EDWIN PETRUS
June 18, 2025
Loop on Leith is a modern yet comfortable hotel in downtown George Town, Penang island. It is located at within George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the location, visitors may find that they are surrounded by the historical buildings with cultural values.
The hotel is equipped with restaurant and cafe on the lobby floor. The restaurant serves breakfast only. While the cafe serves snack and beverages at the lobby. Car and motorbikes parking was available at the basement floor. The rooms are designed with loop concept, so you may find that you will be going around a loop at each floor to reach the room.
The room itself was newly renovated. Size for the room was not so big. The room has complete amenities. In room WiFi speed was good. There was television set, tea and coffee making facities, safety box, mineral water, bathroom amenities (soap, shampoo, hand wash), hairdryer. Iron and ironing board was located at the public area.
Room rate was reasonable. With the paid room rate and the inroom facilities as well as breakfast, it was a worthed stay. Overall, it was a wonderful stay at this hotel. Check in process was speedy. The crew members offered warm and helpful service. You need to inform the reception for room cleaning on the next night stay.
Breakfast was included on each night stay. The breakfast was served at buffet style. There buffet spread consisted of sandwich, pudding, toast bread, slice fruit, vegetable salad, main course (nasi lemak or noodle soup, etc), egg, cereal, tea coffee, squash. The dining floor was spacious, clean, and comfortable.
The hotel was strategically located at the heart of Georgetown. It was just within 5-15 minutes walking distance to numerous famous eateries and places to visit. The hotel is within walking distance to Cititel bus stop of Penang City Area Transit as well as Rapid Penang buses stops at Chulia Street. It was not so hard to order e-hailing services from the hotel's lobby.