Reviews of Hard Rock Hotel Penang 5 stars
Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Malaysia

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewClean,friendly staff.. Nice view and fun activities..
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewThe pool was great..hotel was extremely clean..hospitality was excellent..Ms. Ran at the Reception was fabulous!
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewRooms were clean, modern, and comfortable. The pools were nice and fun for the kids. Breakfast was decent, with a good variety. Staff were friendly and the service was excellent
Beach and sand inside one of the pools
Hi Afnan, Thanks for taking the time to write us a review of your stay. We are very glad to read of your enjoyment and satisfaction, and to see that you found so much of the hotel's facilities and services to exceed your expectation. In regards to the pool, the sandy area around the swimming pool has been in place since the hotel opened in 2009. The idea behind this concept is to create a beach-like experience for our guests, as the seaside area in Penang is not so swimming friendly due to the jellyfish situation. I am sorry that you found this to be unpleasant, but please be aware that there is a whole section of poolside in the south wing of the hotel (other side of Pizzeria) that has lawn instead of sand. Thank you for staying with us and we hope to welcome you back for another rocking stay soon. Best Regards, Tobias Lackermeier Executive Assistant Manager
Hi Afnan, Thanks for taking the time to write us a review of your stay. We are very glad to read of your enjoyment and satisfaction, and to see that you found so much of the hotel's facilities and services to exceed your expectation. … Show more
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI think everything was ok, maybe the parking issue can be addressed more properly. I understand there’s a Hard Rock Cafe open for other guests as well, however I think it will be better to cater some of the parking lot for hotel on house guest especially during raining days.
Hi Kum Thung, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding parking. I’m sorry to hear that your experience did not fully meet your expectations. While the hotel provides a spacious on-site car park, it can occasionally reach full capacity during peak periods. To support our guests, we have an overflow parking area about 500 metres from the hotel, with a complimentary shuttle service for added convenience. Valet parking is also available and for guests who prefer added ease, a parking space near the hotel entrance can be reserved in advance for a nominal fee. Please be assured that we prioritise parking for our in-house guests. Our Security team verifies each visitor’s purpose upon arrival to ensure this process is managed as smoothly as possible. Your feedback is valuable and we’ll continue to look at ways to further improve the parking experience, particularly during rainy weather. I hope that this instance didn’t deter from your overall enjoyment and would love the opportunity to welcome you back again soon. Best Regards, Tobias Lackermeier Executive Assistant Manager
Hi Kum Thung, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding parking. I’m sorry to hear that your experience did not fully meet your expectations. While the hotel provides a spacious on-site car park, it can occasionally reach full capaci… Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOverall vibes. Room and bed is comfy. Love the in-room music and TV shows.
Breakfast selection to be improved.
Hi Edward Seoow, Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to see that you had such a great time with us despite there being some aspects of your stay that you felt could be better. Your feedback of the issue you raised has been shared with the relevant department head for their immediate improvement. Thank you for staying with us, and we look forward to another chance to serve you. Rock On! Tobias Lackermeier Executive Assistant Manager
Hi Edward Seoow, Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to see that you had such a great time with us despite there being some aspects of your stay that you felt could be better. Your feedback of the issue you raised has been shared… Show more
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSpacious interconnecting rooms, the kids love the pools We could see fireworks from our rooms
Hi Stefanie, Thank you for the amazing review! We are delighted to read that you and your family enjoyed your time with us. Hard Rock Hotel Penang is proudly a family friendly hotel, and has won numerous awards worldwide for its family friendly orientation. Thank you for staying with us and we hope to welcome you all back for another rocking stay soon. Best Regards, Tobias Lackermeier Executive Assistant Manager
Hi Stefanie, Thank you for the amazing review! We are delighted to read that you and your family enjoyed your time with us. Hard Rock Hotel Penang is proudly a family friendly hotel, and has won numerous awards worldwide for its family fr… Show more
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewHi Aishath Shifa, Thank you for your feedback. We hope you had a great time during your stay with us and look forward to seeing you back for another exciting stay soon. Rock On! Tobias Lackermeier Executive Assistant Manager
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe morning buffet is so crowded.and working stuff can’t mange the seat very well ..
Hi Yi Chi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’ve noted your comments regarding the morning buffet. We understand how important it is to start the day with a smooth dining experience and we’re sorry to hear that the seating arrangements felt crowded and not well managed during your visit. Please be assured that we are looking into ways to better manage the breakfast flow and guest seating to ensure a more comfortable and enjoyable start to the day. Your feedback helps us improve and we truly appreciate it. We hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience. Best Regards, Tobias Lackermeier Executive Assistant Manager
Hi Yi Chi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’ve noted your comments regarding the morning buffet. We understand how important it is to start the day with a smooth dining experience and we’re sorry to hear that the … Show more
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewthe variety of breakfast is good, pool is clean and room is comfortable
to include more variety of food and to include a wall clock if possible
Hi Diwenesh, Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to see that you had such a great time with us despite there being some aspects of your stay that you felt could be better. Your feedback of the issues you raised has been shared with the relevant department heads for their immediate improvement. Thank you for staying with us, and we look forward to another chance to serve you. Rock On! Tobias Lackermeier Executive Assistant Manager
Hi Diwenesh, Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to see that you had such a great time with us despite there being some aspects of your stay that you felt could be better. Your feedback of the issues you raised has been shared wi… Show more
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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