Forum Hotel Penang, George Town ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

168, Jalan Argyll, George Town, Malaysia, 10050

Great

8.7

9.1

/10

Forum Hotel Penang, a 3-star George Town hotel offering family-friendly and budget-oriented accommodations, features complimentary WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. The property enforces a non-smoking policy throughout and provides facilities for disabled guests and accessible parking.

Rooms & Amenities

Air-conditioned rooms at Forum Hotel Penang include a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. Select rooms offer a seating area, and free WiFi is available in all rooms.

Dining & Nearby Options

The hotel does not operate its own restaurant; nearby breakfast options include local eateries such as Alamak Café and More by Arang Coffee. A water refill station is located by the elevator on the ground floor.

Services & Local Area

On-site amenities include a self-service laundromat within a 5-minute walk, free private basement and open parking for cars, and a 24-hour front desk. Paid Grab rides from the hotel cost approximately RM5 to major Georgetown hotspots.

Location & Landmarks

Forum Hotel Penang is located 2 km from Penang Times Square and less than 1 km from Northam Beach. Popular points of interest within walking distance include the Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, 1st Avenue Penang, and the Wonderfood Museum.

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Forum Hotel Penang offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe King Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Standard King Room No Window

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Twin Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Triple Room

2 persons

270 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Facilities

Forum Hotel Penang offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Great

8.6/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

168, Jalan Argyll, George Town, Malaysia, 10050

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168, Jalan Argyll, George Town, Malaysia, 10050

City landmarks

Landmark

Komtar

3300 ft

Landmark

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

5000 ft

Museum

Khoo Kongsi

4600 ft

Landmark

Little India

4300 ft

Museum

Cheong Fatt Tze

2500 ft

Landmark

Fort Cornwallis

1.1 mi

Museum

The Camera Museum

2600 ft

Museum

Upside Down Museum

3400 ft

Museum

Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang

4100 ft

Museum

Wonderfood Museum

5100 ft

Park

Padang Kota Lama

1.1 mi

Mall

Watsons

3800 ft

Amusement Park

The Top Penang

2400 ft

Landmark

Chulia Street

3600 ft

Gallery

Chew Jetty

1.1 mi

Mall

Penang Times Square

4800 ft

Mall

Armenian Street

4500 ft

Shopping Area

Prangin Mall

3800 ft

Landmark

Sri Mariamman Temple

3600 ft

Mosque

Kapitan Keling Mosque

3900 ft

Museum

Penang 3D Trick Art Museum

1.0 mi

Mall

1st Avenue Mall

4400 ft

Museum

Dark Mansion

2900 ft

Landmark

Jubilee Clock Tower

1.1 mi

Landmark

Street Art in George Town

3700 ft

Nearby

Jalan Penang

Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar

1600 ft

Cemetery

Old Protestant Cemetery

1800 ft

Museum

Glass Museum Penang

1700 ft

Square

Nagore Square

1600 ft

Restaurants

Laksalicious

1200 ft

Laksalicious 117A Hutton Lane Georgetown

Roti canai Transfer Road

700 ft

56 Jalan Transfer

Chee Meng Cafe

500 ft

100 Argyll Road

Fook Cheow Cafe

900 ft

Hutton lane

LAKSA KITCHEN by Gurney 11

1200 ft

Nasi Kandar Line Clear

1400 ft

177 Jalan Penang

Amber Chin Kitchen

1000 ft

147-149 Jalan Hutton Hutton Mansion

Abu

1200 ft

Jalan Datuk Koyah

New World Park Food Court

1600 ft

Jalan Burma

Getting around

City Centre

George Town6 min · 1700 ft

Airports

Penang International (PEN)27 min · 11.1 mi

Sultan Abdul Halim (AOR)183 min · 75.5 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

from 07:00-12:00

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

Malay

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Forum Hotel Penang from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 342 verified reviews

9.0/10

Perfect

92%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.3/10

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Comfort

9.1/10

Facilities

8.6/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.5/10

Location

8.9/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.5/10

Staff

9.1/10

Value for money

9.0/10

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