Name: Bellevue The Penang Hill Hotel
Address: Bukit Bendera Pulau Penang, Air Itam, Air Itam, Air Itam, 11300, Malaysia
Rating: 6

24-hour reception

Smoke-free property

Ticket assistance

Garden

Television in lobby

Terrace

No elevators

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Barbecue grill(s)

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Conference Hall

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Pets Not Allowed

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Penang International Airport

Bellevue The Penang Hill Hotel

Air Itam

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canal-view

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golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

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pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Sadly the hotel plays it's advertising on the view from the terrace area. 
 
First impressions are that it is dirty and uninviting. If you can get past that AND the outdated rooms and décor, you stand a chance of appreciating the view it relies on to entice its guests.
The food was minimal. The breakfast appeared to be tinned/frozen with a fried egg - no other choice.  All food options were very limited and did not comply with the advertised menu at the front of the property.
We were housed in the bedroom (#8) which is next to the reception and was noisy. You could hear everything said on the reception telephone and to guests.
The bedding had ingrained stains and the pillows were uncomfortable and smelt.  The curtains were ripped and dirty as were the nets.
The toilet brush had remnants from the previous occupants waste. We had visitors in the bathroom (a gecko [not a problem] and various spiders).
It was damp and had a fausty smell.
Some rooms appeared to fair in a little better.

The corridor had scatter carpets (trip hazards) and cobwebs over the light fittings. Paintwork was bubbling in rooms, dining area and reception. 
Not disable friendly due to steps.

All in all it's sad to see the possibilities for what could be such a lovely little hotel ignored and no pride taken.  
I understand that the conditions are hot and humid but there is SO MUCH potential and missed opportunities.

With a heavy heart I would not recommend staying at this hotel.

The hotel plays on the view over George Town

We did not stay here, and we only dropped by for lunch. The nice guy at the reception brought us to the restaurant which was an outdoor area, overlooking a nice lawn and with spectacular views.

There were only 2 other guests there - one was reading and another was painting.

We ordered pumpkin soup, fish and chips, club sandwich, ice lemon tea and water.
Everything was really delicious - must be the great view!

Lunch with a spectacular view...

The hotel is a little old. Some areas may need some upgrading. Nevertheless, it is one place good for a peaceful relaxing weekend. The room we had was simple, but served its purpose. It had a large fixed glass panel that allowed a good view of the trees surrounding the hotels. Staffs were friendly. and helpful.

Nice Relaxing place

Celebrating Chap Goh Meh at Bellevue Hotel Penang Hill with the full moon beckoning was the best getaway after a year of a “pandemic imprisonment” of an initial lockdown followed by a “forever extended” MCO . 

At an elevation of 800 meters above sea level with a sprawling panoramic terrace at the back of the hotel , social distancing is a snap. The full moon was glowing by 8 pm for a sumptuous dinner on Bellevue s signature steamboat of fresh seafood . The fresh air, a vital weapon against Covid-19  and relaxed atmosphere restored my senses which have experienced profound disruption from the pandemic aggravated by a broken hip from a bad fall last July. 

Fireworks from an adjacent bungalow lit up the sky at 10 pm to mark the end of the lunar Chinese New Year . But my flight of fantasy had just begun with Yiling Chang singing the famous aria to the moon from “ Rusalka” and another from “Samson and Delilah”. 

At midnight, I stepped out onto the lawn to bask in the constellation of stars above , humbled by its vast expanse, whilst Georgetown sparkled like a mine of jewels below . The cool natural breeze lulled me to sleep at 1 am and I awoke at 630am refreshed to sun-sight just as it emerged like a ray of hope in the horizon. 

After a hearty breakfast I revisited the aviary to say hello to my dear old friends - the green parrot and the two male peacocks perched high up with their feathers hanging down like an elegant emerald evening gown . I tip-toed up close and personal with my dear forlorn hornbill and was dazzled by the lovely yellow and red bromeliads blooming. 

The connectivity with nature rejuvenated me so after a quick lunch, I lingered till 5 pm to savour the fresh air and scenic views before I left reluctantly with the hotel ‘s 4WD downhill.

Chap Goh Meh at Bellevue Hotel Penang Hill.

The ambiance is superb! Room is clean but furniture is old. This is a small room which has less than 20 rooms on ground & 1st floor. We stayed at 1st floor room facing the greens.  Honestly the room is very simple & basic. Our room rate incl simple english breakfast. What i like most about this hotel is the small garden that has magnificent view of Penang island.  Early morning we wake up to wait for the sun rise, wonderful feeling. 

Old friends gathering

Once on top of Penang Hill, after struggling through all the tourists milling around the funicular top station area aimlessly taking endless selfies, it is such a relief to walk into the Bellevue Hotel for a spot of tea and lunch. It's so wonderful that the mass asian tourists don't like old colonial charm, leaving the Bellevue's garden deck, overlooking the world far below, to a few select people who appreciate the charming scene.

We had lunch, the sweet and sour chicken and the curry chicken, both of which were quite tasty. The service, albeit a little vague, was nonetheless perfectly suited to the atmosphere, and we were well satisfied in that regard.

The samosas were also delicious. My only complaint was that they, along with every other hotel in Asia, grand or modest, have taken to teabag-only tea. What has happened to the fine old Asian tradition of a good cup of Indian tea. Teabags are a horrible taste. Please get some loose-leaf tea on hand for those how appreciate fine tea.

Cost was reasonable, and I could have sat there longer enjoying the scenery.

One point of recommendation to management - you really have overdone the flag thing. last time we were there in 2013, you only had two or three flags - now you can't see out on any angle without those silly things flapping in your vision. They don't fit with the more mature sensibility that Bellevue represents.

The peace and view make this place

Spend a night at Bellevue Hotel. Staff at the reception were friendly and showed us around on arrival. Had dinner at the restaurant, we enjoyed the food with a beautiful view of the garden and the bonus was the full moon and clear view of the island and mainland. Took beautiful pictures. We were back the next morning to view the sunrise as recommended by the Manager. Overall, we had a great time on this short stay.

Beautiful View

I visited the Bellevue on Saturday night with my wife and father/mother in law. The rooms were quite spacious, and had everything we needed. No air conditioning but because you are 800m up but necessary as was cool enough. A decent fan was in the room. Free Wi-Fi was in the room and was adequate. No TV which didn't bother me, but might to some. 

The restaurant/bar area has a wonderful view of Penang city. Beautiful when the sun is out, then lights up at night time. Robert the newly appointed manager was very friendly and accommodating. Gave us plenty of facts about the hotel and surrounding area. He plans to do an overhaul of the food and drinks menu, whilst the current one was OK, I think this will only enhance the hotel. A good scrubbing of the times throughout the property would make a visit even more appealing. 

Getting the cable car up and down to/from the hotel was a nice experience. It was a 2 hour wait for it because it was so busy, so we elected to pay double which got us on the very next carriage, money well spent. 

Enjoyable stay on Penang Hill

My stay at Bellevue Hotel was another memorable experience made more unique by the " once in a lifetime lunar trifecta " of a super blue blood moon sighted on 31 January 2018 at 833 m ( 2723 ft) above sea level . The spectacular views of a twinkling Georgetown in the horizon with the reflection of the moon against " Bucky" Fuller s Geodesic Dome at the panoramic terrace of the hotel added to the rare phenomena .
Bellevue is a sanctuary of quiet and peace one can run to for lessons in stillness . It is rich in history and folia and fauna especially rare ginger plants . My first stay in 2017 after I had moved to retire in Penang left me refreshed with an indelible amazing experience of being greeted by a dusky leaf monkey at the windows when I awoke in the morning.  The room was cosy with a cool breeze wafting through the netting at the windows which provided natural air conditioning at night and lulled me to have a sound sleep . My only complaint is the water heater seems to take too long during a shower . The food is simple,  nothing to shout about but I will recommend the hotel' s signature steamboat and  the Char Kueh Teow which is as good and reasonable as any in Georgetown. I am looking forward to my next stay at Bellevue to tango away on Chap Goh Meh to celebrate the Full Moon on 2 March 2018

Over the Moon at Belleue

BV has upped its game, far more welcoming than it used to be with a good range of food and drink and as always the best spot to sit on all of Penang Hill.

Nothing more to add but TA seems to think I haven’t written enough words!

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