Apollo Inn

Located in the heart of Georgetown, Apollo Inn is near to all your tourist attraction as well as shopping malls. Apollo Inn is well situated within easy walking distance from a diversity of shops, restaurants and cafes in Georgetown. A 5 minutes walk will lead you to a public bus station (the cheapest way to explore Penang Island). Make use of the free CAT shuttle bus to tour the heritage zone. From business to pleasure, Apollo Inn is the place where you can make each stay your own. It is the preferred choice for business travelers and holidaying families with a series of spacious, warm decorated guest rooms that will make you feel right at home. It is also in close proximity to Kimberley Street, Upside Down Museum, Prangin Mall and Asia Comic Cultural Museum

How to get to Apollo Inn

If you are traveling by air, nearest airport is the Penang International Airport (IATA: PEN, ICAO: WMKP), which is an international airport, located in Bayan Lepas, Penang. Next you can get to the hotel which is located in Georgetown by using metered taxi or Uber/Grab. The North-South PLUS Highway is a modern toll road that runs from Perlis to Johor Bharu. The highway also connects Penang to major cities on the West side of Peninsular Malaysia. Travel by highway can take anywhere from 4-5 hours with toll charges in between. Once you reach Butterworth, which is the island’s main entry point from the mainland, you may take either the Penang Bridge or the ferry to cross over to the island, which still operates from Butterworth to Weld Quay and will transport your vehicle too at a small charge. Return trips from Penang via the bridge is free of charge.

Types of Rooms in Apollo Inn

The hotel features 20 beautifully appointed guest rooms, each with 24 hours internet access – wireless (complimentary). There are 6 different type of rooms in Apollo Inn, namely Luxury Dorm Bed, Standard Double, Standard Twin, Superior Double, Superior Family and Superior Triple. All rooms have a color TV with selected Astro entertainment program, air-conditioned room, clean and comfortable bed, bottles of drinking water. Attached bathroom comes with hot and cold shower with complimentary bath gel and shampoo. Room is also equipped with safety box and lockers for dormitory. For your convenience, luggage storage service is available at the reception counter. Complimentary confectionery, coffee or tea are available until 9 pm. Hair blower, iron and iron board, toothbrush and paste, kettle and many basic necessary are available upon request.

Restaurants and Cafes in Apollo Inn

No restaurant available in the hotel however, the hotel is situated within easy walking distance from a diversity of restaurants, convenient shops and cafes.

Facilities and Activities in Apollo Inn

The hotel's recreational facilities, which include roof top garden are designed for escape and relaxation. Guests staying at Apollo Inn may enjoy free shuttle services. In addition, Apollo Inn houses a 24-hour front desk and elevator access.

Interesting Places near Apollo Inn

Gurney Drive Penang - Gurney Drive Penang is one of the most popular places in Penang. The famous seafront is popular among tourists locals and too. Redshanks can be seen everywhere, wadding in the water of Gurney Drive Penang. There are also other birds and mudskippers around. Besides the amazing breeze and scenic view, the Gurney Drive Hawker Centre is what attracts tourist as well as locals. They offer a large variety of local delicacies including Asam Laksa, Rojak and much more. The centre of food haven and famous seafront in Penang - Gurney Drive Penang is located in the northern part of Penang, towards Tanjung Bungah. It is situated in Georgetown, the capital of Penang.

The Fort Cornwallis - The Fort Cornwallis is the largest and most intact fort that can be found in Malaysia. When visiting the fort, the five major must-see artefacts are, first and foremost, the statue of the legendary Sir Captain Francis Light. In fact, no visitors would be able to miss the statue of Francis Light as its positioned overlooking the fort entrance, greeting visitors.

Penang Toy Museum - Penang Toy Museum bills itself as the world’s largest toy museum. It is home to over 100,000 dolls, trains and other collectibles and has earned a spot in the Malaysian Book of Records as the country’s first toy museum, with the largest toy and figurine collection. Walking through the front doors is like stepping back into childhood and you are sure to see some old friends in the collection, from My Little Ponies and Care Bears to Doraemon and Gundam collectibles.