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7.5

Very good

3,276 reviews

3,276 reviews

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7.6

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Kek Lok Si Temple 11.1 km
Chew's Jetty 15.2 km
Khoo Kongsi 15.3 km
Armenian Street 15.3 km
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion 15.8 km
Pinang Peranakan Mansion 15.8 km
Penang Fort Cornwallis 16.4 km
Entopia 17.1 km
Escape Theme Park 17.3 km
Batu Ferringhi Beach 18.8 km
Nearby landmarks
Pearl Island Golf & Country Club 810 m
Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Departures) 980 m
Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departure) 1.0 km
Penang International Airport 1.6 km
Pearl Maternity Hospital 1.9 km
Bukit Gambir 2.2 km
Bukit Payung 2.2 km
Bukit Papan 2.3 km
Acres Ville Park 2.4 km
Acres Ville Playground 2.4 km
Newly renovated

Raia Hotel Penang

Lot 5789,5790 Jalan Dato' Ismail Hashim , Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, 11900 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Bayan Lepas part of Penang, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Pinang Peranakan Mansion. This 3-star property features restaurant to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.

Highlights

Check-in [24-hour]

Excellent breakfast

Newly renovated

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Air conditioning

Announcements by hotel (1)
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the property can currently only accept bookings from essential workers. Identification and reasonable evidence of work qualification must be presented at check-in. Please contact the property for more information.
Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Cash withdrawal

Restaurants

Coffee shop

This property is in high demand!

15 travelers have booked today.

Value for money7.8
Location rating7.6
Nearest airportPenang International Airport (PEN)
Distance to airport1.6 km

Rooms available at Raia Hotel Penang

Deluxe Family
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  • Room size: 47 m²/506 ft²
  • Nature view
  • 2 queen beds
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Superior Twin
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Nature view
  • 2 single beds
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Superior Queen
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • Nature view
  • 1 queen bed
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Deluxe Triple Room
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 3 single beds
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Superior Double Bed Room
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  • Room size: 33 m²/355 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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Junior Suite
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • Shower
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Jerejak Suite
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  • Room size: 47 m²/506 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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Deluxe Twin Room
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 single beds
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Pinang suite
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 king bed
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Pinang Suite(1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed)
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  • Room size: 87 m²/936 ft²
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Raia Hotel Penang?

Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.

How do I get to Raia Hotel Penang?

For those who wish to drive their own cars, Raia Hotel Penang has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Self-parking is conveniently available at the hotel. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Penang with private transportation, the hotel can arrange both taxis or car rental.

Is breakfast offered at Raia Hotel Penang?

Start your mornings right, with the à la carte, continental and buffet breakfast options offered at Raia Hotel Penang. A selection of food types including halal and asian breakfast options is available for guests. There's an additional charge of 25 MYR for adults and 16 MYR for children if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the hotel.

What are my dining options at Raia Hotel Penang?

Raia Hotel Penang features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience. Meals served include breakfast, dinner and lunch. You can pick and choose from a wide array of cuisines including Chinese, international, western and asian. Dishes are served in a la carte and buffet during opening hours. Light meal like soup, coffee or tea, desserts and salad are served using only quality ingredients. To meet any special dietary requirements, vegetarian and halal diets are prepared with the utmost care and attention.

Can special events be hosted at Raia Hotel Penang?

You may choose an indoor venue for your special gathering. Large events and gatherings such as weddings, private events and engagements can be hosted at Raia Hotel Penang. Small or intimate events like birthday parties, entertainment events, honeymoons and graduation parties can also be accomodated. Services for in-house catering, wireless internet, in-house planning, audio-visual equipment and music entertainment are offered to help your event go smoothly. End your big event day with special turn-down services to celebrate your special occasion. Services including room decorations and flower petals are available upon request.

Can business events be hosted at Raia Hotel Penang?

On-site venues and convenient event services make Raia Hotel Penang an ideal choice for hosting events such as seminars, corporate events, conferences and meetings. The 5 venues can accommodate up to 2000 people. An extensive range of facilities and services including projector or LED display, free Wi-Fi, meeting stationery and audio-visual equipment is available to help your business meeting or event a successful one.

What is the smoking policy at Raia Hotel Penang?

Raia Hotel Penang does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.

What is the closest airport to Raia Hotel Penang?

Travel by air is easy with Penang International Airport only 1.6 km away from Raia Hotel Penang.

What restaurants are nearby Raia Hotel Penang?

Restaurants including Syed Bistro, Spade's Burger and Arang Coffee are popular in Raia Hotel Penang’s neighborhood which is known as Bayan Lepas.

What popular shopping places are close to Raia Hotel Penang?

Shopping options in Raia Hotel Penang’s Bayan Lepas neighborhood include Queensbay Mall.

What are popular attractions near Raia Hotel Penang?

Raia Hotel Penang’s location in the Bayan Lepas neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Penang Snake Temple, Acres Ville Park and Acres Ville Playground.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Raia Hotel Penang?

Raia Hotel Penang’s nearby natural sights include Bukit Payung, Bukit Gedung and Big Lake Waterfall located in the same Bayan Lepas area.

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What people love about Raia Hotel Penang

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Nice and clean family room."

    ONG

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    March 25, 2023

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Room was clean, bed was clean, room has functioning aircond, TV has standard choice of channel."

    huwaina

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    February 12, 2023

  • 8

    Very good
    Location

    "Big room, nice services and near the airport…"

    Linda

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    March 31, 2023

Property ranking|Compared to 2,903 Penang properties
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Room comfort score
7.3/10
Room size
36 sqm.
Service score
7.8/10
Value for money score
7.8/10
Better than
94
%
of Penang properties
Bigger than
94
%
of Penang properties
Better than
85
%
of Penang properties
Better than
84
%
of Penang properties
Overall rating:

7.5

Very good
3,276 reviews
Cleanliness
7.5
Facilities
7.0
Location
7.6
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What travelers say they love:
Spacious Room with very big smart TV .
mohd from Malaysia
Business traveler
More about Raia Hotel Penang

More about Raia Hotel Penang

Raia Hotel Penang

Take everything available in Penang with a comfort stay at Raia Hotel Penang.
Raia Hotel Penang provides a range services and amenities to help make your stay more comfortable. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. Taxi and car hire services provided by the hotel make it easy to plan your day trips, sightseeing, and more around Penang. If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the hotel's available parking, right on-site.
The hotel provides front desk services such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage for guests' convenience. If you need, the tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby. For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the hotel to allow cleaner air for all guests.
Feel right at home during your stay at Raia Hotel Penang. Some rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. In-room entertainment such as daily newspaper, television, in-room video streaming and cable TV is provided for guests in some selected rooms. The hotel also offers a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, bottled water, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed.
Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the hotel provides a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in some select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at Raia Hotel Penang. Everyone loves a good cup of coffee! A coffee shop on-site means you can enjoy a cup of real, freshly brewed coffee every morning -- or anytime you feel like it. If you don't feel like going out to eat, you can always opt for the delicious dining options at the hotel. Raia Hotel Penang caters to its guests varied dietary restrictions with cuisine types such as halal available.


Around the property

Take advantage of the opportunity to explore Penang while in the city. There are lots of things you and your travel group can do near Raia Hotel Penang, starting with visits to Chew's Jetty just 15.1 km away. Experience local culture through architecture at Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion located 15.7 km away.


Reasons to stay here

Know you'll get excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining above 96% of the city's accommodation.
It's hard to beat the room comfort here, which is rated higher than 94% of other accommodations in Penang.
This accommodation is highly rated for its staff and service, beating 85% of competition within the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Good
Facilities

7

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

62 mentions

Breakfast

40 mentions

Internet

30 mentions

Food & Dining

18 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Indonesian
  • Malay
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Garden
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Body thermometer
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Hygiene certification
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • A la carte breakfast
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Breakfast service
  • Coffee shop
  • Restaurant [halal]
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
  • Snack bar
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Cash withdrawal
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Food delivery
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Postal service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Check-in/out [private]
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Rental car
  • Taxi service
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Individual air conditioning
  • Ironing facilities
  • Linens
  • Mini bar
  • Mirror
  • Non-smoking
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Safety/security feature
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Seating area
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Socket near the bed
  • Streaming service like Netflix
  • Telephone
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Wake-up service
  • Walk-in shower
  • Wi-Fi [free]
  • Window
  • Wooden/parqueted flooring

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Halal
Restaurants on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Menu: Buffet, A-la-carte

Location

Lot 5789,5790 Jalan Dato' Ismail Hashim , Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, 11900
Very good
Location

7.6

Airports
  • Penang International Airport (PEN)
    1.6 km 17 min drive
  • Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
    100.9 km
Public transportation
  • Rapid Bus Penang
    3.2 km
  • Penang Intercity Bus Terminal
    6.4 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Pearl Maternity Hospital
    1.9 km
Shopping
  • Queensbay Mall
    6.2 km
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    980 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    650 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Kek Lok Si Temple
    11.1 km
  • Chew's Jetty
    15.2 km
  • Khoo Kongsi
    15.3 km
  • Armenian Street
    15.3 km
  • Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
    15.8 km
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    15.8 km
  • Penang Fort Cornwallis
    16.4 km
  • Entopia
    17.1 km
  • Escape Theme Park
    17.3 km
  • Batu Ferringhi Beach
    18.8 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Pearl Island Golf & Country Club
    810 m
  • Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Departures)
    980 m
  • Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departure)
    1.0 km
  • Penang International Airport
    1.6 km
  • Pearl Maternity Hospital
    1.9 km
  • Bukit Gambir
    2.2 km
  • Bukit Payung
    2.2 km
  • Bukit Papan
    2.3 km
  • Acres Ville Park
    2.4 km
  • Acres Ville Playground
    2.4 km
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-3 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib available upon request
Children 4-12 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • Effective 1 June 2014, the City Council of Penang will impose a Local Council Tax of MYR 3 per room per night for 4- and 5-star hotels and MYR 2 per room per night for 0- to 3-star hotels. The property’s star rating will be in accordance to the rating from the Local Council, and should the rating differ from the website, the Local Council rating will apply. This fee is payable directly to the hotel upon check-in and is not included in the room rate and taxes stated herein.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-out until12:00
Getting around
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)5
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)25 MYR
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of floors5
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 134
  • Year property opened2007
  • Most recent renovation2022
Parking
  • Daily parking fee0 MYR

Property announcements

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the property can currently only accept bookings from essential workers. Identification and reasonable evidence of work qualification must be presented at check-in. Please contact the property for more information.

Reviews of Raia Hotel Penang from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
7.5
/
10
Cleanliness7.5
Facilities7.0
Location7.6
Room comfort and quality7.3
Service7.8
Value for money7.8
High score for Penang
Rating
9+ Exceptional (267)
8-9 Excellent (140)
7-8 Very Good (335)
6-7 Good (172)
<6 Below Expectation (359)
Time of the year
Mar - May (228)
Jun - Aug (294)
Sep - Nov (322)
Dec - Feb (429)

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10.0
Exceptional
AFIQ from Malaysia
Business traveler
Superior Twin
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

Perfect”

Spacious and clean room, delicious breakfast, complete facilities, nice and warmth staff. Location wise, near to Penang International Airport, Bayan Lepas, Bayan Baru, Setia Triangle.

Reviewed February 13, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Fathin from Malaysia
Family with teens
Superior Queen
Stayed 1 night in January 2019

Safe and clean”

This will be always my fav hotel! Its clean and safe. The two things that I always look at when booking a room.

Reviewed January 17, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
umi from Malaysia
Group
Superior Twin
Stayed 1 night in August 2019

Worth the price”

A comfortable place to stay if you have early flight to catch. Bathroom is clean, the bed is comfortable. Plenty of car parks.

Reviewed August 22, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
mahasaufee from Malaysia
Family with young children
Superior Queen
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

Great place to stay in penang”

I love to stay again during holiday in penang.. the hotel nice and delicious food to eat..

Reviewed June 02, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Siti from Malaysia
Family with teens
Deluxe Triple Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2020

Exceptional”

Staffs are friendly. The room is spacious. Toilet is spacious. Bfast is good. Nasi tomato and mee goreng are delicious. Near by airport. Got rm145 for triple room with bfast. Valued for money. Even though the furniture are old but is OK for us. The room are spacious, my mom and dad can pray together.

Reviewed December 29, 2020

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Hi Siti, Appreciate you are taking the time to write a review for Raia Hotel Penang. We are excited to hear that you had an amazing time with us! Yes, we proud ourself for providing the most spacious room in town. Our hotel services are provided by an awesome and hardworking team that will always give their best to ensure a great stay at Raia Hotel Penang. It is a pleasure to announce that we will be implementing many of these upgrades to the property within the next couple of months. Looking forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Cheers, Rahim for Raia Hotel Penang

Responded January 15, 2021
Raia Hotel Penang
9.6
Exceptional
MOHD from Malaysia
Family with young children
Superior Twin
Stayed 2 nights in April 2021

Nice hotel”

Very easy to go elsewhere. Quite calm place. Cheap and good accomodation. Fast free wifi. Big room. There an atm machine just outside the lobby. Good and friendly staff

Reviewed April 19, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Aiemi from Malaysia
Family with young children
Superior Queen
Stayed 1 night in December 2020

Easy to check in and near to food ”

Nice recption and well welcome

Reviewed December 03, 2020

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Dear Valuable Guest, Thank you very much for taking time to share your rating on our hotel and it is a pleasure to have you staying with us. We do take pride in catering to our guests needs the best way we can. Thank you again for choosing Raia Hotel. We look forward to your next visit soon. Kind regards, The Management, Raia Hotel.

Responded February 16, 2021
Raia Hotel Penang
10.0
Exceptional
Muhammad from Malaysia
Business traveler
Superior Twin
Stayed 2 nights in February 2021

Breakfast Included”

not easy to find hotel that have breakfast available at their hotel

Reviewed February 05, 2021

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Dear Mr.Muhammad, Thank you very much for taking time to share your rating on our hotel and it is a pleasure to have you staying with us. We do take pride in catering to our guests needs the best way we can. Thank you again for choosing Raia Hotel. We look forward to your next visit soon. Kind regards, The Management, Raia Hotel

Responded February 16, 2021
Raia Hotel Penang
10.0
Exceptional
JAMEER from Malaysia
Couple
Superior Twin
Stayed 1 night in March 2019

Recommend”

good service and delicious breakfast malay food.

Reviewed December 04, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
JONG from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Superior Twin
Stayed 2 nights in June 2022

Hotel Near to Penang Airpot”

Hotel in Penang that have lots of parking space.

Reviewed July 05, 2022

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Dear JONG Thank you for staying with Raia Hotel. We appreciate your kind feedback and rating. We hope to see you again soon!

Responded July 06, 2022
Raia Hotel Penang
10.0
Exceptional
Fairuz from Malaysia
Business traveler
Superior Twin
Stayed 1 night in February 2019

Very nice place... ”

Good because got Quran

Reviewed February 13, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
JAMEER from Malaysia
Couple
Superior Twin
Stayed 1 night in March 2019

Recommend”

Nice room & delicious Malay food breakfast.

Reviewed December 04, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Hasim from Malaysia
Couple
Superior Twin
Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

Good value for money”

Upgred the vision of tv

Reviewed December 10, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Derrick from Malaysia
Business traveler
Superior Queen
Stayed 1 night in April 2021

Very good facilities”

Spaciest room, money value

Reviewed April 15, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Zukiman from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Superior Twin
Stayed 1 night in October 2019

Clean and friendly staff”

Clean and friendly staff

Reviewed October 11, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Zulkifli from Malaysia
Family with teens
Superior Twin
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Exceptional”

The room was spacious, plenty of parking, the staff was polite and muslim friendly. Close to the night market on a Saturday night.

Reviewed January 27, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Nadhra from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Superior Queen
Stayed 1 night in August 2021

My go to place for online work”

The location is convenient & the staff is superb!

Reviewed August 29, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
AFIQ from Malaysia
Group
Superior Queen
Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

Comfortable stay”

Complete facilities, worth the price

Reviewed February 13, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Khairi from Malaysia
Family with teens
Superior Twin
Stayed 1 night in June 2022

Value for money ”

Bilik yang luas Dan selesa.. Hotel dibaikpulih seperti baru.. Berdekatan dgn Airport.. Will come again

Reviewed June 25, 2022

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Dear Khairi Thank you for staying with Raia Hotel and taking your time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your kind feedback and ratings. We hope to see you again soon!

Responded June 30, 2022
Raia Hotel Penang
9.6
Exceptional
Nadhra from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Superior Twin
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

My 3rd stay!”

I will continue to use Raia as my-go-to special online work for the spacious rooms

Reviewed August 29, 2021

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