Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 28 min drive
Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Padang Brown Food Court - 3 min walk
Padang Brown Char Koay Teow - 3 min walk
Nasi Kandar Sulaiman - 5 min walk
Padang Brown - 3 min walk
Xin Ji De Shi Hong Kong Dim Sum - 6 min walk
About this property
Brown Hotel
When you stay at Brown Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. Also, Gurney Plaza and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal are a short five-minute drive away.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Indonesian
At a glance
Hotel size
51 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
On-site self-parking (MYR 10.00 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
41-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Bidet
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of MYR 50.00 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of MYR 50.00 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities will be closed during January, February and March:
Dining venue
Parking
Self-parking costs MYR 10.00 per day
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Brown Hotel Hotel
Brown Hotel George Town
Brown Hotel Hotel George Town
Frequently asked questions
Does Brown Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Brown Hotel 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Brown Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Brown Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs MYR 10.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Brown Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. There's a charge of MYR 50.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of MYR 50.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Are there restaurants at or near Brown Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Brown Hotel like?
Brown Hotel is in Downtown George Town, a short 16-minute walk from Island Hospital and 18 minutes' walk from Penang Times Square.
Brown Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
23 Jul 2024
SENG JOO
SENG JOO, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Jul 2024
Water pressure could be improved as it was low and the room cleaning service could’ve been more efficient, I left my room before the last call of cleaning and on some days no cleaning was done. However the room is great for solo travelers, would highly recommend
Shupekile
Shupekile, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
Marco
Marco, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Apr 2024
Value for money. The only downside were the wild birds making noise at 3 in the morning. Information for RM 100 deposit should have been made known. Otherwise hotel is good.
Yasser
Yasser, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
22 Apr 2024
I had very quick check in property and you need to pay 100 ringgit for deposit as cash before check in plus taxes. Hotel is far from centre and not suitable to walk anywhere and there is nothing around hotel. I don’t recommend it to solo female traveller. If you want to stay in budget hotel for short stay than it is fine for couples or families. I found a cockrach in my room and ruined my night really. I picked this hotel as it had good reviews in website. I am disappointed. But I gave a good review for staff as they were really helpful.
Figen
Figen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Apr 2024
Zhixin
Zhixin, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2023
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Stanley Gomez
Stanley Gomez, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2023
No frills hotel, staff were helpful. Clean facilities.
Basalamah
Basalamah, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Jul 2023
Overall the property is well managed and the staff is friendly.
However there is no dining or coffee area which is a must as their rooms don’t have windows and the ones which have windows only have a view of corridors.
ARNAV
ARNAV, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2023
Clean. Quiet. Good bed. Fridge and bottled water. Good AC and shower pressure.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2023
Everything just as I expected. Room very clean and bed comfortable.
Janet
Janet, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 Apr 2023
The property condition and design is okay, but the cleanliness can be better because when I flipped the mat, dust out. The location is also quite far from main food area and attractions in George Town. However, it's what I paid for and it's okay.
Pattarapong
Pattarapong, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jan 2023
Good
Nurhana Wahidah
Nurhana Wahidah, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Sep 2022
Abd Jalil
Abd Jalil, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Aug 2022
The hotel is very good , quiet and clean
But it needs more service to it like ironing inside rooms
Café , restaurant ....etc
The wi fi is very good in speed
Bassam
Bassam, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Dec 2020
Shamesh
Shamesh, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
10 Oct 2020
Very clean and neat room
I was surprised with the room. With i can say low price range, the room was very clean and neat
zairul
zairul, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
26 Sep 2020
Nice place at strategic location.Good pillow and bed.only downside is parking at outside the hotel only.
Mackie_kedah
Mackie_kedah, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jul 2020
Room was comfortable, size was good enough for two people. Near Padang Brown if you want to have ice kacang and mee goreng. Overall it was a nice stay.
Zamri
Zamri, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 Feb 2020
24Ringgit for overnight parking. Outrageous..
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Feb 2020
Good for business traveller
Ariff
Ariff, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Juan
Juan, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
8 Nov 2023
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 2023
Practical hotel. Lots of amenities and food within walking distance.
Chee Kuun
Chee Kuun, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
9 Aug 2023
20 mins walk to City centre. 15 mins walk to nice food markets on MaCallister street. Poor public transport but it's a general fact at Penang? Hotel room was cozy and designed nicely. Staff were friendly and helpful.