February 2012
This small hotel occupies an old building in old Georgetown, Penang. The rooms are rather nicely decorated with painted moldings around the ceiling and old fashioned furnishings. Floors on the first floor are tile while the second floor has wood. Some of it is original teak, while in other spots it's modern synthetics.
The bed in my superior room
The bathroom was small, with a shower area that splashed into the toilet. You had to be sure to put the toilet seat up or down before washing. The room had a small flat-screen television and free wi-fi.
The central atrium
Breakfast was served in the large open-air restaurant at the front of the hotel. On days when the hotel was full, they served a buffet offering a small selection of western and Asian foods. On other days, the included breakfast was chosen from a list of options that included European, Asian and American meals. In either case, the food was okay but not especially good.
Hotel facilities include a coffee shop, and tour services.
Rooms feature air conditioning, fan, hot and cold water, color television (several channels), IDD telephones, refrigerator, and hair dryer.
Pluses: Good location.
Minuses: So-so breakfast. Hallway noise can be a problem.
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