Experience Downtown George Town's vibrant energy at Royale Chulan Penang, where comfort and convenience blend. Unwind in the outdoor pool or gym, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. With a coffee shop, business center, children's pool and helpful staff on hand, this upscale hotel is perfect for any traveler.
No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld, George Town, Penang, 10300
What's nearby
Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Padang Kota Lama - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Penang City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
KOMTAR - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 16 min drive
Penang Sentral - 30 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Peninsula House - 5 min walk
Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery - 5 min walk
1.618 Roastery - 4 min walk
Astaka Jetty - 3 min walk
The Glasshouse - 2 min walk
About this property
Royale Chulan Penang
Royale Chulan Penang puts you just a 5-minute drive from KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Sri Tanjung Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A fitness center and a children's pool are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
179 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Covered onsite self parking (MYR 5 per stay)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Working away
Business center
7 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Sri Tanjung Cafe - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Tea Room - Onsite café. Open daily.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Refundable deposits
Deposit: MYR 100 per night
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 56 for adults and MYR 45 for children
Parking
Covered self parking costs MYR 5 per stay
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Royale Bintang Penang Hotel
Royale Bintang Penang
The Royale Bintang Penang George Town
Royale Chulan Penang Hotel
The Royale Bintang Penang
Royale Chulan Penang Hotel George Town
Royale Chulan Penang George Town
Royale Chulan Penang Hotel
Royale Chulan Penang George Town
Royale Chulan Penang Hotel George Town
Frequently asked questions
Does Royale Chulan Penang offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royale Chulan Penang does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Royale Chulan Penang?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Royale Chulan Penang?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Royale Chulan Penang?
Yes. Self parking costs MYR 5 per stay.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royale Chulan Penang?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Royale Chulan Penang and nearby?
Royale Chulan Penang has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Royale Chulan Penang?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Sri Tanjung Cafe.
What's the area around Royale Chulan Penang like?
Royale Chulan Penang is in Downtown George Town, a short 6-minute walk from Pinang Peranakan Mansion and 6 minutes' walk from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal.
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Royale Chulan Penang Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Breakfast
Location
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What guests liked
Breakfast was tasty with a wide range of choices and very good food. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Excellent choice for Georgetown
Lovely hotel in a great position in Georgetown. Easy walk to all the cute streets and restaurant.
It has a lovely breakfast with a good selection of many different foot styles.
The staff are friendly and always helpful.
philippa
philippa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Lovely hotel. Attentive staff. Top class venue. Best location.
Susannah
Susannah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
The hotel room is big, services are good.
Wai Hong
Wai Hong, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
This is a great hotel in the heart of old Georgetown near the waterfront. Great facilities, good value and most importantly very helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Alexander
Alexander, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
Great location and the room is very clean and comfortable.
HONGBING
HONGBING, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
The hotel is a special historical landmark. It also has a terrific, hardworking, and amiable staff.
Augusto
Augusto, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 16, 2025
Everything was very good. Breakfast could be better.
Deveena
Deveena, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2025
I absolutely love this hotel. There's a lot of history to it. The rooms are really nice, the staff is great, the breakfast is fantastic. Walking distance from the ferry terminal is nice too.
I will definitely be back!
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2024
Quality Hotel with friendly staff. Comfortable bed spacious room. Breakfast buffet had a wide variety of choices and very good food. Would definitely stay here again
D M
D M, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
An excellent location, close to all that George Town has to offer. Friendly, helpful staff. Clean and very comfortable rooms with all the facilities you might want. And a tasty and varied breakfast offering as well. A great choice.
Edward
Edward, 9-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2023
Great service from all staff, room was perfect for us, buffet breakfast was amazing, would definitely stay again
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 7, 2025
Enjoyed staying at Royal Chulan.
The only issue was that there is no alcohol sold on premises. This is not advised on any of the hotels information when booking which is a bit disappointing.
Stephen
Stephen, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2024
Good hotel comfortable and friendly. Easily walkable to all George Town has to offer.
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2023
The staff at Royale Chulan was very hospitable and made our stay very pleasant!
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
The pool area and gym were kept exceptionally clean and neat by young man
richard
richard, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 2, 2025
Unfortunately the view from our room was that of a dirty ledge and a huge building blocking everything else. It is a clean facility but quite worn with time. The staff tending the rooms were very friendly and welcoming.
Deanna
Deanna, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2023
Second stay here. Came back for the location and breakfast. Staff are lovely. Would definitely stay again.
Anthea
Anthea, 9-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2023
Loved the style and Heritage of the building. The staff were wonderful.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 26, 2025
No bar
Richard Philip
Richard Philip, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2023
Breakfast
Neu
Neu, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2024
Walking distance to everything in georgetown
Deirdre
Deirdre, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 31, 2024
Old building with colonial history background. Very good service and friendly staff. I enjoyed my stay. Thanks.
Qing Zhou
Qing Zhou, 9-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 26, 2023
The property is old but clean .. shower was strong and air con powerful. Bed was hard but ok… Staff were super helpful and friendly. The free breakfast buffet was awesome and went beyond my expectations… location is ok and parking free
Eugene
Eugene, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 27, 2025
Average hotel in Georgetown Penang
The hotel entrance is quite hidden from the street and it was kind of hard to find. There’s a doorman who opens the door for hotel guests. Since we arrived early, we stored our luggage there so we can go sightseeing in the morning. The room was small but comfortable. The only complaint we have was the lack of bathroom supplies. The shower gel bottle was empty. There were no face towels and no vanity kit. The slippers provided were very flimsy and easily torn. We had to request for the bathroom supplies to be delivered to our room.
The buffet breakfast was really good and the service was very efficient. I would choose a different hotel if I were to come back to Georgetown again since there are a lot of hotels to choose from.
Muhammad
Muhammad, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2023
Enjoyed our stay. Very nice, polite & helpful and accommodating staff. Gym was adequate and better than a lot of other hotels I've been to. Breakfast buffet was quite good with a nice change of food daily. Only terrible thing were the fruit juices esp. the OJ. Would definitely highly recommend and stay again.