G Hotel Kelawai rooftop pool
25-meter rooftop infinity pool with a live-music bar
No. 1 of 10 on our Penang rooftop pools list.
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- Who can swim
- Access not published
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Not published
Swimming real laps is the reason to book here: the rooftop infinity pool is 25 meters long, and Gravity Rooftop Bar with live music is on the roof too. Non-guest access isn't published.
The pool
The pool is an infinity-edged outdoor pool on the roof of this 5-star hotel on Lorong Maktab, George Town, surrounded by tropical greenery. Gravity Rooftop Bar has city skyline views. The hotel doesn't state the floor, hours or who can swim.
Our take
G Hotel Kelawai publishes a length that others on our list don't: 25 meters, enough for laps as well as lounging with a drink. The Prestige also has a rooftop infinity pool, but it publishes no size. G Hotel doesn't state its floor.
Access is the weak spot. No day pass, hours or non-guest rule is published, and the hotel doesn't say whether the pool is heated. Treat it as a pool for guests until the hotel tells you otherwise.
Good to know
- 25-meter infinity-edged pool suits laps and lounging
- Gravity Rooftop Bar with live music in the evening
- 5-star hotel with city skyline views from the roof
The catches
- Floor, hours and heating aren't published
- Non-guest access isn't published
Best forGuests who want to swim laps and have a rooftop bar with live music a few steps away.
Skip it ifYou want a day pass, posted hours or a stated floor in hand before booking.
Getting in
Access rules aren't published, and no day pass is listed. A room is the one sure way to swim.
To visit without a room, ask the hotel directly before you travel. Don't count on getting in.
Tips
- Plan your swim before sunset: the bar's live music starts in the evening as the sun goes down.
- January to March is the best swim stretch in Penang, with highs near 31.9°C in January.
Before you go. Ask the hotel if the pool is open to non-guests or only the Gravity Rooftop Bar is, and get the pool hours.
Pool facts and where they come from
Facts marked "unconfirmed" come from a travel guide or booking site, not from the hotel. Check them with the hotel before you plan around them.
| Where the pool is | Rooftop (exact floor not stated) Source: the hotel's website |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Infinity-edged outdoor pool Source: the hotel's website |
| Size | 25 metres long Source: the hotel's website |
| Rooftop bar | Gravity Rooftop Bar with city skyline views and live music Source: the hotel's website |
| Who can swim | The hotel does not publish who can swim. Ask before you go. |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
| Season | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | 2, Lorong Maktab, 10250 George Town, Pulau PinangOpen in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 5 stars |
| Google rating | 4.5 from 2,499 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +604-2380000 |
| Website | ghotel.com.my |
G Hotel Kelawai pool: questions people ask
Can non-guests swim at G Hotel Kelawai?
Access rules aren't published and no day pass is listed. A room is the sure way in, so ask the hotel before you try to visit without one.
How long is the pool at G Hotel Kelawai?
25 meters. It is an infinity-edged outdoor pool on the roof, suited to laps or lounging.
What floor is the G Hotel Kelawai pool on?
It is on the rooftop, but the hotel doesn't state the exact floor.
Is the G Hotel Kelawai pool heated?
The hotel doesn't say. January highs in Penang average 31.9°C, so heat is rarely the problem.