Royale Chulan Penang

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.2

Nestled in Weld Quay area, Royale Chulan Penang offers accommodations in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of 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 984 feet to Clan Jetties of Penang, while Pinang Peranakan Museum, Wonderfood Museum and the culturally-vibrant Little India are within 0.6 mi away. Fort Cornwallis is 1 mi from Royale Chulan Penang. Batu Ferringhi Beach is 11 mi from the property. Penang International Airport is 10 mi away. Offering various views, air-conditioned rooms are furnished with carpet flooring, a wardrobe, in-room safe, sofa and a flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels. Mini-bar and electric kettle are also included. The private bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Other facilities at the property include a fitness center. Also, guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for concierge services and luggage storage. The in-house restaurant serves a delectable spread of local and Western cuisine. Special diet meals can be prepared upon request, while room service options are available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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

Breakfast Info

Asian, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

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Guest reviews

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Priya
Malaysia Malaysia
“Breakfast was really good. Good spread of continental with local favourites. Room was also good. Cleaning service daily is available. And all amenities were provided - kettle, water filter, coffee/tea, small fridge, tv, etc.”
Lufti
Malaysia Malaysia
“I'm always reminded that we a great staff and service provided by the hotel it is always something you'll remember and will be on your mind when you plan your next vacation and Penang Royale Chullan has provided that. Clean and cool room, great...”
Michael
New Zealand New Zealand
“The breakfast was excellent with a wide variety of food from different cultures. The hotel was located in the old town a short walk from the ferry. Our room had a view of cruise ships. Good swimming pool”
Kai
United States United States
“It was a good combination of old world architecture and updated facilities.”
Noor
Malaysia Malaysia
“I loved everything about the place. The parking for guests was convenient, easy and safe to be accessed. You just need to pay a one-time fee of RM5 and it will be free the rest of the stay. As you enter the lobby, the ambience, the smell was so...”
William
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“1. Good Breakfast - Lots of varieties for Chinese and Western Food 2. Strong Hair Dryer is provided 3. Big and Comfy double bed 4. Central Area Transit CAT (FREE BUS) is available near the Hotel. It sends you to Komtar (Shopping Mall and...”
Justjans
Australia Australia
“Check in was very simple. Our room was spacious and clean, had a view of the pool and the pier and was right by a seldom used lift (that was never noisy). Every staff member we encountered was friendly and those at the front desk went above and...”
Igor
United States United States
“The spacious room, comfortable beds although the pillows are to firm. We requested a softer pillows and they were a little bit better, just a little bit. We also requested the bath robes and they made our stay very comfortable. Clean linings,...”
Katherine
Australia Australia
“Character, location (with everything the old town has to offer in walking distance), lovely room & comfy bed, clean, good breakfast variety”
Dalia
Egypt Egypt
“I stayed for 4 nights in the Royal Chulan Hotel and it was a very pleasant and comfortable stay. The breakfast spread was abundant and had a huge variety of items. The hotel was a good spot from which to explore the beautiful city of Penang.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Sri Tanjung Cafe
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
  • Ambience
    Modern
Heritage Lounge
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal

Amenities of Royale Chulan Penang

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

House rules

Royale Chulan Penang takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
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 200 is required on arrival. That's about $48. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out.
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

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
MYR 130 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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. In line with the Malaysia government’s decision to implement Sales and Service Tax (SST) of 6% effective 1st January 2022, this tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in.

Guest must present the same credit card used to guarantee the booking when checking in / making payment at the hotel, hotel will not accept any third party credit card.

All of our guest rooms are equipped with a Bacfree water filtration system, ensuring clean and Halal drinking water directly from the tap for your comfort and convenience.

Please be informed that our spa is temporarily closed.

A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out.

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