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International House

2.0 star property
Hotel in George Town with fitness centre and sauna

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Property grounds
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Outdoor pool
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, SEAMEO RECSAM, Gelugor, George Town, Penang, 11700
  • TESCO
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Hospital Lam Wah Ee
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of Science-Malaysia
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

George Town

At International House you'll be within a 20-minute walk of TESCO and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from University of Science-Malaysia. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a sauna. .Enjoy the gym, outdoor tennis court and kids' swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this George Town hotel include KOMTAR and Queensbay Mall.

What's nearby

  • TESCO - 19 min walk
  • University of Science-Malaysia - 5 min drive
  • KOMTAR - 5 min drive
  • Queensbay Mall - 7 min drive
  • Penang Hill - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 22 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delima Mas Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Little Siam - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Frank Laurent Coffee Roasters - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Minah Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pearl Restaurant 珍珠餐室 - ‬12 min walk

About this property

International House

Hotel in George Town with fitness centre and sauna
International House offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly International House. Free self parking is available.

This George Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
International House offers 150 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at International House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 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 credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

International House Hotel Penang
International House Penang
International House Hotel George Town
International House George Town
House George Town
International House Hotel
International House George Town
International House Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at International House?

International House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at International House?

Yep, International House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to International House?

The closest beach to International House is Ferringgi Beach (12.7 km).

Does International House have a pool?

International House has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at International House?

No, International House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at International House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at International House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

International House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 99 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jashanjot

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

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay and escape from the craziness of George Town. There is a bus station conveniently nearby that made it feasible. Staff was always available and able to resolve issue promptly. If only the air conditioning was working, it would be perfect. But the swimming pool was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chieh-Min

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bus stop just outside. Quiet Polite and helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sarida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is big. Comfortable. Location is with easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Sakinah

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sakinah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air cond work very nice.. Shower have heat and cold.. Area room nice.. Have loundry room.. Bed so soft. Clener was clean room and change bed sheet. And wash toilet one day for one week.. Have big room. Have water heater and got nescafe pack, soap.. Staff talk very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohd Azam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area is nice for me to rest for a night. I might come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Traveler, KL

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, dirty and very 'quiet' place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good quite place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lantai agak berdebu, banyak tahi cicak, pum tandas bilik C5 perlu dibaiki, sampah perlu dikutip setiap hari...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very spacious and cheap, facilities very bad
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

NMZ

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The big space of the room and the quiet surrounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the large space around the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Mohd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Satisfied & worth
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Sarida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice place to stay... comfortable... spacious room... friendly staff... so peaceful at night... nearby hypermarket & easy access to the coastal hiway & penang bridge.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, not bad.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Shiddatul Hidayah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No comment
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019