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title: "Hotel Chennai, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hotel Chennai in Penang: rated 7.7 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-chennai-penang/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★★
# Hotel Chennai

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

7.7 ·  Good 523 reviews ·  #957 #957 of 1,077 in Penang ·  7.2 Location score
## About Hotel Chennai

Hotel Chennai is a hotel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 523 reviews. It is 2.4 km from the centre of Penang. The nearest beach is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 15 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

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

- **Rooms:** 34

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 2015

- **Last renovated:** 2018

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 65

No. 28, Lebuh Penang

## How Hotel Chennai scores

Better rated than 7% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **7.7**
-   Location **7.2**
-   Beach access **4.4**
-   Public transport **2.8**

Penang average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Hot tub

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **99**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **36**

<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="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 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="">15 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">34 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="">2.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Straits And Oriental Museum 海峡东方博物馆70 m
-   僑生博物館80 m
-   Pinang Peranakan Mansion80 m
-   Penang 3D Trick Art Museum150 m
-   Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum Penang & Malacca150 m
-   The House of Yeap Chor Ee160 m

## Hotel Chennai: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out and luggage storage provided by the front desk services. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundry service available at Hotel Chennai. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like daily newspaper, television and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Hotel Chennai provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Treat and spoil yourself by taking a trip to hot tub.

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## Questions about Hotel Chennai

### How do guests rate Hotel Chennai?

Hotel Chennai has a guest rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 523 reviews, which is better than 7% of rated hotels in Penang.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Hotel Chennai?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

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

The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 15 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hotel Chennai close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.7 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Hotel Chennai have?

Hotel Chennai has 34 rooms on 4 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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