Central location, spacious rooms and comfortable (good size) bed, combined with reasonable charges are the key factors why I gave this hotel four points, even though as I approached the hotel from far away, I was a bit concerned looking the exterior look - some parts of the wall were infested by fungi and compared to the next door and opposite hotels, it did look a bit old.and run down. But the hotel check-in staff were welcoming and helpful and the room were okay. I asked for new wing as a friend of mine who stayed there last year has advised me as he claimed that rooms in the old wind were not as well maintained. When I posted this question to the counter staff, I was given to understand that the old wing has just be renovated so it may well be okay from now on.
One short coming of the hotel is the limited (free) parking lots as guests may have to park at chargeable car park next door when the hotel has functions such as corporate events and wedding. This happened to me thrice during my three nights stay. So it is as good as not having complimentary parking for those who drive in and out at least twice a day.
Given the fact that there are plenty of eateries around the hotel, within walking distance of 10 minutes, it is safe not to pay extra for the buffet breakfast when booking the hotel. In general, it is a hotel I would consider returning should I visit Kuching again.