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Museum Hotel

Museum Hotel Review: Everything You Need to Know

Museum Hotel Is This the Best Place to Stay in Georgetown (MY)?

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Housed in a beautifully restored historical structure, Museum Hotel provides traditionally decorated accommodations right in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. The hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, and guests can relish meals at the on-site restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

The Penang Heritage Gallery is just 290 meters away, while the Penang Malay Gallery is located 550 meters from the hotel. The famous Cheong Fatt Tze – The Blue Mansion is 800 meters distant. The culturally rich areas of Little India and Clan Jetties can be found within 2.4 kilometers from Museum Hotel, and both Fort Cornwallis and the Wonderfood Museum are 3.1 kilometers away. Penang International Airport is situated 17.8 kilometers from the hotel.

Styled with colonial-era decor, the air-conditioned rooms at Museum Hotel come equipped with ironing facilities, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. The attached bathrooms are provided with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.

The hotel features a spacious reading nook stocked with a variety of books and reading materials. Additionally, there is a 24-hour front desk available to assist with luggage storage and laundry services.

Guests are encouraged to explore the nearby area, which offers a wide range of shopping and dining options.

Couples have a strong preference for the location — it received a rating of 8.1 specifically for trips designed for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
3 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed

Facilities of Museum Hotel

Most popular facilities

  • Pool – outdoor (kids)

  • Free WiFi

  • Free parking

  • Family rooms

  • Airport shuttle

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Restaurant

  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

  • Towels

  • Private bathroom

  • Toilet

  • Free toiletries

  • Hairdryer

  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

  • Sun terrace

  • BBQ facilities

    Additional charge

  • Terrace

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Games room

Living Area

  • Seating Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Kid meals

    Additional charge

  • Snack bar

  • Bar

  • Minibar

  • Restaurant

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets

    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Concierge service

  • Luggage storage

  • Tour desk

  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

    Additional charge

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

  • CCTV outside property

  • CCTV in common areas

  • Smoke alarms

  • Security alarm

  • Key access

  • 24-hour security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area

  • Designated smoking area

  • Air conditioning

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Wake-up service

  • Hardwood or parquet floors

  • Car hire

  • Lift

  • Fan

  • Family rooms

  • Barber/beauty shop

  • Ironing facilities

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Airport shuttle

    Additional charge

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Pool – outdoor (kids)

Free!

  • Open all year

  • Suitable for kids

Wellness

  • Kids' pool

Languages spoken

  • English

  • Malay

  • Tamil

House rules
Museum Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out
Until 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. That’s about CHF 38. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 – 2 years
Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods
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The small details
Essential information for visitors to this establishment

Starting from 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is imposed on all foreign guests. This fee is not included in the room rate and must be settled at check-in. Guests holding a valid Malaysian Identity Card or a permanent resident MY PR Card are exempt from this charge. Children under the age of 2 can stay free of charge when utilizing existing beds, with a limit of one child per room under this age.

Upon check-in, guests must present a photo identification along with a credit card. Please be aware that all special requests depend on availability and may incur additional fees.

Guests are advised to notify Museum Hotel in advance regarding their expected arrival time. You can utilize the Special Requests section when making a reservation, or directly reach out to the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation email.

A security deposit of MYR 200 is required at the time of arrival. This will be collected in cash and will be refunded upon check-out, pending a property inspection. Your full deposit will be returned in cash.

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