【Review】Courtyard by Marriott Penang Malaysia

【Review】Courtyard by Marriott Penang Malaysia Malaysia
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Courtyard by Marriott Penang is located along the bustling Jalan Macalister in the heart of George Town, Penang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby is the Macalister Mansion, also a Marriott property, making it a great choice for hotel hopping!

Booking

courtyard by marriott penang

Courtyard Penang is part of Marriott Bonvoy, so you can use Marriott Elite Member benefits.

The Marriott point value for the day I stayed is 5000 points, which is quite an intriguing point value. For cash, that’s 414 rm for a standard room, so if I stay that day with points, the point value is approximately 8.3 cents/point (MYR).

According to the hotel points value table, this stay was definitely a better value for the points exchange.

Check-In

the reception in courtyard by marriott penang

Opened during the pandemic, the Courtyard was still beautifully maintained after two years, and the lobby was modern. However, the reception area is compact and has a limited number of chairs, so you may not be able to sit down when it is busy.

The perks of being a Titanium member were free breakfast and two glasses of alcoholic beverages in the gin library between 18:00 and 19:00.

Premier Room

premier room in courtyard by marriott penang

The room was 32 square meters in size and every piece of furniture looked brand new!

seaview from courtyard by marriott penang

The room was on a high floor, so you can barely see the ocean from the window.

tea and coffee in courtyard by marriott penang

On the cabinet, coffee and tea(Dilmah) were provided.

the premier room bathroom in courtyard by marriott penang

The bathroom was modern with beige marble walls and floors. The vanity featured a black marble counter and a large mirror with built-in LED lights.

bath amenities in courtyard by marriott penang

Toothbrushes, vanity kit, shower cap, comb and body lotion are provided.

Facility

outdoor pool in courtyard by marriott penang

The Courtyard’s outdoor pool offers sweeping views of the city. The pool is especially recommended at night, when the lights are turned on and the cityscape has a different atmosphere than in the daytime.

gym in courtyard by marriott penang

The gym is small but offers a great cardio workout with a view of Georgetown!

sauna room in courtyard by marriott penang

steam room in courtyard by marriott penang

The sauna and steam are small, but there are almost no people there at any time, so you can use them as much as you want. Moreover, it is a new facility, so it is clean and easy to use.

Dinner at the Penang Kitchen

dinner at the penang kitchen in courtyard by marriott penang

Penang Kitchen is located on the ground floor and is the hotel’s only all-day dining restaurant. Here you can order local and international cuisine.

dinner at the penang kitchen in courtyard by marriott penang

The smoked salmon salad was fresh and delicious!

dinner at the penang kitchen in courtyard by marriott penang

The pizza was bigger than I expected and I couldn’t finish it all, so I took the leftovers home with me!

dinner at the penang kitchen in courtyard by marriott penang

The char hor fun taste is more international than local, but it is also good.

dinner at the penang kitchen in courtyard by marriott penang

The chicken rendang was the best I have ever tasted in Penang. The tender chicken was well seasoned, and it was a dish that made me want to dine here again!

Breakfast

breakfast at the penang kitchen in courtyard by marriott penang

Breakfast can be served either at the Penang Kitchen on the first floor or at the Gin Library on the top floor.

breakfast at the gin library in courtyard by marriott penang

Penang Kitchen offers a buffet and is quite crowded, but Gin Library is less crowded and you can enjoy your meal with a view of George Town in the morning!

breakfast at the gin library in courtyard by marriott penang

Breakfast at the Gin Library is an a la carte menu including local dishes and continental breakfast.

breakfast at the gin library in courtyard by marriott penang

It took a while for the food to be served, but the food tasted better for it.

My Verdict

Room8/10
Service5.5/10
Breakfast7.5/10
Pool7/10
Gym6/10
Design7/10
Wi-Fi5/10
Location7.5/10
Value for Money6/10
Overall Experience6.5/10

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