No.6 Gat Lebuh Melayu, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10300
What's nearby
KOMTAR - 8 min walk
Penang Times Square - 13 min walk
Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 17 min walk
Fort Cornwallis - 4 min drive
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive
Getting around
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 15 min drive
Penang Sentral - 25 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Hokkien Mee 橋頭福建面 - 1 min walk
Lbh Melayu Koay Teow Th'ng 台牛后粿条汤 - 3 min walk
Ichi Tong 一桐 - 3 min walk
La Vie En Rose Pâtisserie - 3 min walk
Ghee Seng Tomyam Seafood - 6 min walk
About this property
Sweet Cili
When you stay at Sweet Cili, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - noon
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1800
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
28-inch LED TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: MYR 200.00 per stay
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
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for MYR 50.0 per day
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Sweet Cili Hotel Penang
Sweet Cili Hotel
Sweet Cili Penang
Sweet Cili Hotel Penang/George Town
Sweet Cili Hotel George Town
Sweet Cili George Town
Sweet Cili Hotel
Sweet Cili George Town
Sweet Cili Hotel George Town
Frequently asked questions
Does Sweet Cili offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sweet Cili 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.
Are pets allowed at Sweet Cili?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sweet Cili?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sweet Cili?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sweet Cili and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Sweet Cili also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sweet Cili?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Sweet Cili like?
Sweet Cili is in Downtown George Town, a short 8-minute walk from KOMTAR and 12 minutes' walk from Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site.
Sweet Cili Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Good
Oct 10, 2021
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 14, 2020
Location is slightly out from town but still within walking distance.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2020
It was a nice experience during my stay here. Room was exactly same as the picture. Warm and cozy style. I love it!
Fatin
Fatin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2020
Amazing interior with affordable price... Good stay.. Comfortable mattress and pillow..
Noor Syafiqah
Noor Syafiqah, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
Jul 1, 2020
Good location but too noisy at night.
Basically good location and within a walking distance to places of attraction. No parking and very noisy at night.
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 22, 2020
Herries
Herries, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Mar 18, 2020
Really beautiful hotel in a great location. Staff friendly and welcoming. Lovely feel to it and well decorated.
However we paid for breakfast to be included - but on arrival we found there was no breakfast. Instead we were given lunch vouchers of small value to use somewhere else, which wasn't useful to us. This is the only thing I didn't like about the hotel.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 6, 2020
Customer service staff was pleasant and kind when serving.
Room wise, since it’s near the road, it gets very noisy when cars or motorbikes drive past and may disrupt sleep if you’re a light sleeper.
Other than that, just a simple room to sleep in.
Can’t watch the TV.
Shower facilities, water flows smoothly and strong pressure.
Verified traveler
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 4, 2020
Perfect location
Perfect location. Character accommodation. Slightly soulless as one gets the key from the restaurant opposite and no contact thereafter. Also one of our rooms was street level and bordered the street so very noisy. The upstairs room had character and was quiet. Value for money
Shalini
Shalini, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2019
comfortable bed, cold air-cond, powerful rain-shower. overall 5-star facilities without the grand look.
MH
MH, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2019
Great hotel, great location, little limitted space, but nice and old school. Clean, but need to take shoes off at the entrance. Nice and helpful staff, but they run between several locations and were barely available at the reception.
J
J, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 11, 2019
Overall a pleasant stay and accessibility is good.
Loft room is big, very spacious and clean.
A few comments - no matter how small and gentle steps, noise can be still heard on movement.
Lighting to be improved, it’s rather dim and tough to put on make up...
Possible to have someone remains at the reception counter till later in the night? Ran out of toilet rolls and couldn’t get replacement.
Will be good to have a mini fridge inside the room.
It will be perfect if the above points are address.
Anyway will consider coming back to Sweet Cili for my next Penang trip.
Thank you!
RenaDS
RenaDS, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2019
A quiet and relaxing stay. The place is safe and clean. Not too far from sights, walkable distance
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 16, 2019
Nice change to conventional hotels. Good for a few nights stay.
Jc
Jc, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2018
Boon Yau
Boon Yau, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2018
a great place!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 15, 2018
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2018
The Heart of Hokkien Foodie Paradise
Just a short walk away from the Chew Jetty, CF Market, Little India and the hipster neighborhoods around the street murals and coffeeshops that inevitably come when a city is discovered by backpackers. You know people who fly all the way to Penang but want to eat acai bowls and avocado toast over roti canai for breakfast. If you're not like these heathens then I'd say you are in luck. The Sweet Cili Hotel is surrounded by amazing food spots in every direction for 15 mins of walking or a $2 Grab taxi.
The hotel itself is very charming in its look and feel. My wife was constantly taking photos for home decoration ideas after we got home. The TV is mostly Malay TV channels but there's a HDMI cable if you are packing an iPad and invested in the HDMI connector so you can watch Netflix anywhere. The only tricky part is in scheduling an early checkout but this might have been a one time challenge for us.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 18, 2018
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 2, 2018
Very nice rustic deco
Very nice rustic deco of this hotel. Family love the deco and the old rustic look. Only thing are the sound insulation is really lacking thus light sleeper might not appreciate it. Location is great.
J
J, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 9, 2018
Great stay.
Great location, beautifully restored and presented property, very comfortable.
Simon
Simon, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2018
Why this place?
Right in the heart of the walking trails. Easy to navigate, locate food and street art.
No fuss to check in or out.
Just noisy due to early morning traffic.
Charmaine
Charmaine, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 9, 2018
Staff very accommodating, let me check in at 1 am and leave my bags in their care on the last day until I left for the airport.
They upgraded me to a double ensuite room, unfortunately with no window to the outside but then I didn't want to spend much time there.
Shared guest kitchen and fridge but a kettle in the room (seems standard in Malaysia).
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2018
Excellent hotel
I love the deco of this hotel its makes me feel like home. Located at the heart of georgetown. Very friendly staffs
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2017
Great accommodation
Good concept accommodation..clean...and conveniently located in the heart of tourist area. Highly recommended for budget traveller. Value for money