This was our third visit to this hotel. The staff are fantastic and have always made us very welcome. The breakfasts are amazing with a wide choice of hot and cold food plus a great selection of fruit. The rooms are very comfortable and on our last visit we were upgraded to a suite. Eating in the hotel is very reasonably priced and of a high quality.
The Hilton Kuching is located across the road from the river front area. Walking distance to 2 shopping centres.
The hotel has a mini cafe, lobby bar, great buffet breakfast restaurant, and fabulous gym. Pool is large and located outside.
Business centre is located near the fitness centre. taxis available outside. Reception quite efficient and friendly.
Standard rooms are normal size, all rooms have no balcony.
An executive lounge is available on the top floors.
If you get a good rate here it can't be beat.
I do not want to repeat much of which many people have said previously but the staff remain both friendly and helpful - nothing is too much bother.
The location is excellent and if you have a river view from your room that is an added bonus.
The hotel was clean, and the staff was extremely helpful and kind. We had some issues with our return flight and the hotel staff went out of their way to help us. the hotel was by far the nicest in Kuching and had a great location. You must get a riverview if you stay here and try to get a higher floor. The river view is spectacular. Also the hotel has some great restaurants, and terrific roomservice. Its a wonderful hotel to relax and recharge after hiking and trecking in the forests.
I stayed at the Hilton beginning of Feb to get away from the hustle and bustle of Chinese New Year. As it is, I purchased their buffet dinner and buffet breakfast package. I must say that I am mightly impressed with their wide selection for both buffets. Their menu is extensive and they make the effort to modify the menu daily.
However, the room that we stayed in were pretty run down and old for the price that we pay. Everything seemed to be yellowish.
The bathroom needs some work on its tiles. Although it was clean but it looked aged. The door looked as if someone tried to break in to the room.
Overall, the service is superb. All the staff that we encounter were friendly, polite and accomodating.
The location of the hotel is strategic. Right in front is the Kuching Waterfront. On its' right, a few steps away is a few shopping centers. Food is available left right and center.
I would stay here again provided they do a renovation on its rooms.
Theres no doubt that the Hilton Kuching is a lovely hotel. From the very welcoming lobby to the excellent on site restaurants and the location it all looks to be excellent. And while you're not in your room trying to sleep - which is, really, why you need a hotel room, it IS a good hotel.
However, the building is definately starting to show its age. During our stay we were very happy until our first nights sleep. The plumbing in the hotel is obviously very old and zings, whilstles honks and squeaks all night. With every tap turned on, shower had or toilet flushed during the night the plumbing makes it presence known.
When travelling with a very young family sleep is of paramount importance. And thats why - even though the hotel is to all outward appearances perfect - it falls down in the area you need most - the ability to have a good nights sleep to alloy you to enjoy your holiday or be at your best for business.
By all means this hotel is a bargain stay, and do try it out, but make sure to take the earplugs and I cant recommend it for young families or those who sleep light.
Local to the hotel highlights include a relaxing ride on the sampans on the river, the Brooke cafe in the waterfront park and, if you're there on a sunday, a visit to the eye opening local sunday markets!
