Naza Hotel

Hi,

I am considering staying in the Naza Hotel in July and was wondering how far it is from Georgetown? Is it within walking distance? As we are only in Penang for 2 nights I had planned to stay in Georgetown as opposed to somewhere like Batu Ferringgi as I thought it would be handier. Do you think this would be a good compromise between Georgetown %26amp; the beach? Also is there much in the vicinity of the hotel? Any other comments about the Naza Hotel in general would be appreciated! Thanks.

Naza Hotel

Hi Jenn,

Stayed at Naza for a conference last year. It was ok but not flash. The staff were friendly but the facilities could have been better and cleaner - sheets were worn, TV not working properly.

Rooms are decent size though. There isnt much within walking distance but you are on the beach and there is a hawkers food centre out the front. Meals at hotel not fantastic. Just a 5 min walk to the main road and you can get bus to Georgetown or Batu F. The buses not that regular and very run down - but was only about 2 RM to either BF or Georgetown and it is fun to travel with the locals. It is about 5-10 min taxi to Gurney Plaza or Island plaza from memory - probably 15 min from Georgetown.

Before the conference we spent 2 nights in Cittel in Georgetown which was cheaper and had much better facilities and standards. We are going to Penang this August and have chosen to stay at Tanjung Bungah - it was cheap and a bit closer to BF than Naza.

I guess it depends what you are wanting to do in Penang and how you want to travel. You will need to use bus or taxi if you stay at Naza. (there is a good cheap laundry not far from the bus stop on the main road if you need it!)

Overall the hotel is ok and I%26#39;d be ok staying there again if necessary but personally would choose somewhere else.

KJU