Bayview Hotel Georgetown
Bayview Hotel Georgetown
25-A Farquhar Street Penang Malaysia
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Location : Georgetown Rooms : 320
Location : Georgetown Rooms : 320
Bayview Hotel Georgetown (Formerly City Bayview Hotel) is nestled in the heart of Georgetown, within easy walking distance to commercial, banking and shopping centres, as well as historical and cultural landmarks of Penang. Whether its for business or leisure, the Bayview Hotel Georgetown is the ideal choice.
from RM188
per night
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Based on 677 HotelTravel.com Guest reviews
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Value For Money
79%
Customer Satisfaction
Rated #15 for all Penang hotels
Now, this is a very good choice we made. Everything was more than we expected, even though we knew what to expect from a 4-star hotel. Very large room, we did not feel cramped at all. Very helpful personnel, and always with a smile. An excellent location from which to visit the very best of colonial Georgetown, and within easy walking distance to one of the very best Chinatowns we've visited. Beats the City Bayview of Singapore by a mile. We will recommend it to everybody....
Roger Currier, Canadian
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ALISTAIR MACASKILL,British
Arrival Date: Oct. 1, 2009
Room type: Deluxe
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73%
Satisfaction
Have stayed here before many times but this time I found the service and standard not as good as before. Maybe they need to catch up with other 4 star hotels these days.
Lim Mei Min,Malaysian
Arrival Date: Aug. 16, 2009
Room type: Deluxe
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79%
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The hotel is located near to the most of the places of interest. Easily accessible by the CATs transit (Rapid Penang bus services)
Anita Broome,Australian
Arrival Date: Jul. 28, 2009
Room type: Junior suite
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80%
Satisfaction
We didn't get to use the Lounge room of the junior suite coz the bedroom was already very spacious. There was strong wind blowing when we arrived that the window made a loud whistling noise. But the staff attended & fixed it immediately. The aircond wasn't cool enough, though. We couldn't use the swimmingpool coz under repair, which was disappointed. I liked the breakfast best, especially the fresh Indian section outside..it was fantastic!!
ALISTAIR MACASKILL,British
Arrival Date: Jul. 10, 2009
Room type: Standard
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87%
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My fourth visit and still as good as the first time
Merv Sprague,Australian
Arrival Date: Jun. 22, 2009
Room type: Deluxe
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100%
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I have stayed at the Georgetown Bayview on many occasions and have always been very pleased with the accommodation and service; this year was no exception.. Of course there are always those who will nit pick, but the hotel's pluses far outweigh any minor hitches. I would recommend this hotel to all and sundry and will return for my annual trip to Pilau Pinang next year.
Tang Yee han,Singapore
Arrival Date: Apr. 5, 2009
Room type: Superior
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85%
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From Singapore, drove there. Went with family members, enjoyed our stay very much, drove all over Geogetown, hotel in very convenient location. Checking in and out was no problem. Breakfast was OK. Will stay in this hotel again if we come to Penang again the next time.
Simone Delfa,Italian
Arrival Date: Mar. 24, 2009
Room type: Superior
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81%
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One of the best choice in Georgetown. View on the harbor, Swimming pool with jacuzzi and spas inside the hotel with some restaurants and amenities like hair saloon.
Harriet Muir,British
Arrival Date: Mar. 16, 2009
Room type: Superior
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71%
Satisfaction
We stayed on the non-smoking floor and had an excellent bay view. The breakfast choice was good, and I particularly enjoyed the freshly cooked roti. We did not use the restaurant as we went out each night.Front desk service was very variable. Sometimes good, other times such as when we required access to the safety deposit box we were continually ignored in favour of new people walking in.Also, the spa centre needs to make it clear on the advertisement that they operate on a cash only basis. I arrrived for my appointment, thinking I could pay by card, found I could not and had to post-pone the appointment as I had insufficient RM. Fortunately we were staying another day otherwise I would have missed out. The sports massage treatment was actually very good.
Ron Woolerton,New Zealand
Arrival Date: Oct. 22, 2008
Room type: Superior
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98%
Satisfaction
A great value hotel, handy location. I would stay here again ... but maybe ask for a room with a view.
Hin Lee,American
Arrival Date: Sep. 21, 2008
Room type: Deluxe
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51%
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This was not a 4-star hotel. I paid too much and could not get out of my booking. The pillows had stains. The bed springs were broken and the mattress was of the poorest quality. The chair was broken. The bathtub had mildew and mold. What a disappointment.
ALISTAIR MACASKILL,British
Arrival Date: Jul. 7, 2008
Room type: Superior
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69%
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I have stayed here a few times because it is convenient, but I do wish that the reception staff would looked pleased to see you and give a warm friendly smile. I have yet to see anyone smile there. Thet are so miserable. I mentioned this on my last review but obviously they never read it.
A HotelTravel.com Member,South African
Arrival Date: Mar. 7, 2008
Room type: Deluxe
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69%
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There was no face towel or hand towels inthe room, you have to request it.
The breakfast was a bit cold other than that not too bad, I will stay there again
A HotelTravel.com Member,American
Arrival Date: Nov. 13, 2007
Room type: Deluxe
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38%
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pool water...very cold. room rug...very dirty. restaurant...food average...ordered
same lunch every day and billing was always different. free tourist bus for the area
..out of service. return trip...never....
A HotelTravel.com Member,British
Arrival Date: Nov. 11, 2007
Room type: Deluxe
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Value For Money
87%
Satisfaction
I would certainly stay there again. Easy to stroll out for food and shops and good facilities. Bath plug kept getting stuck and TV channel choice pretty limited but good staff service.
A HotelTravel.com Member,Singapore
Arrival Date: Nov. 8, 2007
Room type: Superior
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Value For Money
78%
Satisfaction
The location of the hotel is very convenient. Service is good and staff are friendly.
A HotelTravel.com Member,Chinese
Arrival Date: Oct. 11, 2007
Room type: Deluxe
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57%
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the room is too old and smelly.
A HotelTravel.com Member,American
Arrival Date: May 6, 2007
Room type: Superior
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80%
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Not a fancy outstanding hotel by Malaysian standards, but a decent value.
Peter Fairlie,British
Arrival Date: Mar. 14, 2007
Room type: Deluxe
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Value For Money
83%
Satisfaction
Nice hotel,central for the city and very helpful staff. Not for families with children however. Breakfast pretty average like most hotels in Asia. WiFi I nternet in room good and very reasonableand liked the seoerate shower cubicle. Can be a little noisy at times from the road and band in foyer, but overall would stay again if wanted to be in the town centre.
Eva Jirhem ,Swedish
Arrival Date: Feb. 23, 2007
Room type: Superior
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90%
Satisfaction
Only minus is the shadowed and rather cold swimmingpool. When coming from Sweden you want to be able to soak in the sun a bit more!
A HotelTravel.com Member,British
Arrival Date: Feb. 21, 2007
Room type: Junior suite
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79%
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Excellent room, very large, good bed, superlative shower, good view.
Breakfast OK but the buffet could be better.
A HotelTravel.com Member,Canadian
Arrival Date: Jan. 16, 2007
Room type: Superior
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99%
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The staff members at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfast had a large selection of hot and cold food, as well as tea, coffee, and juice. The food was delicious.
The hotel is near the water and within walking distance of many sights of interest, as well as a 20 minute walk from Komtar, where a city bus terminal is located. The tourist office is a 15 minute walk east of the hotel, on the road on the east side of Fort Cornwallis. Brochures with walking tours, sights to see and how to get there are freely given out there.
During my stay, although the hotel seemed very full, it was also very quiet.
I would certainly stay here again if I have the opportunity to return to Malaysia in the future!
A HotelTravel.com Member,Singapore
Arrival Date: Dec. 18, 2006
Room type: Deluxe
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Value For Money
87%
Satisfaction
For the price paid, the room is really huge! Hotel staff are friendly and helpful, too! Food at the hotel is good and value for money. Area for improvement is to have varietion in the Breakfast Buffet from one day to another.
A HotelTravel.com Member,Norwegian
Arrival Date: Dec. 4, 2006
Room type: Superior
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84%
Satisfaction
Definitely ideal for a lesiure trip. Relatively near to Komtar shopping mall, Pragin mall and the famous Penang food outlets. Also near the jetty terminal. Staff were very professional and went all the way to make us feel very much at home. Excellent services provided by Bayview Georgetown hotel staff. Hotel room was spacious.
Georg Westenbrink,Dutch
Arrival Date: Oct. 30, 2006
Room type: Superior
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84%
Satisfaction
nivce hotel for short stay , eerything is easy to find from thre to to far from the sea site. very very friendly staff , all of ll it was worth the money
Kenneth Ferrol,British
Arrival Date: Sep. 27, 2006
Room type: Deluxe
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96%
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Would recommend this hotel to anyone planning a trip to Penang
Gerard Carey,American
Arrival Date: Sep. 10, 2006
Room type: Deluxe
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88%
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Hotel very well located, evening entertainment brilliant (Star Asia), revolving restaurant well wort a vist with a friendly atmosphere, not expensive. Overall would stay again.
Najma Foolad,Bahraini
Arrival Date: Aug. 8, 2006
Room type: Superior
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Value For Money
85%
Satisfaction
Very nice hotel comparing with the hotel rate, the staff are very friendly and the breakfast is good, I recommend everyone to stay in this hotel as the price for the accomodation is excellent.
A HotelTravel.com Member,American
Arrival Date: Jun. 25, 2006
Room type: Superior
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59%
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The room was old and dingy and needed to be renovated.
Hock Hai Tan,Singapore
Arrival Date: Jun. 22, 2006
Room type: Superior
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85%
Satisfaction
The room I was given was spacious and it has a wonderful seaview. Staff are polite & friendly. Walking distance to Komtak bus terminal. I will stay again for my next holiday in Penang.
Rajagopal Ganesan,Singapore
Arrival Date: Apr. 28, 2006
Room type: Deluxe
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87%
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The hotel was good the staff was very very friendly. The room was also good. You should not collect money for the request for ice cube.
Najla Alamassi,Egyptian
Arrival Date: Mar. 7, 2006
Room type: Deluxe
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53%
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The hotel was very bad and the room was not clean at all, we need to change our room so many time to feel comfortable, i didnot sleep for 3 days coz there was ants in the room and i complain with no response..
I dont think i will book ever again in this hotel.
Roger Currier,Canadian
Arrival Date: Feb. 20, 2006
Room type: Superior
Standard of Room
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Value For Money
100%
Satisfaction
Now, this is a very good choice we made. Everything was more than we expected, even though we knew what to expect from a 4-star hotel. Very large room, we did not feel cramped at all. Very helpful personnel, and always with a smile. An excellent location from which to visit the very best of colonial Georgetown, and within easy walking distance to one of the very best Chinatowns we've visited. Beats the City Bayview of Singapore by a mile. We will recommend it to everybody.
Silvio Apponyi,Australian
Arrival Date: Feb. 12, 2006
Room type: Superior
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Value For Money
99%
Satisfaction
This was a beautifully appointed, spacious hotel within a few minutes' walk to the old town. There was a taxi-stand right outside the front entry and we also appreciated the travel bureau inside the hotel so we could arrange tours. The staff was friendly and professional and we have no complaints whatsoever. We appreciated the morning paper and the breakfast was sumptuous. The sunset dinner in the revolving restaurant was well-worth indulging in, both for the banquet and the view (and the entertainment, a singer with karaoke back-up, was very good!) Highly recommended and we hope to visit again!
Donald Gillon,British
Arrival Date: Oct. 12, 2005
Room type: Deluxe
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64%
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Hotel rooms in need of refurbishment-smelt of mothballs, hairdryer un-usable, bathroom well beyond sell by date. Restaurant on top floor good.
Irma Setiono,Indonesian
Arrival Date: Aug. 13, 2005
Room type: Superior
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Value For Money
97%
Satisfaction
The room is very spacious with a great view. I can see the Penang Bridge & Komtar from the room! The room and bathroom is also very clean. I also like the service, all staff are friendly and helpful, got daily newspaper delivered to the room. The buffet breakfast is also quite ok. Excellent hotel with good value for money!
A HotelTravel.com Member,Singapore
Arrival Date: May 27, 2005
Room type: Superior
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76%
Satisfaction
I liked most about the friendly service.
A HotelTravel.com Member,Chinese
Arrival Date: May 17, 2005
Room type: Superior
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83%
Satisfaction
Room is big. A little bit old, but still good, TV too small. Nice location in the town, safe and peace.
A HotelTravel.com Member,Thai
Arrival Date: Apr. 14, 2005
Room type: Superior
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91%
Satisfaction
We enjoyed jacuzzi pool and swimming pool a lot!
warren williams,Australian
Arrival Date: Mar. 27, 2005
Room type: Deluxe
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79%
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As there were few 'westerners' staying at the hotel my partner felt quite uncomfortable utilising the hotel's swimming pool wearing western swimwear. The only other women present were looking after their children and appeared to be almost fully dresssed in the pool and many strange looks were give. For this reason we would not stay here again.
Lian Poh Yap,Singapore
Arrival Date: Feb. 27, 2005
Room type: Superior
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37%
Satisfaction
This is one of the worst hotels I have stayed. Cockroaches and bugs all over the room. TV not working. Housekeeping never picked up calls. Unknown noises from toilet, Telephone malfunction, I had to plug off the telephone lines to stop the alarm tone in order to have a peaceful night. ( Room No : 605 )
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