Heart of George Town.With a stay at this Downtown George Town hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and 2 miles (3 km) of KOMTAR. Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Padang Kota Lama - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Penang City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Getting around
Penang Sentral - 30 min drive
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Two Frenchies - 1 min walk
Baekje Korean Bbq - 1 min walk
Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery - 1 min walk
Eng Loh Cafe & Hotel - 2 min walk
GDGN Vintage Cuisine Cafe & Hotpot 广东姑娘 - 1 min walk
About this property
BISHOP HOTEL
3-star hotel near Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
BISHOP HOTEL offers its guests an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi.
68 guestrooms or units
Front desk (24 hours)
Elevator
BISHOP HOTEL offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This George Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchairs on site
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at BISHOP HOTEL
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Cash deposit: MYR 100 per accommodation, per stay
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
We've listed all 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 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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.
Property Registration Number 83142985
We should mention
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
BISHOP HOTEL Hotel
BISHOP HOTEL George Town
BISHOP HOTEL Hotel George Town
Frequently asked questions
How close is BISHOP HOTEL to the airport?
BISHOP HOTEL is 11.7 mi (29-min drive) away from the Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at BISHOP HOTEL?
As of Dec 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BISHOP HOTEL on Jan 1, 2026 start from $40.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does BISHOP HOTEL have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at BISHOP HOTEL.
How close is BISHOP HOTEL to the beach?
This hotel is 10.8 mi (35-min drive) from Ferringgi Beach and 8.3 mi (28-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does BISHOP HOTEL offer free breakfast?
BISHOP HOTEL does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at BISHOP HOTEL?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at BISHOP HOTEL?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM.
Is there free parking at BISHOP HOTEL?
Free parking is not available at this hotel.
Does BISHOP HOTEL have a pool?
BISHOP HOTEL does not have a pool.
Does BISHOP HOTEL have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is BISHOP HOTEL to downtown George Town?
BISHOP HOTEL is 0.2 mi away from Little India.
BISHOP HOTEL Reviews
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6/10 Okay
Shawn
Nov 6, 2025
Please address as I paid 10 MYR tourism tax but Expedia states I should have paid 2.