Forum Hotel Penang - George Town
5.422051, 100.330114Overview
3-star budget-friendly stay in George Town with an excellent location score of 9.0
Amenities
Forum Hotel Penang offers a self-service laundromat located 5 minutes away from the property. Guests have access to two water filter machines in the lobby for convenient bottle refills throughout their stay. Vending machines accept credit cards and Touch 'n Go payments, supplying snacks, cup noodles, coffee, and soft drinks.
Rooms
The hotel provides family rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and city views. Each room includes a work desk, flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and free toiletries. Guests can choose from Standard King rooms without windows or Deluxe Family rooms with additional space.
Location
Forum Hotel Penang is situated less than 0.5 miles from Northam Beach and 1 mile from Penang Times Square. The hotel is a 13-minute walk from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and within walking distance to Chowrasta Market and Cecil Street. Penang International Airport is 9 miles away, and the property is close to 1st Avenue Penang and the Wonderfood Museum.
Family-Friendly Accommodations
The hotel offers family-friendly accommodations with amenities for disabled guests, including wheelchair access and toilets with grab rails. Family rooms are available with two king beds, and the property provides a lift for easy access. A deposit of RM100 in cash or credit card is required at check-in and returned upon checkout.
Guest Convenience
A 24-hour front desk supports all guest needs, including private check-in and check-out. The hotel enforces a non-smoking policy throughout the property, with CCTV in common areas and outside for security. Room service is available, and street parking is offered with the hotel paying for parking until 10 am the following morning.
- Location: Excellent location score of 9.0, 13-minute walk to Rainbow Skywalk
- Rooms: Family rooms with city views, Standard King without windows available
- Amenities: Two water filter machines, vending machines with credit card payment
- Parking: On-site parking plus street parking paid until 10 am
- Family: Family-friendly with wheelchair access and grab rails in bathrooms
- Security: CCTV in common areas, safety deposit boxes, 24-hour front desk
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site parking lot
24-hour reception
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
VIP check-in/ -out
Services
- Room service
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Room view
- City view
Room features
- Air conditioning
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Essential information about Forum Hotel Penang
| 💵 Lowest room price | 33 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 11.1 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Penang International, PEN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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