Cititel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
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Is Cititel Penang good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 7.2/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: location; service; breakfast. No recurring complaint stands out.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“George Town heritage stay”
In the heritage zone behind the Blue Mansion — Little India and George Town close, mural street and the clan jetties a fifteen-to-twenty-minute walk — Cititel Penang is a great exceeded-expectations stay: a spacious clean right-sized room with beautiful sea views and a handy mini fridge, a nice gym, a jacuzzi open until late, and especially good service where the front desk proactively checks in and housekeeping greets guests and asks about cleaning. The buffet breakfast brings many choices from prawn noodles and roti to Japanese and Western, and the area feels safe, an easy Penang recommendation.
- Rooms
- Spacious clean rooms with fridges here.
- Service
- Proactive friendly staff praised by guests.
- Location
- Heritage zone near the jetties here.
- Food
- A varied local international breakfast here.
- Facilities
- A gym and late jacuzzi here.
- Value
- A recommend verdict for guests here.
- Cleanliness
- High standards for guests on stays.
- Location
- Service
- Breakfast
- Views
- Indoor swimming pool
- Gym
- Public parking
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How it compares
Cititel Penang ranks #31 of 63 hotels Staylist lists in George Town and #11 of 19 4-star hotels there. At about $57 a night it is 16% below the median for 4-star hotels in George Town ($68). The closest listed alternative is Swing & Pillows @ Grand Inn George Town Penang, under 50 m away (score 8.9).
About the hotel
- Address
- 66, Jln, George Town, Penang, 10000, Malaysia
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 1997
- Renovated
- 2025
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.5 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Penang Intl. Airport (19.11 km) · Train Station: Bukit Tengah (22.97 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Swing & Pillows @ Grand Inn George Town Penangunder 50 m · 8.9 · $10
- The Edison George Town200 m · 8.4 · $129
- The George Penang by The Crest Collection200 m · 9.0 · $151
- THE Century Hostel (George Town)200 m · 8.8 · $8
- Swing & Pillows @ 87 Chulia St, Georgetown Penang200 m · 8.6 · $9
Amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Gym
- Public parking
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Karaoke
- Taxi booking service
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Laundry room
- Pool with view
- Towels
- Valet parking
- Postal service
- Fax/copying service
- Wedding service
- Safe at front desk
- Bellhop
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Malay
- Convenience store/kiosk
- Room service
- Shopping mall
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Cititel Penang?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Cititel Penang have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool, pool with view.
- Is there parking at Cititel Penang?
- Yes: public parking, valet parking.
- What wellness facilities does Cititel Penang have?
- Gym.
- How far is Cititel Penang from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Penang Intl. Airport, about 19.11 km away.
- How far is Cititel Penang from the centre of George Town?
- About 0.5 km.
- Is Cititel Penang suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.