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Reviews of Sweet Cili Boutique Hotel 2 stars

No. 6, Gat Lebuh Melayu, 10300 George Town, Malaysia

#62 of 178 hotels in George Town

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Review score

Based on 432 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, close to the jetties, city center, and food court. Right next to a lovely bar and dessert place too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    It was quite a pleasent stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was a unpleasent smell which was prevlent at times. It went away after a while.

    The setup was quite quaint and cosy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Loft
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi works but isn’t very strong

    Lovely loft apartment. Comfy beds and helpful staff. Good location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Good for value but not in the best location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Loft
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stair in the room quite not firm No refrigerator No elevator

    Room with double space

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    It's was okry in overal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet has bad smell

    The location really nice, walkable distand to all attractions. The staffs are friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Old melaka vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shoes in the property. I wished they provided room slippers or told us earlier so I can bring my own. No private parking. I had to round the streets several times. The room is also not sound proof I can hear other people at the lobby

    The interior imitates the old melaka vibe There is coway water filter at the lobby and free instant coffee

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    i like the design and location of hotel.. easy to walk around and a lot restaurants is nearby hotel.

    A bit hard to find parking. Holtel parking also very less. Need to have more parkin

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Good for city stroll
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Loft
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we arrived showerdrain was stuck, so maintenance needed to come. They made the bathroom quite dirty and cleaning was only possible the next day. When we came back from sightseeing the 2nd day, room was not locked after cleaning. The room is not good insulated, you hear everything from street and hall very loud!

    Beds were comfy and clean, location is great as all important sights in Georgetown are close by to reach by foot. One person of our group got sick, so that we needed a doctor. It was no problem for hotel to let doctor come in many times during the night for patient-care. Very uncomplicated! Free water bottle refill in reception area. Nice bar (Gatvic) next to hotel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was very limited and provided on first come first serve basis. I parked in a yellow box and received a parking ticket the next morning.

    Good location. Walking distance from restaurants and attractions. Comfortable and good value for money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room at ground floor which just right behind the front desk and beside the toilet, can hear the door sound when people come in to the hotel also when use the toilet. Overall still okay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    7.0
    Nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC was not efficient and our room on ground floor was on street, so we couldn't open curtains Unluckily we were there for Thianpusam festival and had a concert whole night

    Nice retro style close to Armenian street

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are rather small. You have to put off your shoes. Internet was not as fast as we hoped.

    There is a common fridge. Friendly service. Good location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    We highly recommend this place! The room was clean and comfortable, the bathroom has everything that we need. The hole place is located in the center, but in a quiet corner, so you can not hear the noise.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s very noisy during the night as it is located near to the road and noise protection is very bad.

    Good location, clean, staff are very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice & clean accommodation and the stuff was very friendly too. All main attractions reachable by foot. Make sure you get a room upstairs and not on the ground level, if you are sensitive to noise.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a little small and our room was behind the reception

    The room was good and the shower pressure was great, easy to walk around to get access to the penang street art

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Charming, budget-friendly renovated shophouse in Penang's old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff was efficient, but could be friendlier

    Close to everything in Penang's UNESCO-listed old town, you can walk everywhere. Charming renovated old shophouse, clean and comfortable Good value for money

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room had a bad smell (humidity?).

    Cute hotel with a nice vibe. Friendly staff and a nice location that was easy to walk everywhere from. The room was small but had everything we needed. Can refill your water bottle in the lobby which is nice.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was really professional and the facilities kept clean and in great working order. They offer laundry service with really fast turnaround. The location was good, very close to the jetty and the touristy areas.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This hotel does not have a lift. So it is not recommended for guests with large luggages or travelling with a person who might not have strong knees/ good physical condition.

    I think the location is quite good, just that if you have a lot of places you would like to eat and do in the more upbeat side of town, it can be a little far from Chulia area. Nevertheless, Grab was easy to get and drivers have no problems locating us.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise insulation with the upstairs room was not great.

    Good location, large room size, nicely decorated.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fridge is not cooling enough

    Its very cozy, good location, and staffs are all friendly and being nice

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    8.0
    It’s really comfortable especially the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited parking. There are only three parking lots.

    Good location. Just near the tourist attractions.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay at a boutique hotel in Georgetown
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Since we got the ground floor right behind the reception, it got noisy at times. The vacuuming of the outside carpet started at around 8:30AM, when we were still asleep and that woke us up. Also, the common toilet is right outside so the noise of the door can be heard.

    Stayed at Sweet Cili Hotel for 3 nights. This is a delightful little boutique hotel, about 5-10 minutes walk from the main attractions and eateries in Georgetown's Chinatown. 30 minutes ride from Sungei Nibong bus terminal and 45 minutes from Penang Airport. Room is tastefully done - we got room 1 on the ground floor. There is not much natural light in the room unless you open the side curtains completely. The toilets and linen were spotless, though we though that the floor was slightly dusty. The bathroom has nostalgic red oxide floors. Shower strength is good. The main lobby is nice and has good seating. However, the aircon makes it quite cold. There is access to a common fridge as well. Reception staff is friendly - they helped book a taxi for me in the wee hours to the airport. Wifi was good throughout. There is unlimited supply of water and coffee.

    Stayed in August 2023

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