The Royale Bintang Penang is located at the Weld Quay area just minutes by foot from the city’s most famous banking and shopping district and is within easy reach to all major historic sites along the Heritage Trail of Penang. Part of the hotel is a beautifully restored Heritage building built in 1892. Complemented by this existing British Colonial architecture, the hotel boasts a delightful feel of "old world" glamour perfectly in keeping with George Town's UNESCO World Heritage status. Guests can also experience contemporary luxury and uncompromising service standards with our full range of services and amenities, from tastefully appointed restaurants to generous meeting facilities.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The hotel is closed from 28 Aug until 2 Nov 2021.


Effective 1st June, 2014, the State Government of Penang has communicated that a compulsory Council Tax of MYR 3 per occupied room per night shall be applied throughout the state of Penang. Kindly be advised that the hotels will be collecting this Fee directly from the hotel guests upon check-out.

Please be informed, with effect from 1 September 2017, the mandatory Tourism Tax RM10 will be imposed on all hotel room rates on a per room per night basis to be paid by every staying guest at all hotels/service residences (foreign nationals). This is in addition to all prevailing fees, taxes & service charges. Tourism Tax is collected on behalf of the Ministry of Finance Malaysia and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and it is mandatory by law (subject to change depending on implementation)