Arrival/Check-in: The atrium lobby stretches nearly 46 feet and feels like an extension of the G Lounge. It is furnished with oversized shaded chandeliers, clusters of upholstered ottomans and distinctive curvy chairs — dubbed the Spoon, Capellini and Shell — created by noted designers. Guests can enjoy a signature cocktail or sample mousse cakes and light snacks while attentive staff at the shimmering blue and lavender backlit reception desk handle check-in efficiently.
Guest Quarters: All 304 guestrooms and suites follow a cohesive monochromatic palette, accented by bright red wall sconces. Rooms offer practical workspaces with desks that overlook floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Straits of Malacca, plus flat-screen TVs with multiple channels. The Executive Floor adds several conveniences: a welcome ice cream at check-in, evening cocktails, a morning breakfast service, complimentary newspapers, shoe shines, local phone calls and a dedicated Internet station in the lounge.
Services/Amenities: Although the beachfront location provides ocean views, the sea here is not ideal for swimming. The hotel compensates with a large infinity pool edged by palms and paired with G Lounge poolside dining. Fitness facilities include a modern gym outfitted with Technogym equipment, a yoga studio and an outdoor Jacuzzi. On the same level, the Baptain Salon uses Wella hair-care products, and the Danai Spa offers a full menu of treatments, including a volcanic-rock “Fires of the Earth” therapy.
The lobby-level G Café presents international dinner buffets, while Sesame & Soy specializes in Pan-Asian and Chinese dishes. For a more casual local experience, guests can walk a short distance along Gurney Drive to a popular outdoor food court. Adjacent to the hotel, the gleaming Gurney Plaza Shopping Mall houses nearly 400 shops carrying international brands, an Apple Centre and a 12-screen cinema complex.
The Experience: Privately owned, the G Hotel blends contemporary design with a comfortable, approachable atmosphere. The dinner buffet stands out for its authenticity and flavor, avoiding the bland, Westernized interpretations sometimes found overseas. Evenings at the G Spot lounge, with its shimmering metal curtain walls, are lively and attract a stylish local crowd.
While many upscale visitors to Penang traditionally choose the island’s classic hotels, the G Hotel presents a modern, fashionable alternative on George Town’s historic seaside promenade, Gurney Drive.
GT Checklist
- Doorman/valet
- Less than 10 minutes for check-in
- Separate tub/shower
- Large vanity
- High-quality towels
- Large, flat-screen TV
- Large desk with convenient outlets
- Complimentary in-room WiFi
- Ample lighting
- High-quality bed linens
- Choice of pillows
- Powerful, unattached hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Easy-to-set alarm clock
- On-site restaurant and bar
- 24-hour room service
- In-room coffeemaker
- Large, complimentary laptop safe
G Hotel
168A Persiaran Gurney
10250 Penang, Malaysia
tel 60 4 238 0000
http://www.ghotel.com.my