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The Chambers

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
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Deluxe Double Room
Cafe
Family Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Partial Ocean View

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1st & 2nd floor 23 Light Street, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10200
  • Fort Cornwallis
    2 min walk
  • Padang Kota Lama
    2 min walk
  • Penang City Hall
    3 min walk
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Partial Ocean View

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

George Town

The Chambers puts you in the heart of George Town, within steps of SENTRAL College Penang and Fort Cornwallis. Highlights at this hotel include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a short walk of this 4-property class Downtown George Town hotel include Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and within a 30-minute walk you'll find KOMTAR.

What's nearby

  • Padang Kota Lama - 2 min walk
  • Penang City Hall - 3 min walk
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 4 min walk
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 5 min walk
  • KOMTAR - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 30 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Constant Gardener Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Two Frenchies Cafe Bistrot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Leaf Healthy House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Irama Dining - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪GDGN Vintage Cuisine Cafe & Hotpot 广东姑娘 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Chambers

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly The Chambers also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star George Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Conference rooms
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Chambers offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 50.0 per day.
  • 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 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 70 per vehicle (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 and Mastercard. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Chambers Hotel Penang
Chambers Penang
Chambers Hotel George Town
Chambers George Town
The Chambers Hotel
The Chambers George Town
The Chambers Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Chambers?

Yep, The Chambers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Chambers?

The closest beach to The Chambers is Batu Ferringhi Beach (9.6 km).

What makes The Chambers a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Chambers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Chambers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Chambers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Chambers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Chambers?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Chambers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 72 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
This time ok only. Room too close to some powering machine motor very noisy. The rest ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is lovely with wood floors and tiles in bathroom and corridors . The furniture is real wood and i loved it. I will definitely stay there again. Location was convenient as I was there for work two blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
I just need a clean room for the night, so was fine for me. Also, nicely located near the waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth the price
I picked this place because of it's location in Georgetown and the pictures they provided in the hotel bio. Those pictures had to have been taken about 15 years ago because the room didn't look exactly as it did in the pictures. I will say had the room been in good condition, it would look like a decent room with a lot of character. Unfortunately the room was run down and in need of refurbishment. All the furniture including the safe was damaged as shown in the pictures. The bathroom had moisture damage on the ceiling as well. The room had beautiful hardwood floors but it was so slippery I could skate on the floor with my bare feet. The room was full of mosquitoes and I had to kill about 3 of them but there were still more. To make matters worse, there was a man that worked in the building making a lot of noise. He loitered in the lobby on the couch all day yelling at some woman on speaker phone. I am not exaggerating when I say this man was on the phone ALL DAY... Must have been some really important conversations because at first it didn't seem like he worked there. They advertised a rooftop lounge area at that top of the building but the security guard that worked their refused to let us go up there saying it was closed. Definitely false advertisement in their hotel ad and you can get something a lot better for the price they charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

David seow

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad check in experience
Very bad check in service when I reach hotel at 2am. The person Don't know how to link the system with website. Kept asked me to paid full amount that I already paid online. No people come and solve the problem due to cleaner and front desk same person. The person unexperience for system. My check in time for wasted about near 1 hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

K.S, Singapore

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It seems not to be 4-star hotel. there are dusts on room’s floor, and outside is always noisy due to crowded cars, even in midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Selene, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay, just that no place for parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Paul, Phuket,Thailand.

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dont stay here,full of vermin.
Very run down,no internet because of heritage area.Was going to take photos of vermin fighting in the room,just couldnt check out fast enough,and find new hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Lawvin

Good location.
The stay was fine but nothing special. The bed made noises, and the shower was plugged. The room is spacious and it’s in a great location. It does the job!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
wi-fi unusuable in room. water damage in ceiling multiple places. hole in ceiling with drops of water on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Vin, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Difficult to find parking during day time. Other than that its a very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

TAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to Langkawi ferry. A 5 - 10 minute walk. Entrance to hotel a little tricky to find as it’s a narrow door and then up some stairs to reception. Hotel is not wheelchair accessible (from main entrance at least). Reception doesn’t take credit cards and if you have pre-paid for your accommodation you will be asked to pay a deposit in cash which they will return to you when you check out. The hotel does not contain a restaurant or bar but there are close-by outside options. Including, unfortunately, a karaoke bar that is quite audible from your room. Sometime after midnight, things quieter down. The hotel needs a little paint in the common areas and our room had peeling paint in places and water stains and damage to the ceiling plaster. The room furniture needs a little TLC with for example knobs missing from a dresser. There’s no serviceable WiFi in the hotel and little of interest to traveler on the TV as There was no active subscription to the premium (read not local Malay) channels eg HBO, BBC, Discovery. If you have time to kill, you’ll have to go out for entertainment. Also worth noting there is no mosquito netting over the bathroom window — which is permanently open to the outside. I would recommend keeping the bathroom door closed at night. All that being said, the room and linens were very clean. The reception staff were bright and personable. For an overnight stay, Chambers Hotel is acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shafiq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't judge a 📙 by its cover...
Everything was superb... Easily to access to all places... U will be amazed when u enter the room... Totally different from what you are expecting.. Totally worth it... With the price of the room, u can't get it anywhere else...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
The staff are friendly, the room is clean, spacious, and as you enter, you'd be greeted with a refreshing smell of citronella which helps in relaxation. This boutique hotel is very well equipped. It even has a safe box for those who needs it. The staff are friendly and the location is amazing. The cafe below serves amazing cakes. Quite a number of museums are within walking distance of this Hotel. This hotel is also just 2 minutes walk from where I need to go for work. So it's all good. I will definitely recommend this hotel and I would book again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

YH, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Decent hotel
Located at the edge of Georgetown, it's close to a few places of interest and, for meals, there are a 7-11, a Subway and a cafe called Constant Gardener Coffee next door, and a restaurant inside that opens till midnight. The receptionist was helpful and friendly, and the check in process was smooth and efficient. The room was spacious and nicely furnished, but was rather dim. They definitely tried to remedy the mosquito infestation mentioned in previous reviews, but the three repellents in the room and the mosquito coils burning in the lobby still failed to completely prevent them from staying in the rooms. It was not pleasant to go to bed only to find a mosquito chilling on the pillow. Since the source is outside, there really isn't any other way to solve this problem as far as I know. By the way, the repellents also used up most of the available power outlets in the room, leaving just two for use, one of which was rather inconveniently located behind the couch. They also reduced the noise from outside with all the layers of windows but the occasional bass from somewhere nearby can still be heard at night, not to mention the general traffic noise given the proximity of the windows to the roads.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very polite Nice room,comfortable & very clean.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large, comfortable room
Located on the edge of Georgetown, the hotel is about 10 mins walk from the ferry terminal if you are coming from the mainland. We stayed overnight before leaving for Singapore in the morning. The hotel itself is in a heritage building with nicely restored features, although there was a slight damp smell in the corridors. I believe there is an attached restaurant on the rooftop although it is very close to the Little India area and Chulia Street, both of which offer a plethora of tasty and budget-friendly local food options. Georgetown itself is very picturesque, and worth spending at least a few hours in. The room was extremely spacious, with a huge bed and sofa. There is a 7-11 just below the hotel if you need snacks and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value in a great location
A great unexpected find. Room was spacious and well appointed. Nice antique furniture. Good-looking bathroom. Only bad thing were the mosquitoes. Room can be noisy because of the street it faces.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Central hotel opposite Esplanade area
Looking for a hotel for a weekend in Penang and this was recommended by a friend. Overall a good place to stay with the benefit of nearby amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

S., Hongkong

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice room but full of mosquitos and traffic noise!
Room is very specious ok comfortable; strong cold A/C. New LED tv with satellite box. But the big problem this guesthouse is full of mosquitos! After enter the room spend 20mins killing more than 15-20 mosquitos! Receptionist provide bug spray but it’s not safe to use before sleep! The main road outside is traffic noise non stop all night, hard to sleep. Disappointing experience given the nice decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynne, Portland, Oregon USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and Comfortable in a Great Location
My husband, 13 year old daughter and I stayed at the Chambers for 5 nights and we were very pleased with our stay there. I had initally booked 3 nights, checking in Dec 30, 2017 and checking out Jan 2, 2018 but after our first night we were so happy with the hotel, location, and staff that we asked to stay 2 more nights. The room was large and had a big window that faced the ocean (partial view) and a big grassy public area called the Padang Kota Lama, Fort Cornwalis is across the street and 2-3 minute walk to Little India, 5 min walk to Kwan Yin temple, 7-10 min walk to Chulia St. There is WiFi in the room but very sluggish at times, we went to the Constant Gardener coffe shop right downstairs for WiFi and coffee which worked out great. The hotel is small and charming, the staff was kind and attentive. There was one staff person who spoke very good English and was a great resource for activities, buses, taxi in Penang. Also if you ask, the hotel will do laundry, during our stay 8 RM (about 2 USD) per kilogram, which I thought a good price for not having to lug laundry around to find a cheaper place. I gave the laundry to the person at the front desk about 9 am and we received it that same evening. Overall I highly recommend The Chambers.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location, friendly staff, reasonably price
We booked a family room for 3 nights. There are 2 queen-size beds and big bathroom. The staff there is very friendly. We're very happy with the service and the room. It's beyond our expectation. There is only one small thing; the floor in our room is quite dusty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017