My favourite hotel. Everytime i travel to kuching, i will stay at this hotel. Located in font of kuching airport. just few minute away from kuching city.
The room is spacious and clean. Staff is friendly. The process from check in to check out is so smooth. This hotel is so recommended.
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Ppongi2026.04.05
Good Things:
• Near Cat Statue, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Chinese History Museum, sarawak riverside
• Location between wayang street & padungam street, so you explore both of street with alot of restaurant
• Provide iron & table, hair dryer
• No need access card to go the room floor
• In front of the hotel will find a bus stop
Need to improve:
• Please provide toothpaste & toothbrush (not only sanitary bag, cotton bud & shower cap)
• Please provide parking area for hotel customer (not only for apartment customer)
• Elevator need to maintenance (feels like too old)
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GGuest User2026.02.14
We had a wonderful stay at Grand Margherita Hotel Kuching. The location is absolutely perfect — right by the Sarawak River and within walking distance to the waterfront, shops, and local attractions. The view from our room was beautiful, especially in the evening.
Breakfast had a good variety of choices, and we especially enjoyed our Laksa Sarawak on the last day — it was flavourful, authentic, and the perfect way to end our trip to Kuching! It truly gave us a taste of local Sarawakian cuisine.
Overall, we had a pleasant and memorable experience. We would definitely stay here again on our next visit to Kuching. Highly recommended!
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GGuest User2026.03.09
The hotel's location is great, right next to a park, and you can enjoy the view across the river while having breakfast. The bed was large and the room was spacious. There was a slight odor when I first entered the room, possibly from the riverside sewer, but my nose is quite sensitive. After lighting an air freshener, it was generally fine. Overall, I was very satisfied with the experience. The hotel breakfast was also good and quite extensive, and the lobby offered dinner options, which was convenient. The front desk staff were very polite.
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YYanaraimi2026.04.04
The view was absolutely spot on - definitely the highlight of the stay. The location is excellent, just a short walk to the Kuching Waterfront, making it very convenient to explore nearby attractions, cafes, and local spots. Everything was within easy reach, and the area has a really nice, relaxing vibe, especially in the evening.
Overall, it was a very pleasant and comfortable stay. The convenience of being able to walk around without needing transport made the whole experience even better. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to stay in a strategic location with a great view.
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GGuest User2026.03.22
While the room wasn't huge, it had all the essential amenities and the location was excellent. There were plenty of dining options nearby, making it super convenient for both getting around and eating out. The only downside was the inconsistent hot water supply; it wasn't hot enough and quickly turned cold, which really impacted my shower experience. I hope they can improve their hot water system.
This hotel has been around for a long time, and I stay here every time I visit Kuching. The service is great, it's clean, and comfortable. Highly recommended.
Same as usually why i choose imperial palace as my place to stay at Miri is very kind and friendly staff even the cleaner. Most important for me is very quite. Not too much people at hotel lobby even if they have event at the hotel.
Pro: Room is very spacious, comfy beds, strong water pressure, comes with bathtub & toilet amenities, bathrobe & clean towels, diff TV channels available, stable WiFi. Good location with ample car parks available. Swimming pool is great, kids love it!
Con: Not sparkly clean, just fine, pillows have stains if covers are removed, car park elevators & hotel room elevators are separated, AC just okay, not that cold, external windows are dirty, kinda run down a little bit, still have rooms for improvement as an “upscale/premium” hotel chain.
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GGuest User2026.02.26
Beautiful hotel in a fantastic location. Carpenter street, the waterfront, where nightly light shows (approx 15mins) are held and various historical buildings and sites are right at the doorstep of the hotel or within walking distance. There is also an excellent mall (Plaza Merdeka) is connected to the hotel which is a plus. Great service from all staff, thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable
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AAnonymous UserI stayed at City Rise Hotel Miri for the second time and overall it was a pleasant experience. my stay included breakfast. Although the variety of food options was not very extensive, the nasi lemak was surprisingly delicious and definitely a highlight of the meal.
The hotel remains a comfortable and convenient place to stay, especially for short visits. I would consider coming back again in the future.
ZZira HsanThe hotel is centrally located nearly shopping malls as Park City Mall, Farley & various shops, making it convenient for shopping n easily accessing local services. Affordable price & budget traveler.
SsuekNot aware that pullman was having some renovation and we need to take staircase to level 2 and get the lift to our room.
Also next day after cleaner done the room service noticed she pressed the toilet bowl flush button too hard and never bounced back caused water kept flushing nonstop. Lucky I have returned to hotel room as, forgot to take something and tried to pull that flush button up. I I felt still have room for improvement for quality or cleaner.
Overall the counter staffs and others are very friendly and helpful too.
Good location of this hotel and look forward again to stay hopefully the renovation done.
GGuest UserThe children’s pool with slides requires better maintenance, as insects were present. Parking is located quite far from the main area; however, buggy services are available and helpful. All staff members were very friendly, attentive, and supportive throughout our stay.
The room was spacious. Although we did not receive a full sea view—only a partial one—the scenery was still stunning. The ambience of the resort is very refreshing, with high ceilings and a breezy environment that creates a relaxing atmosphere. There are many activities available, and the resort is within walking distance to a beautiful beach. Swimming is not very suitable due to strong tides, but the soft sand makes it ideal for children to play.
There are two large pools: one specifically designed for children with slides, and another main pool where mini kayaks and floating flamingos are available for rent. The kids’ activity area is very creative, with games such as dam ular and various board games.
The breakfast buffet offered a good range of choices, although I had a better dining experience during a previous visit for work purposes. Unfortunately, room service dining was not satisfactory—the fries were soggy, the fried rice was overly oily, and the carbonara was average. There was also some confusion regarding a 20% insider discount, as we were initially informed it was applicable, but later told that the discount was only valid at Horizon Café not in room service. They should explain better :(
Overall, it was a pleasant stay, and with some improvements—particularly in maintenance and food quality—it could be an even better experience.
GGuest UserOverall, the stay itself was comfortable, and the room met expectations. The hotel's aesthetic is elegant and beautiful, and its location is convenient, surrounded by chinese restaurants within easy walking distance. The breakfast buffet was also good and enjoyable. However, the experience was unfortunately dampened by issues at the front desk, hygiene standards in the common areas, and soundproofing. We arrived around 10am and requested an early check-in, fully understanding that the standard check-in time is 2pm and that any earlier arrangement is subject to room availability and discretion. However, we were told by staff that early check-in would only be possible with an additional charge of RM160. This created an uncomfortable impression where it felt less like a matter of room availability and more like withholding an available room in order to impose extra charges. The tone suggests monetising convenience which we weren't particularly happy about.
After checked-in around 5pm. we noticed dirty plates on the floor left near the lift area. What was more concerning was that these plates were still there in the same spot the next morning when we checked out. This raised questions about cleanliness and hygiene, especially in shared spaces. In addition, the soundproofing could be improved. Noise from children crying near the lift was clearly audible, and due to the hotel's proximity to the airport, airplane noise could also be heard. This may be a concern for light sleepers or guests seeking a quieter stay.
While the room and overall stay were generally good, these experiences affected our impression.
VVanessa_899Pro: Room is very spacious, comfy beds, strong water pressure, comes with bathtub & toilet amenities, bathrobe & clean towels, diff TV channels available, stable WiFi. Good location with ample car parks available. Swimming pool is great, kids love it!
Con: Not sparkly clean, just fine, pillows have stains if covers are removed, car park elevators & hotel room elevators are separated, AC just okay, not that cold, external windows are dirty, kinda run down a little bit, still have rooms for improvement as an “upscale/premium” hotel chain.
HHelenyuxiupingThe hotel's location is excellent. Right across the street is the riverside park, making it very convenient to walk to Rainbow Bridge. The Parliament House on the opposite side is just a ten-minute walk away. In the evening, strolling along the Sarawak River on the opposite bank is also lovely. Just a heads-up: if you're returning to this side, make sure you get back before the Parliament House gate closes at 7 PM. We didn't notice the sign and ended up having to take a small ferry back. There are plenty of places to eat nearby. Except for the Sarawak Cultural Village and the Cat Museum, which require a taxi, all other attractions are within walking distance. Many museums are also worth visiting. There's a great Indian restaurant nearby that gets busy at lunchtime. The hotel's service and facilities are top-notch, especially the swimming pool, which has a fantastic ambiance. They even provide a complimentary fruit platter. Kuching is a city with a rich cultural heritage and is definitely worth a visit.
GGuest UserWhile the room wasn't huge, it had all the essential amenities and the location was excellent. There were plenty of dining options nearby, making it super convenient for both getting around and eating out. The only downside was the inconsistent hot water supply; it wasn't hot enough and quickly turned cold, which really impacted my shower experience. I hope they can improve their hot water system.
FFrances PhyleexiaThe checking-in was swift and efficient, thank you front desk staff of the day. :) We managed to check in a little after 2pm.
We were given a room at the corner (usually i don't prefer corner room but only found out after we went up).
First impression of the room - Room look clean and neat, but the odor from the room was not pleasant at all, I kept wondering is it because of our slippers? So i put all our slippers in the bathroom. When i lied on the bed, i found 2 short hair stucked at the pillow case. That's not the worst, the pillow, the blankets smells like 'wet-dog', so now i know where that unpleasant smell came from. It was cause the of the not fully dried cases and blankets! I was kinda angry, but i endured since it was only for a night.
Air-con was pleasantly cold, bathroom fully equipped, but they forgot to put toothbrushes but they sent over upon requested.
What i like on that floor was there wasn't mineral water bottles given like the previous room we stayed before at same hotel, instead they provided a Coway water dispenser and i love that as we can refill our own water bottles at anytime we stay there.
The hairdryer was not functioning after one use. Maybe because the coil got too hot at the first use.
The room overall is a very old room, it gives me the vibe of the old Santubong Resorts Hotel's room. Old wood, Old bedframe, Old chairs and table.
My suggestion would be to change the flooring to SPC Vinyl flooring, put some bright decoration like modern arts on the wall because it kinda look gloomy at scary at night. Hotel fridge is always not cold, i dunno why. And do remember to place the phone instruction and food menu because we have none of that, i was winging it when calling for toothbrush, luckily i got the number right.
Anyhow, there's Watson below the hotel to buy toiletries, if you want to; and Sugarbun restaurant to fill your belly, if you don't wanna order from the hotel.
Despite the old room i got, i would still stay in Hotel Simanggang for my next visit.
ZZulu TravellerEasy location halfway between Kuching airport and city centre. Very friendly guy at the reception speaks English with a US accent.
The room itself was clean and comfortable. No complaints.
Breakfast the choice was very limited. But what they had was pretty tasty. No coffee machine, sadly.
Overal very adequate for the price they charge.
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