Hotels near Gurney Paragon, George Town

The entire guesthouse was spotlessly clean, and the decor was warm and stylish. The host was very friendly and patiently answered all our questions about local attractions and how to get around. The location is excellent, with food, drinks, and entertainment all within easy reach.

Overall, the stay was okay and comfortable. The room was a little small, so it may feel slightly tight if you are travelling with more luggage. The best part is the location, which is very convenient and makes it easy to get around, shop, and find food nearby. A decent choice if location is your main priority.

Superb apartment, I wholeheartedly recommend it! Every detail has been thought of. Everything completely matches the description! The hosts are always available. The pool is clean and warm!

The location is good, close to the night market, though the 'night market' itself was only about a dozen stalls. The hotel is a bit old and undergoing renovations, but the service was decent. We got a huge cookie each when we checked in. The pop-up drain in our bathroom sink was broken, but maintenance fixed it very quickly. I highly recommend the dessert shop across from the hotel; it was so delicious, I couldn't get enough of it – even those on a diet indulged freely!

Beyond imagination good! It's not very close to George Town, about a 15-20 minute drive, but it was fine since we were self-driving. Parking space was very ample. You can use your credit card to tap for parking, and the fee will be waived. The hotel's facilities are very new and clean. The room was large, comfortable, and spotless. The front desk offers a complimentary drink daily, you can choose between coffee, black tea, or orange juice. However, there's no water provided in the room, but there are water dispensers in the hallway if you bring your own bottle. The downside is the soundproofing is a bit poor. Some people nearby would sing morning prayers early in the morning, so light sleepers will definitely wake up. Also, the room cleaning was a bit haphazard and could be done better. Overall, highly recommended if you're self-driving! It would also be okay if you use Grab.

The sea view room was beautiful, but there's a venue downstairs that played music until past 1:40 AM, which really disturbed our rest. Despite that, it was still pretty good; the hairdryer worked wonderfully. We'll definitely come back again. There are lots of great food options nearby, I loved it! Haha, I'll choose this place next time too. It's really good, I like it! Very nice.

Lovely clean room with air conditioning and proper shower. They also provide you with some bottled water and there was a fridge which is very handy for keeping your drinks cold. In the bathroom, Hand gel, shower gel and shampoo all provided as well. The hotel is very well situated in Georgetown and you can easily walk to all of the key attractions - such as the Clan Jetties and some of the famous mansions here, as well as going around and seeing the street art. There’s also a lot of cafes and restaurants nearby which are nice - and the art shop and cafe Journal is just down the street, which is a great place to pop into while exploring the town. I had the breakfast while staying here and it was very nice - each day they have a rice and noodle dish and you can ask for eggs or an omelette. There was also salad and fruit plus steamed buns and corn pudding - so lots of variety. One issue to note was noise - the rooms are not the most sound proof, so I could occasionally hear people in the corridor or even one person snoring during the nighttime, which did make sleeping a bit harder.

The hotel is in a fantastic location, surrounded by restaurants. It's very clean, the air conditioning works great, and it offers excellent value for money. You can easily walk to the night market, the fire station, and see the street art.

This hotel has a strong Nanyang (Southeast Asian) flair. It was quite comfortable for our family of four. The hotel's decor is very nice, and the in-room facilities are decent. The breakfast was excellent, and the service was good too. If you're a couple, I'd recommend trying the Dato Suite!

This hotel is an excellent introduction to Penang as it was for me on my first day in town exploring and getting to know the main city area. Close to downtown center the hotel provides an ideal location for explorers who want to be close to all the major sites Penang has to offer. In the immediate area is George Town with venues including the Clan Jetties, UNESCO heritage sites, Armenian Street and a vast array of street art all worth stopping to visit. The hotel itself is clean and tidy with helpful and friendly staff who went out of their way to help accommodate me upon my early arrival (holding my luggage until check in time). The room was comfortable and for amenities there was an onsite laundry room that helped ensured traveler like me had the opportunity to refresh their baggage for the next adventures ahead. As a heads up to future travelers: the hotel is located near some stunning mosques that although were great to visit, do have prayer sessions throughout the day and night which all hotel travelers can clearly hear in their rooms. Not recommended for light sleepers or anyone who minds the sound. Overall the hotel was a great place to start my Penang stay and exploration.