Sea View Hotels in Penang, Malaysia

Overall, the stay was okay and fairly comfortable. The location is excellent and very convenient. However, there were several issues with the room details and service. Some areas of the room did not seem to be cleaned properly — there were a few hairs found in the shower area, and the tissue supply was not refilled promptly and ran out very quickly. In addition, the amount of shower gel and shampoo provided was too little and definitely not enough for two people. The service also felt quite slow and inefficient. It was my first time experiencing a hotel breakfast buffet that required guests to queue for a long time due to the limited seating space. Furthermore, although check-in time was supposed to be at 2 PM, when we arrived close to 3 PM, the counter staff informed us that the room was still not ready and we had to continue waiting, which was quite disappointing and should not have happened. That said, despite these issues, the overall stay was still reasonably comfortable and the hotel offers decent value for money.

The room is spacious and has a great view. There's a night market about a 20-minute walk away. Being on a higher floor, it's quite quiet, and the elevator requires a key card, which adds to the security. However, they don't provide drinking water or toiletries, so you'll need to buy those yourself.

I was upgraded to a Deluxe room but it was at the extreme corner next to the service staircase. Grateful for the upgraded but the room conditions were not up to par . Hair in shower room , the shower holder fell when I was taking it out and it dropped on my toe . Hence the blue black toe shown ( hehe ) . I could not sleep the whole night as the air con was very very noisy even when I lower the adjustment. The day curtain was torn . I sound it out to reception the next morning to see whether they can change my room as I was staying for another 2 nights . They did and I reckoned it was another up grade as now the room has a standing shower room . In the other previous room , you have to stand in the bath tub to shower and for a man of 65 , it is a bit tricky . The hotel really needs an up grade too . It is in a good location and CAT bus is nearby . The CAT shuttle is a complimentary bus that moves around the town area . The saving grace for my trip was that the staff was up to par and reacted quickly . Well done on this . Now , I wait for my toe to heal .

Although we only needed a one bedroom apartment, we booked a two bedroom as that was all that was available at the time. We were really looking forward to having some space after spending the last couple of weeks in hotel rooms, so we were pleasantly surprised when we were offered a 3 bedroom apartment as none of the two bedrooms were ready. It was fabulous, lots of space and way up on the 32nd floor which makes for quite the view. Great place, the pool was fantastic and it's in a great location with a small beach out front (note this is not walkable at high tide). Thing that could be better is a few more supplies/furnishings. Although we had a balcony, there were no tables or chairs for outside (we did ask but nothing was available) and although we had dishes and cutlery for 6 people there was only one medium sized frying pan and one medium sized saucepan, which made for some creative cooking. But we would go back again especially for a longer stay.

The hotel environment was clean and comfortable. I especially loved the lobby area, which was perfect for relaxing and enjoying a cup of tea. The hotel was very thoughtful, as they provided welcome drinks every night, which made the stay feel extra special. One downside was that the shower was not working properly, and the water flow was uneven. The drainage system was also poor, causing slight flooding in the bathroom while showering. In addition, there was a strong smell coming from the bathroom drain. However, if these bathroom issues could be improved, the overall experience would be really good and enjoyable.

We stayed in Ansgana wing one bedroom suite. It's born with a magnificent Seaview but unfortunately obscured by the hotel layout like the balcony concrete egde at living room and the missing of curtain binder to gain 5-10% of Seaview. The sofa and TV are setup by the window side both at the living room and bed room but during day time the sunshine is so strong that you have to draw the curtain if you want to watch TV but at the same time your completely lose the view. The breakfast buffet offered were standard and I have no comment but the only obervation is the crows are the only diehard fans of the hotel food as they tried their best effort to grab the food from the table even in front of the guests! The only element that made our stay a good one is the hotel staff. Starting from Cika who handled our check in, our room attendant Masum, the big and tall guy at the buffet restaurant and also the lady who took care of our check out. All of them were efficient and effectively attending and responding to guests needs and tried their best effort to help us during our stay and kindly send my compliment to them especially Masum. Thank you Masum you deserves to be praised. Well done! Ansgana management in reading it's your team that saved your position that still got a 5 points except the food! In conclusion Ansgana tried to pack herself as a resort but quite unsuccessful as after check out we headed to Shangri-La Rasa Sayang and you will experience the layback and relax feel in a resort!

The hotel's location is excellent; you can walk to Komtar, and there's a night market downstairs, right at the corner. They have durian and char kway teow, which starts selling around 3 PM and has long queues well into the night. I even saw people waiting in the rain with umbrellas! Nearby, there are also vendors selling 'si guo tang' (four-fruit soup). In terms of quality, this hotel is comparable to a Home Inn in China, probably not as good as a Hanting. You can use that for comparison. The service attitude is generally poor; the front desk usually can't solve any problems. We went during Christmas, so rooms were tight, and the lobby was packed with people waiting to check in at night. Seems business is good. The hotel does offer breakfast.

Front desk is very friendly, the check in is fast and smooth. They also offer us 2 welcome drinks at the lobby lounge. A Rm 100 deposit is required and will be return upon check out. Room is spacious, but the lighting a little dark, I prefer brighter room. City area, easy to get a grab, very convenient with a pharmacy nearby and also Starbucks.

We had a good stay at Flamingo Hotel by The Beach Penang. The hotel is very beautiful, and the room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was also good. All the staff were nice except for one person named mr Li. He was not friendly during check-in, and I happened to meet the same person again during check-out. He looked very bossy, double standard and unfriendly. I would recommend sending him for hospitality training, especially for front office service. Other than that, everything was good and we had a pleasant stay there….

I recently stayed at Hard Rock Hotel Penang and overall I absolutely loved the experience. The hotel has an amazing atmosphere, great facilities, and truly lives up to the Hard Rock brand. Everything from the ambiance to the service made the stay enjoyable and memorable. However, there is room for improvement when it comes to breakfast. After finishing our food, the dirty plates on our table were not cleared promptly, so they remained on the table for quite some time. It would be better if the staff could be more attentive in clearing used plates to ensure a more comfortable dining experience. In addition, the variety of food was not as wide as expected from a Hard Rock Hotel. Overall, I still had a wonderful stay and would definitely consider returning in the future.