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AC Hotel by Marriott Penang

4.0 star property
Hotel in George Town with area shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center

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Located in the heart of Bayan Lepas, AC Hotel by Marriott Penang combines convenience with comfort. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, coffee shop, and 24-hour gym. The Cafe serves a buffet breakfast, while free in-room WiFi and attentive staff ensure a smooth stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Executive Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 94 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 94 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 126 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Twin Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Twin Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - single
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Twin Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - single
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
213 Jalan Bukit Gambir, Bukit Jambul, George Town, Penang, 11950

What's nearby

  • RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Penang International Sports Arena - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Science-Malaysia - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Queensbay Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Penang Hill - 18 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 28 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Penang Kayu Nasi Kandar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪New Cathay Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bangsawan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Xiang Yun Vegetarian Hut - ‬4 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Penang

Upscale hotel near Queensbay Mall
Consider a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Penang and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), wedding services, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 423 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 42 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6,361 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 28 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 42 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Penang have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is AC Hotel by Marriott Penang pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at AC Hotel by Marriott Penang?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel by Marriott Penang?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel by Marriott Penang?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is AC Hotel by Marriott Penang located?

Located in Bayan Lepas, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru and Penang International Sports Arena. University of Science-Malaysia and Queensbay Mall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott Penang Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 412 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 957 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KENTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pool is very nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, cozy bed, quiet neighborhood, nice breakfast, pretty enjoy my stay in Marriot AC Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel but not much around

We stayed here one night after flying in to Penang fairly late at night. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with exceptional staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen Yoon Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I am impressed with the service and condition of the hotel after Marriott took over Vistana. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ooi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good except the washing basin is cloaked. Clean, great service and not a bad location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good one

Lovely hotel and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The executive suite is wonderful, the staff is nice and serving very well. Would like to stay for a few more days to enjoy the environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roslan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of the hotel is what I like the most. Located not far from shopping mall, walking distance to good eating restaurants and short distance to Penang international airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niketh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short distance from airport (~13 minutes). Very clean and comfortable. Fantastic firm mattress. Would very happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

guohao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable suite and very clean and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wong Weng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is nice, the rooms are clean, and the front desk staff are very welcoming. The hotel breakfast is so-so, not many choices. The hotel is close to the airport. But there are no good restaurants around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Chee

Liked: Cleanliness
Served its purpose
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Chan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Missing a mircowave oven. Gekko and ants inside the apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Yen

It is a bit old.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elite

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marriott is losing its customer centricity, it seems to be a global phenomenon. It has become a common observation. I have had better experiences with other hotel chains atleast in this year.

6/10 Okay

Ka ki

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor customer svc

Called few times front desk & no answer Eventually got answered like mid night & asked for extra blanket, but I was told it was finished. I can’t believe this is Marriott hotel service at all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room AC (air-condition) not cold
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

jeng kang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall hotel is good. No restaurant/ coffeeshop surrounding
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masanari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
周りにはあまり食事等する場所がありませんが、かなり綺麗なホテルです
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHI FENG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business trip

It's a wonderful stay in this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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