Set in a restored historical building, Museum Hotel offers traditionally-decorated accommodations in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site George Town. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 290 metres to the Penang Heritage Gallery and 550 metres to Penang Malay Gallery. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion is 800 metres away. The culturally-vibrant Little India and Clan Jetties are within 2.4 km from Museum Hotel, while Fort Cornwallis and Wonderfood Museum are 3.1 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 17.8 km away. Decorated with colonial-era furnishings, air-conditioned rooms at Museum Hotel are fitted with ironing facilities, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included in the attached bathroom. Featuring a spacious reading corner with an array of books and reading materials, the hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk to assist with luggage storage and laundry services. Guests can explore the surrounding area for a variety of shopping and dining options.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.3

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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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
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Reece
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The Museum Hotel and specifically the Longma Suite should be your absolute go to in Georgetown. Don't even consider other options. This was without doubt the most atmospheric, beautiful and luxurious accommodation I have experienced, a true...
  • Johan
    Estonia Estonia
    Definitely a hotel with character and long history. Charming and spacious room equipped with everything you need. Good selection for breakfast offered. Neighborhood is authentic but maybe not so interesting for afternoon and evening walks. But you...
  • Johnlmc
    Malaysia Malaysia
    location was great. i didn't book with bfast. Heard that their hainanese chicken chop was great. apparently, there was a nice rooftop that I didn't explore at night. great location. a few minutes walk to great food and cafes. room and bathroom is...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Boomers Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal

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
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
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
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Tour desk
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • 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 £35. 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.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Children under 2 years stays for free when using existing beds. A maximum of one child under 2 years is allowed.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Museum Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. 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.

FAQs about Museum Hotel

  • Room options at Museum Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Quadruple

  • Yes, Museum Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Museum Hotel is 550 yards from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Museum Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Museum Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Museum Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool

  • The nearest beach is just 750 yards from Museum Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Museum Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Boomers Cafe

  • Guests staying at Museum Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte