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Grand Continental Hotel - Penang

68 Jalan Gurdwara, Penang, Malaysia

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Mediocre, 5.9
Good for shopping
Great location
Good value
598 reviewsfrom verified guests

The Grand Continental Hotel Penang is located in the centre of Georgetown. It is just a stone's throw away from a whole host of shops and food stalls, as well as the business district. Batu Ferringhi Beach is just a 25-minute drive away, while the war museum is 35 minutes away and Kek Lok Si Temple is a 20-minute drive from the hotel. It is approximately 30 minutes' drive from Penang International Airport to the hotel.

This city hotel is situated in Georgetown, in the Pearl of the Orient. Towering 23-storeys high, with all rooms offering panoramic views of the Penang Bridge, Penang Hill and the City, this hotel also features the highest rooftop swimming pool. The hotel comprises a total of 192 rooms spread over 23 floors. Facilities on offer at this air-conditioned hotel include 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, lift access, a cafe, a restaurant, conference facilities and parking for those arriving by car.

The rooms are modest and feature city views. Each comes with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, as well as a direct dial telephone, a satellite/ cable TV, a mini-fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, an iron and ironing board, centrally regulated air conditioning and a safe.

Guests can chill out and relax by the rooftop swimming pool. Meals are served at the Coffee House.

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Hotel Features

General

Room Service, Restaurant, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Mini Bar, Refrigerator, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, TV, En suite, Private Bathroom, Coffee Shop/Cafeteria

Activities

Swimming pool, Tour Desk, Massage / Beauty Centre, Excursions, Massage, Pool Outdoor

Services

Business Center, Concierge, Elevator / Lift, 24 Hour Reception, Banquet Facilities, Conference Room(s), Meeting Rooms, Laundry service, Photocopier, Direct dial phone, Facsimile, Luggage Storage

Internet

Wireless internet on site.

Parking

Parking is available.

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Prior to 12:00 PM

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  • Disapproval 40 guests mentioned the condition of the rooms in a review, 39 didn’t think they were properly maintained
  • Approval 19 guests mentioned the shopping options in a review, 17 felt they were good
  • Approval We found 125 reviews that said the hotel is in a convenient location
  • Approval 53 mentioned the cost of their booking in a review, 42 thought it was a fair price
  • Neutral 11 guests reviewed the shower, seven said it was unclean or small and four disagreed
  • Approval 37 guests mentioned the breakfast in a review, 28 said it was delicious

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Grand Continental Hotel - Penang Mediocre, 5.9
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