Museum Hotel

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

Set in a restored historical building, Museum Hotel offers traditionally-decorated accommodations in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site George Town. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 951 feet to the Penang Heritage Gallery and 1804 feet to Penang Malay Gallery. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion is 2625 feet away. The culturally-vibrant Little India and Clan Jetties are within 1.5 mi from Museum Hotel, while Fort Cornwallis and Wonderfood Museum are 1.9 mi from the property. Penang International Airport is 11 mi away. Decorated with colonial-era furnishings, air-conditioned rooms at Museum Hotel are fitted with ironing facilities, a flat-screen TV and a mini-bar. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included in the attached bathroom. Featuring a spacious reading corner with an array of books and reading materials, the hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk to assist with luggage storage and laundry services. Guests can explore the surrounding area for a variety of shopping and dining options.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Pool – outdoor (kids)
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, American

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Mohammad
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“Location Room Facilities Amenities Toilet paper”
Terence
United States United States
“Good location, the staff were helpful especially DS. An extra special thank you.”
Kastner
United States United States
“Our room was INCREDIBLE! The Longma Suite was HUGE and simply historic. If you like historical vibes, this was a great stay. It truly felt like staying in a museum. It was also centrally located--just a 5-10 minute walk to cute shops, cafes, and...”
Orie
Japan Japan
“The beautiful historical interior looks gorgeous and authentic, creating a relaxed atmosphere that feels like staying in a quiet resort hotel. Highly recommend! And free breakfast was also excellent!!!”
Muhammad
Malaysia Malaysia
“Prime location within walking distance to center of Georgetown. Overall the hotel itself is good and well manage. Rooms was comfortable and pleasing. Staff are all responsive to question and request. Breaksfast is good but limited to certain...”
Mokhtar
Malaysia Malaysia
“Breakfast was superb, and the lady staff at the counter was super helpful and cheerful.”
Jeni
Indonesia Indonesia
“The building is nice and offers character of Penang with some antiques displayed in the hallways. The location is wonderful and it's easy to walk everywhere around Georgetown as it's centrally located.”
Matthijs
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautiful old hotel in a good location near the UNESCO part of Georgetown, tucked away and quiet. Very close to New World Park food court, which is an exciting and adventurous place to dine. Bus lines to all major destinations are nearby.”
Deshini
United States United States
“we had the Longma suite and it was lovely, and huge. The staff were so friendly and the location was quite central.”
Dasfaultier
United States United States
“Location was great, away from noise but walkable to center of town. This hotel was like a museum, the attention to detail and its history were fantastic. We felt.like being in a chinese movie at another time. The roof top was wonderful in the...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Boomers Cafe
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal

Amenities of Museum Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Pool – outdoor (kids)
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about $24. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

Children 18 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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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. Children under 2 years stays for free when using existing beds. A maximum of one child under 2 years is allowed.

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 Museum Hotel 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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