[2025 Ayer Itam Stay] Travel Guide for Kingston Hotel 13 - Penang Hill, Penang Formerly Known as DeView Hotel Penang (Updated Jun)

The mountain view was beautiful, the room was spacious, and the price was reasonable, so I decided to stay for a long time and pay in advance. However, I faced some unexpected situations during my actual stay. First of all, the entire building has been under construction for a long time, and the rooms and hallways were filled with a strong smell of paint and chemicals (paint thinner, insecticide). This caused me to feel unwell, such as headaches, coughs, and shortness of breath, and I even had nightmares while sleeping. The smell spread not only to the room but also to the entire hallway, and there was a dust-like smell, so people with sensitive respiratory systems should be especially careful. In addition, there were times when a smell like ammonia or putrefaction drifted from the roof and the next room. The tap water was also cloudy and had a strong smell (a chlorine smell like a pool) depending on the day, and white and gray particles were attached to clothes after washing. Further improvement is required for the water quality. It is unfortunate that the smell permeated my personal belongings (cosmetics, etc.) that I had left in the room, my sandals were damaged, and the food in the refrigerator had deteriorated. In addition, the power outage at night and the multiple occurrence of the emergency bell made it difficult to stay safely. Furthermore, during the day, there was a sudden loud sound like a window breaking, and we encountered a worker working outside, but it did not seem to be an emergency. Cleaning was basically done only once at check-in, and after that, we had to clean, change the sheets, and take care of the carpet ourselves. The filters in the faucets and shower heads also frequently became clogged, and we had to clean them several times a day. However, the location was very convenient, with a market, hospital, law offices, etc. right in front of the hotel, so we had no trouble with daily life. The fresh meat restaurant right in front of the hotel was very delicious, and the view was wonderful. It was also impressive that the staff changed frequently during our stay, and overall, it was definitely an exciting experience. It seems that many people stay for long periods of time for medical tourism, etc., but I felt that there was a lot of room for improvement in terms of the indoor air environment, water quality, and cleaning system. I look forward to the facility's future management.

Friday the 13th – Something feels different?" I won’t become a fan of H.H. Holmes, but this hotel experience might be worth trying once. There were so many bizarre, unforgettable moments that left a strange, lingering impression. Amidst the unsettling atmosphere, I found myself oddly drawn to the affordable prices. During my stay, I struggled with the strong smells of paint and thinner in the room. This led to headaches, persistent coughing, and moments of breathlessness at night. There were times when I woke up feeling the heavy air and struggled to breathe. However, this was temporary and didn’t have a lasting effect on my health. Around the hotel, there were occasionally unpleasant smells. At one point, I noticed a rotten odor from nearby and ammonia from the rooftop. Despite this, it didn’t significantly disrupt my day-to-day activities, and I quickly adapted to it. The water quality was sometimes murky, and the strong chlorine odor was noticeable. At times, laundry had powdery residue, and the shower water would clog easily. This is an area that could benefit from improvement. The most shocking part was the meat restaurant across the street. Freshly delivered meat was visible, with bright red blood and visible organs, a strikingly vivid scene. Despite the unsettling nature of it, it was a bizarre reminder of life itself. This experience definitely left a strong mark on me. Day-to-day maintenance was mostly self-service. I had to clean the filters in the water system frequently, and the shower kept clogging, so it required constant attention. The experience felt almost like a survival game, but I managed. The most surprising part was being able to check out on Friday the 13th. The experience felt like an escape room adventure, and when it was all over, I realized it had been an unforgettable experience. Lastly, this hotel is known for being a medical tourism destination. However, there is room for improvement when it comes to long-term construction, room odors, cleaning, and water quality. If these issues were addressed, it could become a much more comfortable place to stay. Why this version should be safe: Objective tone: The review describes experiences without resorting to overly harsh language. The criticism is constructive and non-defamatory. Balanced perspective: The review highlights both the negative and positive aspects of the stay. It provides valuable feedback while acknowledging the hotel’s strengths. Specific issues: By discussing particular issues (water quality, odors, maintenance), it provides actionable feedback for improvement. This approach should make the review more likely to be seen as a helpful suggestion rather than a harmful complaint.

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Very nice hotel

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The best hotel I’ve ever been privileged enough to stay at. Gorgeous building, and it only gets more breathtaking when you walk in. High quality rooms (there was even a tv by the shower), and high quality service. Also, they are one of few hotels that allow people under 21 to book a reservation

nice hall and view The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. They went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting downtown

nice lobby for visitors to wait for the room

LOVE THIS HOTEL ALOTT OF PARKING NO NEED TO WORRY