http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews.html en-us Hotel Reviews about the Cititel in Penang, Malaysia Copyright 2009 AsiaRooms.com 100 28 http://www.asiarooms.com/ http://www.asiarooms.com/images/asiarooms-rss.gif AsiaRooms.com: Cititel Hotel Reviews http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/919310.html Good hotel, excellent breakfast, very good location to the city centre + other food cuisines nearby. I would recommend it. The only negative aspect was that our room was not ready though we had pre-biiked it in advance. We were made to wait for... Mr. Pucknell, Mitchell Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:05:01 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/918824.html It s a pity the businesscentre is only open at Malaysian buisiness hours. Almost as soon as Europe opens they close. This kind of hotel needs a swimmingpool. Location is good. Reception efficient. Mr. Duijzer, Bert Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:50:00 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/918481.html Checked in at 3.30pm but had to wait for an hour for my room to be ready.They were heavily booked at the time. My request for a room on a high level was supplied. On a minor note, it would be nice if the lobby shop sold phone cards. More non-smoki... Mr. Darryl Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:17:08 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/917828.html Although we were there for just one nite. We were welcome with a super duper clean room with soft fluffy clean bed. Room has a warm emience, that feels like home. Just a door step away is the famous chicken rice and char kway tiao, and fried prawn fr... Mr. Boon Hong, Lee Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:47:10 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/913059.html Cititel provides good value accommodation, rooms are clean and comfortable although may be a bit cramped for a couple. I would suggest the hotel provides more non-smoking floors. While the hotel promotes itself to the business traveller, some basic... Mr. Yong Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:47:54 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/912866.html We booked a superior room and after checking in we found the hotel was renovating one of the 2 floors of superior rooms. After much noise , we spoke to reception and were moved to a corner room on a lower floor away from the noise. The breakfast ... Mr. Walker, Christopher Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:58:22 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/910901.html The staffs were very helpful and friendly. Ms. Yap, Lorena Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:47:07 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/910686.html Good hotel for what we required but not a 4 star hotel. It is a little dated however the service while in the hotel is very good. Very good buffet breakfast which was included in the room rate. Mr. Vaughan, Mark Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:15:13 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/902556.html We were very happy with the hotel particularly the location for being "in the centre of things". The food was wonderful and we would like to say a special thank you to Alvin in the restaurant for being so polite, helpful and generally very happy. Mrs. Francis, Catherine Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:21:38 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/901089.html A nice hotel with easy access to public transports. Mr. Lim, Kim Tee Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:27:02 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/901001.html REALLY LIKED THE BEDROOM IT WAS CLEAN AND HAD A TERRIFIC VIEW OUT OVER THE STRAITS. THE FACILITIES EG. THE SWIMMING POOL , SAUNA , STEAMROOM WERE ONLY FAIR. BREAKFAST WAS OK. LOCATION IS PERFECT FOR TOURISTS WHO WANT TO EXPLORE MOST PLACES OF I... Mr. Kelleher, Tony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:01:01 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/898496.html we enjoyed staying in this hotel. It's right in down-town area. very convenient. The sevice was good and the staff were friendly. We chose cititel hotel when we visited Kuala Lumpur as well. The hotel was great. Mr. Prouse, Robert Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:22:28 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/895405.html Pluses: excellent location, helpful front desk staff, rooms are clean, breakfast is good (fairly good choice of Western dishes though not very hot) Minuses: Only one comes to mind: smoking. It should be banned completely from the entire hotel. The l... Mr. Warren, Mark Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:30:57 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/893579.html bad hotel, i had a reservation for three days after one night i chequed out and went to the evergreen laurel hotel Mr. Fort, Ann Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:54:46 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/893360.html I stayed here 2 nights. Very good location and good breakfast, and reasonable price. All staff is very friendly and helpful. However, facilities of this hotel should be improved quiclly. I want to recommand this Hotel to the tourist. Mr. Kim, Howard Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:24:33 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/892609.html Great location, room very clean if a bit on the small side. Staff friendly, buffet breakfast fine. I've stayed in a couple of other hotels in Georgetown and this is the best in the price range. Mr. Tocher, Ian Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:46:20 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/891017.html This hotel close to shops. If you look from outside, you will be amazed. But if you come inside, it is an average 3 star hotel. Room service, cleanness everything is average. Mr. Sri, Ram Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:10:42 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/870130.html Room and hotel itself were OK. Staff were pretty unfriendly and non-communicative. OVerall it did the job but was not outstanding in any way - except for location which was excellent. and price. Mr. Mark, Phillip Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:50:29 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/867742.html Overall this hotel was what you would expect for a medium standard hotel close to all sightseeing points and shops, hawkers huts etc. The only bad experience we had was that we requested a non smoking room and on arrival were told that one was not av... Mrs. Luther, Carmel Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:45:07 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/840411.html This hotel is targeted for business travelers. It is strategically located in downtown Penang. It is closed to many restaurants/bars as well as Eastern And Oriental Hotel. The guest room is relative small but has an ocean view. Henry Setiono Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:12:28 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/837015.html Overall a very good choice in its price range, great location, clean, nice hotel staff, good breakfast and a brilliant view from our 16th floor room. Only snipe is we got a smoking room when we requested a non-smoking one, and when will hotels in As... Mr. Keeler, Rob Roy Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:10:59 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/832566.html Very good location and others is just average. Ko Fc Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:12:00 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/824630.html This hotel is in perfect location and has a good service, only one thing which should be improved - the bathroom. The shower curtain needs to be changed regularly as it smells and the bathtub needs to be pumped for the water to flow well. We have a... Mr. Zifirdaus Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:15:49 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/818692.html Grace from Singapore I like the hotel very much it is value for money and it is very good to have room card access to the lift more securite for the guest and the location is very convenient can take bus at Komtar bus station to any places within P... Ms. Ming Loo, Yu Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:19:28 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/810772.html Hotel location is ok considering there is major update on Penang Road. The hotel is quite a way from the shopping centres. Walking that usually takes 5 minutes can take up to 20 minute under the sun, heavy traffic and irregular sidewalks. Hote... Mr. Suriani, Sutjipto Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:33:28 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/803712.html I should have asked for a non-smoking room - we have stayed in one previously and it was fine. This one had a lingering smell of tobacco smoke. We had a late lunch in the restaurant and I splashed spaghetti sauce on my light coloured jacket. A ver... Mr. Ferguson, David Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:32:14 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/783736.html Very comfortable, good service, well-situated for shopping and tourists Mr. Adamson, Mark Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:50:53 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/676448.html Coveniently located, clean, modest hotel, affordable prices and good value for the money. Front desk staff helpful and courteous Mrs. Millar, Sandra Thu, 23 Aug 2007 06:48:15 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/608715.html The location is in the centre of the town, quite convenience. But the room and the bathroom is too small. The facilities not too much, not like a 4 stars hotel. Mr. Chee Chiu, Liu Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:05:08 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/193357.html No complaints. Everything appropiate and correct Jose Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:01:09 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/192576.html The Room 1701 (where we stay) next to the Elevator is very noisy, because of the Elevator. Mr. Willi, Kurt Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:41:23 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/182689.html Free broadband access will be ideal for business related. Mr. Chang, Siew Kwan Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:59:33 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/171733.html Great location in the middle of the city of Georgetown. Nearby are a lot of possibilites to go out for nice restaurants and nightlife. Still rooms are very quiet and our room had a good view. Breakfast was excellent with a large buffet that offered a... Mr. Pellemeier, Mark Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:37:38 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/168855.html If you want to stay in Georgetown then the location is good, being close to shops, restaurants and local historical sites. We asked for a high level room and had an excelent view over the town and bay. Breakfast was excellent with a very good choice.... Mr. Lawson, Cliff Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:09:38 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/164436.html very unsatisfied with sizes of the room (Superior???), bath towels (yellow colour!!!), etc..., etc...Price is high compared to other hotels in the city, with nothing exceptional. Mr. Chambre, Jean Claude Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:00:10 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/163152.html This hotel has a good japanese restaurant. Service just ok but the food is good. Housekeeping staff is more friendly than its front-desk staff though. Clean room and bathroom. The hotel lacks a swimming pool though. Location is good. Near Komtar, ... Mr. Foo, Siew Koon Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:59:33 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/160971.html I stayed here for 4 days and it was very pleasant. The japanese restaurant was lovely and the cafe was also good value. Check-in / Check-out was very quick. It is in an area worth a walking exploration. I have been here before and will be back. Mr. Oke, Ivor Wed, 20 Dec 2006 03:42:54 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/152654.html We have stayed in other hotels at Penang as well (Paradise Sandy beach and Tanjung Bungah) and though this hotel is (slightly) higher priced, everything you get is much better. It is a perfect hotel. A well oiled machine. Clean rooms, well mainatian... Mr. Timmermans, Gerard Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:52:49 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/144522.html Hotel location is OK, room space is OK but bath room looked old with strain, refirgerator available but empty, maybe for you to top up. Room space big enough for 2 adults, but television is of 14" model and for business traveller, no internet connect... Seow Teck, Lee Wed, 23 Aug 2006 06:57:40 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/134571.html I was disappointed with the room, bathroom and facilities at Cititel hotel in Penang. The room was too small for two persons and the amenities in the room were very spartan. Compared to another hotel, Sunway Georgetown (RM 140 with breakfast), this i... Tan, Poh Noi Mon, 29 May 2006 02:08:59 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/117550.html Good value for money and the best I have found in Penang in this price range. It is very well located, if you want the city centre rather than the beach. Comfortable, well equipped bed room with good air conditioning. Food in the coffee house was fin... Pettet, Michael Mon, 02 Jan 2006 13:19:35 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Penang/174039--hotel-reviews/13682.html I stayed here for four nights and I found it to be a nice friendly and very clean organisedandnbsp;hotel. The room was fine, clean but a slight smell of cigarette smoke. I had requested a non smoking room. Breakfast was very good and plenty of it.and... Sam Hanna Sun, 17 Oct 2004 13:34:02 +0100