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Ascott Gurney Penang

4.0 star property
Travelers can relax poolside or venture out to explore the hidden treasures of Downtown George Town, all within easy reach from this central location.

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Ascott Gurney Penang is in Downtown George Town's vibrant center. Guests enjoy two outdoor pools with sun loungers, a children's pool with waterslide, free WiFi in all rooms, convenient laundry services, and helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is RM488
RM540 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan

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9.4 out of 10
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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10.0 out of 10
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Studio Premier King City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 44 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Premier Twin City View

9.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 44 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 Bedroom Premier Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
  • 59 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Premier Sea View

9.6 out of 10
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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
  • 107 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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One Bedroom Executive Seaview

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown George Town, a neighbourhood in George Town, Ascott Gurney Penang is in the entertainment district and near the beach. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Kidland Penang, or check out an event or a game at City Stadium.
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18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang, 10250

What's nearby

  • Gurney Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pulau Tikus Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Island Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gurney Plaza - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 35 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe' Laurel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Timur Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Penang Flying Club - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ascott Gurney Penang

Upscale family-friendly hotel remodelled in 2022 and located near Gurney Drive
Gurney Plaza is located near Ascott Gurney Penang, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide and sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • A water dispenser, laundry services and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 271 individually furnished rooms have perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Down duvets, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 58 to 100 for adults and MYR 38 to 50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7,965 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 36 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - February 2022
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests traveling with a pet must present their pet's current vaccination record and certificates at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of MYR 500 per accommodation, per night
2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 150.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately MYR 58 to 100 for adults and MYR 38 to 50 for children
  • Pet fee: MYR 500 per accommodation, per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 150.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
A local government tax will be imposed and collected at the property upon arrival. The fee will be charged per room, per night.

Property is also known as

Gurney Penang
Gurney Resort Hotel
Gurney Resort Hotel Penang
Gurney Hotel Malaysia
Gurney Hotel Penang
Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences Penang/George Town
Gurney Resort Hotel And Residences
The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences Penang/George Town
Gurney Resort Hotel George Town
Gurney George Town
The Gurney Resort Hotel Residences
Gurney Resort George Town
Ascott Gurney Penang Hotel
Ascott Gurney Penang George Town
The Gurney Resort Hotel Residences
Ascott Gurney Penang Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Ascott Gurney Penang have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ascott Gurney Penang?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ascott Gurney Penang on 18 Jan 2026 start from RM 488.0, 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.

Is Ascott Gurney Penang pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. There's a fee of MYR 500 per accommodation, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ascott Gurney Penang?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ascott Gurney Penang?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ascott Gurney Penang?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Ascott Gurney Penang located?

This family-friendly George Town hotel is located in the entertainment district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram and Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Ascott Gurney Penang Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 246 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location,amazing views
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Edith Awuor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous rooms. Immaculate, well stocked and well maintained. Very convenient location, walkable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room fantastic location and superb service. Very helpful staff had a great time
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

sam heng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good and breakfast is good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayyeda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good efficienct service, housekeeping fantastic, breakfast amazing and reception service outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ngoh Huang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A few shops next to it. A few F&B outlets and 2 cafes. Location next to the beachfront and is a few minutes drive from Gurney Plaza where you can find pretty of F&Bs and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loi Vinh Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very confortable atmosphere around the entire hotel The infinity pool and gym was clean and well kept The breakfast buffet was amazing. Not the closest to Gurney Plaza but still easily reachable by Grab or 20 minutes walk. Front lobby has music Performance Friday and Saturday evening during our stay. Hotel entrance to a small indoor mall located next door.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The property was very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a great view, was spacious and incredibly clean. The filtered water tap was a nice touch and the pool and gym facilities were immaculate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

donald

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

Ideal hotel

Nice clean modern hotel with big rooms, lots of space. Great views from hotel room and fantastic breakfast. Location is ideal for food court and various restaurant plus Gurney Plaza.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liying

Comfortable and clean property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place with a very nice staff and a great breakfast.
Stayed 24 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Puay Gek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect for relaxation
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. The best breakfast. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Very pleased with everything about this place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

anshuman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEE SOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient locations with shops nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai Chong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, rooms were spacious with a lovely view of the sea, staff were very courteous and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

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

Highly recommend

Spacious apartment like room with kitchenette, washer dryer and ocean view,. Extremely happy with the whole package and would certainly recommend and stay again. Good location for shopping and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balaji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities, convenient location and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Junko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was really satisfied with the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the infinity pool and free upgrade to a suite, thank you, we enjoyed and will come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, overall nice facility , friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely spacious and spotlessly clean. Having a washing machine in the room was a great convenience. The location was excellent, making it easy to explore the area. I do wish there had been a bit more variety in the breakfast selection, but overall, I had a wonderful stay and would definitely visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chow Yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable environment
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and easily accessable to local restaurants and great park to walk across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024