Hotels in Georgetown

Penang is well known with the authentic local food and having a good reputation as a food paradise especially for food lovers. The famous Georgetown also known as Qiaozhi Shi (乔治市) in Chinese is listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) in July 2008. Georgetown, is also the capital state of Penang, is beautifully filled with many historical buildings located at the northeast side of the island. Penang also known as Pearl of the Orient is listed as the premier food destination in Malaysia and recently has gained its city status on 1st January 2015. There are thousands of tourists travel to Penang to enjoy Malaysia's delicacies especially hawker's food. Georgetown is centrally located in the Penang island with high-rise buildings, beautiful historical landmarks, sightseeing attractions such as Penang street art murals and great shopping complexes. This post provides a list of hotels in Georgetown with descriptions of each hotels and there is a wealth of freely available travel guide for Penang attractions in this site. This site is updated regularly to showcase the sights, streets, restaurants, shopping malls, transportation and hotels in Penang.

Cititel Penang, being one of the hotel in Georgetown which located at the busy street of Penang Road is the perfect place for travellers to explore Penang's cultural sites. Cititel Penang is a four stars hotel with accessible to great nightlife activities and entertainment at the nearby Upper Penang Road. The hotel offers wide range of in-house dining ranging from dim sum (Zhonghua Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant) and sushi (Kirishma Japanese Restaurant). The hotel is located 20km from Penang International Airport and recommended transport is by taxi and bus. The hotel is also nearby to Jalan Campbell, Komtar, Prangin Mall and 1st Avenue shopping mall.

GLOW Hotel Penang is ideally located at the food paradise along Macalister Road, Georgetown. The hotel is conveniently located at the central of Georgetown, along the street full with local food available and close to Komtar, Penang Times Square, Prangin Mall and 1st Avenue. This is the first Glow Hotel in Malaysia offering wide range of room types including single, couple and family rooms. The hotel is located opposite Red Rock Hotel and within walking distance to the famous hawker centers known as New Lane Hawker Center. The New Lane Hawker Center only operates during the night time and usually packed with food hunters. This hotel serves a satisfying breakfast with an infinity-edge lap pool. The travellers have much options for food especially for dim sum lovers, one can op for Prosperous Dim Sum Restaurant located beside Red Rock Hotel and along Abu Siti Lane. One can have a wonderful meal to start of the day in Penang!

Hotel Jen Penang formerly known as Traders Hotel Penang is located in the heart of Georgetown. The Hotel is exactly next to Komtar building and Prangin Mall shopping complex. This hotel is the nearest hotel towards Komtar bus terminal due to its close proximity and travellers who arrived at the airport can easily use the public bus at a lower price for journey to the Hotel Jen. Alternatively there are lots of taxi easily available outside the hotel lobby. The hotel provides free shuttle bus to the sister hotel - Golden Sands Resort in Batu Ferringhi beach. The hotel is a perfect location for business and leisure activities with its outdoor swimming pool, dining option at the Islander Restaurant and free internet access. Guests may enjoy light meals and refreshment at the Lobby Lounge as well. Hotel Jen Penang is conveniently located within walking distance to Penang Road and plenty of eateries along Carnarvon Street.

Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang is located at the heart of the Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Sites (WHS). The hotel recently expand its property via Victory Annexxe Block in 2013 with all sea-fronting luxurious suites. E&O Penang has always been a good place for its remarkable restaurant 1885 and buffet at Sarkies. E&O Hotel Penang is a five-star luxurious hotel with British colonial architectures. The hotel is ideally located at the Upper Ring Road which is packed with nightlife activities and entertainment. Overall, travellers looking for a luxurious heritage all suites hotel with prime seaview must choose E&O Hotel for a splendid  and excellent holiday.

Museum Hotel Penang is a perfect hotel for travelers who like to get away for a weekend in Penang. Museum Hotel Penang is a historic hotel in Penang which is kept in a great shape. The hotel is located within walking distance towards Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular food joints including Penang Road famous Chendol, Nasi Kandar, Oyster Omelette. Head down to Museum Hotel Penang for a great Penang experience if you want to explore Penang's different alley to discover the old Penang culture and street art.

New Savoy Hotel Penang is ideally situated in Georgetown, with extremely easy access to New World Park, Penang Plaza and Continental Bakery which is located at Jalan Nagor. The hotel is hosted on a small heritage building located at Hutton Lane with facilities tailored to suit hotel guests' needs. Consider your stay at New Savoy Hotel Penang if you are looking for a budget hotel in the middle of Georgetown with good outdoor dining facilities such as Starbucks or Oldtown White House Coffee beside New World Park. The hotel is also located at a walking distance towards Tune Hotel Downtown Penang.

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang is a 4-stars hotel located at Lorong Baru, New Lane (off Macalister Road), Georgetown. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to famous landmark such as Penang Time Square, the iconic KOMTAR building and famous New Lane Street Food. The hotel offers comfortable accommodations at its luxurious deluxe room with its wonderful blend of city life and traditional charm at historical UNESCO heritage site. One can easily access to the hawker food at New Lane Hawker centre to taste the famous Char Koay Teow (炒粿條), Curry Mee, Fried Oh Jian (Fried Oyster), Pork Porridge, Chee Cheong Fang and many more. The surroundings of Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang is quite happening in the evening as one can easily walk across Macalister Road for other eateries and coffee shops. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang is definitely one of the recommended Penang hotel for business and leisure travellers! Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang is within walking distance from Glow Hotel Penang and Red Rock Hotel Penang.