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G Hotel Penang: Traveler Reviews

4.5 of 5
168A Persiaran Gurney, Georgetown, Penang Island 11250, Malaysia
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G Hotel Penang
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Tees Valley
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12 reviews 12 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Excellent location.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Located in the hub of Gurney Plaza surrounded by ultra modern shopping Malls.
Reception staff extremely pleasant,helpful and courteous.
Lifts to all floors fast and plentiful.
Rooms large with comfortable King beds and spacious bathroom with every toiletry you need including tooth brushes.
Breakfast was good with a large selection of eastern & western foods being topped up all the time by friendly staff.
Swimming pools,fitness centre,sauna & beauty centres all clean & well staffed.
This is an impressive modern hotel used by many business people.
Having stayed here for seven nights there are a few things required to make it more pleasurable,rooms with interconnecting doors require a lot more soundproofing,TV channels repeat same programmes daily!! Corridor carpets require cleaning or renewing.

  • Stayed March 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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PenangGHotel, General Manager at G Hotel Penang, responded to this review
March 18, 2013
Dear jamesTeesValley,

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent stay experience in Tripadvisor.

I was most pleased to read that overall you enjoyed your stay with us. We will review your various comments on soundproofing and TV channel to see what we can do to improve these in the future, plus the condition of the carpet is currently been reviewed.

Once again, thank you for your valuable feedback; we will always welcome the opportunity to be of service.


Kind regards,

Michael Hanratty
General Manager
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“G for Greatness, Goodness and Gastronomic Delights”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013 via mobile

Location next to a major shopping centre was very convenient to my family.
Beds were really big so much so that I did not need an extra bed for my 15 year old son. ( I actually wanted an extra bed but the guest service receptionist asked us to check to beds first before committing to one!)
Cleanliness was superb.
Breakfast has a good spread.

  • Stayed March 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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PenangGHotel, General Manager at G Hotel Penang, responded to this review
March 18, 2013
Dear WLCHONG,

Thank you very much for choosing G Hotel during your recent stay and sharing your feedback on Tripadvisor.

I am delighted to learn that your stay with us was enjoyable; your feedback is highly appreciated because your satisfaction and comfort are our main aim.

Once again, thank you for your constructive feedback. We are grateful for your support and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.


Kind regards,

Michael Hanratty
General Manager
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watford
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“very nice hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

You can not but be impressed as soon as you enter this hotel with it's large reception.
Check in was very easy with a free ice cream whilst you details are processed.
My room was huge with a fantastic bath and shower. Plus free soft drinks in minibar.
All the staff acknowledge you and you are made welcome everywhere.
The hotel is connected to the Guerney Plaza with hundreds of shops and food outlets.
There is also a cinema of high standard and is amazingly cheap compared to UK prices.
I liked so much I am returning a week later.

  • Stayed March 2013, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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PenangGHotel, General Manager at G Hotel Penang, responded to this review
March 18, 2013
Dear Philkeating,

Thank you for taking the time to provide valuable feedback regarding your stay.

We are very pleased to hear that you found many aspects of your stay to be positive such as the location and the room. In addition, your kind comments on our services are greatly appreciated and have been shared with our team, to let them know that their efforts to provide quality services and being appreciated.

We are grateful for your support and do hope that we may have the pleasure of welcome back you in the future.


Kind regards,

Michael Hanratty
General Manager
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Singapore, Singapore
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Spacious Rooms and Great service.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

Stayed 3 nights in Penang in mid Jan.
It was a very spacious room for three.

As we came arrived early morning in Penang, the hotel allows us to check-in early.
The fridge had complimentary soft drinks,
Bottles of mineral water are refilled daily.
Bathroom had a nice view to overlook the sea.. (but be reminded to draw your blinds!)

Hotel provided shuttle to Holiday Inn at Batu Ferringhi. Rem to check with the concierge to reserve a seat.

The hotel is along the coast. It is next to Gurney Food Centre (my fave are the muah chee n Fried Kway teow!). Also, linked to gurney plaze shopping mall.

Overall, it is a comfortable hotel! I will recommend my friends here.

Room Tip: high floors/sea view rooms are preferred.
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Not the finished article”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

The G flatters a little to deceive - the entrance lobby is busy but chic, the check-in smooth and the first impression of the room is strong, with plenty of space and an attractive four-poster. A view of some sea would have been nice, but obviously not all the rooms can have that.

But then the little details like the rather flimsy door, the tatty door card holder and the cheap plastic toilet seats start to grate a little, and you feel that if more attention had been paid to the finishing touches, this would be a genuinely stylish place to stay - and worth the price of other similar upwardly mobile hotels in the city.

The location is excellent, within easy walking distance of good, cheap hawker food in the evenings and well-placed for a long but interesting walk into the town centre (or a US$5 cab ride if you are in a hurry or cannot walk for half an hour). Mainly for this reason, I would stay here again - and I would hope by that time the rooms have had the minor makeover that they need to ensure that the G lives up to its undoubted promise.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about G Hotel Penang

Also Known As:
g Hotel Georgetown
G Hotel Penang Georgetown
Address: 168A Persiaran Gurney, Georgetown, Penang Island 11250, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Penang > Penang Island > Georgetown
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Business Hotels in Georgetown
#3 Luxury Hotels in Georgetown
#6 Family Hotels in Georgetown
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Malaysia's Most Stylish Address ~ G Hotel Penang. A bold and gorgeous hotel with a touch of cool modernity, it also offers luxurious rooms with an excellent selection of designer furniture. G Hotel Penang overlooks Penang’s most famous boulevard Gurney drive. Clients can enjoy the benefits of being near to the sea, the shopping and dining attractions along the promenade including Gurney Plaza and Gurney drive’s legendary hawker’s food enclave. Tourists can appreciate the proximity to Gurney Drive beach, known for its clear waters. Business travelers can opt for the serviced residences and can easily reach the CBD by taxi. All rooms have flat screen TV with satellite channels and complimentary high speed internet access. Facilities include a well equipped gym, outdoor pool and business center. Dining options are plentiful with a choice of three restaurants all serving wide menus of International and local cuisine and snacks. ... more   less 
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