Name: Sweet Cili
Address: No.6 Gat Lebuh Melayu, George Town, George Town, George Town, 10300, Malaysia
Rating: 9

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I was actually looking into properties that are located in the center of Geoergetown Penang, and since it’s holiday season, it’s quite difficult to find good accommodations, or if available, they can be overly expensive. After careful review, I decided to book myself here at Sweet Cili Hotel. 

Parking was quite difficult here if you come by own transport. I’m lucky to have found myself a public parking spot by the roadside (MYR 6 per day, paid using Penang Parking app). 

Checking in was quick, and no security deposit was taken. As obligated by the local govt, only a MYR 2 heritage tax was charged upon check in. Shoes are not allowed beyond the reception area, and it’s a walk up property. 

Room was spacious, and with vintage vibe to it. It’s equipped with a flatscreen tv, filtered bottled water, kettle , iron, security box, basic toiletries, and mosquito repellent. I love that the room has a concept, not boring looking. 

Mattress was of firm type, and pillows are basic (medium firmness), so sleep quality was average. Shower water pressure was fine, and water heater worked well. 

Coffee, microwave and water dispenser was provided at the common area downstairs, and unlimited.

Quaint Boutique Hotel

Sweet Chili Is a very tasteful heritage hotel with a lot of vintage decor and touches all around. It is in good proximity to many Penang popular spots without being in the hub of it all. Think of it as being in the heart of Penang but on the outskirts of the noisy and loud. Coffee is also provided at the lobby of the hotel and there is just a sincere air bnb vibe about the place. Kudos and well done for providing us comfort during our stay. Thank you!

Penang’s Heritage in one Stay

What I like about Sweet Cili Hotel (“SCH”) are as follows:
1. Cleanliness - the reception, the common room and the room are kept sparkling clean all throughout our 3- night stay.
2. Hassle free check-in and check-out - both processes were quick and smooth.
3. Location - SCH is situated near the heritage sites, reachable by walking. If driving, the roads can be busy.
4. Room - My family of 4 stayed in the loft room which has ample space. The décor is a vintage theme which we find charming (as per the photos shown).
The few things that I find challenging (my own observations) are:
1. The bar next door played music from opening time till closing time (if you’re one to sleep early/ light sleeper, this might be a concern). Our loft room is just next to the bar.
2. If you drive, the car parks are those street parking bays operated by the Penang Council. It can be difficult to find a parking bay during peak hours. 
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at SCH.

Quaint and lovely hotel

The room and bathroom, in general, look fine, but there is no window, no housekeeping, and no proper reception service (check-in through a supermarket next door). In the booking option, they didn’t provide breakfast service, but upon arrival, they did offer coffee all day in the lobby along with toast and jam in the fridge. when a staff member was around, she gave us a very good map-orientation of the city and a recommendation for good restaurants.

Average and hardly meeting expectation

Tastefully decorated hotel, convenient location in georgetown. The choice between soft and hard pillow, they have their western restaurant and mini market nearby, very convenient. our family enjoy our stay here, recommended:)

Beautiful colonial building

The room is quite disappointing when we stepped into the room. The room doesn’t look like the picture that was promoted! After a night in this hotel , my neck and ear has rashes and itchiness strike so badly! Please have a bedbug control / pest control !!

Bed bug !!! 

I loved my room here (room 4, Jalapeno!), it was light and airy, gorgeous decor, great ceiling fan, lovely bathroom and comfy bed.  My room was so quiet, I slept really well every night.  Didn't even see another guest all the time I was there!

The hotel is in a really nice location, in easy walking distance to all the sights in George Town.  There is a great dessert cafe just across the street that does amazing ice cream in local flavours!  

However other solo female travellers should be aware that the streets around the hotel are not well lit at night, I didn't have any problems walking around there after dark but didn't feel 100% confident about it.  

Also the hotel appears to be unstaffed a lot of the time.  I didn't realise this would be the case during check in and there was no explanation given about how I could contact staff if there was a problem or emergency (perhaps a card with phone numbers could be put in the rooms??).  In the end, most of the times I had questions I happened to bump into one of the guys who worked there, but on the morning I was due to check out I was hoping to check out early and leave my luggage somewhere safe so I could go and explore until my afternoon flight.  There was a sign at the desk saying guests should inform staff if they wanted to leave earlier than 8am, so I assumed checking out at 9.30 would be fine.  But there was no one around to check me out and I didn't feel comfortable just leaving my luggage in the communal area, so I had to change my plans and return at the 'official' check out time instead.

So overall, gorgeous rooms, great location, but would have liked the staff to be a bit more visible! :)

Lovely room, service a bit too unobtrusive!!

Stayed 3 nights at this hotel and took up all the rooms and we find the service was horrible. We saw the hotel staff only upon check in and thereafter upon check out and in between we were left to ourselves. During our entire stay no one came to make and clean up the room and when enquired the response was they don't have adequate staff as some were on leave. The towels were no changed and the refreshment were not refilled. Otherwise the room were fairly clean. Unless there is no other hotel in Penang we do not recommend this hotel.

Sweet Cili Hotel Review

It's a sweet little hotel with amazing stuff and a nice interior design, standing a little bit aside of busy Chulia street, still it's within a 5 min walk from the downtown. Clean and quiet, it really makes you feel relaxed. I've had 3 nice stays there, and will come back again for sure! 

Amazing stay! 

Excellently situated in the buffer zone a small walk to the tourist area and you feel like you are in the opening of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Chinatown scene.
Small boutique type hotel with nice touches, clean, tidy decent sized rooms and friendly staff.
Excellent value.

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