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title: "Wellesley Hotel, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Wellesley Hotel in Penang: rated 8.9 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★ · Arrowood
# Wellesley Hotel

Simpang Ampat, Penang, Malaysia

8.9 ·  Excellent 2,835 reviews ·  #237 #237 of 1,077 in Penang ·  3.8 Location score
## About Wellesley Hotel

Wellesley Hotel is a hotel in Simpang Ampat, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 2,835 reviews. It is 22 km from the centre of Penang. The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 22 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 40

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 2023

- **Chain:** Arrowood

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

57, Jalan Iconic Point, Iconic Point,14100, Simpang Ampat, Penang

## How Wellesley Hotel scores

Better rated than 79% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **3.8**
-   Public transport **8.0**

Penang average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **3.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **52**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **41**

- **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 station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ktm Komuter Simpang Ampat</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">520 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 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="">22 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">50 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="">22 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">50 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Wellesley Hotel: in detail

At Wellesley Hotel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Wellesley Hotel with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service and blackout curtains to ensure your comfort and convenience. In certain rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and instant coffee. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

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## Compare Wellesley Hotel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Wellesley Hotel

### How do guests rate Wellesley Hotel?

Wellesley Hotel has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 2,835 reviews, which is better than 79% of rated hotels in Penang.

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

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

### Is there parking at Wellesley Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

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

The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 22 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Wellesley Hotel have?

Wellesley Hotel has 40 rooms on 3 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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