Royale Chulan Penang

Property class: 4

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Close to KOMTAR, Royale Chulan Penang provides a coffee shop/cafe, a gym, and a business center. The on-site restaurant, Sri Tanjung Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Superior Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand with a telephone, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Junior Triple

  • City view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted picture.

Studio Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a white sofa, a small white side table with a vase of flowers, and a mirror above a wooden vanity.

Family Suite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Executive Suite

  • Harbour view
  • 721 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and ottoman, a small table with fruit, and a television on the wall.

Deluxe Suite

  • 732 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on each bedside table.

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in George Town, Royale Chulan Penang is in the city center. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Kidland Penang and PKSA Penang Water Sports Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our George Town travel guide
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No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld, George Town, Penang, 10300

What's nearby

  • An ornate interior with a staircase, traditional furniture, and decorative elements.
    Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A wooden bridge leading to a historic site named Fort Cornwallis, marked by a sign with the year 1786.
    Fort Cornwallis
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A large grassy park with a historic white building, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.
    Padang Kota Lama
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A grand, illuminated building with classical architecture, featuring multiple flags, arched windows, and a prominent entrance.
    Penang City Hall
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral
    26 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Norm Micro Roastery
    3 min walk
  • Lucky Hole
    2 min walk
  • Kaka Ramen Club
    6 min walk
  • Boston
    3 min walk
  • Jing-Si Books & Cafe (静思书轩)
    4 min walk

About this property

Royale Chulan Penang

  • Upscale hotel near KOMTAR
  • Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a gym, and a business center at Royale Chulan Penang. The on-site restaurant, Sri Tanjung Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
    • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and 7 meeting rooms
    • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 179 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
    • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royale Chulan Penang pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royale Chulan Penang?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royale Chulan Penang on Oct 26, 2026 start from CA $99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for MYR 5 per stay.

What time is check-in at Royale Chulan Penang?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royale Chulan Penang?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Royale Chulan Penang located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. SENTRAL College Penang and Queen Victoria Clock Tower are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 425 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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An old building with some of its history displayed around the complex. The rooms are a good size with a comfortable bed, good shower, small bar fridge, and a filtered water tap. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Short walk from the ferry terminal and to main areas of old Georgetown.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were lovely and really helpful. Always smiling.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice room, good location, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, comfortable and quiet room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and very friendly and welcoming staff
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, room was comfortable but possibly a little cold. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very busy hotel, big Chinese holiday. Breakfast was great, buffet but freshly made. Good location in UNESCO area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and the room is very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel room is big, services are good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service from all staff, room was perfect for us, buffet breakfast was amazing, would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Good hotel comfortable and friendly. Easily walkable to all George Town has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is a special historical landmark. It also has a terrific, hardworking, and amiable staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel. Attentive staff. Top class venue. Best location.
Hotel
Very happy residents in the hotel lounge. What a fun hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

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The staff at Royale Chulan was very hospitable and made our stay very pleasant!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Second stay here. Came back for the location and breakfast. Staff are lovely. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the style and Heritage of the building. The staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

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Everything was very good. Breakfast could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Old building with colonial history background. Very good service and friendly staff. I enjoyed my stay. Thanks.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024