Chulia Heritage Hotel
Heritage boutique · George Town
Is Chulia Heritage Hotel worth it?
Chulia Heritage Hotel is a small George Town hotel in a restored two-storey bungalow at 380 Chulia Street, set back from the road behind a driveway. Its website lists 45 air-conditioned, non-smoking rooms, ranging from basic rooms with a shared bathroom to deluxe and family rooms with private bathrooms. Rapid Penang buses stop on Chulia Street outside.
Area
George Town
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Type
Heritage boutique
Chulia Heritage Hotel occupies a restored two-storey bungalow at 380 Chulia Street, set back from the road and reached by a driveway. Before the restoration the bungalow housed E & A Budget Hotel; the hotel describes the building as dating from the early 20th century. Inside there is a sweeping staircase to the upper floor and a chandelier in the lobby. The hotel's own site lists 45 rooms across several categories, from Basic rooms that share a common bathroom to Standard and Deluxe rooms and family rooms with private bathrooms. Rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking, with free Wi-Fi, and the higher categories add a fridge, minibar or flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Many Rapid Penang bus routes run along Chulia Street past the entrance, and the old town's heritage streets are within walking distance.
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Nearby Landmarks
- transportRapid Penang bus stop, Chulia Street1 min
- foodChulia Street hawker stalls5 min
- attractionLove Lane5 min
- attractionKapitan Keling Mosque10 min
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chulia Heritage Hotel?
It is at No. 380, Lebuh Chulia (Chulia Street), 10200 George Town, Penang. The building sits back from the main road and is reached by a driveway.
What is the building?
It is a restored two-storey bungalow that was previously occupied by E & A Budget Hotel. The hotel says the building dates from the early 20th century. Inside, a sweeping staircase leads to the upper floor.
How many rooms does it have?
The hotel's website says 45 rooms. Tourism Malaysia's 2023 hotel supply list gives 43 rooms, so the figure differs slightly between sources.
Do all rooms have a private bathroom?
No. The Basic Family Room uses a common shared bathroom, while the Standard, Deluxe and Deluxe Family rooms have private bathrooms. Check the room description when booking.
What is in the rooms?
All rooms listed on the hotel's site are air-conditioned and non-smoking with free Wi-Fi. Depending on category, rooms add a fridge, minibar, tea and coffee, a hairdryer and a 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels.
How do I get there by public transport?
Rapid Penang buses including routes 11, 101, 104, 201, 202, 203, 204, 301 and 302 pass along Chulia Street in front of the hotel, according to Penang Travel Tips. Check current routes with Rapid Penang before travelling.