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SAVV HOTEL

Hotel in George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.8 km from Northam Beach, SAVV HOTEL features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

I
Indian traveller
From
India
Starting from the impressive lobby, Savv hotel got everything right. They allowed us an early check-in @ 1 p.m. without an additional charge. Their rooms were clean, spacious and had great views of the sea. The bathroom was huge with a demarcated area for bathing. You get potable (drinking) water straight from the sink. Most of the key sights of Georgetown are within walking distance. The breakfast was of good quality, staff was helpful and they had umbrellas for the guests to use, quite useful both in rain and heat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,751 reviews
Price from
US$72.77
1 night, 2 adults

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Hotel in George Town

Housed in a Chinese courtyard-style mansion, The Blue Mansion offers boutique accommodation tastefully furnished with antique fittings.

S
SOFIA
From
Switzerland
the property is a beautiful historical old house, the staff was very helpful and friendly, breakfast was excellent and the rooms superb
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,190 reviews
Price from
US$172.05
1 night, 2 adults

Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Hotel in George Town

Situated in George Town, 1.4 km from Northam Beach, Eastern & Oriental Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

N
Nii S Q
From
Ghana
Breakfast in the Planters was quiet and staff were great. View from balcony watching sunset spectacular. Location was really good, and easy access to attractions in town. A regal grand old very well kept Hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,363 reviews
Price from
US$194.21
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai by IHG

Hotel in Bukit Mertajam

Situated in Bukit Mertajam, 9.2 km from Sunway Carnival Mall, Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai by IHG features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a...

D
Dharii_2205
From
Malaysia
Spectacular room. Perfect for solo travelers. The bed was spacious. The staff were extremely friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
US$71.93
1 night, 2 adults

The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel in George Town

Set in George Town, 2.6 km from Northam Beach, The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

M
Marjana
From
Slovenia
Very fancy place. Top quality. Staff very professional and friendly. Location great. All in walking distance from this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 962 reviews
Price from
US$120.88
1 night, 2 adults

88 Armenian

Hotel in George Town

Located in George Town and with Northam Beach reachable within 2.4 km, 88 Armenian provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

K
Kathleen
From
Malta
Everything! The location, the building, the comfort, the staff. If was perfect. The bath and the light coming in was amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
US$263.21
1 night, 2 adults

The Edison George Town

Hotel in George Town

The Edison George Town is set in a restored colonial mansion with contemporary decor. The stylish guest rooms are furnished with a sofa and guests enjoy complimentary turn down service.

K
Kenny
From
Malaysia
Love the architecture and the charm of the building and the above and beyond service of the staff especially Albert.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Price from
US$224.03
1 night, 2 adults

East Indies Mansion

Hotel in George Town

Set in a restored private mansion, East Indies Mansion is located in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town.

S
Sarah
From
New Zealand
Lovely staff, Kanmani especially was very helpful and friendly. Great rooms, very quiet overnight. Location was fantastic, right in the heart of Georgetown. Beautiful building and facilities. Highly recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 504 reviews
Price from
US$104.84
1 night, 2 adults

Seven Terraces

Hotel in George Town

Located in the capital city of Penang, Seven Terraces is only within a 5-minute walk to the significant Goddess of Mercy Temple and the popular Penang Peranakan Mansion.

G
Gregor
From
Malaysia
Fantastic small hotel, you will struggle to find better.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews
Price from
US$197.38
1 night, 2 adults

Campbell House

Hotel in George Town

Campbell House is conveniently located a 5-minute drive from Penang Museum and is surrounded by a variety of local shopping and eating options.

A
A.
From
Pakistan
Best leg of our trip. The hotel is simply gorgeous. It has the loveliest historic architecture and feel despite which they have ensure modern facilities like good air conditioning, hot water, etc. My favourite part of the hotel is the library / study on the mezzanine floor. Breakfast and food in the hotel was delicious. The staff is really friendly and welcoming, took time to explain all the sightings and road maps to us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews
Price from
US$118.55
1 night, 2 adults
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Set in George Town and with Northam Beach reachable within 1.6 km, Citadines Connect Bertam Georgetown Penang offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi...

From US$118.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

Situated in Bayan Lepas, 1.5 km from Hammer Bay Beach, Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Located in George Town, 500 metres from Northam Beach, Marriott Executive Apartments Penang provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

From US$220.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection is in Georgetown, just 3 minutes' drive from the New Central Business District. It has spacious suites with free Wi-Fi.

From US$183.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Situated in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach, Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

From US$92.54 per night
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Set in George Town, 1.4 km from Northam Beach, The George Penang by The Crest Collection offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$207.89 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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From US$122.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Wellesley Hotel is located in Simpang Ampat, 21 km from Penang Bridge and 29 km from Queensbay Mall. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 681 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews

Magazine Vista Hotel Managed by The Ascott Limited is located in George Town, within 1.5 km of Wonderfood Museum and 7.6 km of Straits Quay.

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FAQs about hotels in Penang

A Palm-Lined Pearl

An island and part of the mainland make up the small Malaysian region of Penang, also known as the ‘pearl of the Orient’. It has long been coveted and the capital Georgetown has many elegant Colonial buildings. The observation deck of the KOMTAR tower – the tallest building – offers spectacular views of the town and surrounding mountains.

A funicular railway goes up to Penang Hill deep in the forest. Nearby Air Itam has one of Asia’s largest Buddhist temples - Kek Lok Si – lit by hundreds of lights at night. Another fantastic temple is Taoist Kong Hock Keong in Georgetown.

Penang Airport is near southern Bayan Lepas, and across the Malacca Strait is Pulau Jerejak, a peaceful island where trees merge into ocean.

In the much livelier north, Batu Feringghi is the largest resort, with lots of Penang hotels on the beach, plenty of bars and a night market. East, green mountains slope down to blue waters at Tanjung Bungah, where several high-rise hotels overlook the palm-lined beach towards the Floating Mosque just offshore.

On the mainland Butterworth is the departure point for ferries to Penang island, and has a bird park housing a large number of Malaysian species. Wherever you decide to stay, Booking.com has a fantastic range of Penang hotels and apartments to choose from.

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From US$57.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,333 reviews
My wife and I are very happy with the staff they were excellent, helpful and courteous. Front office Magdeline, Vanilla,Sri, Sada they are good we had an issue with our parking which was resolved within 30 minutes especially Vanilla and Sri smiling with attentiveness listening to us. We appreciate it very much. Jacuzzi and swimming pool was great. We walkabouts near the property alot and found many eateries and beautiful buildings and good food. Great walk and so many things and very safe to walk. It's a mixed of many old and new it's interesting. Venture out and find out more. Will stay here again in the future.
Guest review by
Charlotte
Malaysia
From US$122.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,535 reviews
Probably the only place we stayed at in Malaysia that felt like a real hotel. The staff had immaculate manners and even prepared our early breakfast to take away at 5:30am due to our early flight. I didn't try their restaurants but I strongly recommend taking a little walk outside (if you can brave the traffic whizzing by you on narrow roads) and trying the local cuisine there. It was probably the best food we had on our trip to Malaysia! There is also an excellent Chinese place behind the restaurant - try the crab or the shrimp there and you'll be blown away.
Guest review by
Daniel
Japan
From US$36.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,497 reviews
All the staff were very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast buffet was great and changed everyday. The breakfast room has huge opening windows and overlooks the sea on both sides of the island. Clean comfortable beds and the room had an opening window. Great location just down the road from Chowasti market, also can catch free CAT bus from there, Durian stall next to hotel and The Red Garden Food Court is behind the hotel. Also check out Wai Kee Cafe for delicious BBQ Pork on Chulia Road
Guest review by
Alison
Australia
From US$113.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews
The hotel felt very luxurious. The room was very clean and spacious. The staff were really polite, kind and understanding. The hotel is far from the tourist attractions, but after all if you visit Penang solely for tourism, I would recommend staying on the island in order to avoid the traffic on the bridges.
Guest review by
Йоанна
Bulgaria
From US$137.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,305 reviews
The swimming pool was extremely good. My children loved them so much. I am truly happy with the service by the staff especially the front office team as I left my tablet in the room upon check out. But one of the staff called and reminded us about.
Guest review by
Shoba Kerishna Kumar
Indonesia
From US$300.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,363 reviews
Breakfast in the Planters was quiet and staff were great. View from balcony watching sunset spectacular. Location was really good, and easy access to attractions in town. A regal grand old very well kept Hotel.
Guest review by
Nii S Q
Ghana
From US$71.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 8,356 reviews
Staff was friendly and warm. The atmosphere of the resort was relaxing. Water activities were nearby and convenient. Rooms were also spacious and clean.
Guest review by
Natasha
Singapore
From US$192.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,561 reviews
Location: close to the beach and walking distance from a food court. Comfortable room with beautiful view. Nice and accomodating staff.
Guest review by
broogy4
France
From US$144.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 399 reviews
I love coming here. The staff are so welcoming and helpful. Always a smile to great you. Breakfast is a must
Guest review by
Colin
United Kingdom
From US$115.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 667 reviews
Very pleasant hotel with excellent facilities in a good location. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Guest review by
Jenny
United Kingdom
From US$77.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,377 reviews
Beauty everywhere and staff so polite. It was a tastefully done property.
Guest review by
Abhilash
India
From US$110.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,086 reviews
It was at a good location, clean and very comfortable breakfast was good
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CAROLINE MAYA
India
From US$134.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Amazing location .... one of my favourites on the whole planet ....
Guest review by
Jon
Cambodia
From US$99.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,055 reviews
The seaview is amazing. We sleep with the sound of the beach
Guest review by
Pika
Malaysia
From US$47.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,361 reviews
Very spacious room. I booked the deluxe king room
Guest review by
Michael KH Ling
Malaysia
From US$207.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,054 reviews
Perfect stay. Flawless hotel. Good breakfast.
Guest review by
Xavier
Thailand
From US$229.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,103 reviews
Beach was nice and good breakfast!
Guest review by
Yeon Hee
South Korea
From US$221.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,344 reviews
Location Newly renovated Clean
Guest review by
Lorraine
Singapore

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8.0

I was just there for 1 night, so didn't really have a chance...

I was just there for 1 night, so didn't really have a chance to see much, but my location was right beside the Gurney Plaze, - a great Mall. I an staying in Batu Feringghi for 3 months, so will be back in Georgetown often. They seem to have lots of great sites to see & food to enjoy. I ate at the Gurney Mall - lots of great places to eat. I would not like to drive in Georgetown, but hope to figure out the Bus system & get a monthly Bus Pass. I enjoy small tours and just walking around seeing things.
Guest review by
Stephen
Canada
6.0

Unfortunately, the sea was too rough to swim whilst we were...

Unfortunately, the sea was too rough to swim whilst we were there, we managed to lie on the sand and let the waves wash over us but it was far to dangerous to venture further out. I expect it is beautiful and safer when it is less stormy. The main street has some great places to eat, the place that does roti opposite The Hard Rock Cafe is excellent and there are lots of places to get a massage, we went to one called Paradise (if I remember rightly) which was nice. The night market is also excellent for food, lots of choice and I'd recommend the satay and curries from there.
Guest review by
Samantha
United Kingdom
8.0

Better than renting hotel room, car is parked right in front...

Better than renting hotel room, car is parked right in front of door, should provide television & refrigerator & microwave, also with simple sofa, as the metal chair is broken, water pressure should be better with usage of water pump
Guest review by
Taufik
Malaysia
8.0

I stayed one night in Bukit Mertajam and overall, it was a...

I stayed one night in Bukit Mertajam and overall, it was a decent short stop. The town has a quiet, local charm and isn’t too busy, which made it quite relaxing. There’s not a whole lot to do, but it’s a good place if you just want to unwind or try some local food—there are definitely some hidden gems when it comes to hawker stalls and small eateries. That said, it’s not really a tourist-heavy spot, so don’t expect major attractions or much nightlife. It’s more of a laid-back, pass-through kind of town. For one night, it was okay and served its purpose as a quick rest point.
Guest review by
KitsonL
Malaysia
6.0

What I liked:

What I liked: The hotel was clean, the staff were friendly, and the location was convenient for getting around. What wasn’t the best: We stayed in a triple room, and the bathroom only had a single sliding door, which offered very little privacy. This setup felt unsuitable for multiple guests and made the stay a bit uncomfortable.
Guest review by
Punithevathi
Malaysia
8.0

Perai is an Underrated Land to Explore which is a another...

Perai is an Underrated Land to Explore which is a another Option Place to Stay to avoid Massive Traffic in Penang Island. Hotels, Food, Fast Access to Exit the highway and the Shopping Malls are within 5-8mins drive. Obviously money worth it compared to spending so much in our accommodation on the Island.
Guest review by
Head Coach Nasir
Malaysia
10

Nice place. Comfortable.

Nice place. Comfortable. No big city rush, but many new shops & eateries. Good food, quite cheap. Friendly people. Got lots to explore, including the parks. Also not too far from Penang & Kedah, just nicely in between.
Guest review by
Sherina
Malaysia
2.0

Lift service was poor and shared with Cleaner and laundry...

Lift service was poor and shared with Cleaner and laundry team. Delayed the whole process of the lift service which takes 20 to 30 minutes each wait. Noisy and the wall too thin. Can hear every movement of the children jumping and their walks running screaming crying till late nights from neighbours. Toilets are dirty and too small. No closet and plates.
Guest review by
Azura
Malaysia
2.0

recently stayed at this Airbnb, and unfortunately, the...

recently stayed at this Airbnb, and unfortunately, the experience was not great. The house is located very close to a mosque, and the loud prayers start at 6 AM daily, which is disruptive if you’re planning to sleep in. The house is also much smaller than expected for a double-storey unit. The living room is cramped and not ideal for hosting friends. All the rooms are small, and the kitchen is equally compact, so don’t expect much space here. A major inconvenience is the smart key system, which turns off the electricity when you leave the house. This means you can’t leave any devices charging or keep the air conditioning running while you’re out for lunch or dinner. Plus, there’s no air conditioning in the living room, which makes the space uncomfortable during hot days. Communication was another issue. The owner does not understand English and only speaks Malay, which made communication uncomfortable for me. On top of that, there is a CCTV camera outside the car porch, and the owner won’t allow you to turn off the modem, so it feels like you’re being constantly monitored. I found this quite unsettling. Lastly, the water pressure in the toilet is low, which was an additional disappointment. Overall, this stay was not as expected, and there are better options available for the price.
Guest review by
andythewang
Malaysia
6.0

I like it because it is away from the traffic of Georgetown...

I like it because it is away from the traffic of Georgetown on the one side and from touristic Batu Ferringhi on the other. A handful of decent restaurants supplement the many informal local huts, giving all levels of cost and quality for variable dining. All the local folk are courteous and kindly, though English is universally poor to incomprehensible. Excellent modern buses connect with Georgetown etc. on a frequent, low-cost service. Car hire is not expensive and a liberating device for island discovery. Pop-up Fruit stalls abound for an exotic breakfast in your hotel room or on the beach. Meridien Hotel has the cleanest beach!
Guest review by
Victor
United Kingdom