Grand Margherita Hotel, Kuching

This is my last stop from long vacation to Singapore & Bangkok. So I spending most of my time in the rooms. Luckily is an Executive Superior room. Not a bad choice but a bit expensive without breakfast. Walking distance to some shopping area around the hotel. Kuching is a small town, not much attraction here. The hotel staffs are not serving with a smile, may be because the hotel just changed to other name, no more "Holiday Inn". Luckily my reservation still available.

OK hotel on the river with a fine pool. The concierge was most friendly and helpful. We could walk to many museums, restaurants, and movie theaters. I wouldn't suggest using the room service however, as the food was pretty bad and didn't coincide with what was written on the menu! The hotel seemed to be transitioning between being the Holiday Inn and being called The Grand Margarita Resort, so things were in a bit of flux....no stationary in the room, no "hotel info" in the desk saying what the pool hours were, etc. It was a cheap stay and not luxurious.

We booked 2 nights at the Holiday Inn, Kuching. Check-in was fast and easy. Just produce your print-out from Agoda and your details are there. I was disappointed that my room faces the main road and not the Sarawak River. I found out later that the river-facing rooms cost more. However, the hotel is central and convenient. There is no lack of food as there are many coffee-shops and restaurants nearby. For those who prefer the fast-food restaurants, you can get MacDonald's, KFC and Pizza-Hut, all within 5 mins walking distance. We prefer authentic Sarawak food and had lobster and crabs at Top-Spot Food Court (10 min walking distance) at reasonable prices. The famous Sarawak Laksa and Kolok mee are easily obtainable around the hotel vicinity. Should you need to get any last minute gifts before you leave for the airport, you could easily pop into the Sarawak Plaza next door or to Parksons Grand across the road to buy your stuff. On the whole, a very convenient and centrally located hotel for the traveller who prefers to walk about town and who enjoys taking in the local delights.