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Advantages: Huge room, own bathroom with bath and shower, very cheap Disadvantages: Simple breakfast, miserable receptionist, bit of a walk to bus station
From the bus station in Penang (which is just a couple of minutes from the bridge from mainland Malaysia) it was no trouble getting a cab to our hotel as there were a load of drivers calling out at us to give us a ride. It took about 15 minutes from here to get to Hotel Mingood which is in the historical Georgetown (the main town in Penang). The drive is an interesting one taking you past what is typical Malaysia - a run down and falling apart shed with washing hanging up on a line outside and a dirty dog sleeping in the mud (hard to believe this is someone's home) whilst towering high above it is a huge billboard with a gorgeous man and woman sporting glittering jewellery, sleek watches or trendy clothes advertising the likes of Cartier or Louis Vuitton!
Upon arrival we were checked in by the most grumpy and miserable woman which ...
Advantages: Great sites. Exotic. Friendly people. Pro British Disadvantages: Can get crowded
there is a lot to see and do in Penang and I would recommend visits to these major attractions,as well as soaking up the sun and lazing on the beach at Batu Ferringhi and going on a shopping orgy in Georgetown
First head for the Penang Botanical Gardens which is located just off Jalan Waterfall. They occupy some 30 hectares and the gardens have a really good collection of Malaysian fauna and flora. There are hundreds of trees and flowering plants and dozens of nurseries ,plant houses,fern gardens and lily ponds. The place is also well known for its friendly Rheses Monkeys.
At Teluk Bahang there is a huge Butterfly Farm with more than 3,000 living specimens of over 50 species. The farm itself occupies a one hectare site and there is a garden enclosure,breeding area,labs,souvenir shop and exhibition area.
Also at Teluk Bahang is the 100 ...
Advantages: Excellent location, Fabulous food and facilities Disadvantages: No beach access, more business orientated than tourist
I guess the title sums up the entire review really (as it should!), the Cititel Hotel is a marvelous, typical Malaysian four star hotel. It's a little out of place where it is on the island as most of the 'posh' hotels have beach access, but as this is aimed more towards the business centre of Georgetown than the beach-side, it kind of falls between the two stalls. However it's still typical Malaysian high quality at a reasonable price.
Don't get me wrong the Hotel itself is an amazing place. Fully air-conditioned, superb facilities, wonderful food and top-class service.
My room was a double even though I paid for a single, the standard of cleanliness was faultless, the bed was soft but not horrible, the TV had a few english- speaking channels and the bathroom was a delight in Marble!!! All the rooms have stunning view whether it ...
