Cititel Penang
Hotel in George Town
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this hotel
Cititel Penang offers accommodations in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, famous for its rich history and heritage.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
Map of George Town
Available Rooms
Standard Double Room
1 King • 236 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior King
1 King • 236 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe King
1 King • 236 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Twin Room
2 Single • 236 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Twin Room
2 Single • 236 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
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1.5 / 5.0
Not a lot. The hotel is old and badly needs refurbished. Positives were staff were pleasant and breakfast was ok. Mattress was comfy.
Rooms are small, grubby, dirty and decor is old. The hotel is a throwback to the 1990’s. There was no safe in the room, so no way to protect your belongings. The shower was a handheld device in the bathtub which did not allow showering with comfort and space. Bedding was a sheet and two pillows. Towels were old and need replaced. Paint was flaking off the walls in places and the ceiling fan was filthy. I ended up paying 200MYR more than the stated price here when I checked in so beware of additional taxes and fees!
2.5 / 5.0
I've stayed at Cititel Penang before and found it good, so I booked again for this 1 night stay.
The check-in staff were great, very helpful and friendly. All the same nice lobby area facilities, free parking for my car right in the hotel, and a good breakfast included in the price next morning.
Last time I booked a better room because I was staying for a week. This time I booked the cheapest deal on the booking.com page. I didn't expect such a big drop in the standard of the room. It was old, definitely worn out, and very basic. There was no safe in the room, which I thought is a minimum fit for any decent city hotel these days.
But the bed was comfortable, and I wasn't doing anything but grabbing a few hours sleep anyhow. So I got more or less what I paid for and a cheap price. Next time I'll know not to book the very cheapest room!
4.0 / 5.0
wide array of dishes. plenty of staff on duty. fast to clean table
3.5 / 5.0
The location is at the heart of city
Parking is limited during peaks holiday
3.5 / 5.0
Good location.
Room Airconditioning was noisy and not cold (even set at 20c.). Have to switch on fan.
4.0 / 5.0
Good location. Room and lobby were very clean and well kept. Pleasant staff and good parking availability at the time.
The room and bath were VERY small. It was ok for a quick trip, but for a longer stay it wouldn’t be comfortable. For the price and pictures we expected a larger space. Ordered more pillows, communication was a little difficult and we didn’t get what we ordered.
5.0 / 5.0
This was our second stay in Cititel Penang. The clean room, great breakfast and location. The location was in the centre of the City and walking distance to restaurants.
The breakfast range and quality was great, the best we have had in Penang so far. The service of the staff of Main Street Cafe was good. The room though a bit small was clean and comfortable. When booking, we requested for a sea facing non-smoking room on a higher floor. The hotel accomodated our requested by giving us a room on the highest floor.
The massage at the Wellness Centre. We went for a couple massage and requested for Thai female Massage Therapists. But they appeared to call outside therapists. We got one Thai and one PR China therapists. The PRC therapist did not really know massage and just rub and bang. The Thai therapist was better but not great. For the price we were disappointed.
5.0 / 5.0
Location was excellent. Near Chulia Street and good transport links to the rest of the island.
Room: On 19th floor with views over the sea. Good sound insulation, could not hear neighbours. Very clean. Bathroom had a good shower and toiletries provided. Bed was large and very comfortable with good quality linen.
Common areas of hotel: Lots of comfortable seating on ground floor for guests. Two restaurants and a wellness suite with indoor swimming pool. Everything was tastefully decorated. Good that the hotel has it's own drive so that taxis can pull up with ease outside.
Nothing
4.0 / 5.0
great location, friendly & kind staff.
nothing
5.0 / 5.0
Location and its Cleanliness
Nothing
5.0 / 5.0
Location
Tourism Tax gready corrupt government
3.5 / 5.0
room: ok
-sound proof, didn't hear anything outside the room
-1st time stay in hotel room with ceiling fan
-quiet air conditioning
-water pressure is good
location: good
-near to George town ,walking time around 15mins to old town
Cleanliness
-never vacuum the floor, i found previous guest left over rubbish on the floor. in my 4days stay the rubbish still there .
-80’s furniture and old designed
-not enough car park slots
-mold in the toilet, toilet bowl & washbasin is a bit clogged. The toilet has to be flushed many times after use.
4.0 / 5.0
Location and staff friendliness.
The air-cond fan was a little bit too noisy. Perhaps some maintenance service is required.
4.0 / 5.0
Love the location. Staff was very helpful.
3.5 / 5.0
Good location
mattress is noisy
sound 'ehehehe' when I just turned my body.
1.5 / 5.0
The only point is the location is strategic.
My first room there is someone smoking at rooms beside mine I guess. Full of cigarettes smoke My room. Changed to another room better only. The wifi is absolutely bad.
5.0 / 5.0
CITITEL HAS THE BEST LOCATION, EASY TO GET FOOD, EASY TO GET TRANSPORT TO OTHER PART OF PENANG.
SHOPPING IS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE, CHOWRASTA MARKET IS JUST ACROSS THE ROAD, NASI KANDAR
STORE ACROSS THE ROAD.
NO COMMENTS
4.0 / 5.0
when entering hotel lobby smell very strong of cigarette
5.0 / 5.0
thé location was excellent lise to everything.we had a late flight so they let us check out till 3.00 pm
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in George Town?
The average price for a rental in George Town is $64 per night. This rental is $1 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cititel Penang. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cititel Penang pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cititel Penang?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.
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