3-Star Hotels in Penang, Malaysia

I stayed at Loop On Leith for 3 nights in a deluxe room. The room had a window, though the view wasn’t the best, it still made the space feel brighter and more comfortable. The location of the hotel is excellent – very convenient for exploring George Town on foot, with plenty of food, attractions, and shops nearby. The staff were friendly, helpful, and always welcoming, which made the stay even more pleasant. Overall, it’s a good choice if you’re looking for a comfortable stay in a great location.

We booked two rooms and had an outstanding experience at this hotel. Although both rooms were the same type (21m²), Room 1615 felt more spacious than Room 1609. The location is excellent, just a short walk to the night street food market on Lebuh Presgrave, 12 minutes to Cecil Market, and 8 minutes to the 24-hour McDonald's at Birch House. There’s also a hidden bar, Good Friend Club, less than 100 meters from the hotel entrance, and another one, Magazine 63, about 10 minutes away, across from 1st Avenue Mall. Just 2 minutes away is GAMA Supermarket, which includes a small pharmacy and bakery—very convenient for anything you need. 5 min away from Komtar also. Opposite hotel is the Hin Bus Depot. The rooms were clean and the air conditioning worked well. However, the bathroom exhaust fan was quite loud (though manageable if turned off after use), and the room lighting was a bit dim—adding a floor or table lamp would be helpful. The water heater took about 3 minutes to produce hot water, which could be improved to reduce water waste. Soundproofing wasn’t the best, as I could hear the neighboring shower, but it wasn’t a major issue for me. The hotel has a gym and swimming pool @ roof top level-25, though we didn’t have time to use them. The facilities well-maintained. Overall, we had a great stay. The staff and security were friendly and welcoming. Keep up the great work and continue maintaining the cleanliness and service standards! This hotel tends to get fully booked quickly. If you want to book this Hotel, please plan and book early Will stay again when I go Penang next time.

The room is quite small, but it offers a lovely view. It's very clean, although we didn’t have enough space to store all our shopping bags. :) Mr Putasnen Nagadaran was exceptionally helpful and proactive. He made sure my early check-in request was fulfilled with a clean room ready upon arrival, and he even greeted me by name when he saw me in the corridor while he was checking other rooms. He took the time to respond to my email sent late at night—while I was out during the day—with detailed information about nearby parking options in case the hotel’s lot was full. We’ll be returning because of Mr Putasnen’s outstanding service, not because of the hotel itself. Mr Putasnen - Please take care of yourself and don't overwork :)

🌟 Cititel Express Penang — Snug, Convenient, and Worth Considering 📍 Prime Location Nestled in the heart of Georgetown at 123 Lebuh Noordin, Cititel Express Penang boasts a top-tier location that’s a dream for anyone eager to explore the city’s iconic food spots, Komtar, and nearby malls—all within easy walking distance . Guests consistently rave about its convenience for eating, shopping, and sightseeing   . 🛏 Room Size: Compact Yet Clean The rooms here are undeniably small—some describe them as “tiny” or “narrow”—but they tend to be clean, modern, and functional, especially ideal for short stays or solo travellers    . That said, if you’re planning a long stay or value spaciousness, you might feel a bit cramped. 🚗 Complimentary Parking A rare plus in central Penang—parking is free for hotel guests. The Cititel Express shares a secure multi-story car park with St. Giles Wembley, and parking comes with no charge for Cititel Express guests  . Do note, though, that a few guests have mentioned occasional hiccups with the parking ticket system, requiring a quick stop at reception to get it reissued  . 👍 Service, Cleanliness & Value Most reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff, comfortable beds, strong value-for-money pricing, and acceptable cleanliness standards for a budget-friendly city hotel    . While the facilities are basic, guests didn’t mention major complaints beyond the room size     . ⚠️ Noise & Thin Walls Light sleepers should be aware: the rooms tend to have minimal soundproofing, and sounds from neighbouring rooms or the corridor can be noticeable   

Looking at the review of hotels in Malaysia, there seem to be tons of people giving negative reviews for almost every hotel so was pretty wary of booking this hotel and all the other ones I stayed at! However, I found that this was a decent hotel albeit with some minor problems. To start with the good. The hotel is well constructed, by that I mean the rooms and walls are made of good material so that generally sound from other rooms or outside is not an issue. This is my main concern, because you must be able to sleep peacefully or live in your room without being disturbed by neighbours or the outside, that should be the primary goal of any hotel. The room size is also very large, although I found small things like the funny diagonal shaped desk not to be practical because it was too small to use comfortably. Also, you cannot connect your laptop to the TV with and HDMI because the TV is fixed to the wall. I had some small issues with a blocked basin and the shower hose was broken, but these were resolved after a couple of visits. I needed to persuade maintenance man to change the hose, which I thought was strange as it was obviously broken. He called in housekeeping afterwards to clean up some of the water on the floor that came from the work. The cleaner used one of the body towels to wipe up the water. I said that he should at least use the floor towel and not the ones for the body. He said it was ”Just water”. As someone who is prone to eczema, I have to be careful about detergents and what I put on my skin. If this is something that house cleaning do regularly, this would be a problem for me. (I did start getting some skin issues here, but cannot say for certain it was due to the hotel). There was also some old stains on the bed sheets that I had to ask to be changed. Bed sheets like that need to be either bleached or thrown away. They may not pose any health risks but no one wants to sleep on visibly stained sheets. Also, the small sofa bench on at the foot of the bed was heavily stained and really needs to be re-furbished. The breakfast was okay. I remember the dining area which is nice, but not much of the actual food. I just like eggs, toast, fruit and coffee. The check-in is on the 20th floor, so you will probably only see the managers when you check-in and when you check-out. I had a nice Indian lady check me in. I saw one other man manager, portly Indian man, there when I tried to extend by one night, who I found to be less friendly. I would stay here again, as the problems were minor. (I also stayed at the Citadines, which I absolutely do not recommend).

Unexpected Gem near Penang Airport! Booked last-minute after a flight cancellation – this 3-star airport hotel exceeded all expectations: - 🚗 Location Perfection: Just 5 mins from airport with free 24/7 airport transfer (lifesaver after car return!). - 👨👩👧👦 Family Heaven: Great fun pool with water slides kept kids ecstatic (rare for 3-star!). - 🛏️ Spacious, clean rooms – better than Georgetown’s 4-star we tried! Small Notes: - ❌ No in-room hairdryer. You can ask for it tho. M - ❌ Pool towels couldn’t be taken to rooms (kids got chilly!). **Verdict**: **Outshines pricier options** – would 100% rebook!

This home is perfectly designed — cozy and convenient! We loved our stay at 22 Macalisterz, managed by Wayne. The unit was spotless, stylish like a boutique hotel, yet still warm and practical. The little touches amazed us — from the water dispenser to the medical shower chair, and even Muslim-friendly kitchenware and prayer items. Truly exceeded our expectations! Families will find it especially thoughtful, with a baby cot, bathtub, and high chair all provided for a stress-free stay. The rooftop infinity pool was another highlight — breathtaking views of George Town during the day and beautiful Komtar lights at night. The location is strategic, with famous food stalls and restaurants just steps away. We couldn’t be happier with our stay and highly recommend it! 💯

Very convenient, pharmacy is nearby, night market new lane just few walk distance, easy to reach.

New hotel in a prime location. 2-min walking distance to Vantage Point and iSantoriny where can find many nice restaurants, cafes, massage, hait salons. 2-min drive to Strait Quay and Island 88. 20-min to Batu Ferringhi. Very strategic location. The room is clean. But the pool is very small with pillars in the middle of the pool, so not suitable for children to swim - if just soak in the water is ok. Gym is spacious. No restaurant on-site, only a small bakery that is going to close down soon. Breakfast is only a coffee and a bun from the bakery.

The hotel rooms is ok & nice. The air conditioner is cold . Nice sea view from the room balcony. Parking is free provided by the hotel but limited. Staffs hotel friendly and helpful. The breakfast just ok. Deposit rm100 when you check in at the hotel.