Museum Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

2 × Standard Double Room (without view)
Price for:
Max adults: 2
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Max adults: 2
Each unit has:
Bed: 1 double bed
Cot available on request
Non-refundable
Pay online
Breakfast US$7 (optional)
We have 2 left
US$212 per night
Price US$700
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Set in a restored historical building, Museum Hotel offers traditionally-decorated accommodations in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site George Town. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 290 metres to the Penang Heritage Gallery and 550 metres to Penang Malay Gallery. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion is 800 metres away. The culturally-vibrant Little India and Clan Jetties are within 2.4 km from Museum Hotel, while Fort Cornwallis and Wonderfood Museum are 3.1 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 17.8 km away. Decorated with colonial-era furnishings, air-conditioned rooms at Museum Hotel are fitted with ironing facilities, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included in the attached bathroom. Featuring a spacious reading corner with an array of books and reading materials, the hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk to assist with luggage storage and laundry services. Guests can explore the surrounding area for a variety of shopping and dining options.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Pool - outdoor (kids)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, American

Rooms with:

  • Quiet street view

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Xiang Lu - Twin Room (without View)
We have 3 left
  • 2 single beds
Cot available on request
237 feet²
Bath
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$106 per night
Price US$350
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$109 per night
Price US$361
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$112 per night
Price US$368
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
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  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$115 per night
Price US$380
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Standard Double Room (without view)
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We have 2 left
  • 1 double bed
Cot available on request
172 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$106 per night
Price US$350
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$109 per night
Price US$361
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$112 per night
Price US$368
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$115 per night
Price US$380
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Babao - Double Room
We have 1 left
  • 1 large double bed
Cot available on request
280 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$115 per night
Price US$381
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$121 per night
Price US$401
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$124 per night
Price US$410
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$131 per night
Price US$432
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jezer
    Singapore Singapore
    “The staff was warm and went out of their way to stay up for us since our flight only got in at midnight. The room was comfortable, cool and had everything we needed. The toilet situation was... unusual but very welcomed. The hotel was in a...”
  • Irene
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “The service was good & execellent. The room & toilet was very clean. Near by to shopping area.”
  • Guillem
    Spain Spain
    “Staff was awesome. great location, great comfort. No complaints at all. AC worked, room was clean etc”
  • Daisy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful building, comfortable room, good location!”
  • Debbie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Loved the history of the building and it was well maintained. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable.”
  • Kyozana
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “love the decor and ambiance. its location is within walking distance to penang attractions.”
  • Tahir
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location with short cab rides to a lot of the sights seeing hotspots”
  • Midafs
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “The ambiance..so classic and memorable to the oldest time”
  • Mazuan
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “The Museum Hotel is simply beautiful and, true to its name, carries a strong sense of historical charm. The staff are warm, helpful, and genuinely friendly, which made the stay even more pleasant. I love the location, it’s very close to major...”
  • Tim
    Singapore Singapore
    “Great value for money - hotel is comfortable, room was not a small single (decent size) and everything was clean and tidy. Hotel had a great charm to it. Hard to think of anything negative, really would recommend. I liked that it wasn’t just a...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Boomers Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal

House rules

Museum Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$23. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Children under 2 years stays for free when using existing beds. A maximum of one child under 2 years is allowed.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Museum Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.