Cititel Express Penang is located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town and offers free WiFi and an on-site Japanese restaurant. Each room features a TV, air-conditioning and satellite channels. Private bathrooms come with shower facilities, a hairdryer and bidet. Rooms also boast city views. At Cititel Express Penang you will find a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and free parking. The hotel is 984 feet from Komtar and Prangin Mall, and 0.9 mi from Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Penang International Airport is 8.7 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Toh
Malaysia Malaysia
Everything is good. Room is clean. Bedsheet and pillow cover are clean. Excellent
Iamkel
Malaysia Malaysia
Clean, quiet, and spacious enough for a family of four. The room was comfortable and well-maintained, and the hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of a nearby mall, making shopping and dining easily accessible. A great choice for...
Nkb88
Malaysia Malaysia
covered on site parking for guest no use of bottled water pleasant front desk staff
Charlotte
Canada Canada
Comfy bed and sparkling clean room! Asked for a higher floor and the staff gave us one on the top floor which was so great, the soundproofing was also quite good. Also located very close to a mall with a grocery store and other amenities
Linda
Singapore Singapore
We had a wonderful stay at Cititel. The hotel location is near most attractions ie The Top etc. There are eateries and shopping malls around the hotel. Many thanks, and I appreciate the gesture of goodwill in celebration of my daughter's birthday....
Alan
Malaysia Malaysia
Value for money. Conveniently located in the middle of town
Zi
Malaysia Malaysia
Clean and neat room. Staffs are friendly to answer questions.
Leong
Malaysia Malaysia
I like the brightly lit fluorescent light at parking level. Bright & give a sense of safety and security feel. Ample parking spaces. I couldn't find similar hotels in Penang at 3 star rating with a similar indoor, brightly lit parking, paid...
Sultan
Malaysia Malaysia
The place is very comfortable and calm, and it's conveniently close to shopping areas.
Ghibli7
Malaysia Malaysia
Staff was friendly, especially Megha at the St. Giles Coffee House for breakfast. Likewise for housekeeping and laundry staff. Everything in the room works perfectly. Automated car park entry / exit was a breeze.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Cititel Express Penang

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Cititel Express Penang takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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. Hotel reception will be temporarily closed until further notice. Kindly proceed to the reception counter at The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel, Penang for check-in and check-out.

Please take note that pets are not allowed at Cititel Express Penang.

Please take note that there is installed the water dispenser on every floor for Cititel Express, Penang. Therefore, there is no more bottled water provided inside the room.

Starting 1 January 2026, Cititel Express, Penang will operate on a fully cashless payment system. Please use digital or card payments for all transactions

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 Cititel Express Penang 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.

FAQs about Cititel Express Penang