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Bukit Mertajam

252 hotels

Butterworth

90 hotels

Perai

93 hotels

Kepala Batas

89 hotels

Jelutong

317 hotels

Tanjung Bungah

101 hotels

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48 hotels

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SAVV HOTEL

Hotel in George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.8 km from Northam Beach, SAVV HOTEL features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

W
Wided
From
Qatar
Nice hotel and friendly staff. Thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,744 reviews
Price from
US$71.58
1 night, 2 adults
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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Hotel in George Town

Housed in a Chinese courtyard-style mansion, The Blue Mansion offers boutique accommodation tastefully furnished with antique fittings.

D
Dima
From
Malta
The Blue Mansion was such a treat to be part of a historical heritage place. The staff were very helpful and the atomsphere so serene in a beuatiful building. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
Price from
US$163.91
1 night, 2 adults
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Hotel in George Town

Situated in George Town, 1.4 km from Northam Beach, Eastern & Oriental Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

A
Anna
From
Poland
The hotel is very elegant and centrally located. It was possible just to walk to most of the sights in George Town. Our room was very comfortable and really spacious. There was a big variety of different dishes at breakfast and everything was delicious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,380 reviews
Price from
US$189.11
1 night, 2 adults
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Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai by IHG

Hotel in Bukit Mertajam

Situated in Bukit Mertajam, 9.2 km from Sunway Carnival Mall, Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai by IHG features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a...

D
Dharii_2205
From
Malaysia
Spectacular room. Perfect for solo travelers. The bed was spacious. The staff were extremely friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
US$70.76
1 night, 2 adults
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The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel in George Town

Set in George Town, 2.6 km from Northam Beach, The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

D
Debon Lee
From
Hong Kong
Excellent location, Helpful and friendly staff, Beautiful hotel and room. Would definitely come again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 980 reviews
Price from
US$132.49
1 night, 2 adults
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88 Armenian

Hotel in George Town

Located in George Town and with Northam Beach reachable within 2.4 km, 88 Armenian provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

C
CL
From
United Kingdom
Amazing colonial building with several bespoke suites
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$338.13
1 night, 2 adults
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The Edison George Town

Hotel in George Town

The Edison George Town is set in a restored colonial mansion with contemporary decor. The stylish guest rooms are furnished with a sofa and guests enjoy complimentary turn down service.

K
Kenny
From
Malaysia
Love the architecture and the charm of the building and the above and beyond service of the staff especially Albert.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Price from
US$220.37
1 night, 2 adults
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East Indies Mansion

Hotel in George Town

Set in a restored private mansion, East Indies Mansion is located in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town.

J
João
From
Portugal
Absolutely amazing experience to stay at East Indies Mansion. It was like travelling in time with all the comfort. Good size and comfortable room. Amazing breakfast experience. Staff was super attentious and available to support us. This hotel is also really well located and close to a variety of attractions and restaurants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews
Price from
US$103.13
1 night, 2 adults
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Seven Terraces

Hotel in George Town

Located in the capital city of Penang, Seven Terraces is only within a 5-minute walk to the significant Goddess of Mercy Temple and the popular Penang Peranakan Mansion.

J
Jinhyeok
From
South Korea
The best heritage hotel in george town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
Price from
US$194.16
1 night, 2 adults
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Campbell House

Hotel in George Town

Campbell House is conveniently located a 5-minute drive from Penang Museum and is surrounded by a variety of local shopping and eating options.

A
A.
From
Pakistan
Best leg of our trip. The hotel is simply gorgeous. It has the loveliest historic architecture and feel despite which they have ensure modern facilities like good air conditioning, hot water, etc. My favourite part of the hotel is the library / study on the mezzanine floor. Breakfast and food in the hotel was delicious. The staff is really friendly and welcoming, took time to explain all the sightings and road maps to us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 599 reviews
Price from
US$116.62
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Set in George Town and with Northam Beach reachable within 1.6 km, Citadines Connect Bertam Georgetown Penang offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi...

From US$116.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Situated in Bayan Lepas, 1.5 km from Hammer Bay Beach, Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Located in George Town, 500 metres from Northam Beach, Marriott Executive Apartments Penang provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

From US$245.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection is in Georgetown, just 3 minutes' drive from the New Central Business District. It has spacious suites with free Wi-Fi.

From US$309.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Situated in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach, Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

From US$81.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,260 reviews

Set in George Town, 1.4 km from Northam Beach, The George Penang by The Crest Collection offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$167.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,878 reviews

Set in Bayan Lepas, 5.2 km from Queensbay Mall, Amari SPICE Penang offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

From US$99.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,222 reviews

Set in Bukit Mertajam, 9.2 km from Sunway Carnival Mall, Citadines Prai Penang offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre.

From US$91.03 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Chowrasta Suites by Aayu George Town Penang is located in George Town, within 1.2 km of Penang Times Square and 1.3 km of Wonderfood Museum.

From US$83.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

Aayu Chowrasta - 3 mins walk to Penang Road Chendul is located in George Town, 1.2 km from Penang Times Square and 1.3 km from Wonderfood Museum.

From US$34.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

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From US$55.10 per night
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Located in Batu Ferringhi, 2.8 km from Batu Ferringhi Beach, Bahang Bay Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

From US$86.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,881 reviews

Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach, OZO George Town Penang offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

From US$61.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,337 reviews

Located in George Town and with Tanjung Tokong Beach reachable within 700 metres, Jazz Hotel Penang provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property...

From US$107.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,536 reviews

Located away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Lexis Suites Penang offers accommodations in the scenic Bayan Lepas.

From US$146.24 per night

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Set in Batu Ferringhi, within 1 km of Batu Ferringhi Beach and 7 km of ESCAPE Penang, Hotel O Batu Ferringhi Beach formerly ESQ Ferringhi offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi...

From US$23.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 628 reviews

Noordin Mews is a boutique hotel housed in a historical building in central Penang. It offers an outdoor pool and provides free Wi-Fi throughout the building.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews

Situated within the UNESCO World Heritage city of Georgetown, Coffee Atelier is a collection of 5 beautifully-restored shophouses dating back to 1927.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,070 reviews

Featuring an outdoor pool and fitness centre, The Light Hotel, Penang offers modern and stylish accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property.

From US$171.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews

Magazine Vista Hotel Managed by The Ascott Limited is located in George Town, within 1.5 km of Wonderfood Museum and 7.6 km of Straits Quay.

From US$308.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews

Located in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach, Wifi Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 800 reviews

Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya is located in Perai, within 700 metres of Sunway Carnival Mall and 12 km of Penang Bridge.

From US$111.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Set in Jelutong, within 2.7 km of 1st Avenue Penang and 2.9 km of Penang Times Square, Maritime Suites by Stellar ALV offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the...

From US$90.74 per night

FAQs about hotels in Penang

A Palm-Lined Pearl

An island and part of the mainland make up the small Malaysian region of Penang, also known as the ‘pearl of the Orient’. It has long been coveted and the capital Georgetown has many elegant Colonial buildings. The observation deck of the KOMTAR tower – the tallest building – offers spectacular views of the town and surrounding mountains.

A funicular railway goes up to Penang Hill deep in the forest. Nearby Air Itam has one of Asia’s largest Buddhist temples - Kek Lok Si – lit by hundreds of lights at night. Another fantastic temple is Taoist Kong Hock Keong in Georgetown.

Penang Airport is near southern Bayan Lepas, and across the Malacca Strait is Pulau Jerejak, a peaceful island where trees merge into ocean.

In the much livelier north, Batu Feringghi is the largest resort, with lots of Penang hotels on the beach, plenty of bars and a night market. East, green mountains slope down to blue waters at Tanjung Bungah, where several high-rise hotels overlook the palm-lined beach towards the Floating Mosque just offshore.

On the mainland Butterworth is the departure point for ferries to Penang island, and has a bird park housing a large number of Malaysian species. Wherever you decide to stay, Booking.com has a fantastic range of Penang hotels and apartments to choose from.

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Hompton Hotel by the Beach

George Town
From US$186.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,592 reviews
One of the best hotels we stayed in the last 2 weeks of holiday. Great location facing the sea. Ever smiling staff. Very clean rooms with new clean bedsheets and towels. Great bar. Fantastic breakfast. Nice restaurant. All in all we had a great time and will be back. Special thanks to the manager Md Sharif for making our stay memorable. The other staff Vicky, Perran, Rizwan , Shanshudeen all made our stay very comfortable. Well done and keep it up
Guest review by
Raju
United Kingdom

Lexis Suites Penang

Bayan Lepas
From US$146.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,536 reviews
Amazing friendly nature from the staff and a very keen attitude to make the guests feel very welcome and comfortable. The restaurants were amazing. The Japanese one had some of the best food I'd tasted. Ian, the manager, personally made sure that we were very happy and comfortable. We hope to visit again sometime
Guest review by
Frances
Australia

Eastern & Oriental Hotel

George Town
From US$295.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,380 reviews
The hotel is very elegant and centrally located. It was possible just to walk to most of the sights in George Town. Our room was very comfortable and really spacious. There was a big variety of different dishes at breakfast and everything was delicious.
Guest review by
Anna
Poland

MaliHom Private Estate

Balik Pulau
From US$132.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
I liked everything about this resort. The staff provided excellent service, the meals were good, and the room was clean. I loved the cool weather—it was so refreshing. The view was great, and I felt so relaxed in this natural environment.
Guest review by
Alice
Malaysia

Hotel Malaysia

George Town
From US$38.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,528 reviews
Hotel Malaysia is excellent. Value for money. Reception staff provide good service especially Mr. Bryan Yong who is a source of information such as where & what to eat. Room & WIFI is good. Locality of the hotel is great for tourist.
Guest review by
Arthur
Singapore

Lost Paradise Resort

Batu Ferringhi
From US$76.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,369 reviews
I liked the proximity to the sea, the relaxing atmosphere, the availability of café and restaurant on premises, the balinese pool was amazing and the big sized and comfortable room.
Guest review by
Meletios-Apollon
Denmark

Lone Pine, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Resort

Batu Ferringhi
From US$129.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 662 reviews
Charming colonial buildings. Quiet. Less families and children. Beach view. Proximity to Batu Ferringhi night market and public transport. Friendly staff.
Guest review by
Tiphany
Hong Kong

Ixora Hotel Penang

Perai
From US$46.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,364 reviews
Lovely room good and spacious cleaned daily Restaurant good Breakfast not to our liking but mmanaged to find something
Guest review by
Maria
United Kingdom

Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya

Perai
From US$111.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 800 reviews
We had a pleasant stay, the room was so cozy my baby girl loved it. Will surely book this place again near future.
Guest review by
bala
Malaysia

Royale Chulan Penang

George Town
From US$108.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,119 reviews
Great comfortable room. Beautiful outside and inside. Nice breakfast. Great big pool and gym. Lovely stay.
Guest review by
Mueez
Canada

Hotel Sentral Seaview @ ​Beachfront

George Town
From US$58.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,088 reviews
The seaview is amazing. We sleep with the sound of the beach
Guest review by
Pika
Malaysia

Hard Rock Hotel Penang

Batu Ferringhi
From US$118.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,305 reviews
Everything in this hotel makes me wants to come back again
Guest review by
Husein
United Kingdom

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

George Town
From US$51.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,342 reviews
Hotel location is good.Staff was helpful and cheerful
Guest review by
J.p.
India

Flamingo Hotel by the Beach, Penang

George Town
From US$226.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,074 reviews
Lovely helpful staff, Pool, spacious and clean rooms
Guest review by
Christine
New Zealand

The Bayview Beach Resort

Batu Ferringhi
From US$64.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 8,393 reviews
Nice big hotel with a fantastic pool and location.
Guest review by
Geoff
Thailand

The Light Hotel Penang

Perai
From US$171.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,070 reviews
Lots of choices; great coffee and tea.
Guest review by
Kuok Hsin
Singapore

G Hotel Gurney

George Town
From US$209.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,334 reviews
Location Newly renovated Clean
Guest review by
Lorraine
Singapore

Iconic Hotel

Bukit Mertajam
From US$142.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
wonderful reaction from stuff.
Guest review by
RUI
China

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2.0

Not worth visiting.

Not worth visiting. The food isn't good and the place is run down. It seems like this place is overhyped by people who don't know any better. You're better off going to Thailand and experiencing the Peranakan Chinese, Indian, and Malay cultures there.
Guest review by
Anonymous
6.0

Unfortunately, the sea was too rough to swim whilst we were...

Unfortunately, the sea was too rough to swim whilst we were there, we managed to lie on the sand and let the waves wash over us but it was far to dangerous to venture further out. I expect it is beautiful and safer when it is less stormy. The main street has some great places to eat, the place that does roti opposite The Hard Rock Cafe is excellent and there are lots of places to get a massage, we went to one called Paradise (if I remember rightly) which was nice. The night market is also excellent for food, lots of choice and I'd recommend the satay and curries from there.
Guest review by
Samantha
United Kingdom
8.0

Better than renting hotel room, car is parked right in front...

Better than renting hotel room, car is parked right in front of door, should provide television & refrigerator & microwave, also with simple sofa, as the metal chair is broken, water pressure should be better with usage of water pump
Guest review by
Taufik
Malaysia
8.0

I stayed one night in Bukit Mertajam and overall, it was a...

I stayed one night in Bukit Mertajam and overall, it was a decent short stop. The town has a quiet, local charm and isn’t too busy, which made it quite relaxing. There’s not a whole lot to do, but it’s a good place if you just want to unwind or try some local food—there are definitely some hidden gems when it comes to hawker stalls and small eateries. That said, it’s not really a tourist-heavy spot, so don’t expect major attractions or much nightlife. It’s more of a laid-back, pass-through kind of town. For one night, it was okay and served its purpose as a quick rest point.
Guest review by
KitsonL
Malaysia
6.0

What I liked:

What I liked: The hotel was clean, the staff were friendly, and the location was convenient for getting around. What wasn’t the best: We stayed in a triple room, and the bathroom only had a single sliding door, which offered very little privacy. This setup felt unsuitable for multiple guests and made the stay a bit uncomfortable.
Guest review by
Punithevathi
Malaysia
8.0

Perai is an Underrated Land to Explore which is a another...

Perai is an Underrated Land to Explore which is a another Option Place to Stay to avoid Massive Traffic in Penang Island. Hotels, Food, Fast Access to Exit the highway and the Shopping Malls are within 5-8mins drive. Obviously money worth it compared to spending so much in our accommodation on the Island.
Guest review by
Head Coach Nasir
Malaysia
10

Nice place. Comfortable.

Nice place. Comfortable. No big city rush, but many new shops & eateries. Good food, quite cheap. Friendly people. Got lots to explore, including the parks. Also not too far from Penang & Kedah, just nicely in between.
Guest review by
Sherina
Malaysia
2.0

Lift service was poor and shared with Cleaner and laundry...

Lift service was poor and shared with Cleaner and laundry team. Delayed the whole process of the lift service which takes 20 to 30 minutes each wait. Noisy and the wall too thin. Can hear every movement of the children jumping and their walks running screaming crying till late nights from neighbours. Toilets are dirty and too small. No closet and plates.
Guest review by
Azura
Malaysia
6.0

I like it because it is away from the traffic of Georgetown...

I like it because it is away from the traffic of Georgetown on the one side and from touristic Batu Ferringhi on the other. A handful of decent restaurants supplement the many informal local huts, giving all levels of cost and quality for variable dining. All the local folk are courteous and kindly, though English is universally poor to incomprehensible. Excellent modern buses connect with Georgetown etc. on a frequent, low-cost service. Car hire is not expensive and a liberating device for island discovery. Pop-up Fruit stalls abound for an exotic breakfast in your hotel room or on the beach. Meridien Hotel has the cleanest beach!
Guest review by
Victor
United Kingdom
2.0

recently stayed at this Airbnb, and unfortunately, the...

recently stayed at this Airbnb, and unfortunately, the experience was not great. The house is located very close to a mosque, and the loud prayers start at 6 AM daily, which is disruptive if you’re planning to sleep in. The house is also much smaller than expected for a double-storey unit. The living room is cramped and not ideal for hosting friends. All the rooms are small, and the kitchen is equally compact, so don’t expect much space here. A major inconvenience is the smart key system, which turns off the electricity when you leave the house. This means you can’t leave any devices charging or keep the air conditioning running while you’re out for lunch or dinner. Plus, there’s no air conditioning in the living room, which makes the space uncomfortable during hot days. Communication was another issue. The owner does not understand English and only speaks Malay, which made communication uncomfortable for me. On top of that, there is a CCTV camera outside the car porch, and the owner won’t allow you to turn off the modem, so it feels like you’re being constantly monitored. I found this quite unsettling. Lastly, the water pressure in the toilet is low, which was an additional disappointment. Overall, this stay was not as expected, and there are better options available for the price.
Guest review by
andythewang
Malaysia

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