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
Fort Cornwallis - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Padang Kota Lama - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Penang State Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Penang City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 16 min drive
Penang Sentral - 30 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Norm Micro Roastery - 3 min walk
The Glasshouse - 2 min walk
Sora Penang - 5 min walk
Astaka Jetty - 3 min walk
ZUS Coffee - 4 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 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
LOCAL_PARKING
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
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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 200 per accommodation, per stay
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
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
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with a wide variety of choices and very good food. (13 reviews)
The gym was well-equipped and clean, a pleasant surprise compared to other propertys. (3 reviews)
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Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2026
Nice room, good location, helpful staff
Shaun
Shaun, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2026
Very clean and very friendly and welcoming staff
Isaac Lorca
Isaac Lorca, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2026
Great staff, room was comfortable but possibly a little cold. Breakfast was excellent
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 3, 2026
Very busy hotel, big Chinese holiday. Breakfast was great, buffet but freshly made. Good location in UNESCO area.
Tom
Tom, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2025
Great staff, comfortable and quiet room.
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2025
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
louise, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2025
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
Christopher James, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
Great location and the room is very clean and comfortable.
HONGBING
HONGBING, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Feb 2, 2026
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
Pretty, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 15, 2026
I had a big problem with a mould which was pretty obvious by the smell in each of the four rooms I was showing,where I picked the best and still got a sinus migraine overnight. My wife isn’t sensitive and she didn’t have an issue even though she could smell it the first day. They seem to do a good job of cleaning it on the second day so the next two days seem quite OK but I believe it came back again, possibly because they couldn’t get deep into cleaning away the mould that was probably, I suspect, in the Air-Conditioning. The carpet was very clean. Having said that, I loved this place for it ambience, The, great breakfast, and the wonderful swimming pool that goes into the shade in the later part of the afternoon was a plus because I didn’t have to protect myself from the sun. The gym is very well equipped annd it is also an interesting location for restaurants and the old colonial side of Georgetown. So if you are not mould sensitive or they’ve managed to permanently fix the problem then it’s good value and enjoyable. It took it took a big toll on my respiratory system by the end of the week I spent there.
Robert
Robert, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
The hotel room is big, services are good.
Wai Hong
Wai Hong, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Lovely hotel. Attentive staff. Top class venue. Best location.
Susannah
Susannah, 3-night trip
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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6/10 Good
Mar 16, 2025
Everything was very good. Breakfast could be better.
Deveena
Deveena, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2023
Loved the style and Heritage of the building. The staff were wonderful.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2025
We stayed here for 3 people for 2 nights and it was comfortable. The only thing that bothered us was that there were only enough cups and glasses for 2 people.