Grand Swiss Hotel

Hotels
Independent
7.4 (76 reviews)
431F, Lebuh Chulia, George Town, Penang, 10200 , George Town , MY

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Free self parking
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Good Location
Friendly staff
Good bed
Good shower
Staff helpfulness
Cons:
Limited TV channels
Small beds
Maintenance issues
Noise issues
Room cleanliness problems
High price for some guests in relation to quality

Categories

Cleanliness
4.7
Guests noted cleanliness issues, including roaches in rooms and maintenance concerns.
Service
7.8
Staff were generally friendly and helpful, earning positive feedback from guests.
Location
8.4
The hotel's location close to food and entertainment spots was a highlight for many guests.
Room Quality
6.4
Room quality varied with reports of squeaky beds, noisy aircon, and small bed sizes.
Amenities
6.7
Mixed reviews on amenities, with some complaints about limited TV channels and small bed sizes.
Value for Money
6.3
Some guests found the hotel not worth the price due to room quality and cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Positive feedback on the staff and shower quality, but issues with room cleanliness and aircon.
Overall Experience
7.2
Mixed reviews on overall experience, with positives including friendly staff and good location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-30 10:19

Property Description

Welcome to Grand Swiss Hotel, your perfect getaway in the heart of George Town!

Comfortable Accommodations
Our 40 air-conditioned guestrooms provide a cozy retreat, equipped with complimentary wireless internet, private bathrooms with modern fixtures, and daily housekeeping to ensure your stay is hassle-free.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy features such as a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and designated smoking areas, alongside free self-parking on-site to enhance your experience.

Prime Location
Situated just moments from iconic attractions like the Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, and vibrant local markets, you'll have the best of the city at your doorstep.

Don't miss out on an unforgettable experience – book your stay at Grand Swiss Hotel today!

Important information:

This hotel offers designated smoking areas.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 76 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.7
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 6.3
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 7.2
K
ka wai
2
Pros:

Terrible
Cockroach in the hotel
Shower heater is not functioning
Smelly bed sheet

2025-05-21 via Nuitee
A
Azman
8
Nearby to town area and reasonable price
Pros:

Nearby to town area, reasonable price and a walking distance to food hawkers. Available parking lot. Also next to a mosque for those would like to perform prayers.

2020-09-23 via Nuitee
L
leow
8
Value for. Price. Stay 1st floor, if u Don climb
Pros:

There is no. Lift, so if you are staying on second, need to climb up.
Value for price

2020-02-10 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family
8
Pros:

Excellent location. The place is clean and good value for money.

2020-01-31 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family
8
Pros:

Very strategically located, walking distance to many food outlets and tourist attractions. The staff are friendly, but a bit lack in term of facilities. No small fridge in the room, and only one plug point to charge your phones.

2019-12-18 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
6
Pros:

Not so great

2019-11-07 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family_with_children
6
Pros:

I need one extra pillow but need to charge ..

2019-11-05 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
8
Pros:

Pros: cheap, clean, good water pressure, location.
Cons: limited tv channels (no local malay channel. At least can put Astro Ria), no mineral water in the room (they provide cukko water dispenser outside the room)

2019-10-29 via Nuitee
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Philomena Suling
10
Excellent stay.
Pros:

Excellent stay. The hotel is just near;
- most of the attractions, walking by distance.
- the night street market and full of bar / lounge.
A very lively area by day & night.

2019-09-23 via Nuitee
I
Ichiro
4
Pros:

The floor carpet in the room was kinda wet.
The toilet has a drainage problem, water goes down very slow.
The room needs more power plug.

2019-09-18 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
8
Pros:

Near to stalls and mosque

2019-09-16 via Nuitee
P
Peter
8
Decent In Georgetown~
Pros:

Location: 4/5 (If you are into Chulia Street and the various heritage zones, then this area is good enough)
Cleanliness: 4/5 (Generally clean in and out of the hotel)
Service: 4/5 (Nothing to shout about either, checking in was fine and room service was barely used so can't really comment much)
Amenities & Facilities: 4/5 (Everyting was working fine, and the usual toiletries are provided)
Room: 4/5 (Slightly small but decent enough to sleep in)

2019-08-30 via Nuitee
L
Loke family
4
Pros:

Only cleaniless. Very inconvenient don't hv lift. Very irritating & noisy when hearing malays praying. Worst was booking confirmed 2 rooms for twin sharing but when checking in they gave us double bed. After long arguing, they just gave 1 twin sharing. This type of service cannot b accepted

2019-05-13 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
10
Pros:

I enjoyed my stay at this hotel, staff are really friendly, rooms are very clean. The location of the hotel is very convenient as most of the shops, restaurants and bars are just within walking distances. I will definitely choose this hotel again for my next trip to Penang! :)

2019-03-23 via Nuitee
P
Patengg
6
Pros:

the old lady who at the receptionist is so not friendly and so filthty

2019-03-13 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Room very small but good location, near to komtar, surrounded with food and bsr

2019-01-24 via Nuitee
T
Thee
10
Pros:

Hotel and room is clean, has parking space.

2018-12-30 via Nuitee
S
SL
6
Pros:

Good location and provide ample parking space. The drawback is the hotel condition where the bed and pillow are uncomfortable and the furniture and carpet need to refurnish as it is old already.

2018-12-27 via Nuitee
A
Ahmad
10
Very comfortable.
Pros:

Overall 8.9/10. Online customer service was so bad. But rooms and other facilities TIP-TOP(Budget)

2018-12-26 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Good stay, comfortable. The room is only small in size & not sound proof, noises could be hear from outside. And limited parking lots. First come, first serve basis.

2018-12-09 via Nuitee