How Grand could it turn out to be?

Grand Continental Kuala Terengganu is just a basic 3-star hotel. I'm guessing it's a late 80's hotel with a typical 80's interior that I would say, it could be typically found at almost all Grand Continental Hotels in Malaysia (you know, the green-cream striped upholstery, bedspread and curtains with hazelnut brown furniture - get the picture?)

Nothing fancy for the porte-cochere as it has none The drop off area consist only its internal lay-by with a small foyer. The Lobby was rather small as well - it was quite pack with 2 bus-load of people upon my arrival. The architectural language of the lobby?? I personally think it need a quick dose of refurbishment as it looks too worn-out. The coffe house located directly 10 steps up from the lobby - it hard to be missed, so I guess I already know where my breakfast would be for tomorrow.

There ain't any designated lift lobby for this hotel, the lift lobby actually opens up to the waiting lounge (refer the photos) I personally preferred a separate designated area for Lift Lobby as it segregate the chaos of waiting lounge or the hotel's lobby. And it was strangehaving a cake display right next to the lift!


Anyway, my room on the fifth floor was facing directly opposite the lift door, so I won't get my self lost around the corridor finding my room ..tsk tsk! In general the room is quite spacious in terms of the size of floor area, with 2 single bed and an area for extra bed, but I felt it was more than generous for a single occupancy. It has a small bay window facing South China Sea (I think it's the Ketapang Bay), with textured wall-paper, and hazelnut brown furniture (not my kind of interior). The bathroom was quite small though in relative comparison to the room with a brown-speckle-marble counter top, but generally in clean state.

my room is overlooking South China Sea - and that tall building is Hotel Tanjong Vista

Owh, this hotel was located nearby the famous market in Kuala Terengganu called Pasar Payang - you would want to go if you are looking for souvenirs or batik or songket..or Terengganu delicacies..However, I think you should get your butt out of your room - nothing fancy to adore, tv channel was so basic..the room was basic which too my standard of travelling would only suit for one main purpose - sleep ur muscle. So, if you doesn't have any high expectations, this hotel would be a good pick as the rate is quick affordable, but if you are looking more from your stay in hotel than perhaps you should find others than would suit your taste. But hey, I've made it through so, it wasn't that bad..  ;)