Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

Location and peacefulness.

Really good location and super affordable price for large rooms. The gym is ok. The swimming pool is too small. The Rotating restaurant on the top floor shows its aged legendary past. Service is also good. I took a room from the corner facing Eastern and Oriental Hotel which was quiet and nice. The oldest thing I’ve ever seen was the iron which is such an old model and doesn’t take water in. ;) But overall I really like its aging identity which is quite cool.

The views from a high floor, sea view were great as we could watch the coming & going of ships & cruise vessel's. In addition many small, local fishing boats (binoculars help) can be seen as they go from Penang kampung harbours to the fishing sites. The swimming facilities were good, non-slip surface around the 2 pools. 1 shallow pool for children & 1 large pool for adults, a rope of floats across the pool indicated the area for non & poor swimmers as beyond it the depth dropped away steeply. There is no lifeguard present. Towels, sun-beds & shower / toilet facilities are available but no food or drink option. The view from the rooftop bar is good however you will pay more for cocktails & other drinks than you would in most local bars & restaurants. Our stay did not include the buffet breakfast & we did not eat in the hotel in the evenings, so cannot comment. We did have lunch from the "snack menu" & the food was excellent. The residents lounge was a nice area to chill out & plenty of sockets taking UK three pin plugs were available to recharge phones etc. Wifi signal was good, on an unsecured network. We had purchased a 60 day 50gb sim card that we put into an older phone, it was handy for ordering GRAB taxis, (download app on App Store). The foyer, staircase & reception area was impressive. Lifts are available & had a quick response time during our stay.

Great location, spacious swimming pool, nice staff

Position of the hôtel..near everything..can walk to town.. Quiet room..