Bayview Hotel Georgetown vs The Leith
Both are in Penang, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★George Town
Bayview Hotel Georgetown
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★George Town
The Leith
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick The Leith
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 150 m apart.
Choose Bayview Hotel Georgetown if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 340 / 44)
Choose The Leith if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.1)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 44 / 340)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2014)
Why is Bayview Hotel Georgetown better than The Leith?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (23,987 vs 1,526), so the rating is more reliable×16
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (340 vs 44 rooms)×7.7
Why is The Leith better than Bayview Hotel Georgetown?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.1)+0.9
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2014)+10y
- 34 more listed amenities (18 vs 14)+4
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 6A smaller, more intimate hotel (44 vs 340 rooms)−296
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Bayview Hotel Georgetown vs The Leith: which hotel is better? | Bayview Hotel Georgetown | The Leith |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.0 +0.9 |
| Location | 7.6 | 7.9 +0.3 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 5.8 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +1.5 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 9.0 +0.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.0 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 23,987 +22,461 | 1,526 |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 158 |
| Rank in Penang | bottom 24% | top 18% +58% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 | 7.9 +0.3 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 1.2 km | 1.0 km −150 m |
| To the beach | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 550 m | 420 m −120 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 9 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 340 | 44 |
| Floors | 16 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2024 +10y |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 18 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
150 m apart
Bayview Hotel Georgetown: city centre: 2.1 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
The Leith: city centre: 2.0 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Bayview Hotel Georgetown or The Leith: common questions
Which is better, Bayview Hotel Georgetown or The Leith?
The Leith leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. Bayview Hotel Georgetown is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Bayview Hotel Georgetown or The Leith?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Leith is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.2 km for Bayview Hotel Georgetown.
How far apart are Bayview Hotel Georgetown and The Leith?
The two hotels are 150 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score