple my
8
Wonderful vacation at Cititel. Definitely will come again.
Pros:

Location, breakfast, hospitality

Cons:

No

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Chao family_with_children au
2
I was a loyal customer of this hotel but I doubt I will anymore.
Pros:

Location of the hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

It’s a non smoking floor but it’s full of cigarette smoke smell along the floor corridor. One of the rooms’ bathroom was infested with little bugs.

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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baharum solo_traveller my
10
Pros:

The room was very clean and there was no bad smell.

Cons:

None

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
佳铭 solo_traveller cn
1
很糟糕的体验
Pros:

Cons:

退房之后,我存放在客房内的现金发生遗失。房间内的零钱还保留着,但大额钞票全部不见,涉及200新加坡币、10000泰铢以及200元人民币。我立刻通过Booking站内信联系酒店,申请核查保洁记录与走廊监控,希望能够找回财物。
酒店回复监控与保洁记录只可以提供给当地警方,不向住客个人开放。由于我已经回到国内,不方便在当地报警,整件事酒店没有提供任何实际协助。
强烈提醒后续所有旅客:切勿将现金、贵重物品放置在客房内,退房务必反复清点全部个人物品,提高财物安全防范意识。

Cash went missing in my guest room after check‑out. Small change was still left in the room, while all large‑denomination banknotes including 200 Singapore Dollars, 10000 Thai Baht and 200 Chinese Yuan were gone. I immediately contacted the hotel via Booking message, requesting to check housekeeping logs and corridor CCTV footage to recover my belongings.
The hotel replied that CCTV and housekeeping records can only be released to local police and cannot be shared with individual guests. As I am already back in my home country, it is not convenient for me to file a local police report. The hotel offered no practical support throughout the whole process.
Strong warning for future travellers: Never leave cash or valuables inside the room. Double‑check all personal items before check‑out and take good care of your property.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Leong Seng family_with_children my
7
Nothing special
Pros:

Buffet breakfast

Cons:

Air conditioning not cold enough. Gym too small and old.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Nurul couple my
10
Pros:

All i like , very near to go anywhere, staff friendly, price cheap

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Pen Hsuan solo_traveller tw
10
很棒!海景視野極佳,位置也很方便。
Pros:

早餐很豐富,住宿地點位於世界文化遺產區,地點很好。

Cons:

沒有

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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SITI ZAWIAH solo_traveller my
8
2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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christiaan solo_traveller nl
9
Good, very organised food speciality for breakfast, cleaan
Pros:

The food, very good and tastefool, all you can eat formula, excellent!

Cons:

There is a gym, but small, not use it

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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syaafzan family_with_children my
10
Excellent
Pros:

All,

Cons:

Breakfast menu and taste

2026-09-01 via Nuitee