Name: The YMCA of Penang
Address: 211 Jalan Macalister Georgetown, Penang, 10450, MY

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2024

Hwa

Pharmacy within premises. Drinking water machines.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2020

Chuah

Whole building and room was very clean and quite. Nice to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2019

TSSH

Property is ok. Near to the hospital. Environment is clean.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

11 Feb 2019

CK

I was bitten by a host of tiny flies in the toilet and bathroom. Although, bed was made daily, the sheets were not changed.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent response to initial concerns/comments

Management and staff made great effort to address my initial concerns and make my stay comfortable. I appreciate the proactive response.

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2018

Ruth

quiet and peaceful.

Found it a great place to stay. The chinese restaraunt serves lovely meals. Staff very helpful. Being a non smoking hotel was a great benefit.

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Good place to stay in.

Good place to stay in.

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

close to Island Hospital

overall ok. Convenience for the who has patient who admitted to Island hospital

Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Jan 2018

Lousy room

Dirty room

Lousy. One of the worst place to stay, even for a night. Room was so dirty, dusty. Bathroom not clean. Coffee cup stained from previous usage.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2017

Ugurhan

good hotel for the price

It was pretty good overall. Daily cleaning, sheets, towels were very clean and tidy. Wi-fi is just ok, i can say it was stable but definitely slow, even for video chat. Cafeteria ladies were super nice and helpful, there wasn't many breakfast choice but i think they're good.
My room looked bit old and smell damply but cleanliness and tidiness saved it.
Location wise, i wouldn't say it is in the centre of georgetown, walking to old town would take half an hour at least or can take a bus. Nice area though, modern side of the town, also close to china town, lots of nice restaurants about 10 minutes of walking distance.

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2017

Lee

Good Value for money

The whole hotel has been retrofitted and refurbished.....new beds, mattress and brand new bathroom.

Nice residential neighbourhood and easy to get a cab during the day. Helpful and friendly staff.

Free wifi too.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Good budget hotel close to many amenities. Safe & friendly environment.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2017

Irene

Great stay.

Comfortable bed with quiet air con and clean environment. Only two choice for breakfast and there's nothing else to eat around the area. Food is decent if not fussy. Have to take Uber or Grab where ever I want to go. It was a decent place for the amount I pay. Not for luxury seeker though. Will stay there again.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Value for money

Located in safe and quiet neighbourhood, greenery abound in neighbourhood. Hills in the horizon.
Not commercially oriented.

4/10

Poor

21 May 2017

Verified traveler

Community hostel is not fit for tourist

Room are rather small than what expected from the photo as it was been stretch to show wider room!!!

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2017

Verified traveler

Only one word I can say 'SATISFIED'

On the last February, I have booked other hotel at another site. Before arrival date in two days, the site have cancelled my booking due to my credit card could not be charged. I was very upset. After that , I try to search hotel in hotels.com site to book another hotel. Finally I find hotel that under my budget and the review was very good. Before arriving, various matters in my mind think about this hotel. Upon arrival, from receptionist place until enter room, everything is very satisfied. Room that is so comfortable, air conditioner like clockwork and toilet also clean. Wifi was very fast. This hotel also very close to food area especially Nasi Kandar. You only need to use GPS only LOL. I'm a Muslim. Only two matters only I want the comment this hotel is breakfast and Kiblat. Cafe located in this hotel not stated halal sign and I understand it unsuitable to Muslims. Direction on the other hand I merely using application to indicating Kiblat. So if there is friends Islamic that wish to take a holiday in Penang can tailored in this hotel, no doubt. Overall I and very satisfied husband stay in this hotel to 3d2n as I in Penang.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2017

Leslie

Budget wise hostel stay

Normal room with needed facilities, warm shower, air conditioned, wifi eg.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2017

Leslie

Hotel near to the event I was taking part.

I had stayed in this hostel for many years during the same annual event I was involved. Quiet and friendly staff.

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2017

Sze Min

Reasonable clean with the exception smoky smell

Good location with reasonable charge rate

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Dear expedia,

It was a nice hotel and i feel very satisfied with the hotel condition.
Parking area also is very satisfied because covered with cctv camera. It makes customer feel very secured.
Thanks to YMCA HOYEL because make my vacation perfect. In case next time i and my family planning to have a look at PENANG, for sure we will choose YMCA HOTEL and will recommend to my friends too. Once again, thanks YMCA HOTEL.

Warm Regards,

MUHAMMAD NUR BIN ABDULLAH

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2017

Swee Yun

Clean room and valuable for the price.

The room is very clean and tidy. Consider valuable for the price. It come with breakfast too. Will consider to stay again when visit Penang.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Hotel Staff must change their attitude.
No more parking reserve for customer.
Room is Clean. Good

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2016

WK Grace

YMCA Penang is a pleasant place for travelers who just want a simply comfortable place to stay for a night or two. Check-in and check-out is fast and simple. Its location is rather central, good for people who come for business purposes.

2/10

Poor

05 May 2016

CATHERINE

Horrible accommodations for the high price!

The first night we checked in it took 45 minutes. Night clerk couldn't find our reservation. Air condition did not work at all, when we complained they said there was no one to look at it. Front desk personnel had no personality at all. When we complained about the air condition, she couldn' care less. We were told they gave us the wrong room to begin with and charged me an extra $50 ( ringgit). When I cancelled my other booking for the next 2 nights , I was charged an extra 90 ringgi even when I cancelled way in advance. The 2nd night Tv wouldn't work in a different room and a very drunk maintenance man said he couldn't fix it.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2016

Janagaran

it was pair review

almost good

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2015

Verified traveler

nice hotel

+nice hotel.
+spacious room.

-non halal cafe and restaurant.
-wrong location and entry if search via waze.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2015

Chandra Sekaran

Great experience.

Good environment for a family stay.It was very clean.Value for money.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2015

Narasiman

good

just a short trip with my friends....quite simple n nice

Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2015

Jorence

A hostel

Quite inconvenient if you don't own your vehicle. The nearest bus stop is quite a distance away. The bed caused me backaches... and some staffs are not efficient and rude. There's room to improve.

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2014

Verified traveler

Room quality

With the presence rate charged by the hostel, I think guests deserve better beds and room facilities. Other than the room is newly carpeted and with renovated bath room, there is not much changes compare same room 15 years ago.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Dec 2014

Verified traveler

Good for short stay

Room was clean but the hotel is dated. Breakfast had only 2 choices, fried noodle or sandwich. If you are not too picky then the breakfast is adequate. Overall this is hotel is value for money to stay.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2014

Ming Ying

fair

overall, it was good. however, wifi was not available throughout our stay as there has been some renovation going on

Family

4/10

Poor

24 Aug 2014

Veronica

Very disappointing

Room was very congested. Wifi does not work in the room nor the reception. Breakfast was pathetic. But appreciate the staff who were very friendly

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2014

Ben

Good Budget Hotel

Overall a pleasant experience. Aircond is cold. Beds comfy. They have astro channels ESPN and Starmovie so u wun really get bored. Internet wise is sufficient enough to facebook, email, though i didnt stream , Speedtest was 4MBPs. Breakfast was either bread cheese ham or a plate of fried noodle with egg. Enough for me i guess. The room is spacious, aircond is good. Value for money. Location wise is very near the hospital,u can walk there, recommdend if u have smtg in the hospital. But in Penang, preferable u rent a car, cause if not, will be difficult to go around. Free parking in the hospital btw. Check out time is strictly 12 pm, or they will charge u rm80 , but the person manning the counter was nice enough to let me go at 1 pm without any surcharge. Good value for such a old hotel but clean.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2014

Barnabas

It's a good place to stay.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2014

Lee

Old but well-maintained

The facilities are old but are well-maintained

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2014

Julie Fong

YMCA holiday

We enjoyed our stay. We had a triple room which was very clean. Beds could have been better. Not so comfortable. Staff very friendly. & helpful. Internet very poor. Good location. Breakfast very basic

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2014

wayson

value for money

decent hostel. cant ask for more.

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2014

Tony Thian

Reasonable price

Centrally located hotel, room is clean, simple breakfast provided (better than none). Wifi signal good enough for surfing.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Dec 2013

Leow

Clean and sufficient. Location is undesirable.

Takes half an hour to reach town area.

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2018

Rajavarothayar

Breakfast is very limited. But it is very economical.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Near the city center

Easy to go here and there since the location is in the middle of the city. Plus,the sureounding is safe due to lot of houses nearby.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2017

Fitriana

Hotel nyaman dan bersih

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2016

hanna

Standard

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2016

hyejin

ymca호스텔

혼자 초등아이둘을 데리고 떠난 여행이었습니다
위치는 초행이면 찾기 힘든곳이지만
깨끗하고 금액도 저렴해서 만족했습니다
창밖으로 큰 나무들이 우거져 예뻤고
조용한곳에 위치해 소음은 전혀없었습니다
다만 여행하고 밤에 돌아올땐 너무 외진곳이고 주위에 편의시설이 전혀없어 밤에 목이 말랐지만 참았습니다
여러가지로 만족했지만 글쎄요....
다음엔 시끄러워도 오고가기 편한 꼼따주위로 예약해야겠습니다

Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

불친절한 데스크 직원, 깨끗한 객실, 괜찮은 조식

객실은 깨끗하고 건물도 비교적 좋은편이었으나, 데스크 직원은 불친절하고 체크인시간이 훌쩍 지날때까지 청소가 않되어 기다리고 있었는데도 나몰라라 하고 있었음. 특히 차이니즈아주머니.. 주변에 대해 물어보니 무뢰하다 싶을정도로 굉장히 불친절하여 당황스러웠음. 영어 발음이 엉망임. 실제 청소하시는 분들은 다들 좋은신것 같음.

Family

4/10

Poor

23 Dec 2015

veli

Lokasi strategis bagi yang ingin ke IslandHospital

Lokasi sangat strategis bagi yang ingin ke Island Hospital. Air minum tersedia non stop. Lokasi tempat untuk dinner sekitar 1,7km, di satu jalan yang sama.
Karpet kamar bau, per kasur sudah banyak yang rusak sehingga badan sakit ketika bangun tidur. Hot water untuk shower menggunakan lock on off.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2015

Alfa reza

tempat menginap yg nyaman sambil berobat di island

Ymca adalah hostel yg sangat cocok bagi mereka yg ingin berobat di island hospital karena letak ymca ini tepat bersebrangan dgn island hospital.

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2015

Simon

Silahkan menginap di YMCA

Cukup menyenangkan dan dekat sekali dg Island Hospital.