Royale Chulan Penang
Mid-range hotel · George Town
Is Royale Chulan Penang worth it?
Royale Chulan Penang is a four-star hotel on the George Town waterfront at No. 1 and 2 Pengkalan Weld, partly housed in a restored 1892 heritage building. It has eleven room categories ranging from 30 sqm Superior Rooms to a 129 sqm Royale Suite, plus a saltwater pool, a 24-hour gym, three dining outlets and a pillarless ballroom. The Pinang Peranakan Mansion is about a five-minute walk away, with Little India and the clan jetties around 20 minutes on foot.
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George Town
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Type
Mid-range hotel
Royale Chulan Penang sits at No. 1 and 2 Pengkalan Weld, on the George Town waterfront inside the UNESCO World Heritage area. Part of the hotel occupies a restored heritage building dating back to 1892; two secondary sources identify these as the former Boustead Building and the Schmidt & Küstermann Building. The hotel carries a four-star rating from Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and is operated by Boustead Hotels & Resorts. It has eleven room categories, from a 30 sqm Superior Room up to the 129 sqm Royale Suite, with city, pool or harbour views and balconies on some categories. On site there is a saltwater swimming pool and jacuzzi on Level 2, a gym open 24 hours, the all-day Sri Tanjung Café in the 1892 building, a Tea Room, the Heritage Lounge bar and a poolside bar. Meeting rooms, an executive boardroom and a pillarless ballroom handle events and weddings. Practical services include concierge, laundry, room service, babysitting, airport transfer and a shuttle to Gurney Drive. The hotel states it holds JAKIM halal certification, and the location puts the Pinang Peranakan Mansion about five minutes' walk away and the clan jetties, Khoo Kongsi and Little India roughly 20 minutes on foot.
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Nearby Landmarks
- attractionPinang Peranakan Mansion5 min
- attractionWonderfood Museum10 min
- transportBus stop on Pengkalan Weld1 min
- attractionClan Jetties of Penang20 min
- attractionKhoo Kongsi20 min
- shoppingLittle India20 min
- foodChinatown (Lebuh Chulia)20 min
- attractionCheong Fatt Tze Mansion25 min
- attractionFort Cornwallis30 min
- attractionMasjid Kapitan Keling30 min
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Royale Chulan Penang?
The hotel is at No. 1 and 2 Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300, Penang, on the waterfront within George Town's UNESCO World Heritage area. Its phone number is +604 259 8888 and its email is enquiry.rcp@royalechulan.com.
Is Royale Chulan Penang a heritage building?
Partly. The hotel says it is housed partly in a heritage building dating back to 1892. Secondary sources identify the property as occupying the former Boustead Building at 1 Weld Quay and the Schmidt & Küstermann Building at 2 Weld Quay. The all-day Sri Tanjung Café is located in the 1892 building.
What room types are available?
Eleven categories: Superior Room (30 sqm), Deluxe Room (35 sqm), Corner Suite (44 sqm), Studio Suite (50 sqm), Family Room (52 sqm), Junior Triple (52 sqm), Family Suite (56 sqm), Penang Suite (57 sqm), Executive Suite (67 sqm), Deluxe Suite (68 sqm), Boustead Suite (74.5 sqm) and Royale Suite (129 sqm). Views are of the city, the pool or the harbour, and several categories have a private balcony.
What is in the rooms?
Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a work desk, flat-screen satellite TV, in-room safe, mini-bar, coffee and tea maker, filtered water tap, iron and board, telephone with IDD, hairdryer, and a private bathroom with a tub and rain shower. A baby crib is available on request.
Does the hotel have a pool and a gym?
Yes. There is a saltwater swimming pool with a jacuzzi and sun loungers on Level 2, open 7:00am to 8:00pm, and a gym on the same level that is open 24 hours with complimentary access for guests.
Where can you eat at the hotel?
Sri Tanjung Café serves local and international food from 6:30am to 11:00pm daily in the 1892 heritage building. The Tea Room runs an afternoon tea from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. The Heritage Lounge does bar bites and drinks from 11:00am to midnight, and the Poolside Bar serves light bites and drinks, with a la carte snacks from noon to 6:00pm.
Is Royale Chulan Penang halal?
The hotel's own website lists halal certification by JAKIM covering 2015 to 2027. Confirm the current certificate directly with the hotel if this matters to your booking.
Can you hold a wedding or a conference here?
Yes. The hotel has meeting rooms, an executive boardroom, and a pillarless ballroom with high ceilings used for weddings and large functions. The hotel does not publish capacity figures online, so ask them directly.