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DeView Hotel Penang (景轩)

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 435 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(435) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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DeView Hotel Penang (景轩)
Service
Beachfront & Island Homestay
Reviews
435

What recent reviews say

Half the recent guests found the staff friendly and location convenient, with some rooms spacious and views appealing. However, multiple visitors encountered dirty floors, stained bedding, hair in rooms, slow cooling, and complained about parking charges plus a strict one-card-per-room policy that prevented comfortable aircon use.

Praised for
  • friendly and helpful staff
  • good location near family and amenities
  • spacious rooms
  • nice views
Watch-outs
  • poor cleanliness and hygiene
  • parking charges and access issues
  • slow air conditioning
  • outdated furnishings and musty odors
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Best for: travellers visiting family in Air Itam who prioritize location over room condition
Think twice if: you expect clean bedding on arrival, need multiple room keys, prefer standard parking, or are sensitive to noise and musty smells

Strengths

  • friendly staff members named (Fandy, Shirlyn)
  • convenient location near family and food
  • rooms with views

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Fandy and Shirlyn praised by name for service
  • Parking charged in hotel compound
  • One-card-per-room electricity policy prevents guests leaving aircon on
  • Air conditioning slow to cool and sometimes leaks
  • Grab pickup point is 'DeRoof at DeView Hotel' not standard hotel address
  • Restaurant above some 5th floor rooms creates noise until 11pm

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 35
Review volume 100
Review recency 98
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
210
4
112
3
57
2
13
1
43

Common questions

Is there parking at the hotel?
Yes, but parking is charged. Reviewers note it can be tight and difficult to access.
How do I book a Grab pickup to the hotel?
Use the pickup point 'DeRoof at DeView Hotel'. Using the standard hotel address confuses drivers as the Grab point is nearby but not at the main entrance.
Can I leave the air conditioning on in my room?
The hotel operates a one-card-per-room policy where only the room key card activates the electricity. This means you cannot leave the aircon on if you leave the room.

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Last updated 2026-08-26