George Town
Occupying a former mansion, its kitchen and stables, 23 Love Lane tastefully combines antique furniture and fixtures with modern design touches and arty…
Must-see hotels in Penang
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George Town
This former Chinese medicine warehouse has been artfully restored into a boutique hotel where history seeps from every creaking floorboard. Each of its 17…
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George Town
Dating back to 1903, this once-standard hotel is seeing a new life as a sumptuous boutique property. Thoughtful details, such as fragrant, locally sourced…
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George Town
There are just four rooms at this refined shophouse B&B, set around a calm central courtyard. The tasteful rooms have a 1940s feel, with exposed brick…
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Penang
For a truly unique stay, consider a night or two at this working durian farm. Accommodation takes the form of spacious, modern villas perched on a…
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George Town
Tucked off a quiet street is this row of 19th-century servants' houses that have been transformed into one of central George Town's loveliest boutique…
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George Town
Occupying one of George Town's most emblematic buildings, the Blue Mansion wrote the book on how to craft the ideal heritage hotel. The 18 spacious, high…
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Penang
Dating back to the 1940s, this is one of Batu Ferringhi’s oldest – and best – resorts. The 90 rooms are spacious and bright; a few offer personal plunge…
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Penang
Spread across 12 hectares, its beachside grounds shaded by historic rain trees, the Rasa Sayang is Batu Ferringhi's top resort. It's split into two wings,…
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George Town
These two restored shophouses boast an attractive 1920s and '30s feel, down to the antique adverts and retro furniture. Very friendly service, a pool and…
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George Town
Equal parts handsome and functional, Sweet Cili is a midrange hotel whose cool, spacious rooms, decked out with retro-themed design and furniture, all…
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George Town
Unlike the slick heritage hotels you’ll find elsewhere, the renovation of this row of 1920s shophouses has left them feeling wonderfully rustic, and the…
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Penang
Accommodation at the top of this 518m-high peak takes the form of eight splendidly restored century-old rice barns, united in a private retreat. Walk…
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George Town
Crafted from a row of seven joined shophouses, surrounding a beautiful central courtyard, Seven Terraces is one of the most luxurious places to stay in…
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George Town
Attractive, comfortable, boasting great service and representing good value, the Museum Hotel is a gem in this price range. Located in a stately block of…
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George Town
The five studio-apartment-style suites in this row of old shophouses offer plenty of space, kitchenettes, big showers and a great contemporary feel…
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George Town
A 150-year-old bodhi tree sprouts from the wall in the courtyard of this appealing boutique hotel that has won an award for its architect owners. The nine…
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George Town
Looking fabulous after a major overhaul, this spacious colonial building offers 35 tastefully decorated rooms, a light-infused courtyard, high ceilings,…
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George Town
Yes, Sinkeh is located in an old shophouse, but modern concrete, glass and steel set the tone inside. Despite this, service is warm and the rooms are…
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George Town
Betel Nut offers tidy, homey rooms in a refurbished shophouse on a relatively untouristy street. Expect cool tiles, warm lights, soft beds and helpful, if…
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George Town
Dating to 1885, the E&O is one of those rare hotels where historic opulence has gracefully moved into the present day. The suites in the original Heritage…
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George Town
This elegant century-old villa was once the town residence of Ku Din Ku Meh, a wealthy timber merchant and colonial administrator. His home has been…
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George Town
This building’s original owners would no doubt be shocked to learn that their former stable house (mews) is today an attractive boutique hotel. The 13…
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George Town
This flashpacker hostel has a minimalist feel but there's no strong Japanese connection, just spic and span dorms (mixed and female-only) painted in muted…
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Penang
This popular durian farm has expanded its scope to include accommodation in a series of wooden Malay-style villas, some with amazing views. The cheapest…
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George Town
One of George Town's more distinctive boutique hotels, Macalister Mansion offers eight elegantly designed rooms in a lovely old house that's been given a…
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George Town
Palanquinn comprises two houses dating back to 1927 on a charming, mainly residential street in Pulau Tikus. We particularly liked the huge bathrooms –…
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Penang
If you can stomach the corny, hyper-corporate vibe, this resort can be a fun place to stay. There’s a particular emphasis on family friendliness, with…
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Penang
Despite being on the 2nd floor of a seemingly abandoned shopping complex, Roomies Suites is easily Batu Ferringhi's best midrange option. The 13 rooms…
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George Town
This large heritage shophouse has been converted into a secluded-feeling small hotel. The seven rooms vary considerably, with some spanning two floors,…
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George Town
Badminton rackets and other sports memorabilia (including from Malaysia's Olympic medal winners) decorate the lobby of this appealing conversion of a…
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George Town
With 1950s film posters and old radios, the nostalgic theme goes back further than the ’80s, but why quibble when the welcome is warm? Modern, bunk-style…
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George Town
A chain with charm. And lots of space. And a location near tonnes of street food. And it's great value! There's certainly a lot to like about this young…
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Penang
A dubious blue-glass chandelier in the lobby sets the slightly tacky tone for this all-suite tower block of a hotel that is way out of scale for the…
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George Town
The eclectic decorative mix of faux leather, galvanised metal and satin in gold and purple might not be everyone's idea of a dream, but there's undeniably…
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George Town
Malay for 'sleep', Tido is one of George Town's better-designed hostels, bringing polished concrete and industrial chic in place of the usual shophouse…
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George Town
The latest in the GTHH collection of boutique hotels in restored heritage buildings delivers Middle Eastern chic with its tiles, carved wooden doorways…
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George Town
Cultivating a peaceful ambience, this women-only hostel is a welcome respite from George Town's numerous party hostels. Dorm rooms comprise mattresses on…
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Penang
If you don't mind sleeping communally, Roomies is by far the most appealing budget option in Batu Ferringhi. The dorm has 10 beds, and is spacious, bright…
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Penang
A big, busy resort with accommodation blocks on either side of the main road. It’s a great place for families, with expansive pools and themed ‘kidsuites’…
