George Town Luxury Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in George Town
George Town’s luxury hotels marry colonial charm with contemporary indulgence, offering bespoke butler service, rooftop pools, and curated culinary experiences that bring Penang’s rich heritage and vibrant street-food scene into a refined setting. For the best experience, opt for a restored heritage property in the UNESCO core to soak in local art and architecture or a waterfront five-star with spa packages and private balconies, and book guided street-art walks and dining reservations in advance to maximize both convenience and cultural immersion.
Best Luxury Hotels in George Town
Hotel Penaga
Housed in three rows of 2-storey shophouses dating from the 1940s, Hotel Penaga is a boutique property that makes an excellent base for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. The spacious rooms feature antique furniture, restored wooden flooring, Asian art, a sofa and flat-screen cable TV, while private bathrooms include a spabath plus a separate glass-enclosed shower. The hotel is a short drive from local highlights — about 7 minutes to the popular hawker stalls at Gurney Drive and roughly 20 minutes to Batu Ferringhi Beach. - Charming historic shophouse setting - Central for exploring George Town (UNESCO site) - Rooms with antique décor and restored wooden floors - Private bathrooms with spabath and separate shower - Close to Gurney Drive hawkers and Batu Ferringhi beach
The George
The Magazine Boutique Hotel
23 Love Lane Hotel
Housed in a restored building on historic Love Lane in George Town, 23 Love Lane Hotel is a boutique property with 10 cosy, air-conditioned rooms offering free Wi‑Fi, classic teak furniture and local artwork; each room includes a seating area, a private bathroom with a heated shower and a TV with cable channels. Located about 3 km from attractions such as the Goddess of Mercy Temple and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion), the hotel provides on-request services including relaxing massages and babysitting, free public parking for guests, and is approximately 16 km from Penang Airport. - Boutique restored building with only 10 rooms - Central George Town location near major sights - Comfortable rooms with teak furniture and local art - Private bathrooms with heated showers and cable TV - Massage and babysitting available; free public parking
Spices Hotel
Hompton Hotel by the Beach
Vouk Hotel Suites
Vouk Hotel Suites Penang sits in the heart of multicultural George Town in a swanky, Balinese-inspired building offering views of the city’s famous streets; the hotel features an in-house C’est Si Bon Restaurant serving local and international dishes including Penang-style and Thai-inspired options (à la carte and buffet), free WiFi throughout, and modern, light‑toned rooms equipped with flat-screen cable TV, safety deposit box, minibar, electric kettle, work desk, ironing facilities, and en suite bathrooms with bath or shower, bidet, free toiletries, slippers and hairdryer. Bilingual front desk staff provide concierge services, luggage storage and a tour desk, while laundry, trouser press and dry‑cleaning services are available; guests driving can use free on‑site parking and others can use the hotel’s free shuttle. Komtar is 1.5 km away, Prangin Mall 1.6 km, and Penang International Airport is 15 km from the property. - Central George Town location (near Komtar and Prangin Mall) - In-house restaurant with local and international options - Free WiFi, shuttle and on-site parking - Well-equipped, modern rooms with en suite amenities - Bilingual staff, concierge and laundry services
Rainbow Paradise Beach Resort
Areca Hotel Penang
Flamingo Hotel by the Beach
Experience stylish beachfront living at Flamingo Hotel by the Beach, where air-conditioned rooms with modern dark wood furnishings feature flat-screen TVs and wall-to-wall sliding panels opening to private balconies with ocean and island views; the hotel offers direct beach access, free Wi‑Fi and shuttle service, a large outdoor pool with attached spapool, in-room safes, fridges and electric kettles, plus on-site massage and beauty treatments, a tour desk for travel arrangements, a restaurant serving a buffet breakfast with international and Asian dishes and an omelette station, and a lobby lounge with live entertainment and light refreshments—Flamingo is about a 20-minute drive from George Town, 45 minutes from Penang International Airport, and provides 2-way transfers to Batu Ferringhi Night Market. - Beachfront location with ocean and island views - Free Wi‑Fi and shuttle service - Large outdoor pool with attached spapool - On-site spa and tour desk services - Buffet breakfast and live entertainment in the lobby
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
