Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is self-parking. It is free, but please note that parking is limited.

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

Check-in is from 09:00 to 23:59, and check-out is at 12:00. 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 is not wheelchair accessible, and specific accessibility features are not detailed.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in George Town, just 0.2 km from the Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and within a 5-minute drive of KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. It is approximately 18.5 km from Penang International Airport.

Oriental Hotel Penang - Comfortable Stay in Chinatown

Average nightly price at Oriental Hotel Penang by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$21
February	US$23
March	US$24
April	US$23
May	US$23
June	US$23
July	US$26
August	US$25
September	US$24
October	US$23
November	US$20
December	US$21

What guests think

Oriental Hotel Penang draws praise for its central George Town location and value rates, with many guests finding large rooms and upper-floor views, while several note the property feels old, with dated decor and some maintenance shortcomings.

Nighttime noise from nearby bars and occasional calls to prayer is mentioned repeatedly, and light sleepers suggest earplugs or choosing rooms away from the street. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: some find rooms neat or bathrooms refreshed, while others cite worn or stained carpets and occasional mold or dust, plus limited in-room amenities such as kettles, hairdryers, toiletries, and few TV channels. Staff are generally friendly and helpful, and guarded parking is appreciated when available. Best suited to travellers who prioritise convenience over modernity and quiet.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the guarded car park and generally find parking manageable. Overall amenities are basic, with several reports of missing kettles, hairdryers, and toiletries.

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Lily Siew Gek

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

No kettle ,noisy nightclub nearby and many mosques close by calls to prayers are very loud. The hotel is close to eating places

10

Santha

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very near to chowrasta and walking distance to restaurants and shopping area. Parking no a problem most of the time

6

wong chee

17 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The single biggest selling point of this hotel is the guarded car park.

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Julie

2 Jul 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

It is one of the oldest hotel but the bathroom and room flooring are well done. TV set only limited to 2 channels as the rest of channels are mute and very poor quality transmission etc. Limited amenities on a small fridge n 2 bottles of water no boiler for hot water. Cupboard in room very dull n old only did paint works to look new but dusty n dirty.

4

SEE BENG

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No shampoo or body lotion

8

Noraini

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Near the Nasi Kandar Restoran, Easy to walkable. Need to improve for the Iron place (Put I floor for one iron). Please change the torn toilet curtain. The family room is big.

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Teh Soon

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Too bad, no hairdryer and electric kettle provided.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: some guests found rooms neat or bathrooms refreshed, while others noted worn or stained carpets and occasional mold or dust.

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Md Aizat

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was full of bed bugs. Did not stay. Booked another hotel. Hotel said they were full and did not offer a refund Disgusting

10

Justine

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Inside the UNESCO heritage zone, lots of local eateries nearby, public transportation and other attractions. Great budget-friendly option in the heart of Penang! The hotel decor is a little dated but overall nice and clean, with comfortable beds.

10

Mohd Ariff

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms ant nice and clean. Location is great with lots of places to eat and also entertainment

10

Art

8 Jul 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Oriental Hotel is in the middle of George Town, everything there is within a walking distance, clean and neat. The front desk lady, Pheylliiezz, was welcoming and friendly and most helpful with tons of info about town. Will stay there again. Thank you very much!

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Ken

30 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The shower and bathroom were fantastic and we had roomserv8ce daily and the staff were lovley. The place is a bit tired, the carpets threadbare and no double glazing so quite noisy. Buy ok for the money Th

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Julie

2 Jul 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

It is one of the oldest hotel but the bathroom and room flooring are well done. TV set only limited to 2 channels as the rest of channels are mute and very poor quality transmission etc. Limited amenities on a small fridge n 2 bottles of water no boiler for hot water. Cupboard in room very dull n old only did paint works to look new but dusty n dirty.

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CYNTHIA

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

This place is old and outdated. Bring your in house slippers, carpet is very old and stained. Clean in the sense that no roaches or other insects. Bathroom was updated with newer tiles but There are still some mold around the sink area.. don’t understand why they don’t remove it.

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shingo

13 Apr 2023

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チャイナタウンの東側の通りに面して近辺には高級から安宿までホテルが軒を連ねてる便利なエリアです。旧市街の東側真ん中辺りに位置しているので旧市街の観光は徒歩圏内で無料市内バスCATのバス停もすぐ近いです。ホテルは古い中華系ホテルですが冷蔵庫もあり広くて落ち着きます。清掃も行き届いて価格からしたらコスパはとてもいいと思います。宿泊した部屋は最上階の10階（日本なら11階）で眺めも最高だし文句はありません。

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Noraini

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Near the Nasi Kandar Restoran, Easy to walkable. Need to improve for the Iron place (Put I floor for one iron). Please change the torn toilet curtain. The family room is big.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds and good views from higher floors, but decor and furniture are dated. Noise from nearby nightlife and calls to prayer is common, and some in-room equipment (AC, TV, fridge power) can be unreliable or limited.

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ANGUS

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location, large rooms, excellent views from upper floors, staff and manager pleasant and helpful

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Justine

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Inside the UNESCO heritage zone, lots of local eateries nearby, public transportation and other attractions. Great budget-friendly option in the heart of Penang! The hotel decor is a little dated but overall nice and clean, with comfortable beds.

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Lily Siew Gek

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

No kettle ,noisy nightclub nearby and many mosques close by calls to prayers are very loud. The hotel is close to eating places

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Andrew

15 Mar 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

Its an older establishment so definitely not modern. However the rooms are large, great view, good beds, AC, fridge. I will return here for sure.

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Poo Ng

24 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very old furniture

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Tim

1 Mar 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The room itself was fine. Large, and with views over the city. But ... The shower was only lukewarm. The TV had only 5 channels, none were English language. The fridge was wired into the same circuit as the lights, so it turned off when I removed the key to leave the room. When I returned at the end of the day, all the stuff in the fridge was warm, and also sitting in a pool of water because the icebox had defrosted. The aircon turned itself off every few hours for no apparent reason, requiring a manual reset.

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Ken

30 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The shower and bathroom were fantastic and we had roomserv8ce daily and the staff were lovley. The place is a bit tired, the carpets threadbare and no double glazing so quite noisy. Buy ok for the money Th

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shingo

13 Apr 2023

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チャイナタウンの東側の通りに面して近辺には高級から安宿までホテルが軒を連ねてる便利なエリアです。旧市街の東側真ん中辺りに位置しているので旧市街の観光は徒歩圏内で無料市内バスCATのバス停もすぐ近いです。ホテルは古い中華系ホテルですが冷蔵庫もあり広くて落ち着きます。清掃も行き届いて価格からしたらコスパはとてもいいと思います。宿泊した部屋は最上階の10階（日本なら11階）で眺めも最高だし文句はありません。

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Mike

16 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

good location right near love lane. nice big room, decent bed and love the wetroom style bathroom. pack ear plugs if your a light sleeper, I was on 7th floor but music from bar outside was prominent

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ahmed

28 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very correct, everything ok, it's not luxury but a casual hotel which needs may be some refreshment a bit outdate. I would suggest to choose a room facing the harbour and the sea, opposite the main entrance because on the other side you will hear the sound boom boom boom, infra bass from the nightclub across the street 'till 2 am at least. I was there during the week so I can't say for the we.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, including at the front desk and for maintenance. A few negatives appear, including a missing charger incident and dissatisfaction around refunds.

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ANGUS

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location, large rooms, excellent views from upper floors, staff and manager pleasant and helpful

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Md Aizat

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was full of bed bugs. Did not stay. Booked another hotel. Hotel said they were full and did not offer a refund Disgusting

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Art

8 Jul 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Oriental Hotel is in the middle of George Town, everything there is within a walking distance, clean and neat. The front desk lady, Pheylliiezz, was welcoming and friendly and most helpful with tons of info about town. Will stay there again. Thank you very much!

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NOBUYOSHI

10 Oct 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

設備が古く、接客サービスが良くなかった。

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Ken

30 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The shower and bathroom were fantastic and we had roomserv8ce daily and the staff were lovley. The place is a bit tired, the carpets threadbare and no double glazing so quite noisy. Buy ok for the money Th

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Eileen

3 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Fixed the shower which wasnt draining. Helpful. A cleaner took my phone charger cable. By accident?

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Noor Sabrina

4 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was so nice and the staff were very cooperativr

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Location

Central George Town base on or near Penang Road with easy walking access to markets, Love Lane, eateries, and public transport; convenient for sightseeing.

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ahmed

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tres bien comme d'habitude... Evidemment ce n'est pas un 5 etoiles... Un peu bruyant mais tres supportable : musique... Dommage pas de breakfast .... Bon emplacement, bon rapport qualité prix.

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Justine

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Inside the UNESCO heritage zone, lots of local eateries nearby, public transportation and other attractions. Great budget-friendly option in the heart of Penang! The hotel decor is a little dated but overall nice and clean, with comfortable beds.

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Santha

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very near to chowrasta and walking distance to restaurants and shopping area. Parking no a problem most of the time

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Art

8 Jul 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Oriental Hotel is in the middle of George Town, everything there is within a walking distance, clean and neat. The front desk lady, Pheylliiezz, was welcoming and friendly and most helpful with tons of info about town. Will stay there again. Thank you very much!

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Kin Hung

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 13 nights

超亷宜及地点很好

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shingo

13 Apr 2023

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チャイナタウンの東側の通りに面して近辺には高級から安宿までホテルが軒を連ねてる便利なエリアです。旧市街の東側真ん中辺りに位置しているので旧市街の観光は徒歩圏内で無料市内バスCATのバス停もすぐ近いです。ホテルは古い中華系ホテルですが冷蔵庫もあり広くて落ち着きます。清掃も行き届いて価格からしたらコスパはとてもいいと思います。宿泊した部屋は最上階の10階（日本なら11階）で眺めも最高だし文句はありません。

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Noraini

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Near the Nasi Kandar Restoran, Easy to walkable. Need to improve for the Iron place (Put I floor for one iron). Please change the torn toilet curtain. The family room is big.

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Mike

16 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

good location right near love lane. nice big room, decent bed and love the wetroom style bathroom. pack ear plugs if your a light sleeper, I was on 7th floor but music from bar outside was prominent

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Kooi Foong

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is comfortable and good value for money. Great location on Penang Rd, very central indeed. Very near to Komtar, Chowrasta market and the local shopping areas. Can shop and shop and go back to hotel to drop the bags, and then continue to shop again. Lots of makan places around the hotel also Best sekali, location is very central.

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Angus

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

In the heart of Jalan Penang, great low cost hotel 4 good nights and no complaints

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ahmed

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tres bien comme d'habitude... Evidemment ce n'est pas un 5 etoiles... Un peu bruyant mais tres supportable : musique... Dommage pas de breakfast .... Bon emplacement, bon rapport qualité prix.

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