Hotel Continental Penang
Mid-range hotel · George Town
Is Hotel Continental Penang worth it?
Hotel Continental Penang is a mid-range hotel at 5 Jalan Penang in central George Town, run by Hotel Continental Sdn Bhd. It offers five room categories from Superior Double up to Deluxe Suite, all with air conditioning, flat-screen LED TV, free WiFi and a hot rain shower, plus an outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant. It is a practical base for walking George Town: Komtar and Prangin Mall are minutes away, and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, the Kuan Yin temple and Fort Cornwallis are within reach on foot.
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George Town
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Type
Mid-range hotel
Hotel Continental Penang is a mid-range business and leisure hotel at 5 Jalan Penang (Penang Road), in the centre of George Town. The hotel describes itself as an affordable hotel built around comfort, convenience and security, and it sits close to the city's commercial and banking district, shopping malls and older heritage streets. Rooms come in five categories on the hotel's own booking pages: Superior Double, Deluxe Room, Super Deluxe Room, Executive Suite and Deluxe Suite. Rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen LED TV, free WiFi, a hot rain shower and an electronic door lock, and the hotel runs 24-hour CCTV. There is an outdoor swimming pool and an on-site restaurant serving buffet breakfast, along with room service, laundry, free parking and a meeting room, though these are reported by booking and venue listings rather than set out on the hotel's own site. One first-hand review describes an older property that has been kept in good condition, with a large reception area that handles tour groups and some rooms holding a partial sea view. The hotel puts Komtar, 1st Avenue and Prangin Mall about five minutes away and the ferry jetty and Penang Times Square about ten, with Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, the Kuan Yin temple and Fort Cornwallis reachable on foot.
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Nearby Landmarks
- shoppingKomtar6 min
- shopping1st Avenue Mall7 min
- shoppingPrangin Mall8 min
- attractionCheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion)5 min
- attractionKuan Yin Teng (Goddess of Mercy Temple)9 min
- attractionFort Cornwallis18 min
- foodChulia Street food stalls5 min
- foodLebuh Leith bars and eateries4 min
- transportSwettenham Pier / ferry jetty area20 min
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hotel Continental Penang?
The hotel is at 5, Jalan Penang, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang. Jalan Penang (Penang Road) runs through the centre of George Town, close to the commercial and banking district, the malls around Komtar, and the older heritage streets.
What room types does Hotel Continental Penang have?
The hotel's own booking pages list five categories: Superior Double, Deluxe Room, Super Deluxe Room, Executive Suite and Deluxe Suite. The Executive Suite, Deluxe Room and Superior Double are shown for two guests and the Super Deluxe Room for up to four.
What is in the rooms?
The hotel lists air conditioning, an LCD or flat-screen LED TV, free WiFi, a hot rain shower, a premium mattress and an electronic safety door lock. A first-hand review also describes tea and coffee facilities, complimentary drinking water, a work desk and a shower set within a bathtub.
Is there a swimming pool and a restaurant?
Yes. Venue and booking listings for the hotel record an outdoor swimming pool and an on-site restaurant, and a first-hand review confirms both a pool area and an included buffet breakfast with Asian and Western options. Neither is described on the hotel's own facilities page, so check current availability when you book.
Is it a good base for exploring George Town on foot?
It is central. The hotel puts Komtar, 1st Avenue, Prangin Mall and street art around five minutes away, and the ferry jetty and Penang Times Square around ten. It also lists Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, the Kuan Yin temple (Kuan Yin Teng), Fort Cornwallis and the Penang Time Tunnel as walkable, along with local food, pubs and bistros.
Does the hotel have parking and meeting space?
Booking and venue listings record free on-site parking and one meeting room. These are not set out on the hotel's own website, so confirm directly if either matters to your booking.
How do I contact Hotel Continental Penang?
The hotel lists 04-263 6388 (with 04-263 8718 as a second number) and reservations@hotelcontinental.com.my on its contact page, and takes bookings through its own website.
Is this an old hotel or a new one?
It is a long-established property rather than a new build. The operating company is Hotel Continental Sdn Bhd. A first-hand review describes it as an older hotel where some furnishings look dated but everything was well maintained and in good condition, with a notably spacious reception that handles tour groups.