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The Gallivant Hotel (couple trip)

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How Couple-Friendly is The Gallivant Hotel?

75%Couple-Friendly
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What makes it 75% Couple-Friendly: King rooms with balcony available, inner courtyard garden open 24 h for quiet moments; on-site restaurant, bar and room service enable relaxed date nights; UNESCO heritage streets reachable on foot.

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Reviews4.4/ 5
(from 367 reviews)

Good match for:

  • Cultural Explorers: Walk to Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Centre and Chinatown for heritage tours and street art.
  • Budget-conscious Solo Travelers: Rooms from USD 44 with free Wi-Fi and parking keep costs low.
  • Mobility-friendly Travelers: Accessible rooms, step-free entrance and elevators ease independent travel.

Things to keep in mind:

  • Wellness Enthusiasts: The hotel doesn’t have a pool or spa facilities on site.
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What is so special about The Gallivant Hotel for couple trip?

  1. Central George Town location within 15 min walk to top landmarks
  2. Complimentary Wi-Fi and private parking
  3. Step-free entrance, elevator access and accessible rooms
  4. 24-hour front desk with luggage storage
  5. Affordable rooms from USD 44 with city-view options

Transport & Nearby Access

Penang International Airport: 18.4 km (23 min drive)

Taxi from hotel to airport takes about 23 minutes.

Couple-Friendly Activities around The Gallivant Hotel

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Centre: 640 m (8 min walk)

Restored colonial building with exhibits on Sun Yat-Sen’s life and legacy.

Tip: Visit early to avoid crowds and enjoy quieter galleries.

The TOP Penang, Theme Park Penang: 880 m (11 min walk)

Rooftop theme park with rides and city views.

Tip: Head up near sunset for panoramic skyline photos.

Rainbow Skywalk: 900 m (12 min walk)

Glass skybridge on Komtar Tower offering 360° views of George Town.

Tip: Buy tickets online in advance to skip the ticket line.

Couple-Friendly Hotel Facilities

Free facilities in The Gallivant Hotel:

Wi-Fi in public areas:

High-speed internet access in lobby and common spaces.

Private parking:

Complimentary on-site parking for all guests.

24-hour front desk:

Staff available around the clock for assistance.

Luggage storage:

Store your bags before check-in or after check-out at no charge.

Garden:

Quiet open-air courtyard with seating for relaxation.

Paid or on request with possible fees:

Fax/copying service:

Available at the front desk for a fee.

Ironing service:

Garment pressing available for an additional charge.

Accessibility at The Gallivant Hotel:

Stair-free main entrance; elevators provide access to all floors.

Make the Most of Your Stay

  1. Book a city-view room: Select the Standard Twin or Deluxe King Room for skyline views over George Town.
  2. Use the taxi booking service: Ask reception to arrange Grab or local taxi rides for hassle-free city tours.

Reviews of The Gallivant Hotel

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Daarvin Roshan

Daarvin Roshan

Nov 2025

Absolutely loved the stay at Gallivant, the location is so convenient and they have ample free parking on their premises. The room was very clean and modern but the bathroom is quite a tight squeeze. The service was also so good from the parking attendant to the front desk & housekeeping. The only thing they can improve would be updating their smart tv’s because the lag was crazy and we ended up n...

Samantha Lee

Samantha Lee

Aug 2025

This is my second stay at this hotel, and I must say I am very disappointed this time. Although the service from the staff was good, the condition and cleanliness of the room were unacceptable. The table was full of ants, a large cockroach was crawling in the room, and at the cup area I even found someone else’s fake eyelashes left behind. This clearly shows poor housekeeping and lack of proper r...

Louis Ng

Louis Ng

Aug 2025

Terrible Experience!!!!!!!!! Worst hotel stay ever. Staff were cold and unfriendly from the start. Room was tiny, smelly, and no mineral water provided. When I called the front desk, they told me to go out to the corridor and get it from a water machine, but no one told us this during check-in! How ridiculous! Ordered food, no cutlery, so I asked the receptionist for chopsticks. He looked annoye...

J J

J J

Jul 2025

Great customer service from the staff. Rooms are great value for money. Easy comfortable affordable stay. Location is slightly away from the main tourist attractions, but there is a 24h coin laundry nearby, and a large grocery store around the corner

Vivian Ho

Vivian Ho

Jul 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I highly recommend this hotel! Due to a last-minute flight change, we had to modify our original reservation dates. The customer service team was incredibly professional, patient, and understanding of our situation. They made every effort to help us adjust the booking, even though it may have caused some inconvenience on their end. Their attitude and service truly made us feel welcomed and ...

Map of The Gallivant Hotel

Address: 55, Jalan Patani, George Town, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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How to get to The Gallivant Hotel:

Take a taxi from Penang International Airport to the hotel (about 23 min drive).

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About The Gallivant Hotel (Penang)

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in time:3:00pm
Check-out time:12:00pm

Website

Official Website

Phone Number

+60 4-228 1755

Average price

US$ 44
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