Cititel Penang offers accommodations in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, famous for its rich history and heritage. It features an indoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals from 3 of the in-house dining options or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 500 metres to the vibrant Chinatown. Fort Cornwallis and Wonderfood Museum are 2 km from CItitel Penang while Clan Jetties of Penang and Gurney Drive are 3 km away. Batu Ferringhi Beach is 15.6 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 18.1 km away. Air-conditioned rooms open up to views of the city and are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a desk. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities. Other facilities at the property include a karaoke room and a mini-mart. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, tour arrangements and luggage storage. Guests can explore the surrounding area for a variety of shopping and dining options. A range of local, Thai and international specialities can be enjoyed at the hotel’s 24-hour Main Street Café. Open for lunch and dinner, Zhonghua Gourmet and Kirishima Restaurant serve Chinese and Japanese dishes respectively.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sanooj
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Very good buffet breakfast spread, with option for Suhoor. Clean rooms and facilities, including the swimming pool. Centrally-located property with convenient access to key sights within Georgetown.
  • Wei
    Singapore Singapore
    Complementary parking, hotel is quite nice with very friendly staff. Location not bad also :)
  • Kevan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is the second time I have stayed at the Cititel. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. The rooms have always been very clean and the room/bed has always been comfortable. The breakfast buffet is generally...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Cititel Penang
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Activities
  • Karaoke
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
    • Babysitting/child services
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    • Room service
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Minimarket on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Lift
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese
    • Malay
    • Chinese

    House rules

    Cititel Penang takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    MYR 135 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    MYR 135 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.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash Cititel Penang accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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. Effective June 01, 2014, the Penang City Council will be imposing a fee of MYR 3 per room per night, payable directly to the hotel upon check in.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Cititel Penang in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Cititel Penang

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Cititel Penang on this page.

    • Cititel Penang is 650 yards from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Cititel Penang is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Cititel Penang offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Karaoke

    • The prices at Cititel Penang may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Cititel Penang include:

      • Double
      • Single