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The Gallivant Hotel (solo trip)

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How Solo-Friendly is The Gallivant Hotel?

80%Solo-Friendly
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What makes it 80% Solo-Friendly: 24-hour front desk, CCTV and secure elevator support solo safety; free high-speed Wi-Fi and desk help remote work; Komtar, Penang Times Square and hawker streets are 5-12 min walk for easy solo outings.

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Reviews4.4/ 5
(from 367 reviews)

Good match for:

  • Budget Solo Adventurers: Offers free parking, Wi-Fi, and easy access to heritage sights within walking distance.
  • Digital Nomads: High-speed internet in rooms and public areas with a quiet garden workspace.

Things to keep in mind:

  • Breakfast Seekers: No on-site breakfast service; plan to visit local cafés or street stalls in the morning.
  • Pet Owners: Pets are not permitted at this property.
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What is so special about The Gallivant Hotel for solo trip?

  1. Complimentary parking and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
  2. Quiet garden courtyard ideal for solo reading or planning your day
  3. Wheelchair-accessible rooms and public areas with step-free entry
  4. Within 900m of The TOP Penang, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Centre, and Rainbow Skywalk
  5. Business services like fax/photocopying and ironing available

Transport & Nearby Access

Penang International Airport: 18.4 km (23 mins drive)

Reach the hotel by taxi in about 23 mins.

Solo-Friendly Activities around The Gallivant Hotel

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

Museum dedicated to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s life and legacy.

Tip: Visit in the cooler morning hours to avoid afternoon heat.

The TOP Penang: 880m (11 min walk)

Multi-level theme park with rides, observation deck, and skywalk.

Tip: Buy tickets online for early entry to beat queues.

Rainbow Skywalk: 900m (12 min walk)

Glass walkway offering skyline views 250m above street level.

Tip: Wear sunglasses and comfortable shoes for better grip and shade.

Solo-Friendly Hotel Facilities

Free facilities in The Gallivant Hotel:

Private parking:

Complimentary on-site parking available to all guests.

Wi-Fi:

Free high-speed internet in all rooms and public areas.

Garden courtyard:

Quiet outdoor space with seating for reading or relaxing.

Paid or on request with possible fees:

Fax and photocopying:

Business centre services available for a fee.

Ironing service:

Ironing and pressing services provided at additional charge.

Accessibility at The Gallivant Hotel:

Stair-free main entrance and elevators to all floors; accessible public areas throughout.

Make the Most of Your Stay

  1. Join a group heritage tour: Ask the front desk to book a small-group walking tour of Georgetown’s UNESCO heritage streets.
  2. Snack at Nasi Lemak Ciksue: Grab a traditional nasi lemak 220m away for an authentic Penang breakfast before heading out.
  3. Work in the garden: Set up your laptop in the courtyard for a peaceful spot with free Wi-Fi.

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 (18.4 km, 23 mins drive) to The Gallivant Hotel.

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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

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