Advice on Penang

[Ssim#1]

Am staying at Gurney G hotel.
Any recommendations for food or massages around there?

 

[Hairyworm]

Am staying at Gurney G hotel.
Any recommendations for food or massages around there?

I went to Danai spa @ G Hotel.

 

[Hairyworm]

Just got back from Penang.

I took uber everywhere I go. I highly recommend that. Its so much cheaper than normal taxi.

For e.g. typical ride from airport to my apartment is RM45. Uber is only RM15.

 

[|XterA|]

I booked thru below .. u might want to take a look


https://www.hawkrentacar.com.my/hawk2016/booking/

Will consider that. Thanks bro!

 

[addicted-addiction]

Just got back from Penang.

I took uber everywhere I go. I highly recommend that. Its so much cheaper than normal taxi.

For e.g. typical ride from airport to my apartment is RM45. Uber is only RM15.

Does uber there have many vehicles/drivers?

I tried grabtaxi the last time I was in Penang(2015 Apr) and it was pretty easy to get a cab as they had many drivers.

 

[|XterA|]

Just got back from Penang.

I took uber everywhere I go. I highly recommend that. Its so much cheaper than normal taxi.

For e.g. typical ride from airport to my apartment is RM45. Uber is only RM15.

Where's your apt at? Georgetown? I might consider take uber than rent a car then.

 

[tt32003]

Just got back from Penang.

I took uber everywhere I go. I highly recommend that. Its so much cheaper than normal taxi.

For e.g. typical ride from airport to my apartment is RM45. Uber is only RM15.

Safe to take Uber there ?

 

[tt32003]

Anyone stay in Straits Quay Suites before ?

How is it ?

 

[tt32003]

Booked Straits Quay Marina Suites.

Not sure how man units of suites they have there but got different operators who run different condotels.

SQ Marina Suites have 50 units but all non sea facing and all are one bedroom studio suites that can sleep up to 5.

Price is cheapest among all SQ Suites available, usually between 88 to 96 SGD per night before tax on Agoda.

Profolio , the other major operater have sea facing units but at around double the price for 2 bedroom units.

 

[tt32003]

Stayed 2 nights at Straits Quay Marina Suits.

They have a total of 50 units but all standard non sea view one bed room units which can sleep up to 5.

Our bedroom got 2 big single beds with one smaller single beds and there is a double bed in the living room area.

Room is very clean with parquet flooring instead of carpet.

Quite well equipped kitchenette , can cook instant noodles etc no problem.

Got 2 bathrooms but only one with bathtub.

Security quite good, need key card to enter lift lobby and operate lift to go up. But open and close door with key.

Got Pool, gym, tennis court

For SGD88 per night not bad lah

 

[palmpda]

The location could be an issue, depending on whether you want to be very near to Georgetown or ok to take bus or taxi everyday to and from the property.

Anyone stay in Straits Quay Suites before ?

How is it ?

 

[Clock]

how do you pay for uber and grabtaxi ??? you use the singapore account and pay them in USD? Or the system will convert to RM and pay them ?

 

[palmpda]

Use CC is convenient but have risks.

Some have advised to use the cash option.

how do you pay for uber and grabtaxi ??? you use the singapore account and pay them in USD? Or the system will convert to RM and pay them ?

 

[Clock]

Use CC is convenient but have risks.

Some have advised to use the cash option.

how to do cash option for uber or grab in penang ?
can share ? Thanks.

 

[Bardiel]

May i ask

if i am going for a short 4 d 3 n trip roughly how much to bring?

exclude hotel n tix.

first time going penang and dono the agar agar spending.

Mostly makan, minor shopping and abit a night of drinking at their local club or bars =)

 

[kazuki666]

May i ask

if i am going for a short 4 d 3 n trip roughly how much to bring?

exclude hotel n tix.

first time going penang and dono the agar agar spending.

Mostly makan, minor shopping and abit a night of drinking at their local club or bars =)

I had SGD200 for a 4D3N, all 3 meals in, some starbucks and some Baskin Robbins, some 土产 for office, and I think had around SGD50 left at the end of the trip.
Imagine a plate of food like wanton noodles, fried kway teow by the roadside stalls around about MYR4-5. Or Kim Gary in the shopping mall is the "same price" in Singapore, say a porkchop rice is SGD18, they around around that price but in MYR.

 

[redisthenewgreen]

Is public transport easy?
Or recommended to hire a driver for the day?

Cos we're travelling in a group of 6... uber/grab need 2cars right.

 

[Bardiel]

I had SGD200 for a 4D3N, all 3 meals in, some starbucks and some Baskin Robbins, some 土产 for office, and I think had around SGD50 left at the end of the trip.
Imagine a plate of food like wanton noodles, fried kway teow by the roadside stalls around about MYR4-5. Or Kim Gary in the shopping mall is the "same price" in Singapore, say a porkchop rice is SGD18, they around around that price but in MYR.

Thx. sounds like shiok man.

think i change 300 ldiat go wack

 

[kazuki666]

Is public transport easy?
Or recommended to hire a driver for the day?

Cos we're travelling in a group of 6... uber/grab need 2cars right.

Any kids or elderly in the group? If don't have, I advise you take their bus or taxi bah. Not too difficult. But if you really need to hire a driver, why don't consider a mpv?

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[travellover]

Went Penang during April for a very short trip (3d2n). Stayed at Mango Tree Place- hideaway @ Georgetown which is excellent! (only con : boutique shophouse hotel with only 4 rooms and 1 suit available, suit mostly for couple)

I spend about SGD200 which include transport, meals and shopping.

I book this driver for airport to hotel (RM45), hotel to airport (RM45), one day tour (10 hrs at RM260) who is a Chinese speaking friendly uncle.
Email : homiedelightscar@gmail.com
Contact person : Ivan Lim (LYK)
Contact No: +65-83987310 (Whatsapp, Wechat)