Ascott Gurney Penang
George Town, Malaysia
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Is Ascott Gurney Penang good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.1/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: views; space; clean. No recurring complaint stands out.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Ascott Gurney's views”
Ascott Gurney Penang is a great loved stay — a big high-floor room with half-city half-sea views that beat expectations, a super clean comfortable room, an infinity pool and other very nice facilities, a kids' room, a stunning pool area, a great breakfast, and very good proactive service that asked about needs unprompted; guests will definitely come back and recommend it.
- Rooms
- Big view rooms for most guests.
- Service
- Proactive staff for guests on stays.
- Location
- On Gurney for guests exploring Penang.
- Food
- A great breakfast for most guests.
- Facilities
- A pool and kids room here.
- Value
- A repeat pick for guests overall.
- Cleanliness
- Super clean for guests on stays.
- Views
- Space
- Clean
- Kids' room
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Gym
- Public parking
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How it compares
Ascott Gurney Penang ranks #8 of 63 hotels Staylist lists in George Town and #5 of 16 5-star hotels there. At about $153 a night it is priced in line with 5-star hotels in George Town (median $153). The closest listed alternative is Gurney Bay Hotel, A Parkroyal Partner Hotel, 200 m away (score 7.2).
About the hotel
- Address
- 18, Gurney Dr, George Town, Penang, 10250, Malaysia
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 2000
- Renovated
- 2021
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.8 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Penang Intl. Airport (20.87 km) · Train Station: Butterworth (25.4 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Gurney Bay Hotel, A Parkroyal Partner Hotel200 m · 7.2 · $58
- Penang Marriott Hotel200 m · 8.2 · $260
- Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang200 m · 7.6 · $283
- The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection400 m · 9.2 · $358
- Kingston 19, a Wyndham Hotel, George Town Penang1.2 km · 8.0 · $31
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Executive lounge
- Gym
- Public parking
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Restaurant
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Children's pool
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Laundry room
- Fax/copying service
- Multimedia display system
- Wedding service
- Concierge service
- Safe at front desk
- Bellhop
- Wake-up call
- Malay
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Ascott Gurney Penang?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Ascott Gurney Penang have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool, children's pool.
- Is there parking at Ascott Gurney Penang?
- Yes: public parking.
- Does Ascott Gurney Penang offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Ascott Gurney Penang have?
- Gym.
- How far is Ascott Gurney Penang from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Penang Intl. Airport, about 20.87 km away.
- How far is Ascott Gurney Penang from the centre of George Town?
- About 1.8 km.
- Is Ascott Gurney Penang suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.