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title: "Brown Hotel, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Brown Hotel in Penang: rated 8.5 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hotel · ★★★
# Brown Hotel

Kampung Dodol, Penang, Malaysia

8.5 ·  Very good 2,974 reviews ·  #654 #654 of 1,077 in Penang ·  3.7/5 on Google, 126 reviews ·  6.5 Location score
## About Brown Hotel

Brown Hotel is a hotel in Kampung Dodol, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2,974 reviews. Facilities include bar, airport transfer, free wi-fi. It is 580 m from the centre of Penang. The nearest beach is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 14 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 51

- **Floors:** 8

- **Opened:** 2019

- **Last renovated:** 2019

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 6

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## How Brown Hotel scores

Better rated than 30% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **6.5**
-   Facilities **2.5**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **4.4**
-   Public transport **3.7**

Penang average

## Rating on Google

3.7/5

126 Google reviews

-   5★23%
-   4★62%
-   3★8%
-   2★8%
-   1★0%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BarAirport transferFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Blackout curtains

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **78**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **105**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ibusawat TM Berhad Jln Burma,Penang</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penang International Airport (PEN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">31 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penang</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">580 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   One East Museum & Gallery350 m
-   Rumah Kelahiran P.Ramlee570 m
-   Baba Nyonya Musem 和wonderfood Museum680 m
-   Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Centre910 m
-   Musèè du Loùrvè1.0 km
-   郑和文化艺术馆1.0 km

## Brown Hotel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Brown Hotel. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, hotel is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Brown Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of bottled water and mini bar at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms.

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## Questions about Brown Hotel

### How do guests rate Brown Hotel?

Brown Hotel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2,974 reviews, which is better than 30% of rated hotels in Penang.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Brown Hotel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Brown Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Brown Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 14 km away in a straight line.

### Is Brown Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.7 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Brown Hotel have?

Brown Hotel has 51 rooms on 8 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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