Name: Penang Marriott Hotel
Address: 55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Estado de Penang, MY
Price range: 172 US$–294 US$ per night
Rating: 9.3

Opiniones de los huéspedes

En el Penang Marriott Hotel, los viajeros elogian constantemente a un personal amable y atento, las habitaciones modernas y espaciosas con vistas al mar, y su cómoda ubicación en Gurney Drive, cerca de centros comerciales y restaurantes, además de sus abundantes desayunos y sus agradables instalaciones, como la piscina y el M Club.

Muchos describen el hotel como nuevo y muy limpio. Entre los inconvenientes se incluyen precios más altos, ocasionales retrasos o fallos de comunicación, algo de ruido debido a las puertas delgadas o a la construcción cercana, y una queja aislada sobre la cena. El entorno frente al mar es agradable, aunque para llegar a los lugares de interés de Georgetown a menudo es necesario tomar un corto viaje en Grab. En general, espere una estancia pulida y moderna con un servicio cálido.

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Limpieza

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Instalaciones

Los huéspedes destacan la piscina al aire libre y el salón M Club, y varios elogian el servicio de habitaciones. Otras instalaciones reciben pocas menciones en las reseñas.

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10

Glen

29 sept 2025

·

Se alojó 2 noches

did not see the SPA, The breakfast is great, but the dinner does not meet my expectations, compared to the breakfast.

10

Douglas

18 sept 2025

·

Se alojó 3 noches

Overall a great choice for us: good location on the waterfront with a large park right across the street, many good food options and shopping malls within waking distance, easy and cheap Grab rides to area attractions, friendly and helpful staff, decent breakfast buffet, room service food that exceeded our expectations, nice outdoor swimming pool and sitting area with a view.

10

Suzanna

29 dic 2024

·

Se alojó 4 noches

A convenient and lovely place to stay in Penang. Easy to get a Grab or be dropped and picked up. Every staff member I encountered was a delight to interact with. I love the sea view which is at the less built up end of Gurney Drive. M Club was the cherry on the cake where the service, food and drinks were excellent. Turn down service always left a little sweet treat. I will definitely stay there again. Thank you to Shane and the team.

10

Nazurah

19 dic 2024

·

Se alojó 3 noches

Excellent service and facilities. Friendly and helpful staff - special mention to Intan who checked us in and ensured my family had adjacent views. Even the top brass; Mr Ken Thien, was at the lobby and breakfast buffet engaging guests and providing recommendations, where to eat, how to get there, offering me an umbrella. They deserve more than 5 stars really. Kudos to them team including Basil, Faris, and the rest (apologies, some names were missed!)

10

SHAMAILA

26 ago 2025

·

Se alojó 5 noches

We had booked 2 rooms for our family of 6. Amir at the front desk was amazing in keeping up with our request as we had requested for the rooms to be next door to eachother or connecting rooms. He was very polite and helpful. Mizan also the manager at the front desk was also very polite and helpful, if we had and questions or requests they were met very promptly, always greeeted us with a smile and politeness. Hotel was very clean and tidy. The breakfast was a beautiful spread of local dishes, fresh fruits, yogurts, tea, coffee, pastries, cakes and much much more. You can request the chefs to make you a omelette of your choice along with any other dish you wish to put together within reason as they had all fresh ingredients available. The rooms were cleaned regularly mornings and also by the evenings we would also have another round of cleaners come by to check on water bottles which were supplied to the room or just give the rooms a quick tidy. The mini bar was all complimentary which was a bonus as there is a pool, Gym and kids club which again was free of charge aswell as the wifi and they also had a choice of connecting your devices to the tv along with either watching Youtube or Netflix. The 3 kids club staff were absolutely amazing. My little 6 year old loved going to the kids club nearly everyday, as they had alot of different activities for children to do like puzzles, reading, colouring, drawing, origami which the staff sit down with you and do together.

8

christopher, adrian

2 ene 2025

·

Se alojó 10 noches

We thought club staff superb,helpful,engaging and friendly. 23rd night room service was very late arriving and partially cold. I day our room was not made up also and we had been out for at least 4 to 5 hours. Likely teething troubles of a new hotel... Sea View rooms view is fantastic.

10

Kim

30 oct 2025

·

Se alojó 2 noches

Room was beautiful and had a great view. Comfortable bed and great shower pressure. Bar/lobby had good drinks and cafe had amazing pastries. Breakfast was a great spread and they make so many things for you. Wish we had more days here.

10

Su-Min

20 ago 2025

·

Se alojó 3 noches

Situated on Gurney Drive with view of the ocean and where dining and shopping options are plentiful. Hotel offers free shuttle to shopping mall. No beach so ocean swimming is not an option. The hotel does have an infinity pool. Sago, the hotel restaurant, serves a variety of food including Australian/English, Malay, Chinese, Indian with limited Japanese selections in a buffet style. Did not try the other restaurants on site. Room is very comfortable and amenities are on par with the luxurious Marriott standard. Hotel staff very friendly and available to help with transportation and other information. English is widely spoken by all the staff. Would definitely return for another stay.

10

Alison

13 mar 2025

·

Se alojó 5 noches

Penang Marriott was everything we hoped for - great people, great room (with a fab shower), great location, lovely pool and plenty of dining options. The hotel definitely lives up to every one of its 5 stars…we loved it!

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Limpieza

Las reseñas señalan con frecuencia habitaciones muy limpias y un servicio de limpieza constante, y el hotel se siente nuevo. Algunas excepciones mencionan un día sin servicio o un olor a obra nueva.

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10

Rakhee

25 dic 2025

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Se alojó 3 noches

Friendly staff and clean rooms

10

Angeline

2 ene 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

Excellent location, well appointed rooms which were clean and spacious

10

Jemmy

8 nov 2025

·

Se alojó 1 noche

Very nice shower. Clean and comfortable beds. Excellent stay.

4

Wei

25 mar 2024

·

The hotel room was very smelly since the hotel was just opened few months ago. We wanted to shorten our stay and requested it via Expedia. And then the hotel changed a better room so we stayed 2 nights as planed. But the vehicle that the hotel booked for us to the airport was terrible. Only one safe belt worked on the back seats. Loud local music and strong spray smell…….The driver kept making calls on the way to the airport in very high speed. So scared! Most likely it wasn’t a certificated vehicle but it charged us double more than a normal taxi. How could A 5-star hotel make this kind of arrangement?

10

Jukka

28 nov 2025

·

Se alojó 7 noches

clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast

10

Marianne

16 nov 2025

·

Se alojó 5 noches

Staff, such pride in their work, hugely helpful with everything! Amazing location, clean rooms, impeccable service!

10

yik pey

1 dic 2025

·

Se alojó 2 noches

The room is super clean, the staffs are very friendly, the location is near to many eateries.

8

Jovin

29 dic 2025

·

Se alojó 3 noches

I booked and requested two rooms on the same floor. However, there was no response to my messages sent via Hotels.com or to my emails to the loyalty manager. Upon check-in, the counter staff were initially unaware of my request, but they were helpful and managed to arrange both rooms on the same floor. The room was consistently clean, well stocked, and serviced promptly each day. While the stay itself was satisfactory, I was disappointed by the lack of communication prior to arrival.

8

Chui wah jane

18 feb 2026

·

Se alojó 4 noches

Spacious room. Quite clean. Convenient location

10

abdul

4 mar 2025

·

Se alojó 1 noche

Very clean hotel.breakfast was amazing.

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Habitaciones

A los huéspedes les gustan las habitaciones espaciosas y modernas con camas cómodas, duchas potentes y vistas al mar o parciales al mar. Algunos informan sobre ruido procedente de puertas delgadas o de la construcción cercana y, ocasionalmente, una distribución peculiar.

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10

Fionn

4 mar 2025

·

Se alojó 2 noches

We very much enjoyed our stay here. This is a very new hotel with very modern rooms and decor.

8

JONATHAN

23 ago 2025

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Se alojó 4 noches

Excellent hotel staff - all were very polite and helpful. Slightly odd layout in the room, but perfectly clean and functional. Very noisy building work nearby during the day. Needed to get a Grab into the town each day but the drivers were cheap and efficient.

10

Xian Jun

24 dic 2025

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Se alojó 2 noches

Service was warm and always with a smile. Checking in and out was a breeze. My room was very spacious with a partial sea view. Would stay here again.

4

Anna

23 nov 2024

·

Se alojó 2 noches

The room door is not soundproof and it is very noisy. I was awakened 3 times during my nap. I called the front desk to ask for a room change but waited for 2 hours but no response. I went to the counter downstairs to ask for a room change again but the front desk said they would check and no response at all. I felt like I was staying in a 2-star hotel!

10

Angeline

2 ene 2025

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Se alojó 1 noche

Excellent location, well appointed rooms which were clean and spacious

10

Jemmy

8 nov 2025

·

Se alojó 1 noche

Very nice shower. Clean and comfortable beds. Excellent stay.

10

Cecilia

13 abr 2024

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Se alojó 4 noches

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Penang Marriott Hotel during our holiday, and we couldn't have been more impressed. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality that set the tone for our entire stay. The hotel's pristine lobby exuded a delightful scent, and the receptionist welcomed us with a beaming smile, making our check-in process seamless. Our room boasted immaculate cleanliness and offered a breathtaking sea view, truly enhancing our experience. What truly stood out was the impeccable service provided by the staff. Our room attendant displayed remarkable attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of our stay was tailored to our preferences. From the placement of water and cups to the thoughtful arrangement of bedroom slippers, every gesture was appreciated. Moreover, the entire staff consistently went above and beyond to cater to our needs, surpassing our expectations at every turn. Their dedication and commitment to excellence made our stay truly memorable. As first-time visitors to Penang, we couldn't have chosen a better hotel. The Penang Marriott Hotel exceeded all our expectations, and we wouldn't hesitate to return for future holidays. We'll be enthusiastically recommending it to our family and friends in Singapore. In conclusion, our experience at Penang Marriott hotel was nothing short of exceptional. Thank you to the entire team for making our holiday truly unforgettable.

10

Kim

30 oct 2025

·

Se alojó 2 noches

Room was beautiful and had a great view. Comfortable bed and great shower pressure. Bar/lobby had good drinks and cafe had amazing pastries. Breakfast was a great spread and they make so many things for you. Wish we had more days here.

8

Chui wah jane

18 feb 2026

·

Se alojó 4 noches

Spacious room. Quite clean. Convenient location

10

Alison

13 mar 2025

·

Se alojó 5 noches

Penang Marriott was everything we hoped for - great people, great room (with a fab shower), great location, lovely pool and plenty of dining options. The hotel definitely lives up to every one of its 5 stars…we loved it!

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Servicio

El servicio es ampliamente elogiado por ser cordial, educado y servicial, con un registro de entrada y salida eficientes. Algunos huéspedes experimentaron fallos de comunicación, seguimientos lentos o insatisfactorios, o problemas aislados con los horarios del servicio de habitaciones, el acceso al club o los arreglos de transporte.

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10

Xian Jun

24 dic 2025

·

Se alojó 2 noches

Service was warm and always with a smile. Checking in and out was a breeze. My room was very spacious with a partial sea view. Would stay here again.

10

Mark

29 sept 2024

·

Se alojó 4 noches

Staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful - phone was very quiet and hard to hear when speaking to staff - buttons on phone were not relevant to the call being made - ended up only using the concierge number as all other numbers were either not answering or going to the wrong area - room 2228

4

Anna

23 nov 2024

·

Se alojó 2 noches

The room door is not soundproof and it is very noisy. I was awakened 3 times during my nap. I called the front desk to ask for a room change but waited for 2 hours but no response. I went to the counter downstairs to ask for a room change again but the front desk said they would check and no response at all. I felt like I was staying in a 2-star hotel!

6

Bin Ismail

21 mar 2024

·

Se alojó 2 noches

I was charged Club room price but on the first day i could not access the 20th floor Club facilities. Only the next day was I guven access so I was overcharged cor facilities I could not enjoy

4

Wei

25 mar 2024

·

The hotel room was very smelly since the hotel was just opened few months ago. We wanted to shorten our stay and requested it via Expedia. And then the hotel changed a better room so we stayed 2 nights as planed. But the vehicle that the hotel booked for us to the airport was terrible. Only one safe belt worked on the back seats. Loud local music and strong spray smell…….The driver kept making calls on the way to the airport in very high speed. So scared! Most likely it wasn’t a certificated vehicle but it charged us double more than a normal taxi. How could A 5-star hotel make this kind of arrangement?

10

Nazurah

19 dic 2024

·

Se alojó 3 noches

Excellent service and facilities. Friendly and helpful staff - special mention to Intan who checked us in and ensured my family had adjacent views. Even the top brass; Mr Ken Thien, was at the lobby and breakfast buffet engaging guests and providing recommendations, where to eat, how to get there, offering me an umbrella. They deserve more than 5 stars really. Kudos to them team including Basil, Faris, and the rest (apologies, some names were missed!)

10

SHAMAILA

26 ago 2025

·

Se alojó 5 noches

We had booked 2 rooms for our family of 6. Amir at the front desk was amazing in keeping up with our request as we had requested for the rooms to be next door to eachother or connecting rooms. He was very polite and helpful. Mizan also the manager at the front desk was also very polite and helpful, if we had and questions or requests they were met very promptly, always greeeted us with a smile and politeness. Hotel was very clean and tidy. The breakfast was a beautiful spread of local dishes, fresh fruits, yogurts, tea, coffee, pastries, cakes and much much more. You can request the chefs to make you a omelette of your choice along with any other dish you wish to put together within reason as they had all fresh ingredients available. The rooms were cleaned regularly mornings and also by the evenings we would also have another round of cleaners come by to check on water bottles which were supplied to the room or just give the rooms a quick tidy. The mini bar was all complimentary which was a bonus as there is a pool, Gym and kids club which again was free of charge aswell as the wifi and they also had a choice of connecting your devices to the tv along with either watching Youtube or Netflix. The 3 kids club staff were absolutely amazing. My little 6 year old loved going to the kids club nearly everyday, as they had alot of different activities for children to do like puzzles, reading, colouring, drawing, origami which the staff sit down with you and do together.

8

christopher, adrian

2 ene 2025

·

Se alojó 10 noches

We thought club staff superb,helpful,engaging and friendly. 23rd night room service was very late arriving and partially cold. I day our room was not made up also and we had been out for at least 4 to 5 hours. Likely teething troubles of a new hotel... Sea View rooms view is fantastic.

8

Jovin

29 dic 2025

·

Se alojó 3 noches

I booked and requested two rooms on the same floor. However, there was no response to my messages sent via Hotels.com or to my emails to the loyalty manager. Upon check-in, the counter staff were initially unaware of my request, but they were helpful and managed to arrange both rooms on the same floor. The room was consistently clean, well stocked, and serviced promptly each day. While the stay itself was satisfactory, I was disappointed by the lack of communication prior to arrival.

10

Chung Hoe

11 ene 2026

·

Se alojó 4 noches

Stayed 4 nights from Jan 2 - 6th. Quality service overall given the its busy holiday season. Price was slightly on the high end as there were options elsewhere, just wanted to try it given its location on Gurney Drive which was an attraction.

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Ubicación

Ubicación frente al mar en Gurney Drive, cerca de centros comerciales y restaurantes, con vistas al mar. Para llegar a los lugares de interés de Georgetown normalmente es necesario tomar un corto viaje en Grab.

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10

Carol

11 sept 2025

·

Se alojó 3 noches

It’s near Paragon shopping mall and lots of food option

10

Douglas

18 sept 2025

·

Se alojó 3 noches

Overall a great choice for us: good location on the waterfront with a large park right across the street, many good food options and shopping malls within waking distance, easy and cheap Grab rides to area attractions, friendly and helpful staff, decent breakfast buffet, room service food that exceeded our expectations, nice outdoor swimming pool and sitting area with a view.

10

Angeline

2 ene 2025

·

Se alojó 1 noche

Excellent location, well appointed rooms which were clean and spacious

10

Suzanna

29 dic 2024

·

Se alojó 4 noches

A convenient and lovely place to stay in Penang. Easy to get a Grab or be dropped and picked up. Every staff member I encountered was a delight to interact with. I love the sea view which is at the less built up end of Gurney Drive. M Club was the cherry on the cake where the service, food and drinks were excellent. Turn down service always left a little sweet treat. I will definitely stay there again. Thank you to Shane and the team.

8

Christian

11 may 2025

·

Se alojó 2 noches

Went there for a couple retreat weekend. Location is north of most of what you want to see in Georgetown. Given the pricing of the room it’s not something I want to return to.

10

yik pey

1 dic 2025

·

Se alojó 2 noches

The room is super clean, the staffs are very friendly, the location is near to many eateries.

10

Su-Min

20 ago 2025

·

Se alojó 3 noches

Situated on Gurney Drive with view of the ocean and where dining and shopping options are plentiful. Hotel offers free shuttle to shopping mall. No beach so ocean swimming is not an option. The hotel does have an infinity pool. Sago, the hotel restaurant, serves a variety of food including Australian/English, Malay, Chinese, Indian with limited Japanese selections in a buffet style. Did not try the other restaurants on site. Room is very comfortable and amenities are on par with the luxurious Marriott standard. Hotel staff very friendly and available to help with transportation and other information. English is widely spoken by all the staff. Would definitely return for another stay.

8

Chui wah jane

18 feb 2026

·

Se alojó 4 noches

Spacious room. Quite clean. Convenient location

10

Chung Hoe

11 ene 2026

·

Se alojó 4 noches

Stayed 4 nights from Jan 2 - 6th. Quality service overall given the its busy holiday season. Price was slightly on the high end as there were options elsewhere, just wanted to try it given its location on Gurney Drive which was an attraction.

10

Alison

13 mar 2025

·

Se alojó 5 noches

Penang Marriott was everything we hoped for - great people, great room (with a fab shower), great location, lovely pool and plenty of dining options. The hotel definitely lives up to every one of its 5 stars…we loved it!

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Comida

El desayuno recibe constantemente altas calificaciones por su calidad y variedad; los huéspedes también elogiaron las ofertas del M Club, con algunos comentarios positivos sobre las bebidas del bar, los pasteles de la cafetería y el servicio de habitaciones. Una reseña sintió que la cena no cumplió con las expectativas.

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10

Glen

29 sept 2025

·

Se alojó 2 noches

did not see the SPA, The breakfast is great, but the dinner does not meet my expectations, compared to the breakfast.

10

Douglas

18 sept 2025

·

Se alojó 3 noches

Overall a great choice for us: good location on the waterfront with a large park right across the street, many good food options and shopping malls within waking distance, easy and cheap Grab rides to area attractions, friendly and helpful staff, decent breakfast buffet, room service food that exceeded our expectations, nice outdoor swimming pool and sitting area with a view.

10

Ching Yieng

27 nov 2024

·

5/5. Everything was up to standard! Staffs, service, food ( buffet ) and even the location. Would revisit if I go to Penang again

10

Suzanna

29 dic 2024

·

Se alojó 4 noches

A convenient and lovely place to stay in Penang. Easy to get a Grab or be dropped and picked up. Every staff member I encountered was a delight to interact with. I love the sea view which is at the less built up end of Gurney Drive. M Club was the cherry on the cake where the service, food and drinks were excellent. Turn down service always left a little sweet treat. I will definitely stay there again. Thank you to Shane and the team.

10

Jukka

28 nov 2025

·

Se alojó 7 noches

clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast

10

SHAMAILA

26 ago 2025

·

Se alojó 5 noches

We had booked 2 rooms for our family of 6. Amir at the front desk was amazing in keeping up with our request as we had requested for the rooms to be next door to eachother or connecting rooms. He was very polite and helpful. Mizan also the manager at the front desk was also very polite and helpful, if we had and questions or requests they were met very promptly, always greeeted us with a smile and politeness. Hotel was very clean and tidy. The breakfast was a beautiful spread of local dishes, fresh fruits, yogurts, tea, coffee, pastries, cakes and much much more. You can request the chefs to make you a omelette of your choice along with any other dish you wish to put together within reason as they had all fresh ingredients available. The rooms were cleaned regularly mornings and also by the evenings we would also have another round of cleaners come by to check on water bottles which were supplied to the room or just give the rooms a quick tidy. The mini bar was all complimentary which was a bonus as there is a pool, Gym and kids club which again was free of charge aswell as the wifi and they also had a choice of connecting your devices to the tv along with either watching Youtube or Netflix. The 3 kids club staff were absolutely amazing. My little 6 year old loved going to the kids club nearly everyday, as they had alot of different activities for children to do like puzzles, reading, colouring, drawing, origami which the staff sit down with you and do together.

10

Kim

30 oct 2025

·

Se alojó 2 noches

Room was beautiful and had a great view. Comfortable bed and great shower pressure. Bar/lobby had good drinks and cafe had amazing pastries. Breakfast was a great spread and they make so many things for you. Wish we had more days here.

10

Su-Min

20 ago 2025

·

Se alojó 3 noches

Situated on Gurney Drive with view of the ocean and where dining and shopping options are plentiful. Hotel offers free shuttle to shopping mall. No beach so ocean swimming is not an option. The hotel does have an infinity pool. Sago, the hotel restaurant, serves a variety of food including Australian/English, Malay, Chinese, Indian with limited Japanese selections in a buffet style. Did not try the other restaurants on site. Room is very comfortable and amenities are on par with the luxurious Marriott standard. Hotel staff very friendly and available to help with transportation and other information. English is widely spoken by all the staff. Would definitely return for another stay.

10

abdul

4 mar 2025

·

Se alojó 1 noche

Very clean hotel.breakfast was amazing.

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Mes	Precio medio
enero	176 US$
febrero	184 US$
marzo	173 US$
abril	211 US$
mayo	171 US$
junio	169 US$
julio	202 US$
agosto	209 US$
septiembre	209 US$
octubre	174 US$
noviembre	174 US$
diciembre	178 US$

DO	LU	MA	MI	JU	VI	SA
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18 $172	19 $193	20 $193	21 $199	22 $204	23 $193	24 $193
25 $193	26 $209	27 $207	28 $236	29 $233	30 $188	31 $191

DO	LU	MA	MI	JU	VI	SA
1 $196	2 $200	3 $204	4 $212	5 $204	6 $175	7 $188
8 $196	9 $201	10 $215	11 $230	12	13 $294	14 $227
15 $194	16 $194	17 $196	18 $265	19 $204	20 $201	21 $215
22 $196	23 $191	24 $194	25 $204	26 $199	27 $196	28 $185
29 $191	30 $194

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Suite, 2 habitaciones, vistas al mar

Habitación, 2 camas individuales, vistas al mar

Habitación, 2 camas individuales, vistas a la ciudad

Habitación Club, 2 camas individuales, vistas al mar

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