Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, SEAMEO RECSAM, Gelugor, George Town, Penang, 11700
What's nearby
TESCO - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
University of Science-Malaysia - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
KOMTAR - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
Queensbay Mall - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
Penang Hill - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 18 min drive
Penang Sentral - 22 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Delima Mas Cafe - 12 min walk
Little Siam - 18 min walk
Frank Laurent Coffee Roasters - 19 min walk
Minah Restaurant - 9 min walk
Pearl Restaurant 珍珠餐室 - 12 min walk
About this property
International House
International House puts you within a 10-minute drive of KOMTAR and Queensbay Mall. You can go for a morning swim at the outdoor pool and visit the fitness center for a workout. Other highlights include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a children's pool. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.
Languages
English, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
150 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Library
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Sauna
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
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
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
International House Hotel Penang
International House Penang
International House Hotel George Town
International House George Town
House George Town
International House Hotel
International House George Town
International House Hotel George Town
Frequently asked questions
Does International House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, International House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at International House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at International House?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at International House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at International House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at International House and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a fitness center. International House also has a garden.
What's the area around International House like?
International House is located on the George Town Strip, a short 19-minute walk from TESCO.
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Aug 10, 2024
Jashanjot
Jashanjot, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 25, 2024
It was a pleasant stay and escape from the craziness of George Town. There is a bus station conveniently nearby that made it feasible. Staff was always available and able to resolve issue promptly. If only the air conditioning was working, it would be perfect. But the swimming pool was good.
Phil
Phil, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 17, 2024
Bus stop just outside.
Quiet
Polite and helpful staff
Chieh-Min
Chieh-Min, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 28, 2022
Room is big. Comfortable. Location is with easy access.
Sarida
Sarida, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 26, 2022
Sakinah
Sakinah, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2022
Air cond work very nice.. Shower have heat and cold.. Area room nice.. Have loundry room.. Bed so soft. Clener was clean room and change bed sheet. And wash toilet one day for one week.. Have big room. Have water heater and got nescafe pack, soap.. Staff talk very good
Sakinah
Sakinah, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2022
The area is nice for me to rest for a night. I might come again.
Mohd Azam
Mohd Azam, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2020
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 22, 2019
Old, dirty and very 'quiet' place.
Traveler
Traveler, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 28, 2019
Good quite place.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 4, 2019
Lantai agak berdebu, banyak tahi cicak, pum tandas bilik C5 perlu dibaiki, sampah perlu dikutip setiap hari...
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 30, 2019
Very spacious and cheap, facilities very bad
Verified traveler
3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2019
The big space of the room and the quiet surrounding.
NMZ
NMZ, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 18, 2019
I like the large space around the property.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 29, 2019
Nice & quiet
kay
kay, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 7, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 24, 2019
Satisfied & worth
Mohd
Mohd, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 17, 2019
It was a nice place to stay... comfortable... spacious room... friendly staff... so peaceful at night... nearby hypermarket & easy access to the coastal hiway & penang bridge.