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title: "HOTEL RIVER INN, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "HOTEL RIVER INN in Penang: rated 6.8 by guests, 1-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Hotel · ★ · AEROBEDS
# HOTEL RIVER INN

Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia

6.8 ·  Okay 772 reviews ·  #1051 #1,051 of 1,077 in Penang ·  3.0/5 on Google, 263 reviews ·  3.5 Location score
## About HOTEL RIVER INN

HOTEL RIVER INN is a hotel in Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 772 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, free wi-fi. It is 5.8 km from the centre of Penang. 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:** 37

- **Chain:** AEROBEDS

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 35

4216 Jalan New Ferry [m.facebook.com](https://m.facebook.com/pages/River-Inn/240137212730798)

## How HOTEL RIVER INN scores

Better rated than 1% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **6.8**
-   Location **3.5**
-   Beach access **2.5**
-   Public transport **7.1**

Penang average

## Rating on Google

3.0/5

263 Google reviews

-   5★25%
-   4★18%
-   3★22%
-   2★13%
-   1★21%

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

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Restaurant

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **3.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **43**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **21**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<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="">2.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Stesen KTM Butterworth</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">690 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 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="">35 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="">5.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## HOTEL RIVER INN: in detail

HOTEL RIVER INN provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hotel come fitted with air conditioning for a more pleasant stay. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay.

### Compare

## Compare HOTEL RIVER INN with nearby hotels

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## Questions about HOTEL RIVER INN

### How do guests rate HOTEL RIVER INN?

HOTEL RIVER INN has a guest rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 772 reviews, which is better than 1% of rated hotels in Penang.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at HOTEL RIVER INN?

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

### Is there parking at HOTEL RIVER INN?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is HOTEL RIVER INN from the airport?

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

### Is HOTEL RIVER INN close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.3 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does HOTEL RIVER INN have?

HOTEL RIVER INN has 37 rooms.

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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