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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Gallivant Hotel in George Town offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or terrace, enjoying the serene environment. The outdoor seating area provides a perfect spot to unwind. Convenient Facilities: The hotel features a lift, 24-hour front desk, housekeeping service, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, express check-in and check-out, and luggage storage. Prime Location: Located 14 km from Penang International Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Penang Times Square and close to attractions such as Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and Penang Botanic Gardens. Guests appreciate the room cleanliness, attentive staff, and comfortable rooms.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Thiveyarani
Malaysia
“Everything. Perfect place for business or leisure. Very comfortable, clean and peaceful.” - Sui
Australia
“The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was also very affordable 👌” - Saskia
United Kingdom
“Exactly as the photos, very clean room and great location” - Gan
Malaysia
“The location. The king sized bed. Very quiet even though it located along the busy road. Prompt check in and check out.” - Giacomo
United Kingdom
“Clean & modern room. Location was ok, only a short taxi into centre George Town.” - Abu
Malaysia
“Location was very strategic to food outlets walking distance (cik sue, ali ipd, syazana).. Komtar etc” - Viggy
Malaysia
“I love everything about the property. Otherwise, the property itself like the center of Penang. So, to travel other places it was continent. Their service was good and the staff all was friendly.” - Scott
Australia
“Rooms are quiet and cool. Good value for money overall.” - Josh
Malaysia
“Strategic location very easy to go everywhere with car, highly recommend if you’re just going for 3days budget friendly trip just go around penang to eat eat eat” - Nur
Malaysia
“The concept of the hotel is minimal aesthetic. The layout is pretty simple yet has an exclusive touch. Location wise it is pretty strategic in the city - you can easily go anywhere within a 15-20 minute distance”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Gallivant Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.