The Sovereign

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to KOMTAR

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Vending machine
Interior entrance
Shower, towels
Free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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No 22 Lorong Kinta, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10400
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gurney Drive
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gurney Plaza
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Ensuite

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Standard

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Family

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

George Town

Located in Downtown George Town, The Sovereign is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as KOMTAR and Hin Bus Depot Art Centre. This 14-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gurney Drive - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Gurney Plaza - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 27 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪chong charcoal seafood char koay teow 碳烧海鲜炒粿條 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪No 5, Seafood Char Koay Teow (梁少爺5號炒粿條) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Zim Sum 点心之家 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Luk Yea Yan Vegetarian Restaurant (鹿野苑素食馆) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪银河经济饭 Ying Her Economy Rice - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Sovereign

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to KOMTAR
The Sovereign features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide tour or ticket assistance.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Sovereign Hotel Penang
Sovereign Penang
Sovereign Hotel George Town
Sovereign George Town
The Sovereign Penang/George Town
The Sovereign Hotel
The Sovereign George Town
The Sovereign Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Sovereign?

The Sovereign offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Sovereign?

This hotel is situated in Downtown George Town, just steps from KOMTAR, and within a 10-minute walk of Pasar Chowrasta and 1st Avenue Mall. You'll also find Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Sovereign?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Sovereign include a casino on the premises?

No, The Sovereign doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Sovereign?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does The Sovereign have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Sovereign have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Sovereign offers free buffet breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Will The Sovereign allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Sovereign.

Are there connecting rooms at The Sovereign?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from The Sovereign?

The closest major airport to The Sovereign is Penang Intl. Airport (PEN), which is 11.1 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Sovereign?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Sovereign.

The Sovereign Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 240 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay almost a month due to MCO, terrible Wifi and cleanliness staff is not friendly House Keeping is not always being done until you asked for it Condition of the room is terrible Ants can be spotted every where
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Rasiti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location for my trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Ai Ling

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

edward, penang

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
给的钱是deluxe double ensuite 的钱,不过照片和房间完全是天和地,风扇都还没装上去,却和我们说这个是新design 够力的没有下次了
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

TK

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the towel was no change and torn. soap was not given.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed at 1st floor, room floor unsecured, old wood floor, can see through below, it also makes sound when we stepped on it, so disturbing coz i bring my baby. Blanket and bedding seems like not clean (might be) but no odor. Room not as in photo, im quite disappointed. No tv remote. Have aircond remote but malfunction. Room door hard to open, stuck to open from outside, inside much easier. Overall, what I paid is not worth what I get
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3rd time been here. so far so good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Azima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
location not bad,but others.....
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel room maybe given not up to par, As bathroom is open top share with bedroom not so good. Still in renovation part of the units in hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Nam

Wi-Fi service

We stay at the rear building and the WIFI is down at the rear portion until we check out. Very sad and disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Mr Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view from outside, but the room are different from what we get. Room are dirty, no bottles water provide, no tv, no boiling water facility & no sleeping lamp, please think twice if you plan to stay here with family. Only suitable for back packer & single traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Abe, Melbourne australia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We checked out earlier because of the condition of the room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

joejele, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

K2891SP

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

See if you are the lucky one... Read on >_<

Booked this hotel due to its cheap deal and heritage style... so I am prepared not to have much expectation on it. No lift. So carry your own luggage. Let me introduce some of their rooms: Room G102 Door spoilt, difficult to open and close, ppl can peep through from outside. Fridge with water leaking. Aircon not cold. Room G103 Aircon not cold. Both rooms have no doors to separate sleeping area and toilet/shower. Room G105 better and bigger. But aircon and fan are noisy. Not sure if it's dampness causing the mouldy smell. Those rooms near the reception or those at ground floor are better than those at level 2. But overall, no noise reduction between rooms, no toiletries, no hair dryer, no kettle, no tv signal. Complimentary breakfast are kuehs, toast, diluted coffee, tea bags... decent breakfast so don't compare with those hotel international breakfast buffet. Seen three receptionists (one at a time), not sure their shift will change or fixed. Ard morning to noon (don't seems like a Malaysian): Not so friendly, gets irritated easily. Evening to night (a slimmer middle aged lady): Make an effort to check on the problem. Midnight to morning (a guy): Willing to change the rooms when requested and passed message after his shift. I prefer the lady who prepared breakfast cos she is the friendliest person in this hotel. Try to chit chat with her, at least she will smile back. Location of this hotel is actually not bad... but there are definitely better hotels just a few steps away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Mohd Ismadi

So so Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

zack

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice locality

The room was not ready by 2.00pm. No towels were readily placed in room. The attitude of the front office staff was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

leong

Limited car park provided. door lock got issue. air cord compressor sound very noice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018