"The staff at The Grand Orient Hotel were so helpful and polite,would highly recommend this magnificent hotel ,the bonus to staying in this hotel is the water park at the back of the hotel which only costs 25 MYR($8AUD),,thankyou very much to all the wonderful staff at the Grand Orient"
"The staff at The Grand Orient Hotel were so helpful and polite,would highly recommend this magnificent hotel ,the bonus to staying in this hotel is the water park at the back of the hotel which only costs 25 MYR($8AUD),,thankyou very much to all the wonderful staff at the Grand Orient"
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Li and Chan, the owner/managers are extremely helpful and cheerful hosts. Made me feel at home right from the word go. The room was neat and very clean. Everything worked. Location is a bit of a hike from jetty but in a good area nonetheless. Hire a scooter and explore the island with Batu Ferringi as your base. Excellent stay at Rasa motel. Will stay Herr again when I come back to Penang.
Li and Chan, the owner/managers are extremely helpful and cheerful hosts. Made me feel at home right from the word go. The room was neat and very clean. Everything worked. Location is a bit of a hike from jetty but in a good area nonetheless. Hire a scooter and explore the island with Batu Ferringi as your base. Excellent stay at Rasa motel. Will stay Herr again when I come back to Penang.
When I booked this property I did not realise it was a hostel, so my bad. I thought it was just a 2 star hotel. Despite this, I could have given it 5 stars just on the superb location and the reasonable cleanliness alone. I have given it a very generous 4 stars. Also I have never, been to any property where you are not allowed to eat in a private room (we are not 10 years old and I don’t buy the argument it attracts pests. Maybe get a qualified cleaner who can research how the other 10 billion...
When I booked this property I did not realise it was a hostel, so my bad. I thought it was just a 2 star hotel. Despite this, I could have given it 5 stars just on the superb location and the reasonable cleanliness alone. I have given it a very generous 4 stars. Also I have never, been to any property where you are not allowed to eat in a private room (we are not 10 years old and I don’t buy the argument it attracts pests. Maybe get a qualified cleaner who can research how the other 10 billion...
John Ashton
Reviewed November 10, 2026Reviewed November 10, 2026
The staff at The Grand Orient Hotel were so helpful and polite,would highly recommend this magnificent hotel ,the bonus to staying in this hotel is the water park at the back of the hotel which only costs 25 MYR($8AUD),,thankyou very much to all the wonderful staff at the Grand Orient
The staff at The Grand Orient Hotel were so helpful and polite,would highly recommend this magnificent hotel ,the bonus to staying in this hotel is the water park at the back of the hotel which only costs 25 MYR($8AUD),,thankyou very much to all the wonderful staff at the Grand Orient
Typical of a boutique hotel (similar to those small hotels in Europe cities). Only for sleep and wash up.
+ve : New, clean and friendly/helpful staff.
Free WIFI (signal could be a bit weak in some rooms).
Free breakfast (simple but adequate). If not satisfied, there is a coffee shop with hawker stalls across the road.
Very affordable laundry service is available (no dry cleaning though)
Car parking is available outside the hotel with security guard on duty at night.
-ve : No...
Typical of a boutique hotel (similar to those small hotels in Europe cities). Only for sleep and wash up.
+ve : New, clean and friendly/helpful staff.
Free WIFI (signal could be a bit weak in some rooms).
Free breakfast (simple but adequate). If not satisfied, there is a coffee shop with hawker stalls across the road.
Very affordable laundry service is available (no dry cleaning though)
Car parking is available outside the hotel with security guard on duty at night.
-ve : No...
Soo
Reviewed November 29, 2014Reviewed November 29, 2014
Difficult for me to give a review. First of all: The staff is absolutely wonderful and the location is great but like so many other places in Malaysia, the quality of the rooms and shared bathrooms is just not the same standard as in other Asian countries. The room itself was small but big enough for us, the ac worked great. The mattress was too old and soft. I kept rolling into the middle of the bed and onto my friend because it was worn though in the middle. Our room was on the 2nd floor and I...
Difficult for me to give a review. First of all: The staff is absolutely wonderful and the location is great but like so many other places in Malaysia, the quality of the rooms and shared bathrooms is just not the same standard as in other Asian countries. The room itself was small but big enough for us, the ac worked great. The mattress was too old and soft. I kept rolling into the middle of the bed and onto my friend because it was worn though in the middle. Our room was on the 2nd floor and I...
Great location, checking in and out is simple and really good value for money.
Wasn’t really a fan of the bathroom and toilet situation. But the most annoying thing was the noise generated by the AC and the fan in the bathroom. So hard to sleep at night.
Great location, checking in and out is simple and really good value for money.
Wasn’t really a fan of the bathroom and toilet situation. But the most annoying thing was the noise generated by the AC and the fan in the bathroom. So hard to sleep at night.
Room was not small, not big, just right. I am a solo traveller, but the room is big enough for 2 people. Clean and comfortable. Blockout curtains and no noise from the street or from inside the hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Free drinking water station provided so you can refill your bottle, or you can purchase bottled water from reception (as well as other drinks, snacks, travel adaptors etc.) Free iron provided in common area.
Hotel has a lift as well as stairs. Thai restaurant...
Room was not small, not big, just right. I am a solo traveller, but the room is big enough for 2 people. Clean and comfortable. Blockout curtains and no noise from the street or from inside the hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Free drinking water station provided so you can refill your bottle, or you can purchase bottled water from reception (as well as other drinks, snacks, travel adaptors etc.) Free iron provided in common area.
Hotel has a lift as well as stairs. Thai restaurant...
Shailend
Reviewed February 22, 2026Reviewed February 22, 2026