Forum Hotel Penang - George Town

$$$$||View on mapGeorge Town, Malaysia168, Jalan Argyll, George Town, Malaysia, 10050|
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Forum Hotel Penang - George Town
168, Jalan Argyll, George Town, Malaysia, 10050·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Free WiFi9.4
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Staff9.1
Location9.0
Who stays here
Couples40%
Families21%
Groups15%
Solo13%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Free WiFi9.4
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Staff9.1
Location9.0
Who stays here
Couples40%
Families21%
Groups15%
Solo13%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 07:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Malay
Building
Number of rooms:67
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Rooms and availability

Standard Without Window King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Family King Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 King Size Beds
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Check-in/ Check-out

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
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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

168, Jalan Argyll, George Town, Malaysia, 10050
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168, Jalan Argyll, George Town, Malaysia, 10050
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168, Jalan Argyll, George Town, Malaysia, 10050
  • City landmarks
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Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar
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Cemetery
Old Protestant Cemetery
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Abu
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New World Park Food Court
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Reviews of Forum Hotel Penang

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