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It's hard to get bored of Penang. From mouth-watering street food to heritage buildings and a vibrant old town vibe, the city always feels refreshing no matter how many times you head back. If you're looking for a nice place to stay for your next trip to Penang, you're looking in the right place. Check out our list of best hotels in Penang from boutique heritage hotels located in the heart of George Town to beachfront resorts in Batu Ferringhi.
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18 Best Hotels In Penang
Unique heritage hotels 🏛
1. The Edison George Town
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The Edison is a beautifully restored colonial mansion set in the heart of George Town. With elegant open spaces, cool white walls, and vibrant jade accents - The Edison went through a comprehensive transformation and restoration back in late 2014, but still retains much of the building's historical character. The hotel exudes timeless charm that you just simply can't find in modern establishments, and offers rooms that are designed with a fine balance of elegance and comfort.
- Address: 15, Lebuh Leith, George Town, 10200, Penang
- Price: $$$ - from RM563 per night
2. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
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Conceived and constructed before the end of the 19th century, The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (also known as The Blue Mansion) is one of the most iconic boutique hotels in Malaysia. With its roots dating 3,000 years back, this UNESCO award-winning hotel is recently known for being a filming location of the 'Crazy Rich Asians' film. Make sure you pay attention to the striking beauty hidden in every nook, corner, and architectural detail of the building!
- Address: 15, Lebuh Leith, George Town, 10200, Penang
- Price: $$$ - from RM587 per night
3. 23 LoveLane Hotel
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23 LoveLane Hotel is definitely one of our favourite boutique heritage hotels in Penang! This 10 room hotel was originally a private residence owned by a European and later by a local family, and has since been carefully restored into a beautiful heritage hotel with buildings that represent five different architectural periods. Besides cosy and spacious rooms and suites, the hotel also features a Chinese-Indian terrace with cozy benches that are perfect for lounging, a library equipped with coffee and board games, as well as a lush private garden that provides a calm refuge after a day out.
- Address: 23, Lorong Love, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
- Price: $$$ - from RM405 per night
4. Eastern & Oriental Hotel
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Affectionately known as the 'E&O' to generations of travellers, Penang's Eastern & Oriental Hotel is a 19th-century hotel that preserves the Eastern culture with its vintage-themed furnishings and interior that exudes old world elegance. The hotel has been welcoming guests from all over the world in timeless style for almost 135 years. Besides its luxurious rooms and suites, our second favourite part of the Eastern & Oriental Hotel is definitely its picturesque Heritage Wing Swimming Pool that offers refreshing dips with views overlooking the Andaman Sea.
- Address: 10, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
- Price: $$$$ - from RM706 per night
5. Macalister Mansion
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The Macalister Mansion is set amidst a lovingly restored colonial mansion built in the early 1900s that has been transformed into an elegant, sophisticated boutique hotel full of historical character. The mansion consists of eight individually designed rooms filled with charming furnishing and specially commissioned art pieces. Fun fact: the name of the hotel honours Sir Norman Macalister, one of Penang's first British Governors!
- Address: 228 Macalister Road, 10400 George Town, Penang
- Price: $$$$ - from RM742 per night
6. Seven Terraces
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Tucked along a row of restored shophouses, Seven Terraces Hotel is one of the top heritage stays in George Town. This boutique hotel beautifully showcases its Anglo-Chinese architecture with open courtyards, gold-gilded doors, and elegant marble-on-hardwood furniture. Seven Terraces is popular amongst tourists due to its strategic location in the heart and core of the World Heritage Site. The hotel is located within walking distance to many sightseeing spots such as the Goddess of Mercy Temple, St George's Church, and stately British colonial mansions, making it the perfect launchpad for exploring George Town.
- Address: Stewart Ln, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang
- Price: $$$ - from RM513 per night
7. The Prestige Hotel
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The last heritage hotel on our list is the beautiful The Prestige Hotel. This 162-room boutique hotel resembles a tropical Victorian Eden - besides stylishly designed rooms, you'll also be delighted to find a rooftop infinity pool with clear views of the quayside, gazebos by the pool where you can lounge on, a sundeck where you can catch beautiful views of sunrise and sunset, and a super chic custom-designed gym.
- Address: 8, Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town, 10300 George Town, Penang
- Price: $$$ - from RM536 per night
Modern hotels in the city 🏙
8. Victoria Garden Hotel
Located in the heart of George Town, Victoria Garden Hotel offers relaxing, clean, and inviting stays at an affordable price tag. The hotel's strategic location allows guests to easily access the town's popular spots and activities, attractions within close vicinity include the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Khoo Kongsi, Armenian Street, Wonderfood Museum, Komtar, and more. Take your pick from various room options available for booking on Klook!
- Address: 280, Lebuh Victoria, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
- Price: $$ - from RM223 per night
9. Tropics Eight Suites
Tropics Eight Suites is the perfect stay for a Penang adventure with a group of friends or family. The spacious units here will make you feel as if you're stepping into your own cosy home - there's lots of floor space for your little ones to run around if you're travelling with family! Choose from a variety of different suites catered to suit different groups of travellers - all units come with top-notch facilities and amenities such as complimentary wifi, 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, toiletries, coffee and tea making facilities, fridge, microwave, and more.
- Address: 11A, Jalan Gottlieb, George Town, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
- Price: $$$ - from RM188 per night
10. Royale Chulan Penang
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The Royale Chulan Penang Hotel is a 4-star heritage property that offers a charming fusion of history and modern luxury. Part of the hotel is a beautifully restored heritage building built in 1892, providing an endearing old-world charm that's unique to the establishment. Located at the Weld Quay area, many of the rooms here offer serene views of the pool or harbour. For guests who are willing to fork out a little extra, we'd recommend booking one of their suites that come fitted with huge windows, sweeping balcony views, and a separate sitting area!
- Address: No 1 & 2, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
- Price: $$ - from RM278 per night
11. G Hotel Gurney
G Hotel Gurney is a cosy sanctuary overlooking Penang's famous Gurney Drive. With 312 stylishly designed rooms offering a touch of cool modernity, the hotel is an urban oasis fit for all types of travellers. Best part? It is strategically located within walking distance to vibrant malls such as Gurney Paragon and Gurney Plaza, as well as Gurney Drive where you can get some good old char kuey teow for supper!
- Address: 168A, Gurney Dr, 10250 George Town, Penang
- Price: $$$ - from RM549 per night
12. Vouk Hotel Suites
Also nestled in the heart of George Town, Vouk Hotel Suites is located within close proximity to most of Penang's top tourist attractions, chic malls, bars, and restaurants for you to satisfy your food cravings. Besides standard rooms available at affordable prices, you can also opt for a room with a lovely partial sea view. Book your stay on Klook for extra savings!
- Address: Vouk Hotel Suites, Jln Sultan Ahmad Shah, Georgetown, 10050, Penang
- Price: $ - from RM185 per night
13. The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel
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Located just across the street from the iconic THE TOP Komtar, The Wembley is a towering hotel with 415 lavish, spacious rooms. Our favourite part of the hotel is definitely the salt-water infinity pool located on its 11th floor overlooking the city.
Klook Insider Tip: one of Penang's popular tong shui stalls, Tang Yen is located a short walk away from the hotel! This humble street stall is a fourth-generation business that has served delicious desserts to Penangites for over 70 years. Head over for a hearty bowl of glutinous rice balls in ginger soup while you're in the area.
- Address: 183, Jalan Magazine, George Town, 10300 George Town, Penang
- Price: $$ - from RM308 per night
Hotels by the beach 🏖
14. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang
If you're looking for a comfortable and convenient stay, look no further than DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang. Take your pick from a good range of rooms suited for different groups of travellers, including spacious Family Rooms with ample of space for your little ones and Premier Rooms that boast private balconies and sea views. Hotel guests will also get to access many recreational and family-friendly facilities such as an outdoor pool, spa, children's playground, a Kids' club, lounge, and restaurants. Oh, the hotel is also home to Malaysia's first teddy bear museum, TeddyVille!
- Address: 56, Jalan Low Yat, Puncak Ria, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang
- Price: $$ - from RM240 per night
15. Lone Pine Hotel
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Known as the "boutique hotel by the beach", Lone Pine Boutique Hotel is tucked away in an idyllic spot along Penang's popular Batu Ferringhi beach. It began as a bungalow, was transformed into a family-run hotel (with just 10 rooms!) back in 1948, and has since become one of Penang's legendary hotels. The hotel expanded and refurbished a couple of times over the years, building more space to welcome guests from all over the world. We especially love lounging by the pool or on the lawn that's well-shaded by tall casuarina trees!
- Address: 97, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Penang
- Price: $$$ - from RM418 per night
16. Hard Rock Hotel Penang
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Also located along Batu Ferringhi Beach, Hard Rock Hotel Penang is a popular accommodation choice in Penang. With an amazing 26,000 square feet outdoor pool complete with water slides and luxurious poolside cabanas, you'll probably have a hard time deciding whether to stay in and lounge around the pool or head out for sightseeing. Pssst, other facilities at the hotel include a swim-up bar with sunset views, an amazing spa, a children's and teens club, and rooms that come equipped with BOSE sound systems, and free HD blockbuster movies available 24 hours a day.
- Address: Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang
- Price: $$$ - from RM424 per night
17. Lexis Suites Penang
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Lexis Suites Penang is easily one of Penang Island's most scenic seaside properties. The rooms and suites are spacious, bright, and offer ultimate comfort, luxury, and convenience. The resort consists of 222 spacious and tastefully-decorated suites, all equipped with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that lead out to a private balcony. The resort is most well-known for being the only resort on Penang Island that provides their guests with the luxury of indulging in a private pool and steam room built into every single individual suite, even the most standard ones!
- Address: 28, Jalan Teluk Kumbar, 11920 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
- Price: $$$ - from RM502 per night
18. Hompton By The Beach
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Standing at a height of 33 floors, Hompton Beach Hotel is located along the strategic Tanjong Tokong seafront, offering a panoramic vista of the Andaman Sea from the floor-to-ceiling windows of their rooms. The rooms at Hompton Beach Hotel are built on the upper level floors (12th - 32nd floor), providing guests with exclusive privacy as well as breathtaking views of the ocean. You'll feel right at home the moment you step into the warm, bright, and homey spaces filled with practical yet stylish custom-built furniture.
- Address: 533, Jalan C M Hashim, Tanjung Tokong, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
- Price: $$ - from RM278 per night
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