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Container Hotel Penang

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4, Gat Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia, 10300
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8.7 Impressive
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I have stayed here for the 5th tor 6th time already. That should show how good the place was.
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Location Info

4, Gat Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia, 10300
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Check-in
Sun, 28 May 2023
Duration
1 night
Guests and Rooms
1 Adult(s), 0 Child, 1 Room
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mohamad j. b. m. j.
8.5
/ 10
04 Mar 2020
Business travel
banyak nyamok tandas dinding kotor

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mohamad j. b. m. j.
6.4
/ 10
03 Mar 2020
Business travel
the wash room for shower is dirty at all wall and the water don't flow out is stuck and float the bathroom, towel torn with big hold in center

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Zahro F.
9.4
/ 10
03 Feb 2020
Backpacking
The hostel was awesomely clean and convenient and it located near Chew Jetty, girls on swing Mural, and bus station. It was a nice experience!

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Norsyahida A.
8.5
/ 10
01 Feb 2020
Backpacking
Place exactly as in pictures. Stay for 2 night here. Overall is ok. Cannot really feel the aircond actually. I give 4/5.

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LonelyTravelogue
9.1
/ 10
07 Jan 2020
Backpacking
It was okay. The staff were accommodating.

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Atep S. W. A.
9.7
/ 10
03 Jan 2020
Backpacking
Helpful staff, I requested to change the name of guess, good choice for solo traveler

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Anton C. W.
9.7
/ 10
24 Dec 2019
Backpacking
I strongly recommend this hotel. So cozy. The location is near with Street art and many restaurants

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Elisabeth C. G.
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9.4
/ 10
16 Dec 2019
Backpacking
Hotel is perfect for backpacker, the rooms are clean, staffs are really friendly, and location is strategic.

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MOHD H. B. A. R.
10
/ 10
26 Nov 2019
Backpacking
I love this hotel..near to jetty

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Ida N.
8.6
/ 10
16 Nov 2019
Backpacking
The place was nice, but the staff was not that friendly. Also I wish they can close the woman toilet’s door properly so that I can blow my hair properly. They should change the toilet’s door so that strangers cant see inside the toilet. Overall it was fine

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Accommodation Policies
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
From 15:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00
Important Note
As announced by Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Tourism Tax is imposed starting 1 January 2023 for all hotel guests that are non-Malaysian or non-permanent Residents of Malaysia. Please expect that hotel will collect the Tourism Tax from you during check-in at the hotel. The Tourism Tax rate is 10 RM per room per night.
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Guests should contact hotel 1 day(s) prior to arrival
General Check-in Instructions
Hotel Policy: i. A security deposit of MYR 50 for pods and MYR 100 for White Room and White Suite will be collected upon arrival for incidentals. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to damage inspection of the accommodation. ii. The Penang State Government has implemented a mandatory Local Government Fee of MYR 2 per room per night. Payment of this fee is to be made upon check-out. iii. Please note that early check-in request is subject to availability of rooms and if available, an additional 50% surcharge of the existing room rates will be incur. iv. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. v. Please inform Container Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation. vi. When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. vii. In case of late check-out prior to 18:00 hours, an additional 50% charge of the room tariff per night will be charged. viii. In case of late check-out after 1800 hours, an additional 100% charge of the room tariff per night will be charged. ix. Effective from September 1st, 2017, as per Government of Malaysia requirements, hotel guests who are not Malaysian citizens or long-term/permanent residents of Malaysia will be levied a tourism tax of RM 10.00 per room per night stay. Please note these changes in tax structure will result in revised taxes being charged and will be payable additionally during check out.
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Hotel Description

Container Hotel Penang is a two-star hotel that is known for its unique, minimalistic design. It is

built along No 4, Gat Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, 10300, Penang, Malaysia. This hotel is built to accommodate the needs of both leisure and business travelers. It is also perfect for those traveling with their families. Container Hotel Penang is strategically located within the Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Zone on the island and is 16.6 km away from the nearest airport which is the Penang International Airport. This hotel in Penang offers 4 different types of rooms and they are Single Pods, Twin Pods, Deluxe Room and Suite Room. Each room are equipped with high-quality in room facilities. Aside from that, Container Hotel Penang also provides amazing hotel facilities to make your stay a sweet and memorable one. Moving on to dining, unfortunately, this hotel does not provide any restaurants and cafes on site. But fret not, as you will be able to find lots of delicious cuisines and drinks around the hotel area. Considering its perfect location, there are various tourist attraction spots you can totally check out including Magic World Penang, Wonderfood Museum, Batik Painting Museum and Armenian Street.

How to get to Container Hotel Penang

Container Hotel Penang is built along No 4, Gat Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, 10300, Penang, Malaysia. It is strategically located within the Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Zone on the island and is 16.6 km away from the Penang International Airport. From the Penang International Airport, the trip will take around 20 to 30 minutes depending on the condition of the traffic at that time. You can get to your hotel using either the taxi services or the ride hailing app – GrabCar.

If you find the road signs to be difficult to comprehend, you can always track down the nearby landmarks which will help you navigate to Container Hotel Penang. The nearby landmarks that you can look out for includes Magic World Penang (0.08 km), Wonderfood Museum (0.27 km), Batik Painting Museum (0.28 km) and Armenian Street (0.33 km). Whenever you are in doubt, you can always ask the locals for directions.

Types of Rooms at Container Hotel Penang

Container Hotel Penang offers 4 different types of rooms and they are Single Pods, Twin Pods, Deluxe Room and Suite Room. Each room are equipped with high-quality in room facilities like bottled water and charger pods.

Single Pods is for both male or female solo travelers who are easygoing and ready to make new friends and exchange their adventure stories. Some of the room amenities include shared bathroom, single sized bed, personal locker, privacy blink and foldable desk with mirror.

Twin pods is for besties or couples who seek minimalist and safe stay. This pods comfortably sleeps two and some of the room amenities include shared bathroom, single sized bed, personal locker, privacy blink and foldable desk with mirror.

Deluxe Rooms is for those travelling as a couple, friends or even solo who prefers privacy. Some of the room amenities include en-suite bathroom, queen size bed, LED TV, clothes hanging unit, coffee and tea making facilities, reading lamp, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.

Suite Rooms are suitable for families and friends who seek space and comfort with privacy. Some of the room amenities include en-suite bathroom, 2 queen size bed, LED TV, clothes hanging unit, coffee and tea making facilities, reading lamp, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and living room.

Restaurants and Cafes at Container Hotel Penang

Moving on to dining, unfortunately, this hotel does not provide any restaurants and cafes on site. But fret not, as you will be able to find lots of delicious cuisines and drinks around the hotel area. Some of the restaurants and cafes include China House, Black Kettle, My Own Café, The Leaf Healthy House Café, and Edelweiss Café.

Facilities and Activities at Container Hotel Penang

Container Hotel Penang provides amazing hotel facilities to make your stay sweet and memorable. Some of the hotel services includes welcoming drinks, early check-in, luggage storage, laundry service and tours. Some of the public facilities includes parking space, WiFi in public area, coffee shops and safety deposit box. Some of the nearby facilities includes beauty salon, gift shop and grocery shop. Some of the transportation facilities includes airport transfer and tour services. There are various activities you can enjoy throughout your stay here including getting a massage and enjoying the beautiful view from the terrace from the rooftop.

Interesting Places near Container Hotel Penang

Armenian Street - If you are staying in Georgetown, one of the places you will find yourself on the sightseeing trail is Armenian Street Penang (Lebuh Armenian). Lying within the core zone of the George Towns World Heritage Site, the street is surrounded by Chinese Temples and Clan Houses, as well as the nearby mosques of Acheen Street and Kapitan Keling. The street itself is full of charming shophouses, artists galleries, cafe's and some of the best of Penang's street art can be found around this area.

Batik Painting Museum - The museum is housed in an old shop house on Lebuh Armenian that's within George Town's Heritage area. This Musuem aims to tell the historical story of how this art form began in the 1950's and its subsequent development by a good number of talented artists in Malaysia. During the time, Chuah Thean Teng, an artist living in Penang, started to combine his artistic skills with old traditional batik technique that uses dye-resist process in making decorative motifs and designs on fabric. Soon after, other Malaysian artists followed in his footsteps thus creating new techniques and diversified styles. In this museum, there are 70 examples of the craft's evolution including Chuah's early and current pieces. A small number of artists in other countries also take up Batik Paintings. This Museum includes a small section devoted to works by artists in China, Indonesia and Thailand.

Facilities
AC, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Operational Hours
From 15:00 - Before 12:00
Facilities
Hotel Services
  • Concierge
  • Front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
Nearby Facilities
  • ATM/Banking
  • Gift shop
  • Grocery
  • Laundry
  • Shops
  • Supermarket
General
  • AC
  • Family room
  • Non-smoking room
  • Recreation room
  • Smoke-free
In-room Facilities
  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room safe
  • Shower
  • TV
Things to Do
  • Library
  • TV lounge
Public Facilities
  • Safety deposit box
  • WiFi in public area
Connectivity
  • Free WiFi
Business Facilities
  • Photocopier
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Most commonly asked questions about Container Hotel Penang

What are available facilities at Container Hotel Penang?

There are top facilites at Container Hotel Penang such as AC, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)

What is normal check-in & check-out time at Container Hotel Penang?

The standard check-in time at Container Hotel Penang is starting from From 15:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00


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