Grand Continental Kuching Hotel

I stayed here for 4 nights during my recent trip to Kuching. Although I didn't expect too much from the overall quality of this hotel, but I also did not expect its amenities to be that minimal. E.g. there is only one open socket available in the room (i.e. beside the bed) for general purposes such as to charge your phone. Anything more, and you'll have to remove existing plugs such as for the lamp, kettle, etc. There's a work desk inside the room, but no socket point available to plug in your laptop. Probably the only convenient thing about the hotel is that it is within walking distance (albeit still within 10 to 15 mins) to Kuching's major landmarks e.g. the Waterfront and Cat Statue.

Spent 4 wonderful days at the grand continental Hotel . The location is just the right distance away from the busy city area . The room was spacious with a comfortable bed and a great Airconditioner . The reception staff Shirley . Robert ,Eryanna & Natasha were fabulous helping you with any enquies you may have had to make your stay a very pleasant experience well done see you soon. David

We were initially booked into the Sheraton in Kuching, as we decided to treat ourselves. However, there had been issues with comms, and we wanted to ensure a pool was available for us. Whilst in Malaysia, we actually cancelled the Sheraton and booked this option for a fraction of the cost. I have given it 4 out of 5, with the following caveat. 1: Yes, it is very tired, the rooms have been grand but are no longer. However, our room, 1104 - was clean, the bed was huge, it was quiet, there was limited English TV but a wheeze to watch and there was a working fridge. 2: We asked for an extra pillow and was told it would be 10 ringits charge - don't be tight people, that amount is not worth asking for, but it becomes a principle thing. 3: Pool was fantastic for us - however: a: don't clean it in the height of the day. Do it when it is quieter. b: supervise it better, there was a czech group in, who were very friendly but were drinking spirits and beer in the pool and smoking - in the smoking area, but don't know if that is because we obviously didn't smoke. c: pool towels (free) were actually better option and fluffier than room towels 4: Staff friendly especially the concierge 5: Breakfast - bit tepid, but lots of choice and tasty options. 6: Charge 65 Ringits to keep room until 6pm - very good value. 7: Taxi from airport 35 ringits, grab back, 21 ringits. 8: Walking distance to waterfront 9: 7/11 across road expensive but shop next to Hotel 98, excellent options. Beer = 3 cans for 11 ringits. Cheaper than supermarkets. 10: cleaners very good, room facilities include bottled water daily, coffee, tea, shower gel, soap and shampoo. You have to overlook some tiredness, grouting etc. but overall, including VFM, location, facilities etc - we thought a good option and would return.