Royale Chulan Penang

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.1

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About this property

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 300 metres to Clan Jetties of Penang, while Pinang Peranakan Museum, Wonderfood Museum and the culturally-vibrant Little India are within 1 km away. Fort Cornwallis is 1.6 km from Royale Chulan Penang. Batu Ferringhi Beach is 17.9 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 16.5 km 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. Minibar and electric kettle are also included. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Other facilities at the property include a fitness centre. Alternatively, guests can indulge in a pampering massage at the in-house spa. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • 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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Availability

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Room type
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Norkamarul
Malaysia Malaysia
“The bed is super comfortable, the hot water runs well and the breakfast spread is amazing. The salt water pool is actually nice for relaxing and chilling”
Husna
Malaysia Malaysia
“My favourite hotel in Penang due to its convenient and easily accessible location.”
Ismail
Malaysia Malaysia
“the breakfast was good, room is spotless and big for both person, also got free snacks given during the stay. pool was big for one person. overall i did enjoy my short stay at Royale Chulan”
Anirban
India India
“Location was really good, staff was pleasant, check in process was very smooth, housekeeping was good”
Nurul
Malaysia Malaysia
“Everything is good. Need to repeat if come to Penang again. Breakfast yummy too”
Suzy
New Zealand New Zealand
“We had 2 rooms one was an upgrade and newly renovated. It was amazing with an outside bath on a private balcony and with sea views. The 2nd room was comfortable enough but dark as outlook was back of neighbouring building. Meals were superb. Pool...”
Leontine
New Zealand New Zealand
“Clean, spacious, peaceful, quiet, and luxurious room Seaview Oustanding breakfast Helpful staff Comfortable bed and bathroom facilities Pool Proximity to town centre and restaurants”
Hava
South Africa South Africa
““A beautiful heritage-style hotel in a perfect central location of Penang old town. Our stay was made extra special by the wonderful staff, Esyaa at reception, hotel manager Rohim who greeted us with warmth and attention, room attendant...”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very professional and attentive staff. Good sized bedroom and nice ensuite. Comfortable bed. Nice to have a pool with salt water instead of chlorine.”
Ginka
Belgium Belgium
“The breakfast, the location, the swimming pool, the service”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Sri Tanjung Cafe
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
  • Ambiance
    Modern
Heritage Lounge
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal

House rules

Royale Chulan Penang takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$23. This deposit is fully refundable upon check out as long as there has been no damage to the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
MYR 130 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-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.

A security deposit of MYR 100.0 is required upon arrival for incidentals. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.