About this property

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 1640 feet to the vibrant Chinatown. Fort Cornwallis and Wonderfood Museum are 1.2 mi from CItitel Penang while Clan Jetties of Penang and Gurney Drive are 1.9 mi away. Batu Ferringhi Beach is 9.7 mi from the property. Penang International Airport is 11 mi away. Air-conditioned rooms open up to views of the city and are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a desk. The private 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 specialties 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

    • Located in the best-rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Asian, American, Buffet

    • 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
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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mohd
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Had a wonderful stay at Hotel Cititel Penang! The location is perfect—right in the heart of George Town, making it easy to explore local attractions, street food, and cultural spots. The staff were warm and attentive, always ready to assist with a...
  • Frank
    United States United States
    Absolutely the best staff at the reception and housekeeper. Very comfortable bed. Great location. I would stay here again.
  • Melissa
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Location & Parking The hotel is located in a very convenient area. Shops, eateries, and Gurney Drive are all very close by. Check-in and parking were hassle-free. Room The room offered a nice beach view. It was comfortable and...
  • Teow
    Singapore Singapore
    Very friendly staff ,very humble GM Mr amir ,very polite and helpful especially miss Susana
  • Kamtak
    United States United States
    The location of the hotel is excellent to most travelling places. Staff is very helpful. Room is clean and tidy.
  • Mohammed
    Oman Oman
    The staff are super friendly special thanks to Bani and Suzanna.
  • Nages
    Malaysia Malaysia
    everything is ok include breakfast. Not much varities of dishes but it is ok.
  • David
    Thailand Thailand
    Very central location. Friendly helpful staff. Beds are very comfortable and the rooms are nicely organized. I especially appreciate the iron and ironing board in each room! The amenities in the bathroom are good. There is no need to bring...
  • Kimberly
    United States United States
    I loved the cleanliness and the location. I also loved the hospitality during breakfast.
  • Rebecca
    United States United States
    Good location, friendly and helpful staff. Walking distance to many attractions & eateries in Georgetown. Definitely will return again !!

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Cititel Penang

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Activities

  • Karaoke

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Baggage 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
    • Safe

    General

    • Convenience store on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Elevator
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!

      Spa

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

      Languages Spoken

      • English
      • Japanese
      • Malay
      • Chinese

      House rules

      Cititel Penang takes special requests – add in the next step!
      Check-in
      From 3:00 PM
      Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
      You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
      Check-out
      Until 12:00 PM
      Cancellation/ prepayment
      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
      Children & Beds

      Child policies

      Children of all ages are welcome.

      Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

      Crib and extra bed policies

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

      Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

      The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

      All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

      No age restriction
      There's no age requirement for check-in
      Pets
      Pets are not allowed.
      Accepted payment methods
      American ExpressVisaMastercardUnionPay credit cardCash

      The fine print

      Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

      Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

      Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

      FAQs about Cititel Penang