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Forum Hotel Penang

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a large window with curtains.
A multi-story building with a prominent "Forum Hotel" sign at the ground level.
A modern interior with a large wooden table and benches, a glass wall with a view of the street, and a tiled wall.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, two monitors, a chandelier, and a modern wall design.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a grey couch with decorative pillows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$70
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Explore the area

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168 Jalan Argyll, George Town, Pulau Pinang, 10050
  • Place, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a nightstand with a phone and a lamp.

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, nightstand, desk, chair, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a large window with curtains.

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

George Town

Forum Hotel Penang puts you in the heart of George Town, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown George Town hotel include Gurney Plaza and Queensbay Mall.

What's nearby

  • Pasar Chowrasta - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • KOMTAR - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gurney Drive - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shill 90’S - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nely’s Passion Heart - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nasi Padang International Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪敦隆餐室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bibik’s Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Forum Hotel Penang

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe.
  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Forum Hotel Penang offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (119 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Forum Hotel Penang

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 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 debit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 debit cards. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. 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

Forum Hotel Penang Hotel
Forum Hotel Penang George Town
Forum Hotel Penang Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Forum Hotel Penang?

Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

How much does it cost to stay at Forum Hotel Penang?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forum Hotel Penang on 24 Nov 2026 start from AU$70, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Forum Hotel Penang?

The closest beach to Forum Hotel Penang is Tanjung Bungah Beach (7.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Forum Hotel Penang?

No, Forum Hotel Penang does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Forum Hotel Penang?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Forum Hotel Penang's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Forum Hotel Penang?

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

Are pets allowed at Forum Hotel Penang?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Forum Hotel Penang Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay , definitely wil back on June 20th
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice is located near to Penang Road and a lot of food to eat nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean room, pleasant and helpful staff, great location. We'd stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , friendly stuff and value for money
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many eateries shop nearby and easy access to every where . 25 mins can reach airport
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The building is quite old , location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location - easy walk around the city. Lots of eateries. Staff of hotel friendly and good service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of dining options within 10 minute walk, well located for visiting Georgetown
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is quite new, clean and tidy, overall very good experience and will stay there again when I am back to Penang
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money,easy Grab, walkable to Komtar,quiet location Conveniet store and used to be Wisma Mcis..best hotel in Penang!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond excellent. New looking. Biggish room. Staff are exceptional. Great location near bus routes and the ocean. Great food nearby at world park hawkers.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wil come back again . Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and good staff. It’s a walk to anywhere but there is lots to see and do. Would stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Want to gatekeep this hotel. Good place for trip.

Super coxy n nice hotel. The bed are so comfy. Located in Georgetown. Go anyway also convenient. Will come again to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room n friendly stuff . Easy to access to eateri. Wil comw back here soon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New hotel that just soft opening. Everything is new and clean and staff are helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean,all essentials provided in the room. Front desk staff very friendly. Some restaurants nearby, at walking distance. No restaurant inside the hotel. Front desk staff may advise guest about good restaurants.
Well lit room
Spacious and comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent business hotel on Jalan Argyll

Brand new hotel in a convinently lbut quiet ocation in Georgetown. Walking distance to many eateries and local sights plus plenty of transportation options including Penang Central Transit Area (CAT) buses connecting to Komtar and Jetty (Pangkalan Tun Uda) for ferry connnection to the mainland.
Forum Hotel
Stayed 26 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is great room is spacious,location is near Georgetown tourist area, the only thing lack is limited carpark space, is all based on first come first serve basis
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members are super nice. For greeting and helping to solve our problems.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a surprisingly good stay at Forum Hotel. We stayed in a family room with two king beds for 4 nights.. The rooms were clean and floors were mopped daily. There are vending machines for snacks, instant noodles, drinks and even coffee. Lobby was spacious and comfortable. Though, check-in was rather slow - there wasn’t a queue but the front desk lady was quite slow.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new hotel they had a grand opening in sep 2024 do nothing wrong
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is rather new, with everything rather new & clean, there is only one chair in the room, we requested for an addional chair & was provided immediately
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recomended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024