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Chulia Heritage Hotel: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
380 Chulia Street, Georgetown, Penang Island, Malaysia
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Singapore, Singapore
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Simple hotel in a good location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

This hotel is nicely situated away from the actual main road as it has a small lane leading up to the main building, hence it does not face directly onto the main street where it could get noisy and dusty in the middle of the day. It has a really nice facade, with great heritage looks and even more so at night with illuminating lights onto the building.

The rooms are decent sized (although for some it could be considered small). I stay in a double room with 2 queen sized beds, and there was just enough room to walk around. It has a complete white interior and wooden floor, which I found to be quite homely. Aircon is very strong which is good considering the scorching Penang afternoons where I would return back for a nice snooze post-lunch :)

Hotel staff is friendly and ready for info and tips on where the best foods are. The lobby is non-aircon which doesn't make a difference to me but does to some (maybe because the WiFi is strongest there and people have to sit in the lobby to use it).

P.S. The charsiew (caramel roasted pork) at Sky Hotel just a few blocks away was one of the best I have ever eaten, and should not be missed!

  • Stayed March 2013, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Nice Hotel!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

This hotel has a great position, off the main street so it's quiet at night!
The staff were very helpful, showing us where to rent scooters (which were great), lending us adapters and always greeting you nicely when you came in.

The rooms were basic but then for what you pay you don't expect more than basic. they are cleaned well every day and have free wi fi. The tv also has a few good channels for films in the evening.
The major issue with this hotel is the bathroom, whilst it is lovely and modern and kept very clean, there unfortunately is a very foul smell. The cleaner sprays fresher in it every day but after an hour or so the smell is back, bad drainage I think, but keep your bathroom door shut whilst in bed and there's no problem really.

  • Stayed March 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Timaru, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Clean, modern and in a good location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

We stayed there a couple of weeks ago while visiting Penang. It was a great base to explore Penang. It's very close to the centre of the city (walkable distance), and buses run right in front of the hotel as well. The room had a very clean feel to it and was quite modern. They had free wifi, though it was quite slow and can have poor reception. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

  • Stayed March 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013 via mobile

The rooms are small but spotless- make sure you book an en- suite. No view but if you only need a place to sleep in its perfect. Clean and white. Bathroom very small - shower over toilet. Doesn't offer breakfast but you never far away from food in Penang. Aircon not the most effective but adequate. I dont think i have come across better value for money in Penang. Its all about what you expect. Spotless room at a very good price.

  • Stayed March 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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21 reviews 21 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Avoid Room 110!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

Defined as a "luxury" room it is far from it. TV wires hanging loose, poky, next to a rubbish heap (I dare you to open the smoked glass windows) and with some long black hairs on the floor (I haven't had those since the 70's) prompted me to ask for a change of room. I have to say I was accommodated as soon as another room was available (108) which was twice the size (a grand suite maybe?). I cannot find fault with the staff all of whom were very pleasant, polite and helpful. But looking behind the glitzy entrance I found it fairly average and at about 50 euros a night not the best value for money.

  • Stayed March 2013, traveled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Chulia Heritage Hotel Penang/Georgetown
Address: 380 Chulia Street, Georgetown, Penang Island, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Penang > Penang Island > Georgetown
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Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Chulia Heritage Hotel - the ideal hotel for traveller which offers high standard accommodation and personalized services in a stylish manner. Culture and history combined to create an atmosphere of luxurious living. Chulia Heritage Hotel is strategically located within the core zone of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Penang, where is no doubt the traveller favorite must-visit place while holidaying in Penang. ... more   less 
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