iStay Hotel
Budget hotel · George Town
Is iStay Hotel worth it?
iStay Hotel is a small hotel at 94 and 96 Rangoon Road, 10400 George Town, Penang. It is next to Macalister Road and Burmah Road, and its own site puts Komtar, Penang Road and Nagore Square at about five minutes' walk and the Loh Guan Lye Specialist Centre at about ten. There are three room categories — Standard, Deluxe and Super Deluxe — and the hotel has a cafe, a dine-in restaurant, a lounge, a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, a self-service laundry and free bicycle parking.
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George Town
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Type
Budget hotel
iStay Hotel is a small hotel at 94 and 96 Rangoon Road in George Town, Penang, which describes itself as a boutique hotel in the city centre. It sits next to Macalister Road and Burmah Road, where a number of George Town's well-known eateries and hawker centres are. The hotel puts Komtar, Penang Road and Nagore Square at around five minutes' walk, and the Loh Guan Lye Specialist Centre at around ten. Rooms are furnished in a modern style along a refurbished corridor of old colonial design, with a personal safe, satellite television and tea and coffee making facilities in the room. There are three room categories: Standard, Deluxe and Super Deluxe, the last of these having a separate foyer area and space for an extra single bed. At the back of the building there is a pantry and a self-service laundry, along with free bicycle parking; this is an open-air area where smoking is allowed. The hotel also lists a cafe, a dine-in restaurant, a lounge, a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and tour arrangements.
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Nearby Landmarks
- foodMacalister Road eateries and hawker centresNext to the hotel
- foodBurmah Road eateries and hawker centresNext to the hotel
- attractionKomtarAbout 5 min
- shoppingPenang RoadAbout 5 min
- foodNagore SquareAbout 5 min
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is iStay Hotel in Penang?
It is at 94 and 96 Rangoon Road, 10400 George Town, Penang, next to Macalister Road and Burmah Road. This is the only iStay Hotel property listed on the hotel's own website.
What is near iStay Hotel?
The hotel's own site says Komtar, Penang Road and Nagore Square are about five minutes' walk away, and the Loh Guan Lye Specialist Centre about ten. Macalister Road and Burmah Road, both known for their eateries and hawker centres, are immediately next to the hotel.
What room types does iStay Hotel have?
Three: Standard, Deluxe and Super Deluxe. All three are described with a double bed, an attached bathroom, a 42-inch flat-screen television, a dressing table and a window. The Deluxe adds a bag rack with laundry basket and a full-length mirror, and the Super Deluxe has a separate foyer area, a wardrobe and enough space to add one more single bed if needed.
What is in the rooms?
The hotel lists a coffee and tea maker, an attached bathroom, a safe box, a telephone, toiletries and a hair dryer, and bottled water. Its description also mentions satellite television.
Is there anywhere to eat at the hotel?
The hotel lists a cafe, a dine-in restaurant and a lounge among its facilities. It does not name them or publish opening hours on its website, so check directly before relying on them.
Can I do laundry at iStay Hotel?
Yes. There is a self-service laundry area at the back of the hotel, alongside a pantry. The hotel describes it as low-cost, and it is an open-air space.
Is there parking, and can I bring a bicycle?
The hotel lists free bicycle parking at the open-air area at the back. Its facilities list does not mention car parking, so ask when you book if you are driving.
Is smoking allowed?
The hotel says smoking is allowed at the open-air pantry and laundry area at the back of the building. It does not state a policy for the rooms or corridors on its website.