HOTEL RATING: 9/10
HELLO, HELLO, HELLO, my beloved readers! Welcome back to another new blog post! Lu ho bo? Hahaha!
"Lu ho bo?" means "How are you?" in Penang Hokkien, a dialect that is widely spoken not only by the Chinese in Penang, but generally everyone in that state! So with that, I hope everyone is fine and well.
If you would like to know more about what this state has to offer, do click on the link below to read more about it!
Overview
Today, I'll be blogging about The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is rated a 4-star hotel, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. This hotel is of a mere 3-5 minutes walk to KOMTAR Tower, Penang's tallest skyscraper and the sixth tallest building in Malaysia, Prangin Mall, and 1st Avenue Mall which is all linked via an overhead bridge, and the Penang International Airport is 14km away.
The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel facade
So, I checked-in on the 12th of October, 2016, and it was RM589 for a 2 night stay in their Deluxe King Room, and the price was inclusive of tax and service charge.
The view of the room from the entrance
The Deluxe King Room
The Deluxe King Room is a spacious 28m² room with only a choice of a king bed. Right in front of the bed would be a work desk and a flat-screen TV that hangs on the wall. A mini bar and coffee and tea maker set has its own area on a table on the right side of the bed.
The king bed
The view from the bed
The mini bar and coffee and tea maker set
The Bathroom
The bathroom of the Deluxe King Room is pretty big. It comes with not only a standing shower, but a long tub as well! Perfect for those who would love a soak after a long day of shopping and food hunting.
The basin and toilet area
The long tub and standing shower area
Have I mentioned the view? It is just amazing. It overlooks the sea, and its just so much prettier at night when all the buildings are lighted up. Look at it! Don't you agree with me? And oh, the little lights lighting the corners are coming from the Penang Bridge!
The view from my hotel room's window at night
And if there's one thing I have to highlight about this hotel, it'll be the personal touch given that goes out of one's way. It is the first time I've experienced this out of the many hotels that I've stayed in, and it wasn't at all necessary, but kudos to that! The piece of paper below was left on my bed on the second day after housekeeping. What surprised me was that it was a handwritten, hand-drawn note that was photostatted (understanding that some guests would just crumple it and throw it away), with the housekeeping attendant's name on it. So here's a shout out to you, Solehan! Thank you for making my room!
Facilities and Services include:
- 1 Restaurant On Site
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness Center
- Room Service
- Front Desk Services- 24-hour Front Desk, Luggage Storage
Check-in time: From 2pm
Check-out time: Until 12pm
I would rate this hotel a 9/10 because of its location- it is of walking distance to malls, and of course, just how amazing the staff is. I do hope that this blog post has given you another option to consider if you're ever thinking of staying around Penang, Malaysia. Till then. xx
Disclaimer: This write-up and the opinions shared are all mine. I was not paid to promote or to review this hotel whatsoever. Some pictures provided are mine, while some have been taken from the web.
