It must be a cruel joke that this hotel is listed as one of the 100 best budget hotels in the world. There are 100 better hotel in Southeast Asia alone. Main problem is that there is a tremendous mold smell in every corner. First room I was given had such a strong smell I developed a headache within minutes.... more

I stayed at the hotel in August for 7 nights on the club floor. Check in was excellent and room was ready for us in the morning we arrived. Club Floor had very nice furnishings and views. Trying to get a drink for evening cocktails was a bit challenging. They never really had any drinks there and always had to... more

We booked 2 deluxe rooms and spent 3 nights at the hotel before moving to Damai. It is very close to amenities with a shopping centre just next door that has a supermarket, pharmacy and money changer. The Waterfront and Main Bazaar are within walking distance. Topspot (an open air seafood centre above a multi storey carpark) is just a... more

I try to write fair & balanced reviews... talk about the good and the bad. I struggled to find a lot good in this hotel... Good: * Location - reasonably close to the centre of town * Nice (somewhat obstructed) views of the river from the river view rooms. Though with a building right on the river in front of... more

This hotel was pretty good in most respects, especially the staff who were unbelievably friendly and helpful and really stood out from most of the hotel experiences I've had. The rooms were quite nice, tastefully decorated, nothing elaborate but nothing too drastic either. The bathroom was pretty clean and the room service food was adequate to nice (I didn't actually... more

We really liked the Crown Plaza and Kuching from the moment we arrived. The hotel is located in the centre of town right beside the river, several shopping malls and restaurants. We had two rooms and one was a magificent corner room with views up and down the river. The rooms were of excellent quality for the cost which was... more

Hotel was very clean and amenities were good. Pool was large and very clean. The hotel is a perfect base for exploring kutching - close to the craft shops and within walking distance of most sightseeing attractions. more

I stayed here for 3 days in November after colleague recommended me this hotel. Reception service is overall good, no hassle, no problem. I like the room, modern,well kept,clean,nice riverside view. Breakfast is abundant and service is speedy,excellent. Riverside esplanade and handicraft shops is just walking distance. overall about this hotel is alright, but Kuching isn't much to see, unless... more

Although the Hilton seems to get better reviews, we chose to stay at the Crowne Plaza as it seemed to offer more for your money. For the price of a standard room at the Hilton, we had an executive floor room at the Crowne Plaza which included breakfast, evening drinks in the lounge, and access to a PC with high... more