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"1st time we came to Penang, we stayed here because of the location. It is at the very top of jalan penang and there are so many things around. Bars behind the hotel, places to eat within 2 minutes walk, street market within 3 minutes and at the end of the street market, shopping centers are pretty much accross the road! Although there are other hotels that are located on jalan penang itself, bayview still wins hands down on location. The fact that its at the top of the street means a slightly quieter atmosphere. I mean, you don't want to step out of the hotel 1st thing in the morning to see some locals sleeping on the street, do you? Because that's what you'd get if you stay at the hotels on jalan penang. The band they constantly have performing each night is very good too. Sometimes after a hot day walking around or shopping or whatever you do in penang, you just want to relax and have a drink or two and listen to the band singing your all time favourites and do shout outs when you request a song (or 10!). We came back to penang a year later. And even though we originally wanted to stay in a resort around batu ferringhi, we decided we loved bayview the 1st time and we'd show that appreciation by returning. And were we glad we did. We arrived in the island quite late and was exhausted. We checked in at about 11:30 pm and Izhan (forgot the spelling of the name) asked if this was our first time in penang, so we told him we were there the previous year. After what seemed like 5 seconds, he thanked us for returning to bayview and upgraded us from superior room to premier! That's not even the next level of room up (superior then deluxe then premier then suite). At 11:30 at night after a long flight, I don't ever remember having much energy but I was jumping up and down. So thank you! Overall, aside from location, value, facilities available and all other things they advertise, experience like mine is not something you always get at other hotels. Thumbs up"

"I visted Penang often and have experienced staying at various hotels in Penang. So Far my preference is still Cititel Hotel which is very friendly and efficient. The check-in and checkout were hassle free (cannot recall the front desk staff names)and better still the greetings and smiles made me felt very welcome ... I love the car park located on Level 2 & 3. I can access the Lobby Lift and go straight up to my room (via choice of 4 very fast Lifts). Oh yes the Dragon, constructed using recycled mineral water plastic bottle is still being displayed in the Lobby. Great for photos!"

"One of the best hotels in Penang. Hotel is quite old nut you don't feel it at all as it well maintained and kept by staff. Location is really best near to Gurty walk with easy access to all the well known locations of the island. Car park is quite comfortable and there is always available parking bay. "

"I dont really have other experience with hotel in Penang, but staying in here is very very comfortable and i will definitely stay here again. Location is good (Penang is very small btw). Its a new hotel so its very clean and very cheap considering what you're getting."

"We really enjoyed our stay with G Hotel in Penang, West Malaysia. Strategically located. Near to the huge shopping mall and the Gurney Drive Hawker Centre. We were greeted warmly by the staff upon arrival and they are very efficient as well. Good customer service provided indeed. We are truly impressed and it was such a good way to start off our 3-weeks long honeymoon. Keep up the good work and we will definitely choose to stay at G Hotel for our next visit to Penang :)"

" our family of five stayed for one night only.The title says it all.it might not the best 4 star hotel in Penang. but is the most reasonable priced 4 star hotel. we enjoy our stay there. The staff and services are good. Etan hotel is not near the beach and town.The room were clean and the room smells clean and fresh the hotel beside the biggest and shopping mall. "

"My 1st time in penang, hotel staff greeted us with some icecream. Fast check in process. At checkin they gave us twin beds, but i requested a king size which they very quickly magically transformed our twin into one large bed. Location - omg convenient. Literally 2 mins walking distance to either Gurney plaza (left?) or Gurney paragon (right?). There's plenty of coffeeshops there & places to shop. Facility - pool is kind of small. A nice terrace for drinks overlooking the whole of george town. "