Gurney View Inn, Penang |
Nestled between impressive tall buildings is the hidden gem that is Gurney View Inn - a small, cheap hotel for budget travelers. It was RM130 per night for a family room. A surprise find considering the expensive hotels along the stretch! Housed in the same building is a Thai restaurant on the ground floor.
Gurney View Inn - Entrance |
I was pleased with the compact sized room - one single bed, one double bed. Bath area was clean with nary a hair nor mould. An old rickety aircon kept us cool at night. The bonus was the unobstructed view of the waterfront.
The only thing that would have been a put-off was the worn out peeling wallpaper, but hey, we're not fussy people! A comfy bed at a reasonable price to lay our head and within walking distance to several tourist attractions is a dream thing for us.
Gurney View Inn - Family Room |
Gurney View Inn - Family Room |
Check-in was quick and efficient. Arriving hours early than recommended check-in time, I was prepared to be turned away but the hotel staff was kind and accommodating, and we got our room after half an hour of waiting.
Gurney View Inn, Penang |
There is a smoking corner right behind the reservations counter.
Smoking Corner at Gurney View Inn, Penang |
The view from our window.
Gurney Drive, Penang |
Gurney Drive, Penang |
A short walking distance away behind the hotel is the famous Thai reclining Buddha temple and a Burmese Temple with an impressive Golden Pagoda Bell Tower. If you're into wet markets, the famous Pulau Tikus wet market is a street down.
To summarise, this is a good place to stay because it's convenient to get around. I saved on taxi fare. It's near several tourist attractions, has great scenery and food is abundant. I loved the sea breeze walks and having my cuppa at Mr. Pot, a roadside cafe that sits under a big old tree that looks out into the blue of the horizon.
Gurney View Inn
Address: 75, Gurney Drive, Pulau Tikus, 10250 George Town, Penang
Telephone: +6 04-226 1668
I like the views from your window..
ReplyDeleteMe too. I always enjoy rooms with windows that look out to waterfronts.
DeleteAs long the hotel room is comfortable and clean, it is fine with me.
ReplyDeleteWould love to visit Penang again. And visit Gurney Drive.
Same here, Rose x I never tire of visiting Penang. There's always something or someplace new to experience.
DeleteThanks for the fair review, Sharon. The room looks clean and comfy!
ReplyDeleteYes, the cleanliness was what mattered most to us ;)
DeleteNice, location is very important. As long as it clean and has window :)
ReplyDeleteAgree, Ez. Having a window makes a big difference to how we feel about a room. :D
DeleteI passed this hotel many times and was tempted to book. Somehow the reviews on the limited parking lots made me worried. That's why I chose Northam All Suites as their rooms are damn huge in suite sizes with jacuzzi and free buffet breakfasts. Book early can get around RM200 night.
ReplyDeleteWow.. ! Thanks, TM - I shall try Northam next ;) A jacuzzi sounds tempting!
DeleteOh yes, very limited parking spots available at hotel premises but there's loads of valid parking lots along the road (I believe we'd have to use parking coupons for those).
DeleteWow, the view is stunning! Love to revisit Penang! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHah! I remember reading about your trip, Shirley ;) It's been sometime.
DeleteWow, so beautiful view!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was one of the reasons why I was excited to stay here ..besides the convenience ;)
DeleteGood that you shared about this place. I can KIV this place for my next trip to Penang!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Nancy ;) Like how I'm KIV-ing all the interesting places in Perak.
Deletei yet discover penang enough
ReplyDeleteeverytime there must be something new to me
the hotel looks comfy
For me too. Penang has many hidden gems. It takes time to explore these places, time I don't yet have!
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