AC Hotel Penang
Mid-range hotel · Bayan Lepas
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AC Hotel Penang is an AC Hotels by Marriott hotel at 213 Jalan Bukit Gambir, Bukit Jambul, in the 11950 Bayan Lepas area of southern Penang island. It was converted from the former Vistana Penang Bukit Jambul by YTL Hotels under a 2019 agreement with Marriott International. Rooms range from Prime Deluxe and Premium rooms to an Executive Studio, an AC Suite and two- and three-bedroom suites. On site there is AC Kitchen, the AC Lounge, a swimming pool, a fitness centre and 11 event rooms totalling 1,190 square metres.
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Bayan Lepas
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Mid-range hotel
AC Hotel Penang is an AC Hotels by Marriott property at 213 Jalan Bukit Gambir, in the Bukit Jambul area on the southern side of Penang island. It was previously the Vistana Penang Bukit Jambul: YTL Hotels signed a master development agreement with Marriott International in September 2019 to bring the AC Hotels brand to Malaysia and to convert three of its Vistana hotels, with the Penang property described at the time as Marriott International's first hotel in the city. Rooms run from Prime Deluxe and Premium rooms in king or twin layouts up to an Executive Studio with a balcony, an AC Suite, and two- and three-bedroom suites, so the hotel handles families and longer stays as well as single business travellers. Most room categories include a sofa bed, and rooms come with high-speed Wi-Fi, a full bathroom, a telephone and a hair dryer. Food and drink on site is at AC Kitchen, an international restaurant serving breakfast daily from 6:30am to 10:30am, and at the AC Lounge. There is a swimming pool and a fitness centre. The hotel carries an unusually large amount of meeting space for its class: 11 event rooms, 1,190 square metres of total event space, a largest room with capacity for 700, a ballroom used for weddings of up to 350 guests, an outdoor venue, a business centre and Wi-Fi in all areas. It sits a short drive from Penang International Airport and close to SPICE Arena and Penang Golf Club, which makes it a practical base for the island's south rather than for walking around George Town.
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- shoppingBukit Jambul Complexabout 10 minutes (estimate)
- attractionSPICE Arena (Setia SPICE)about 25–30 minutes, or a short drive (estimate)
- attractionPenang Golf Clubshort drive (estimate)
- transportPenang International Airportnot walkable — a short drive
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Where is AC Hotel Penang?
It is at 213 Jalan Bukit Gambir, Bukit Jambul, in the 11950 Bayan Lepas area on the southern side of Penang island. Marriott describes it as being near Penang International Airport, SPICE Arena and Penang Golf Club. It is not in George Town, so the UNESCO heritage core is a drive away rather than a walk.
Was AC Hotel Penang previously another hotel?
Yes. It was the Vistana Penang Bukit Jambul. YTL Hotels and Marriott International signed a master development agreement in September 2019 to bring the AC Hotels by Marriott brand to Malaysia, along with franchise agreements to convert three Vistana hotels, including the Penang property. YTL Hotels is the brand's franchisee in Malaysia.
What room types does AC Hotel Penang have?
Prime Deluxe King, Prime Deluxe Twin, Premium King and Premium Twin guest rooms, an Executive Studio with a balcony, an AC Suite, a Two Bedroom Suite with a balcony, and a Three Bedroom Suite. Most categories include a sofa bed.
Is AC Hotel Penang suitable for families?
The two-bedroom and three-bedroom suites and the sofa beds found in most room categories make it workable for families and groups who want to stay together rather than book two rooms. There is also a swimming pool on site.
Where can you eat at AC Hotel Penang?
AC Kitchen is the hotel's international restaurant and serves breakfast every day from 6:30am to 10:30am. There is also the AC Lounge. Marriott lists no other restaurants at the property.
What facilities are there at AC Hotel Penang?
A swimming pool and a fitness centre are the two on-site recreation facilities Marriott lists. Rooms have high-speed Wi-Fi, a full bathroom, a telephone and a hair dryer, and there is Wi-Fi in all areas plus an on-site business centre.
Can AC Hotel Penang host conferences or weddings?
Yes. It has 11 event rooms and 1,190 square metres of total event space, with a largest space holding up to 700 people. Its ballroom is used for weddings of up to 350 guests, and there is an outdoor venue as well.
How far is AC Hotel Penang from the airport?
Marriott positions the hotel as being minutes from departures at Penang International Airport. It does not publish an exact drive time, so treat any specific figure you see elsewhere as an estimate.