Eureka Hotel Penang vs Similar Hotels

Rooms are described as small but with comfortable beds and usable showers; however issues include stained linens, occasional bugs, damp floors and inconsistent AC performance, giving an overall average room quality.

Complaints about the condition of rooms and furnishings.

Rooms were noted to be spacious and comfortable, but there were some complaints regarding pillows and hot water.

Some guests experienced discomfort with room temperature and amenities.

Multiple reviews cite very poor hygiene: stained sheets, bugs/roaches from headboard, hair in shower, mould, wet bathroom floor and lingering smells — cleanliness is a clear weak point.

Poor cleanliness reported in multiple reviews and bad smell in bathrooms.

There were mentions of mold in the mattresses and a cigarette smell.

Some reviewers noted cleanliness issues, specifically regarding stains on toilet walls.

Strong location feedback: very close to the airport, within walking distance to Setia Spice center, convenient shops/food nearby, and some rooms face a quiet main street — location is a major positive.

Consistently praised for convenient access to town and facilities.

Multiple reviews highlighted the convenience of the hotel's location.

The hotel is conveniently located near the airport and restaurants.

Mixed service: reception is generally staffed and helpful, but housekeeping is inconsistent (rooms not cleaned, no room service) and emergency/entry gate issues were reported; overall service is adequate but unreliable at times.

General sentiments are positive, with friendly staff mentioned.

Guests reported favorable interactions with staff who addressed their requests.

Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.

Not much hotel F&B commentary; guests note nearby food and supermarket options. Assigning the target rating as hotel F&B is largely unmentioned.

Breakfast options could improve, sometimes reported as normal.

Nearby food options are convenient but not specifically praised.

Breakfast was described as average, and more options were desired.

Amenities are limited or problematic: no in-room fridge in some stays, only a couple of TV channels (no English), shared iron, no reliable hot water in some cases, and parking is shared/expensive.

Limited amenities reported, such as lack of a hair dryer and safety concerns.

Facilities were generally described as good; however, there were noted issues with a lack of parking and a functioning telephone.

Guests appreciated the availability of amenities like a swimming pool and clean environment.

Multiple guests state this is good budget value for a short/overnight stay; price is seen as appropriate relative to expectations despite shortcomings.

Mixed views; some felt it was not worth the price compared to facilities.

Guests felt the hotel offered value for the money they paid.

The hotel was viewed as a bit pricey for some, affecting perceived value.