U Hotel Penang is located in Gelugor, a neighbourhood in George Town. Suffolk House and Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bukit Teluk Tempoyak Besar and Penang Hill. Penang Botanical Gardens and Chew Thean Yang Aquarium are also worth visiting.
RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru - 3 min drive
Penang International Sports Arena - 5 min drive
Queensbay Mall - 6 min drive
Penang Bridge West End - 7 min drive
Getting around
Penang Sentral - 23 min drive
Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
New York Pizza - 2 min walk
Plus 2 Restaurant - 3 min walk
Tea-Tac-Toe - 3 min walk
Maxim Dim Sum - 6 min walk
43 Cafe - 10 min walk
About this property
U Hotel Penang
3-star hotel located in Gelugor
U Hotel Penang provides amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking
A 24-hour front desk, a reception hall and luggage storage
A lift, smoke-free property and express check-in
Guest reviews say good things about the convenient parking, helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 128 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews speak well of the comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
Coffee/tea makers and desks
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the regional cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe & Clean (Malaysia)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
Social distancing
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Lift
Front-desk safe
Reception hall
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
No housekeeping
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
A meeting room
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: MYR 200 per stay
A tax of MYR 10.00 per accommodation, per night is imposed by the country of Malaysia and collected at the property from 1 January 2023. Permanent residents and Malaysian nationals are exempt from the tax. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We have included 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 credit 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
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
U Hotel Penang
U Hotel
U Hotel Penang George Town
U Hotel Penang Bayan Lepas
U Hotel Penang Hotel
U Hotel Penang George Town
U Hotel Penang Hotel George Town
Frequently asked questions
Is U Hotel Penang pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at ?
As of 30 Jan 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at on 2 Feb 2023 start from RM 161.0, 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.
How much is parking at U Hotel Penang?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at U Hotel Penang?
Check-in is from 3 PM - 11 PM.
What time is check-out at U Hotel Penang?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is U Hotel Penang located?
Located in Gelugor, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Science-Malaysia, RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru and Queensbay Mall. Penang Bridge West End and Penang International Sports Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 256 reviews" "
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.3/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.1/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Zain Qisti
Travelled with partner
28 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was ok, but we don't like the colour and the condition of your floors in the rooms..thanks.
Always a great location to stay in Penang. Convenient location that's between the George Town and industrial area. Plenty to eat around the area and short drive to Queensbay Mall.
Wei Ming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Koshni
17 Aug 2022
Koshni
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Business traveller
28 Jul 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
check in and 1st impression on room condition
the room was not cleaned properly. debris was not cleaned. "unwanted stain" on the toilet bowl. cleaning job was not done.
when checked in, my info was not received by the hotel. but the staff was very helpful and dedicated to rectify the issue.
