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Forum Hotel Penang

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast before stepping into nature, then unwind with a coffee at the hotel's welcoming cafe in downtown George Town.

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Forum Hotel Penang, in Downtown George Town, offers a buffet breakfast and local flavors at the restaurant. The cafe is perfect for coffee breaks. Free self-parking and high-speed WiFi keep visitors connected near KOMTAR.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NT$1,324
NT$1,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown George Town, a neighborhood in George Town, Forum Hotel Penang is in a shopping district and near the airport. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Penang Botanical Gardens and PKSA Penang Water Sports Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our George Town travel guide
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168 Jalan Argyll, George Town, Pulau Pinang, 10050

What's nearby

  • Cheong Fatt Tze the Blue mansion
    Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Penang State Museum
    Penang State Museum
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Penang,Malaysia-December 25th,2018:Georgetown cityscape view of the old heritage buildings rooftop against the KOMTAR building.Penang is one of the heritage city given by UNESCO.
    KOMTAR
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Metropolitan, skyscraper, skyline building by the shore of Gurney Drive, George Town, Penang; Shutterstock ID 429264034; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighborhoods; Client: Hotels.com; Other: Hcom bra
    Gurney Drive
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral
    30 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Clarke Street Ah Boy Koay Teow Th’ng Stall
    2 min walk
  • Nasi Padang International Hotel
    2 min walk
  • Shill 90’S
    3 min walk
  • 敦隆餐室
    1 min walk
  • Dusky Coffee Roastery
    2 min walk

About this property

Forum Hotel Penang

  • Hotel near KOMTAR
  • Forum Hotel Penang provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A nature reserve, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Room features
  • All 140 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges, and daily housekeeping

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 381 reviews
The price is NT$1,369
NT$1,575 total
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and debit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Forum Hotel Penang pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forum Hotel Penang?

As of 2026/5/18, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forum Hotel Penang on 2026/6/3 start from NT$1,324, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Forum Hotel Penang?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Forum Hotel Penang?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Forum Hotel Penang located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, KOMTAR, and Gurney Drive. Pasar Chowrasta and New World Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Forum Hotel Penang Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

Reviews