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Forum Hotel Penang

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near KOMTAR

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Family Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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168 Jalan Argyll, George Town, Pulau Pinang, 10050
  • Place, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • 20 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

George Town

Heart of George Town.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown George Town hotel, you'll find Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and Pasar Chowrasta. New World Park and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • KOMTAR - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Padang Kota Lama - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gurney Drive - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 30 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nasi Padang International Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Naina's Roti Bakar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪明園茶室 (Chee Meng Cafe)前大華茶室雲吞麵 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪敦隆餐室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lay & Camp 躺营 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Forum Hotel Penang

3-star hotel near KOMTAR
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe.
  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Forum Hotel Penang offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 Forum Hotel Penang

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 and debit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, and debit cards. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Forum Hotel Penang Hotel
Forum Hotel Penang George Town
Forum Hotel Penang Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Forum Hotel Penang to the airport?

Forum Hotel Penang is 11.6 mi (30-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 Forum Hotel Penang?

As of Dec 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forum Hotel Penang on Jan 8, 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 Forum Hotel Penang have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Forum Hotel Penang.

How close is Forum Hotel Penang to the beach?

This hotel is 6.9 mi (24-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach and 7 mi (26-min drive) from Tanjung Bungah Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Forum Hotel Penang offer free breakfast?

Forum Hotel Penang does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Forum Hotel Penang?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Forum Hotel Penang?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Forum Hotel Penang?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Forum Hotel Penang have a pool?

Forum Hotel Penang does not have a pool.

Does Forum Hotel Penang have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Forum Hotel Penang have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Forum Hotel Penang to downtown George Town?

Forum Hotel Penang is 0.6 mi away from George Town.

Forum Hotel Penang Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Palaniyandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean,all essentials provided in the room. Front desk staff very friendly. Some restaurants nearby, at walking distance. No restaurant inside the hotel. Front desk staff may advise guest about good restaurants.
Well lit room
Spacious and comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room sound proof is terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

wong

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and good staff. It’s a walk to anywhere but there is lots to see and do. Would stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rizal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recomended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank Pit San

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

Want to gatekeep this hotel. Good place for trip.

Super coxy n nice hotel. The bed are so comfy. Located in Georgetown. Go anyway also convenient. Will come again to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huey Chyi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is quite new, clean and tidy, overall very good experience and will stay there again when I am back to Penang
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members are super nice. For greeting and helping to solve our problems.

10/10 Excellent

Peng Shun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Arlene

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of dining options within 10 minute walk, well located for visiting Georgetown
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hock Wah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is great room is spacious,location is near Georgetown tourist area, the only thing lack is limited carpark space, is all based on first come first serve basis
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sai Ho

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

Comfortable stay

The room is very clean and comfortable and the hotel staff is very good and friendly. The toilet was choked during our stay and the maintenance staff came and settled the problems immediately. We can see part of the sea from the window and the view was nice. The only drawback was that there was no drawers in the room and it was a bit difficult for storage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

yee

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

Excellent business hotel on Jalan Argyll

Brand new hotel in a convinently lbut quiet ocation in Georgetown. Walking distance to many eateries and local sights plus plenty of transportation options including Penang Central Transit Area (CAT) buses connecting to Komtar and Jetty (Pangkalan Tun Uda) for ferry connnection to the mainland.
Forum Hotel
Stayed 26 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Y

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new hotel they had a grand opening in sep 2024 do nothing wrong
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad Hafiz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money,easy Grab, walkable to Komtar,quiet location Conveniet store and used to be Wisma Mcis..best hotel in Penang!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Derrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New hotel that just soft opening. Everything is new and clean and staff are helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

King wo rico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

WAI YI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

WAI YI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

整體住宿程度滿意！

房間空間舒適，整體員工友善，願意協助客人！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dinis Alfredo

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ana maria

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chong

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yukio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025