25-A, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang, 10200, MalaysiaSee Hotel Details
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Location8.5
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Service7.8
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Guest User
Deluxe king Room
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
4 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 14, 2025
Large room, comfortable bed and clean. My kids enjoy swimming at the pool, fast check in and check out
Response from Property: Dear Value Guest,Thank you for choosing Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang as your choice of accommodation during your recent visit. We are ecstatic that you had a seamless stay experience with us and we are looking forward to seeing you again for many more visits in the near future. Best regards,Lynne ChoongHotel Manager
Guest User
Suite
Stayed in Apr 2025
Solo travelers
3 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on May 6, 2025
Carpets in hallway TOO HOT for tropical climate!
Room needed to be vacuumed DAILY.
Don't forget toilet rolls!!!!!!!
I didn't eat any meals at hotel, preferring to be outdoors, sightseeing, and eating street food.
6/7
Response from Property: Dear Value Guest,Thank you for choosing Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang as your preferred choice of accommodation on your recent trip to Penang. Noted on the mentioned, we apologize for the shortcomings that you have encountered during your stay. We will take heed of your comment for the betterment of our services and facilities. We look forward to delighting you again on your next trip to Penang. Best regards,Lynne ChoongHotel Manager
Anonymous User
Deluxe king Room
Stayed in Mar 2025
Couples
1 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 27, 2025
Nice location hotel in George town
Walking distance have several food court (red.garden) to take dinner, free town bus (CAT) near hotel to go many places in George town.
Response from Property: Dear Value Guest,Thank you for taking time in reviewing your stay experience with us here. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our location that is strategically established in the heart of local food paradise as well as the UNESCO heritage sites.We truly appreciate your support and hope to delight you again on your next visit to Penang. Best Regards,Lynne ChoongHotel Manager
Cornie
Superior twin Room
Stayed in Feb 2025
Family
1 review
7.0/10
Posted on Mar 30, 2025
Since the swimming pool is shielded from sunlight by the building, we can start swimming early, even from 12 noon.
Response from Property: Dear Cornie,Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I am glad to hear that the pool worked well for you, especially with the unique benefit of being shielded from the sunlight. It’s great to know that you could enjoy an early swim. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best regards, Lynne Choong Hotel Manager
Anonymous User
Superior twin Room
Stayed in Feb 2025
Couples
8 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 23, 2025
First time stay in Bayview Hotel and I can say is worth for money. I will book this Hotel when I come back to Penang again.
Response from Property: Dear Value Guest,My team and I are glad to know that you found our guestroom comfy and spacious, location strategic and most importantly, that your stay was well worth it. Our doors are always open for you and your family. Best regards,Lynne ChoongHotel Manager
Ryan_11
Deluxe twin Room
Stayed in Feb 2025
Solo travelers
33 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Mar 17, 2025
Extended one night stay for this booking..
It was unlucky there was a power outage which the air con was shut off..it was only restored at 9pm..
Response from Property: Dear Ryan_11,Thank you for your understanding during the power outage. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused, especially with the air conditioning being out of service. The issue was due to a power outage from TNB, and we appreciate your patience as we worked to resolve it. We're glad you decided to extend your stay, and we hope the rest of your experience was enjoyable. My team and I look forward to welcoming you back for a smoother stay in the future. Best regards, Lynne Choong Hotel Manager
Mr Traveller from Malaysia
Superior twin Room
Stayed in Feb 2025
Family
20 review
6.0/10
Posted on Mar 26, 2025
The hotel room design, furnitures, and everything is 1990 style. But the location is good. The lobby reception service is quite unfriendly but I guess this is because the staff is a trainee.
Response from Property: Dear Mr Traveller,Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate your comments about our location and will take note of the room design and furnishings. I also apologize that the service at the lobby reception did not meet your expectations. We’ll ensure that our trainees receive the proper support and training to provide better service. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to improve. Best regards, Lynne Choong Hotel Manager
nurain
Superior twin Room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Couples
1 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Feb 25, 2025
I got room with beautiful view, enjoying my bathtub with bathbomb. Cleanlines okay. Everything was good.
Response from Property: Dear Nurain,Thank you for choosing Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang as your choice of accommodation during your recent visit. We are ecstatic that you had a seamless stay experience with us and we are looking forward to seeing you again for many more visits in the near future. Best regards,Lynne ChoongHotel Manager
Kimber T
Superior king Room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Family
2 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Mar 3, 2025
All good. But can be better Only if the remarks on the request for a birthday surprise was noted.
Response from Property: Dear Kimber T,Thank you for your feedback! I am happy to hear that your stay was good overall. We apologize for missing the request for a birthday surprise, and we’ll make sure to pay closer attention to such special requests in the future. We hope to provide an even better experience on your next visit! Best regards, Lynne Choong Hotel Manager
R...A
Family Room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Family
4 review
6.5/10
Posted on Feb 26, 2025
The hotel is very old located in the center of George Twon closer to seaside. I have booked family room. Space and lay out is ok but 2 issues, 1 the inner parents room has a large empty space by the window (seaview the say but hardly seeing tho) we were puzzled why no pair of sofa chairs with a tea table, what is this space for? Super odd...
2 the connecting door for two rooms doesn't close well, not saying the lock doesn't work, no no, the door can't even able to be fully shut.
Services is almost zero. Don't count on it. All in all besides the location and fact has family room options, I don't have anything else to write home about this hotel. Oh and the sound proof is zero too, not saying between our 2 rooms. I basically had bad sleep whole 4 nights stay cos outside in the hall almost never stopped having doors open/shutting and people loudly talking/walking by noises...
Won't book again.
Response from Property: Dear R...A,Thank you for your detailed feedback. I am truly sorry to hear about your experience and apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay. We understand your concerns regarding the room layout, the connecting door, and the noise disturbances. These are areas we will address to improve the comfort of our guests. We also apologize for the lack of service and soundproofing as we strive to provide a better guest experience. Your comments are invaluable, and we will work on these areas to ensure future stays are more enjoyable. Thank you again for bringing the shortcomings to our attention. Best regards, Lynne Choong Hotel Manager
Anonymous User
Deluxe king Room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Family
8 review
7.5/10
Posted on Feb 9, 2025
The room is dark, the bedside lamp, down light lamp and table lamp are missing.and hope to improve the front desk service speed,Everything else is good.
Response from Property: Dear Value Guest,Thank you for choosing Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang as your preferred choice of accommodation on your recent trip to Penang. Despite the good remarks, we apologize for the shortcoming that you have encountered during your stay. We will take heed of your comments for the betterment of our services and facilities. We look forward to delighting you again on your next trip to Penang. Best regards,Lynne ChoongHotel Manager
fiqqy
Deluxe twin Room
Stayed in Dec 2024
Travel with friends
1 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Jan 29, 2025
overall is good, service also good. and there are many things provided which is very good and easiness for guests.
Response from Property: Dear Fiqqy,Thank you for your kind review! It was a delight having you with us. I am happy that you had a good overall experience and appreciated the service and the amenities provided for your convenience. We hope you had a great time taking in the sights and sounds of Georgetown. My team and I look forward to welcoming you again soon for another great stay. Best regards, Lynne Choong Hotel Manager
Ismihqem
Deluxe king Room
Stayed in Dec 2024
Travel with friends
2 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 27, 2025
Good hotel, affordable with strategic location. Near to hotspot around goergetown city. Easy access and parking friendly
Response from Property: Dear Ismihqem,Thank you for your great review! I am very happy that you enjoyed our strategic location and found the hotel affordable and convenient with easy access and parking. We look forward to welcoming you again for another pleasant stay. Best regards, Lynne Choong Hotel Manager
MOHAMMAD AMIRUL SHAFIQ BIN MOHD AZNAN
Deluxe king Room
Stayed in Dec 2024
Business travelers
4 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jan 25, 2025
The room and hotel itself meet my expectations as affordable accommodation. Spacious room, with bathtub in the bathroom, tv is functional, iron and iron board are provided as well. Great stay.
Response from Property: Dear Value Guest,My team and I are glad to know that you found our guestroom comfy and spacious, location strategic and most importantly, that your stay was well worth it. Our doors are always open for you and your family. Best regards,Lynne ChoongHotel Manager
Chee Keong Choong
Deluxe twin Room
Stayed in Dec 2024
Business travelers
56 review
4.0/10
Posted on Jan 22, 2025
I had an incredibly disappointing experience during my recent stay at Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang, and I feel compelled to share my frustrations to help others make an informed decision.
Unresponsive and unfriendly staff: Upon checking into my room, I discovered that the kettle was not functioning. I promptly reported this issue to the front desk at 5:40 PM, and I was assured by both the front desk and housekeeping staff that it would be resolved "immediately." However, despite their promises, no action was taken even by 10:20 PM when I returned from my business event. Such a long delay for a simple request is unacceptable and reflects poorly on the hotel's customer service.
Broken promises and inconvenience: The delay in resolving the kettle issue caused me to stay up until 11:30 PM, well beyond my usual bedtime of 11:00 PM. This disrupted my routine and affected my rest, which is unacceptable when staying at a hotel that advertises comfort and convenience.
Unsafe and poorly maintained room: To make matters worse, the ceiling was leaking, causing the floor to become dangerously slippery and waterlogged. This created a serious safety hazard, and I was extremely concerned about the risk of slipping. I even have photos to show the extent of the issue.
Disrupted sleep due to leaking sound: The continuous leaking sound from the ceiling not only added to the discomfort but also disrupted my sleep, resulting in a poor-quality rest during my stay.
Overall, my experience at Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang was highly unsatisfactory. The combination of poor service, broken promises, hazardous room conditions, and disrupted sleep makes it clear that this hotel fails to prioritize guest satisfaction and safety. I do not recommend this hotel to anyone and urge management to address these issues immediately. I'm extremely upset and disappointed with the service quality of the hotel.
Response from Property: Dear Chee Keong Choong,Thank you for sharing your feedback. I deeply regret the challenges you encountered during your stay with us. Your experience falls far short of the high standards we strive to maintain, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. I am particularly concerned about the delayed response to your kettle issue and the lack of follow-through, which does not reflect the service we aim to deliver. I have investigated the housekeeping department and understand a replacement kettle was sent to your room at 6.25 pm. Additionally, the maintenance problems in your room, including the leaking ceiling and its impact on your safety and comfort, are unacceptable, and we are taking immediate steps to address these issues. Your comments highlight areas for improvement, and we will review our procedures to ensure such incidents do not happen again. I value your feedback and appreciate the opportunity to make things right. We hope to be given a chance to earn back your trust, and we will do our best to provide you with a great hotel experience on your next visit. Best regards, Lynne Choong Hotel Manager