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Sweet Cili

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Family Loft | Premium bedding, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
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Interior entrance
Reception
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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No.6 Gat Lebuh Melayu, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10300
  • Place, 1st Avenue Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Loft | Premium bedding, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Loft

  • City view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

George Town

Located in Downtown George Town within a short walk of Goddess of Mercy Temple, Sweet Cili is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. This 7-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • 1st Avenue Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • KOMTAR - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 25 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hokkien Mee 橋頭福建面 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lbh Melayu Koay Teow Th'ng 台牛后粿条汤 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hwa Ting Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oh-My Bingsu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Vie En Rose Pâtisserie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sweet Cili

At Sweet Cili, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and express check-in. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 28-inch LED TVs with cable channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, ceiling fans, and safes. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1800
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - noon
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: MYR 200.00 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.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 50.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. 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.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Sweet Cili Hotel Penang
Sweet Cili Hotel
Sweet Cili Penang
Sweet Cili Hotel Penang/George Town
Sweet Cili Hotel George Town
Sweet Cili George Town
Sweet Cili Hotel
Sweet Cili George Town
Sweet Cili Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Sweet Cili?

Sweet Cili provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Sweet Cili?

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

Is parking available on site at Sweet Cili?

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

Does Sweet Cili include a casino on the premises?

No, Sweet Cili doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sweet Cili?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sweet Cili?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and a rainfall showerhead as well as a restaurant.

Does Sweet Cili have a hot tub?

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

Does Sweet Cili have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Sweet Cili doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Sweet Cili allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Sweet Cili.

Does Sweet Cili have connecting rooms available?

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

What is the closest airport to Sweet Cili?

The closest major airport to Sweet Cili is Penang Intl. Airport (PEN), which is 10.3 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sweet Cili?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Sweet Cili.

Sweet Cili Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is slightly out from town but still within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fatin, KL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice experience during my stay here. Room was exactly same as the picture. Warm and cozy style. I love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Noor Syafiqah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing interior with affordable price... Good stay.. Comfortable mattress and pillow..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good location but too noisy at night.

Basically good location and within a walking distance to places of attraction. No parking and very noisy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Herries

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful hotel in a great location. Staff friendly and welcoming. Lovely feel to it and well decorated. However we paid for breakfast to be included - but on arrival we found there was no breakfast. Instead we were given lunch vouchers of small value to use somewhere else, which wasn't useful to us. This is the only thing I didn't like about the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Customer service staff was pleasant and kind when serving. Room wise, since it’s near the road, it gets very noisy when cars or motorbikes drive past and may disrupt sleep if you’re a light sleeper. Other than that, just a simple room to sleep in. Can’t watch the TV. Shower facilities, water flows smoothly and strong pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Shalini

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Perfect location

Perfect location. Character accommodation. Slightly soulless as one gets the key from the restaurant opposite and no contact thereafter. Also one of our rooms was street level and bordered the street so very noisy. The upstairs room had character and was quiet. Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

MH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable bed, cold air-cond, powerful rain-shower. overall 5-star facilities without the grand look.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location, little limitted space, but nice and old school. Clean, but need to take shoes off at the entrance. Nice and helpful staff, but they run between several locations and were barely available at the reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

RenaDS, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a pleasant stay and accessibility is good. Loft room is big, very spacious and clean. A few comments - no matter how small and gentle steps, noise can be still heard on movement. Lighting to be improved, it’s rather dim and tough to put on make up... Possible to have someone remains at the reception counter till later in the night? Ran out of toilet rolls and couldn’t get replacement. Will be good to have a mini fridge inside the room. It will be perfect if the above points are address. Anyway will consider coming back to Sweet Cili for my next Penang trip. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet and relaxing stay. The place is safe and clean. Not too far from sights, walkable distance
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jc, Sg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice change to conventional hotels. Good for a few nights stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Boon Yau

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a great place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Heart of Hokkien Foodie Paradise

Just a short walk away from the Chew Jetty, CF Market, Little India and the hipster neighborhoods around the street murals and coffeeshops that inevitably come when a city is discovered by backpackers. You know people who fly all the way to Penang but want to eat acai bowls and avocado toast over roti canai for breakfast. If you're not like these heathens then I'd say you are in luck. The Sweet Cili Hotel is surrounded by amazing food spots in every direction for 15 mins of walking or a $2 Grab taxi. The hotel itself is very charming in its look and feel. My wife was constantly taking photos for home decoration ideas after we got home. The TV is mostly Malay TV channels but there's a HDMI cable if you are packing an iPad and invested in the HDMI connector so you can watch Netflix anywhere. The only tricky part is in scheduling an early checkout but this might have been a one time challenge for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

J, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice rustic deco

Very nice rustic deco of this hotel. Family love the deco and the old rustic look. Only thing are the sound insulation is really lacking thus light sleeper might not appreciate it. Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

Great location, beautifully restored and presented property, very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Why this place?

Right in the heart of the walking trails. Easy to navigate, locate food and street art. No fuss to check in or out. Just noisy due to early morning traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very accommodating, let me check in at 1 am and leave my bags in their care on the last day until I left for the airport. They upgraded me to a double ensuite room, unfortunately with no window to the outside but then I didn't want to spend much time there. Shared guest kitchen and fridge but a kettle in the room (seems standard in Malaysia).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

I love the deco of this hotel its makes me feel like home. Located at the heart of georgetown. Very friendly staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bancha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great accommodation

Good concept accommodation..clean...and conveniently located in the heart of tourist area. Highly recommended for budget traveller. Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

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