Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City?
What makes it 71% Baby-Friendly: Complimentary cots available on request and elevators ease stroller use; 24-h room service aids feeding; no babysitting or shallow baby pool—confirm needs with hotel directly.
Good match for:
- Business Travelers: Use the 24h business centre and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi for work on the go.
- Fitness Enthusiasts: Maintain your routine in the 24h gym or with sunrise swims at the rooftop infinity pool.
- Culture Explorers: Walk to St. Mark’s Church and Butterworth Art Walk to explore local history and street art.
Things to keep in mind:
- Backpackers Seeking George Town Walkability: The hotel is in Butterworth, requiring a 20-min ferry ride to central George Town attractions.
What is so special about Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City for with baby?
- Set 29 km from Penang Airport with 24h taxi booking service
- Free rooftop infinity pool and 24h gym with sea views
- Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi in rooms, business centre, and function rooms
- Wheelchair-accessible rooms and step-free public areas
- Short walks to St. Mark’s Church and Butterworth Art Walk
Transport & Nearby Access
Butterworth Train Station: 1.5 km (18 min walk)
Board KTM Komuter trains for regional travel and connect to Penang Sentral.
Baby-Friendly Activities around Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City
St. Mark's Church: 150 m (2 min walk)
Colonial-era church built in 1857 with Gothic architecture.
Tip: Visit early to enjoy quiet surroundings and photographs in soft morning light.
Butterworth Art Walk: 640 m (8 min walk)
Outdoor street art trail featuring vibrant murals by local artists.
Tip: Explore after sunset when murals are illuminated and temperatures drop.
Butterworth Ferry Pier: 1.1 km (14 min walk)
Board the rapid ferry to Georgetown for scenic views across the strait.
Tip: Ferries run every 30 min; buy your ticket on board and try the sunset crossing.
Baby-Friendly Hotel Facilities
Free facilities in Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City:
Rooftop Infinity Pool:
Enjoy free access to the rooftop infinity pool with city and strait views, open daily.
24-Hour Gym:
Work out any time in the free fitness centre with sea views.
Public Parking:
Park for free in the hotel's multilevel car park.
Luggage Storage:
Store luggage at no extra charge at the 24-hour front desk.
Complimentary Wi-Fi:
Access high-speed Wi-Fi in guest rooms and function rooms at no cost.
Paid or on request with possible fees:
Conference Rooms:
Host meetings in conference rooms and function rooms; fees apply.
24-Hour In-Room Dining:
Order from the in-room dining menu around the clock; items are charged per order.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning:
Use on-site laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services with additional charges.
Accessibility at Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City:
Elevators serve all floors. Public areas, including the lobby, function rooms, and executive lounge, have step-free access.
Make the Most of Your Stay
- Maximize Wi-Fi Access: Work from the business centre or function rooms to use complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi for video calls.
- Sunrise Swim: Head to the rooftop infinity pool before 7 AM to catch sunrise over George Town without crowds.
- Art Walk Evening: Stroll to Butterworth Art Walk after dinner when murals are lit and the route is cooler.
Reviews of Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City
Radhika S
Crowne plaza - a pretty much new hotel and though we checked in early everything was smooth. Rooms were neat and though I had booked a city view I got upgraded to sea view and it was a beautiful view from the room and from a higher floor. Breakfast was mostly local cuisine and quite a lot of continental stuff too. Me being a vegetarian, the choice was less and the hotel should maybe adding one or...
alwyn
rooms are about as nice as it gets. device-friendly to boot, with multiple powerpoints with multi-format interfaces. USB too, though contemporary road warrior would prefer C over classic. facilities are spacious, but not could use some thinking on ergonomics. toilet and shower doors being example. breakfast is fancy. there's dried and pickled fish, cold cuts and cheese options. that said, c...
Chee Lim
Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City– Not Quite 5-Star Experience Yet We chose to stay at Crowne Plaza Penang mainly because it’s the nearest hotel to our client, Penang Port. The check-in counter is located on Level 8, while the ground floor only has a ZUS Coffee outlet. Most of the other units are still under renovation, and there are no visible eateries nearby, so it seems the hotel is relatively...
Amin Zack
I came to Penang for a short work trip and only planned to stay for one night. Since I brought my family along, I asked my wife to help look for a hotel that was beautiful, clean, comfortable, and affordable. After some searching, she found this hotel, and to my surprise, she told me it was actually a five-star property. Honestly, I did not expect much at first because the price was so reasonable...
GM1614
My name is Henry and I stay at this property for 4D3N. I am a loyal IHG gold customers, as I stay an average of 30-40 nights of hotel each year. Out of all the IHG properties I stay around the world, this is probably one of the best 😍 Rooms (5/5) are very clean and the housekeeper make it look like new and smells good on my second day. Breakfast (4.5/5) has a very wide varieties, including Mala...
Map of Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City
Address: Jalan Bagan Luar, Bandar Selat, 12000 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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How to get to Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City:
From Penang International Airport, take a taxi or use the hotel’s taxi booking service (29 km, ~30 min drive).
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