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title: "Royale Chulan Penang, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Royale Chulan Penang in Penang: rated 8.7 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Hotel · ★★★★ · Boustead Hotels & Resorts
# Royale Chulan Penang

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

8.7 ·  Very good 16,253 reviews ·  #461 #461 of 1,077 in Penang ·  7.2 Location score
## About Royale Chulan Penang

Royale Chulan Penang is a hotel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 16,253 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, gym, free wi-fi. It is 2.7 km from the centre of Penang. 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:** 179

- **Floors:** 6

- **Opened:** 2014

- **Chain:** Boustead Hotels & Resorts

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 24

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## How Royale Chulan Penang scores

Better rated than 52% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **7.2**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **3.0**
-   Beach access **3.1**
-   Public transport **1.0**

Penang average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarGymFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   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:** **7.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **97**/100 Great for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **29**

<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="">2.1 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="">Ibusawat TM Berhad Jln Burma,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><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="">2.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Penang Ferry Museum190 m
-   Jubilee Clock Tower280 m
-   Wonderfood Museum310 m
-   僑生博物館330 m
-   Pinang Peranakan Mansion340 m
-   Indian Heritage Gallery & Cultural Centre340 m

## Royale Chulan Penang: in detail

Royale Chulan Penang offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Taxi offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Penang. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Royale Chulan Penang, as the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Royale Chulan Penang 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. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of mini bar can be found. Royale Chulan Penang offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Royale Chulan Penang provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Each day at hotel, immerse yourself in the invigorating waters of the pool, perfect for a rejuvenating plunge or a series of revitalizing laps. For individuals who don't want to skip their exercise routine, visiting the hotel fitness center ensures you maintain your vitality and wellness.

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## Questions about Royale Chulan Penang

### How do guests rate Royale Chulan Penang?

Royale Chulan Penang has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 16,253 reviews, which is better than 52% of rated hotels in Penang.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Royale Chulan Penang?

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

### Does Royale Chulan Penang include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Royale Chulan Penang have a pool?

Yes, Royale Chulan Penang has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Royale Chulan Penang?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Royale Chulan Penang from the airport?

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

### Is Royale Chulan Penang close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.1 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Royale Chulan Penang have?

Royale Chulan Penang has 179 rooms on 6 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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