G Hotel Kelawai

Hotels
9 (1340 reviews)
2, Persiaran Maktab , George Town , my

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Luggage storage
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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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • 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.
    People no matter the age stay for MYR 160 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

9
Based on 1340 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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WIN YAN • couple • my
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Mohd Firos Ezzam • extended_group • my
7
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Pai Ly • couple • my
9
Had a pleasant stay. Check-in was easy and greet by friendly staff, with a complimentary gelato. Room was big and comfor
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Sandeep • extended_group • us
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Rene • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Lok Chee Ming • couple • my
7
Fast n good service
Pros:

No comment

Cons:

No comment

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Nuraizah • family_with_children • sg
10
We enjoyed our stay in the hotel and we're planning to come again for our next visit next year.
Pros:

Room is excellent, spacious, bed was comfortable and location is conveniently near Gurney food centre and to Batu Ferringi.it only takes about 10 mins.

Cons:

Probably the traffic jam

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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May Tze • family_with_children • my
9
Womderful stay
Pros:

Excellent location and very convenient for exploring the area. A supermarket and night market are just next door.

Cons:

The hotel itself is beautifully designed with a lovely atmosphere. The staff were all friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. We were very satisfied with our experience and would definitely come back again in the coming future.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Raihan • couple • my
9
Enjoyable stay
Pros:

Multiple range of rooms, modern design, location next to mall

Cons:

All is fine, but it is even better if the elevator is brighter and more options in the menu.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Saad • solo_traveller • my
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Kristine • couple • my
8
Excellent Service by Front Office, housekeeping, F&B, Concierge etc making my stay a pleasant one.
Pros:

Modern contemporary and clean. Near to mall. Access to facilities at G Hotel

Cons:

Nil

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Martijn • couple • nl
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Kean Guan • solo_traveller • sg
9
Excellent service and comfort.
Pros:

Location near mall. Comfortable bed. Excellent staff service.

Cons:

Quite expensive for Penang non-resort property.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Wonderful facilities, and fabulous staff make for a great stay.
Pros:

Second time at this hotel.
Great location, the rooms are large and really well equipped.
Great staff that made our stay exceptional
The rooftop pool is wonderful.
Great hotel for relaxation.

Cons:

Sometimes the music on the rooftop was a little loud! But staff did turn the volume down when asked.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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X6855PTfranciss • NONE • Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island, Penang
10
Great hotel - great location
Pros:

Great clean rooms with all the facilities you could want. Great reception. Super conveniently located between 2 major shopping malls and easy access to Georgetown

2026-05-03 • via Tripadvisor
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Satoshi • solo_traveller • jp
10
親切なスタッフとよいロケーシィン
Pros:

親切なスタッフとよいロケーション。ガーニープラザまで徒歩３分
朝食のブッフェも美味しい

Cons:

なし

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • gb
10
Excellent hotel for a fortnight stay. All the staff are friendly from the helpful security on the door who open the door
Pros:

It’s a well maintained modern hotel with cool lobby area, well proportioned bedroom and an excellent rooftop pool and bar with great views over the city especially at night and also surrounding countryside.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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vidhnesh • couple • mu
7
Good for short stay
Pros:

Near malls

Cons:

Breakfast and cleanliness

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Great location next to malls and lots of great food

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Danilo • couple • si
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee