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title: "Modern Hotel Georgetown, Penang | StayVersus"
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Hotel · ★★★★ · Qanova
# Modern Hotel Georgetown

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

8.3 ·  Very good 2,765 reviews ·  #766 #766 of 1,077 in Penang ·  3.7/5 on Google, 218 reviews ·  8.2 Location score
## About Modern Hotel Georgetown

Modern Hotel Georgetown is a hotel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 2,765 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free wi-fi. It is 1.8 km from the centre of Penang. The nearest beach is 910 m away. The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 15 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1920

- **Last renovated:** 2020

- **Chain:** Qanova

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 125

179, Lebuh Muntri [qanova.com.my](http://www.qanova.com.my/hotel)

## How Modern Hotel Georgetown scores

Better rated than 20% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **8.2**
-   Beach access **7.2**
-   Public transport **6.7**

Penang average

## Rating on Google

3.7/5

218 Google reviews

-   5★50%
-   4★18%
-   3★18%
-   2★6%
-   1★9%

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

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

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

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.2**/10

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

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<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="">910 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</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="">760 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 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="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   五福書院290 m
-   Muzeum Negeri Pulau Pinang350 m
-   St Jo's Gurney Paragon350 m
-   J.Tan & C.H.Lim370 m
-   槟城玄君宫470 m
-   Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum480 m

## Modern Hotel Georgetown: 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. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. For minor or impromptu requirements, the convenience stores can promptly cater to them without the necessity of stepping out from the hotel. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Modern Hotel Georgetown, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, instant coffee and instant tea. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes available in select guest restrooms.

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## Questions about Modern Hotel Georgetown

### How do guests rate Modern Hotel Georgetown?

Modern Hotel Georgetown has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 2,765 reviews, which is better than 20% of rated hotels in Penang.

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

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

### Does Modern Hotel Georgetown have a pool?

Yes, Modern Hotel Georgetown has a swimming pool.

### How far is Modern Hotel Georgetown from the airport?

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

### Is Modern Hotel Georgetown close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 910 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Modern Hotel Georgetown have?

Modern Hotel Georgetown has 20 rooms on 2 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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