Experience modern comfort at U Hotel Penang in Gelugor. Connect to free WiFi, take advantage of dry cleaning services, and enjoy the convenience of express check-in.
RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru - 3 min drive
TESCO - 4 min drive
Penang Hill - 11 min drive
Getting around
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 16 min drive
Penang Sentral - 22 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Restoran Nasi Kandar Subaidah - 7 min walk
The Coffee Bean & The Leaf - 1 min walk
Roti Canai Naina - 5 min walk
Leomag Waffle - 2 min walk
About this property
U Hotel Penang
At U Hotel Penang, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Queensbay Mall and KOMTAR. Also, Gurney Drive and Penang Hill are within a short drive.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
128 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2014
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
More
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: MYR 200 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
U Hotel Penang
U Hotel
U Hotel Penang George Town
U Hotel Penang Bayan Lepas
U Hotel Penang Hotel
U Hotel Penang George Town
U Hotel Penang Hotel George Town
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at U Hotel Penang?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at U Hotel Penang?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at U Hotel Penang?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in is available.
What's the area around U Hotel Penang like?
U Hotel Penang is in Gelugor, a short 3-minute walk from University of Science-Malaysia.
U Hotel Penang Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Very walkable area. Diy laundry, restaurants and Lotus nearby. Room very well planned for business traveller.
Ivor
Ivor, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2024
Hotel is clean and beside Lotus shopping. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Lai Chuan
Lai Chuan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Good
Location was ok and come with hotel parking which is good!
Kian Huat
Kian Huat, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2022
a good option for budget stay.
LEE WEI
LEE WEI, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2023
The location is perfect
It's clean
jamal
jamal, 13-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Good
Ahmad
Ahmad, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 31, 2024
TV with Netflix
Should has room service on the next day
Chin siong
Chin siong, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2022
Always a great location to stay in Penang. Convenient location that's between the George Town and industrial area. Plenty to eat around the area and short drive to Queensbay Mall.
Wei Ming
Wei Ming, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2024
Room a bit small though.
Should provide room slippers.
Andy
Andy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 30, 2023
Very good easy to get foods
Ong Kian
Ong Kian, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 12, 2023
Moderate service, facility, and price. Walking distance to USM.
Go
Go, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 29, 2024
Mattress too soft and the room is abit old
Hyoungwook
Hyoungwook, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 21, 2023
very noisy
very noisy
Man Tat
Man Tat, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 28, 2023
Everything was ok, but we don't like the colour and the condition of your floors in the rooms..thanks.
Zain Qisti
Zain Qisti, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 10, 2022
Their is too much humidity in the room
Ali
Ali, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 10, 2022
Worst staff
The rooms are too small. The staff are very rude and they dont want to communicate or give feedback. They are the worst.
Raidha
Raidha, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 28, 2022
check in and 1st impression on room condition
the room was not cleaned properly. debris was not cleaned. "unwanted stain" on the toilet bowl. cleaning job was not done.
when checked in, my info was not received by the hotel. but the staff was very helpful and dedicated to rectify the issue.