Where to Stay

Penang offers a wide selection of accommodation to suit every budget, from deluxe five-star hotels to budget guesthouses. Most of the hotels are located on the island but there are also a good selection on the mainland strip of Penang, or Seberang Perai as it is known to locals.

There are two main locations to choose from - stay in the city within close proximity to the UNESCO heritage site of George Town, the state capital of Penang or in the countryside splendour near the beaches and hills. No matter where you stay, most of Penang's attractions are close at hand. The hustle and bustle of the city to the tranquillity of the beaches are but minutes away.

For the more selective traveller who prefer a more refined and luxurious environment, there are a whole range of choices ranging from 3-star hotels to 5-star hotels as well as boutique hotel and beach resorts.

Penang-Malaysia Association of Hotels established in 1958 currently have 40 hotels under its banner. Over the years PMAH have ensured that all member hotels maintained it's integrity and strict policy in providing first class accommodation with unparalleled services.

Penang Hotels Directory

Usually after choosing the destination for the holiday, the next important step would be to find suitable and affordable accommodation. After all, the accommodation we are going to stay in is going to be our temporary home away from home. Thus it has to be a clean and comfortable “nest” to refresh and also to reenergize our body after each day’s outing.

In Penang, there are a wide selection of hotels that are equipped with all the needs for a relaxing vacation that suit your budget and requirement ranging from 5-stars to 3-stars category. There are a number of leading international global affiliated hotels here. This is important as their name give you a certain level of assurance as to the standard of service you will expect once you reach here and throughout your stay. Furthermore, Penang-Malaysia Association of Hotels formed in 1958 has forty members and this association will ensure that all its member hotels will provide their guest with the services of international standard.

In Penang the location of the hotel tends to be evenly spread out. Whether you wish to be in the town area, at the beaches or up in the hills, there are bound to be one that is suitable for you.

Although most hotels in Penang are smaller in size compared to other major cities it does provide a welcoming atmosphere, giving the customers more personalized attention. It is very common for the hotel staffs, especially those at front desk and those in the restaurants to address you by your name. So planning a Penang holiday with the multi choices of accommodation available is not a hassle after all because Penang has everything.

George Town

In the centre of town, hotels available are The Traders Hotel Penang (under the Shangri-la group) which is located next to the famous KOMTAR building. Nearer to the heritage inner Penang are the Bayview Hotel George Town, Cititel Hotel, Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang and Hotel Continental. These hotels are of within walking distant to key historical and cultural sites, popular eating areas and the night spots of Upper Penang Road, thus saving the need to shuttle up and down. The Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang which has recently undergone major restorations still retains the old colonial charm that was once seen in that era. Another recently refurnished boutique hotel in town would be the Clove Hall, an Edwardian Anglo Malay bungalow.

For those who have private transport and liberty to drive around you can choose to stay slightly at the fringe of the town. The 1926 Heritage Hotel, Berjaya Georgetown Hotel, Hotel Royal Penang and Red Rock Hotel Penang are all of international standard. Sunway Hotel George Town is so strategic located on the famous New Lane, with the night street food stalls just right in front of its main entrance.

Further down the famous promenade Gurney Drive there are three international hotels from one end to the other. The Gurney Resort Hotel and Residences and the Evergreen Laurel Hotel is at one end with the G-Hotel at the other. The G-Hotel is part of the Gurney Plaza Shopping Centre where you find most of the famous international brands outlets. Food is easily available as both restaurants and street food enclaves are within walking distant.

Hotels in this area:

Bayview Beach Resort, Georgetown City Hotel, Bayview Hotel Georgetown, Cititel Penang, Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Evergreen Laurel Hotel, The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residence, G-hotel, Hotel Continental, Hotel Malaysia, Northam All Suite, Red Rock Hotel, Traders Hotel, Sunway Hotel Georgetown, Tune Hotels.com, Chulia Heritage Hotel

Batu Feringghi & Tanjung Bunga

If sun and sand is what you want, then stay right at the beaches. Right from Tanjong Bungah to Batu Ferringhi, there are plenty of hotels available to choose from. International names like Holiday Inn Resort, Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel, Rasa Sayang Spa and Resort and Golden Sand Beach Resort have all been there for years serving satisfied tourist from all over the world. Visitors who revisit Penang insist on staying back in these hotels because of the satisfaction of services they receive on their first visit.

Hotels in this area:

Copthorne Orchid Hotel, Flamingo Hotel by the Beach, Hard Rock Hotel, Hydro Hotel Penang, Holiday Inn Resort, NAZA Talyya Hotel Penang, Parkroyal, Paradise Sandy Beach Resort, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Golden Sands Resort, Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel

Bayan Lepas & Bukit Jambul

For the business travellers who wish to stay near by the Free Trade Zone at Bayan Lepas where most of the major multinational engineering firms are located, the Equatorial Penang Hotel and Vistana Hotel & Residences would be a good choice. Equatorial Penang Hotel is adjacent to the Bukit Jambul golf course, the only course available in the island.

Hotels in this area:

B-Suites, Equatorial Hotel, Jerejak Resort and Spa, Vistana Hotels, Eastin Hotel

Seberang Prai (Mainland)

Over in mainland, the Sunway Hotel group has one there too. It is called the Sunway Hotel Seberang Prai but it more suitable for business travellers who need to be close to the industrial backbone of Penang.

Hotels in this area:

Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya, Golden Nasmir Hotel