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Royale Chulan Penang

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near KOMTAR

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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
The current price is CNY704
CNY824 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29

Room options

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Superior Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Triple | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Triple

  • City view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Studio Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite | Living room | LCD TV

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Suite

  • Harbor view
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld, George Town, Penang, 10300

What's nearby

  • Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 16 min drive
  • Penang Sentral - 30 min drive
  • Tasek Gelugor Station - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Astaka Jetty - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Norm Micro Roastery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Glasshouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sora Penang - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sri Tanjung Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royale Chulan Penang

At Royale Chulan Penang, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Sri Tanjung Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Gurney Plaza and Penang Hill are within a short drive. 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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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Pets

    • No pets or service animals 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)
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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)

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
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

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
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Sri Tanjung Cafe - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Tea Room - Onsite café. Open daily.

Fees & policies

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 67.20 for adults and MYR 56 for children

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 3 2026 to March 24 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for MYR 130 per night

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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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.

Are pets allowed at Royale Chulan Penang?

Sorry, pets and service animals 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?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

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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Reviews

Royale Chulan Penang Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as tasty, amazing, quite good, and excellent with a wide variety of choices and good food. (12 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, good location, helpful staff
Shaun, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very busy hotel, big Chinese holiday. Breakfast was great, buffet but freshly made. Good location in UNESCO area.
Tom, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, comfortable and quiet room.
Anthony, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with excellent service and staff. Great location easy walk to everything. Good breakfast with lots of different choices. Pool was clean. Decoration was very festive and seemed good with families
louise, 8-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Room quality - very bad. Aircon wasn’t working properly. Very old property Staff - very rude and unable to cater to good service levels Not kid friendly
Pretty, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Upon arrival I saw the scaffolding and workmen painting the exterior and thought oh no not again. Quite the opposite it was wonderful and ideally located
Christopher James, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All good.
David, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice old building with nice features. Facilities were limited by the nature of the building and some of them were out of order. Great location to access old Georgetown
Ivan, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and the room is very clean and comfortable.
HONGBING, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Attentive staff. Top class venue. Best location.
Hotel
Very happy residents in the hotel lounge. What a fun hotel.
Susannah, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel room is big, services are good.
Wai Hong, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, cosy room, great staff service and nice buffet breakfast.
Janice, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

very good
KOMATSUBARA, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel with lovely staff. A bit dated perhaps but that's to be expected for an old hotel! Everything else was great.
Steven, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is a special historical landmark. It also has a terrific, hardworking, and amiable staff.
Augusto, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great service from all staff, room was perfect for us, buffet breakfast was amazing, would definitely stay again
Nicholas, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel comfortable and friendly. Easily walkable to all George Town has to offer.
Sally, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Everything was very good. Breakfast could be better.
Deveena, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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, 9-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

AC worked well and room was pretty quiet. We did not have housekeeping every day. The day we did, we did not get wash cloths replaced and we had to ask for them.
Bonnie, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff at Royale Chulan was very hospitable and made our stay very pleasant!
Christopher, 3-night trip