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Forum Hotel Penang

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near KOMTAR

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Family Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Forum Hotel Penang, in Downtown George Town, offers a buffet breakfast and local flavors at the restaurant. The cafe is perfect for coffee breaks. Free self-parking and high-speed WiFi keep visitors connected near KOMTAR.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 2 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
168 Jalan Argyll, George Town, Pulau Pinang, 10050

What's nearby

  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • KOMTAR - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gurney Drive - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Gurney Plaza - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 30 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nasi Padang International Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪明園茶室 (Chee Meng Cafe)前大華茶室雲吞麵 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Naina's Roti Bakar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shill 90’S - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪敦隆餐室 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Forum Hotel Penang

Hotel near KOMTAR
Forum Hotel Penang provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A 24-hour front desk, a nature reserve, and an elevator
Room features
All 140 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Forum Hotel Penang Hotel
Forum Hotel Penang George Town
Forum Hotel Penang Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Forum Hotel Penang pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Forum Hotel Penang?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Forum Hotel Penang?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Forum Hotel Penang?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Forum Hotel Penang located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, KOMTAR, and Gurney Drive. Pasar Chowrasta and New World Park are also within 10 minutes.

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