Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of MYR 5 per stay. Parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately MYR 67.20 for adults and MYR 56 for children.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. However, specific features may vary, so contacting the property for details is recommended.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in George Town, within a 5-minute drive of KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. It is approximately 3.7 mi (6 km) from Gurney Plaza and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Penang Hill.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal. The operational hours are not specified.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of MYR 130 per night, subject to availability. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Royale Chulan Penang Hotel in Little India

Average nightly price at Royale Chulan Penang by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$80
February	$80
March	$62
April	$70
May	$79
June	$70
July	$76
August	$80
September	$80
October	$66
November	$65
December	$77

What guests think

Travellers describe Royale Chulan Penang as a heritage hotel in a walkable George Town setting with friendly, helpful staff and a widely praised breakfast, though rooms feel dated and upkeep and in-room supplies can be inconsistent.

Guests like the pool and gym, but some facilities are limited or not working at times, and there is no bar or alcohol service. Some mention mixed Wi-Fi performance and an entrance that can be hard to find. Best for visitors seeking a historic vibe with practical comforts.

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Facilities

Pool and gym are appreciated and kept clean; however some facilities are limited or out of order, and the hotel has no bar or alcohol sales. Free parking is available, though access can feel tight.

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Eugene

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is old but clean .. shower was strong and air con powerful. Bed was hard but ok… Staff were super helpful and friendly. The free breakfast buffet was awesome and went beyond my expectations… location is ok and parking free

10

LIM

Apr 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Like - nroom is clean, breakfast is good, Dislike - a lot of cars parked on car ramp which makes driving in & out very narrow and dangerous A request - can I have official receipt as none was issued to me during check out. Thks

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Jamie

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is oirdates and many facilities are not working, like the business centwr. My room smelled of smoke, as did many of the hallways. The attempts to cover the smell with airfresheners resulted in a terrible smell.

10

richard

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

The pool area and gym were kept exceptionally clean and neat by young man

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Richard Philip

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No bar

8

Ivan

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

10

Alexander

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

HOI KEUNG LAWSON

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and tidy room, The swimming pool is good

8

John

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is very well place for those wishing to explore the city. Little India and Chinatown are fairly close and that's a relief as there are no alcohol sales in the hotel for thirsty guests. This is not mentioned on any site to our knowledge. The rooms are fine, the wifi powerful, and the value is good, But when the place is full, a gloomy secondary dining room is used for breakfast that is huge and warehouse-like, with curtains firmly drawn to hide the dirty windows. Some tidying-up in the entrance (piano) area would make it look like the photo on their website too. It just needs a manager with sharper eyes. The hotel driver, Bala, deserves a medal for fine service.

10

HEMA

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Enjoyed our stay. Very nice, polite & helpful and accommodating staff. Gym was adequate and better than a lot of other hotels I've been to. Breakfast buffet was quite good with a nice change of food daily. Only terrible thing were the fruit juices esp. the OJ. Would definitely highly recommend and stay again.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but cleanliness is inconsistent. Reports include mold in bathrooms, smoke smells, a cockroach, dust or grime in corners, and housekeeping lapses or missing toiletries or towels.

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Paul

Jan 26, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good access to old town from back of hotel. TWO problems: I found one cockroach in my room, breakfast room very busy unless you get uo very early.

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Vickie

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was extremely old and worn down. We got a room where the safety box did not work and there were dirt on the toilet seat. We told the receptionist that the safety box was not working and the toilet needed a new cleaning. They promised to get it fixed. When we returned back several hours later, the safety box was still not working and we couldn’t see that the toilet had been cleaned. A few days after we learned the that the hair dryer was not working either. In the bathroom there was mould in the ceiling, the mirror was so old they could not clean permanently stains and the shelves were also dirty. The bottom of the bathroom door was also black after water damage. There were permanently dirt in the corners of the bathroom. The carpet in the room was also dirty in the corners. All the furnitures seemed a bit sticky probably because it was so old. We only got one towel person but they were clean. The sheets also seemed clean and we got fresh water every day. The buffet was also of good quality. I would not recommend this hotel because many things didn’t work, the staff was not attentive enough when addressing a problem. And of cause the poor level of the cleaning the state of the room.

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Deanna

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Unfortunately the view from our room was that of a dirty ledge and a huge building blocking everything else. It is a clean facility but quite worn with time. The staff tending the rooms were very friendly and welcoming.

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Jamie

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is oirdates and many facilities are not working, like the business centwr. My room smelled of smoke, as did many of the hallways. The attempts to cover the smell with airfresheners resulted in a terrible smell.

6

Muhammad

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel entrance is quite hidden from the street and it was kind of hard to find. There’s a doorman who opens the door for hotel guests. Since we arrived early, we stored our luggage there so we can go sightseeing in the morning. The room was small but comfortable. The only complaint we have was the lack of bathroom supplies. The shower gel bottle was empty. There were no face towels and no vanity kit. The slippers provided were very flimsy and easily torn. We had to request for the bathroom supplies to be delivered to our room. The buffet breakfast was really good and the service was very efficient. I would choose a different hotel if I were to come back to Georgetown again since there are a lot of hotels to choose from.

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Lynn

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I don’t like to leave bad reviews…but I was so very disappointed with the conditions of our room at this hotel. I will say that the front desk staff addressed the concerns when we called it to their attention. But the fact is, I shouldn’t have to call to their attention that there was mold growing on the walls of the shower and there were no towels, soap or bathroom amenities in our room. There was some music thumping well past midnight on two of our three nights. And during the day the noise from the pool 4 stories down was very audible. To their merit the breakfast buffet was extensive, there was plenty to choose from, some of it better than others. The location of the hotel is convenient and made walking to most areas of Georgetown easy. And despite what others have posted, our interactions with all staff were good. They were pleasant and smiled when we entered the hotel etc. This was likely an incredible hotel 10-20 years ago. But is missing the mark by today’s standards.

8

Anne

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Sentralt hotell, litt slitt men rent. Hyggelig betjening.

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Sharin Shaifuddin

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean. Friendly staffs. Location very good

10

HONGBING

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and the room is very clean and comfortable.

8

Bonnie

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Rooms

Rooms vary in size and comfort; several feel dated, with some compact layouts, while others are spacious. Guests report mixed Wi-Fi performance and occasional AC issues.

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Ervan

May 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was nicely appointed in terms of furniture. Hotel staff was extra helpful in multiple ways. Food service was good. Downtown historical districts and shopping are walkable. Some minor negatives: TVs are broadcast only with limited selection (i.e. no Youtube or Netflix). During my stay there was a lot of trouble with the WiFi. While bathrooms were remodeled and mostly modern age was showing in some cracks.

8

Deanna

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Unfortunately the view from our room was that of a dirty ledge and a huge building blocking everything else. It is a clean facility but quite worn with time. The staff tending the rooms were very friendly and welcoming.

10

Wai Hong

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel room is big, services are good.

2

Cher shen

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room is very very old so we feel so uncomfortable

10

Shaun

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice room, good location, helpful staff

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Lynn

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I don’t like to leave bad reviews…but I was so very disappointed with the conditions of our room at this hotel. I will say that the front desk staff addressed the concerns when we called it to their attention. But the fact is, I shouldn’t have to call to their attention that there was mold growing on the walls of the shower and there were no towels, soap or bathroom amenities in our room. There was some music thumping well past midnight on two of our three nights. And during the day the noise from the pool 4 stories down was very audible. To their merit the breakfast buffet was extensive, there was plenty to choose from, some of it better than others. The location of the hotel is convenient and made walking to most areas of Georgetown easy. And despite what others have posted, our interactions with all staff were good. They were pleasant and smiled when we entered the hotel etc. This was likely an incredible hotel 10-20 years ago. But is missing the mark by today’s standards.

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TIT WAI

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

雙床房内睡床偏细,比較適合兒童。

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ALAIN

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel situé à 10 minutes de marche de la gare du ferry et 20 minutes du centre ville. Chambres assez petites, et prestations assez moyennes (1 petit flacon de gel douche pour 2 personnes) Petit déjeuner correct sous forme de buffet

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Ann-Britt

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Rummet ok. Vet inte vad som var deluxe. Ganska gammalt

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John

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is very well place for those wishing to explore the city. Little India and Chinatown are fairly close and that's a relief as there are no alcohol sales in the hotel for thirsty guests. This is not mentioned on any site to our knowledge. The rooms are fine, the wifi powerful, and the value is good, But when the place is full, a gloomy secondary dining room is used for breakfast that is huge and warehouse-like, with curtains firmly drawn to hide the dirty windows. Some tidying-up in the entrance (piano) area would make it look like the photo on their website too. It just needs a manager with sharper eyes. The hotel driver, Bala, deserves a medal for fine service.

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Service

Service is repeatedly praised as friendly, helpful, and professional, with staff resolving issues for many guests. A few report lapses such as rudeness, slow follow-through, or mishandled laundry.

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Eugene

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is old but clean .. shower was strong and air con powerful. Bed was hard but ok… Staff were super helpful and friendly. The free breakfast buffet was awesome and went beyond my expectations… location is ok and parking free

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D M

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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

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philippa

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Amanda

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel must have been grand in its day. It is tired and run down now. While the staff are generally great, some laundry went missing and it was a nightmare to resolve - right up to the point of our departure. I did not like the breakfast at all (we only went once). If I was travelling alone, I would not have liked the location of the hotel in terms of access when walking (the actual entrance is tucked around the back, off the street).

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Christopher

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff at Royale Chulan was very hospitable and made our stay very pleasant!

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Pretty

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Susannah

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel. Attentive staff. Top class venue. Best location.

10

Peter

Dec 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the style and Heritage of the building. The staff were wonderful.

10

Shaun

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice room, good location, helpful staff

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John

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is very well place for those wishing to explore the city. Little India and Chinatown are fairly close and that's a relief as there are no alcohol sales in the hotel for thirsty guests. This is not mentioned on any site to our knowledge. The rooms are fine, the wifi powerful, and the value is good, But when the place is full, a gloomy secondary dining room is used for breakfast that is huge and warehouse-like, with curtains firmly drawn to hide the dirty windows. Some tidying-up in the entrance (piano) area would make it look like the photo on their website too. It just needs a manager with sharper eyes. The hotel driver, Bala, deserves a medal for fine service.

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Location

Excellent base for George Town: walkable to Little India, Chinatown, the waterfront and ferry, with UNESCO sights nearby. A few note the entrance is tucked away and hard to find.

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philippa

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Liselotte

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beliggende MEGET tæt på færgen. Fin service og rigtig god morgenmad. Og tæt på bl.a. little India. Vi var så begejstrede at vi forlængede opholdet.

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Deirdre

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Walking distance to everything in georgetown

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Muhammad

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel entrance is quite hidden from the street and it was kind of hard to find. There’s a doorman who opens the door for hotel guests. Since we arrived early, we stored our luggage there so we can go sightseeing in the morning. The room was small but comfortable. The only complaint we have was the lack of bathroom supplies. The shower gel bottle was empty. There were no face towels and no vanity kit. The slippers provided were very flimsy and easily torn. We had to request for the bathroom supplies to be delivered to our room. The buffet breakfast was really good and the service was very efficient. I would choose a different hotel if I were to come back to Georgetown again since there are a lot of hotels to choose from.

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Tom

Feb 3, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Very busy hotel, big Chinese holiday. Breakfast was great, buffet but freshly made. Good location in UNESCO area.

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yuka

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

歴史あるホテルで、観光地や港にもアクセスが良いです。

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Ivan

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

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Richard

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

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Alexander

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Christopher James

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

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Dining

Breakfast buffet is widely praised for variety and taste. Some guests found it average or crowded at peak times.

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D M

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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

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philippa

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Nicholas

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service from all staff, room was perfect for us, buffet breakfast was amazing, would definitely stay again

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Tom

Feb 3, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Very busy hotel, big Chinese holiday. Breakfast was great, buffet but freshly made. Good location in UNESCO area.

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Lynn

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I don’t like to leave bad reviews…but I was so very disappointed with the conditions of our room at this hotel. I will say that the front desk staff addressed the concerns when we called it to their attention. But the fact is, I shouldn’t have to call to their attention that there was mold growing on the walls of the shower and there were no towels, soap or bathroom amenities in our room. There was some music thumping well past midnight on two of our three nights. And during the day the noise from the pool 4 stories down was very audible. To their merit the breakfast buffet was extensive, there was plenty to choose from, some of it better than others. The location of the hotel is convenient and made walking to most areas of Georgetown easy. And despite what others have posted, our interactions with all staff were good. They were pleasant and smiled when we entered the hotel etc. This was likely an incredible hotel 10-20 years ago. But is missing the mark by today’s standards.

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Neu

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Breakfast

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Abdellatif

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Goed, net hotel met vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Prettig gelegen, veel is op loopafstand. Ontbijt was erg gevarieerd en erg lekker👍 Abdellatif & Somaya Mezian

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Deveena

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was very good. Breakfast could be better.

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John

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is very well place for those wishing to explore the city. Little India and Chinatown are fairly close and that's a relief as there are no alcohol sales in the hotel for thirsty guests. This is not mentioned on any site to our knowledge. The rooms are fine, the wifi powerful, and the value is good, But when the place is full, a gloomy secondary dining room is used for breakfast that is huge and warehouse-like, with curtains firmly drawn to hide the dirty windows. Some tidying-up in the entrance (piano) area would make it look like the photo on their website too. It just needs a manager with sharper eyes. The hotel driver, Bala, deserves a medal for fine service.

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HEMA

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Enjoyed our stay. Very nice, polite & helpful and accommodating staff. Gym was adequate and better than a lot of other hotels I've been to. Breakfast buffet was quite good with a nice change of food daily. Only terrible thing were the fruit juices esp. the OJ. Would definitely highly recommend and stay again.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12 $63	13 $62	14 $62	15 $62	16 $68	17 $69
18 $62	19 $72	20 $75	21 $68	22 $69	23 $72	24 $72
25 $61	26 $62	27 $72	28 $75	29 $91	30 $68	31 $69

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1 $66	2 $62	3 $62	4 $61	5 $61	6 $67	7 $74
8 $66	9 $77	10 $72	11 $62	12 $76	13 $85	14 $85
15 $65	16 $59	17 $68	18 $68	19 $61	20 $64	21 $85
22 $61	23 $64	24 $59	25 $61	26 $68	27 $70	28 $78
29 $68	30 $59

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