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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a thatched-roof gazebo, and palm trees.
An outdoor bar area with a tropical theme, including palm trees and potted plants.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, and a reception desk. There are two sofas with cushions and a small table in the center.
A hotel with multiple floors, outdoor seating areas, and a pool.

1. Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Batu Ferringhi
Australia
Ian
S$142
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
A spacious lobby with large windows, wicker furniture, and a bar area.
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, and seating areas with colorful ottomans.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent logo and a large, multi-story structure.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There are large windows with curtains, a city view, and a floor lamp.

2. JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Downtown George Town
Australia
Benjamin
S$122
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
A rooftop terrace with a view of a city skyline at sunset, a pool, and outdoor seating areas.
A hallway with a circular window revealing lush greenery, white walls, and a tiled floor.
A modern restaurant with a geometric floor pattern, white furniture, and large windows offering city views.
A modern interior with a white sofa, round coffee table, and a patterned floor.

3. The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang
Downtown George Town
United States
Olim
S$161
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Prestige Hotel Penang
A resort with multiple swimming pools surrounded by lush vegetation and trees.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a dining area with wicker furniture, a television, and a view of palm trees and the ocean.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative elements like a large leaf sculpture and wall art.
A garden with a water feature, including a fountain and a small pond.

4. Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Batu Ferringhi
United Kingdom
Zeyuan
S$226
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
A modern balcony with a glass-enclosed jacuzzi, a chair, and a view of the sea.
The entrance of DoubleTree Resort with a covered outdoor area, seating, and a sign.
A resort with a swimming pool, a view of the ocean, and a modern building with balconies.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a swimming pool, and well-lit surroundings.

5. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang
Batu Ferringhi
United States
Salinah
S$84
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang
A modern outdoor lounge area with a pool, overlooking a cityscape.
A bathroom with a bathtub filled with rose petals, a towel, and a tray of toiletries.
A modern dining area with a chandelier, a bar, and a view of the cityscape at night.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a vanity, and a bathtub.

6. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
Downtown George Town
Hong Kong SAR China
FUNG LAM
S$88
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
A hotel rooftop with a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple chandeliers, a reception desk, and a seating area with a leather armchair.
A hotel corridor with a star-patterned floor, white walls, and large potted plants.
A heritage wing swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the city skyline.

7. Eastern And Oriental Hotel

Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Downtown George Town
Australia
Mark
S$315
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
A hotel entrance with a fountain and illuminated signage.
A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern interior with a long dining table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of greenery.
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a central staircase, and a decorative chandelier.

8. The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Downtown George Town
Singapore
Evelyn
S$234
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
A rooftop dining area with a variety of dishes, a table with chairs, and a view of a tall building in the background.
A hallway with a wooden door, a trash bin, and a wall-mounted mirror.
A modern building entrance with a double door, two potted plants, and a visible sign for a McDonald's restaurant in the background.
A hallway with a yellow stripe on the floor, a black and white wall with reflective panels, and a door at the end.

9. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Le Dream Boutique Hotel
Downtown George Town
United States
Wing
S$47
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Le Dream Boutique Hotel
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a clear blue sky and a distant coastline.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large window with a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.

10. Ascott Gurney Penang

Ascott Gurney Penang
Downtown George Town
United States
Sheri
S$190
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ascott Gurney Penang
A high-rise hotel with a pool and beachfront view.
A modern dining area with marble walls, large windows, and a view of the sea.
A beachfront seating area with rows of lounge chairs and tables, palm trees, and a view of the ocean and city skyline.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a beach, and a clear blue sky.

11. Hompton by the Beach Penang

Hompton by the Beach Penang
Tanjung Bungah
United Kingdom
Darren
S$76
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hompton by the Beach Penang
A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, surrounded by modern buildings and a body of water.
A modern reception area with a white reception desk, wooden slatted wall, and multiple seating options including a round table and chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a sofa. The room has a city view.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. OZO George Town Penang

OZO George Town Penang
Downtown George Town
United Kingdom
Andy
S$75
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
OZO George Town Penang
A hallway with a tiled floor, wicker furniture, and potted plants.
A multi-level atrium with a central courtyard featuring large green plants and patterned flooring.
A hotel corridor with hanging plants, wicker furniture, and framed pictures on the walls.
A corridor with a tiled floor, a bench, a potted plant, and a painting on the wall.

13. Areca Hotel Penang

Areca Hotel Penang
Downtown George Town
Australia
Alison
S$85
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Areca Hotel Penang
A resort with a large pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A tropical outdoor bar area with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden deck.
A beach resort with a large building, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A spacious bar area with seating, a pool table, and a ceiling garden.

14. PARKROYAL Penang Resort

PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Batu Ferringhi
Malaysia
Noor Faezah
S$191
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
A modern building entrance with large pillars, glass doors, and a white car parked outside.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a modern building facade.
A modern building with vertical slats, outdoor seating, and greenery.
A modern library with tiered bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a view of the city at night.

15. Amari SPICE Penang

Amari SPICE Penang
Bayan Lepas
United States
Teresa
S$118
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Amari SPICE Penang
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with a large sink, a coffee maker, and a bottle of hand soap. There is a wooden cabinet above the sink and a window with a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and dining area.

16. M Social Resort Penang

M Social Resort Penang
Tanjung Bungah
Japan
Maki
S$96
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
M Social Resort Penang
A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a marble floor, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
The Gurney Bay Hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance with a fountain.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the sunset.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

17. Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Downtown George Town
United States
david
S$114
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
A modern pool area with a large pool, seating, and a view of a cityscape and mountains.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furnishings.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV. There is a large window with curtains and a view of the city.
A spacious lobby with a modern staircase, seating areas, and a bar.

18. Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Bayan Lepas
Singapore
Charles
S$156
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and water. It features a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a small table, and a bookshelf with decorative items.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a TV, and a kitchen area with bar stools.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small round table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.
Beach/ocean view

19. Penang Marriott Hotel

Penang Marriott Hotel
Downtown George Town
United States
Wei
S$220
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Penang Marriott Hotel
A spa area with a hot tub, marble walls, and a seating area with chairs.
A modern gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight machines.
A modern hotel lobby with a large cityscape mural, a red rickshaw, and a blue sofa.
An indoor swimming pool with multiple water jets, surrounded by marble walls and a modern design.

20. Citadines Connect Cecil Georgetown Penang

Citadines Connect Cecil Georgetown Penang
Downtown George Town
United States
EDGAR
S$115
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Citadines Connect Cecil Georgetown Penang
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A temple with ornate Chinese architecture, a colorful dragon sculpture, and a sign reading "YAP TEMPLE".
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Top George Town Hotel Reviews

The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent
"A well thought out hotel with guest amenities curated to perfection!"
Lareece 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
The Prestige Hotel Penang
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely love it. My 3rd stay in 3 years; took my siblings this time to celebrate a milestone and we all had a fabulous time; the staff, amenities, position just above the beach, beautiful tranquil gardens, children’s pool/ adult pool; warm sea; soft sand. Extensive menu in Spice cafe; upscale dining in ferringhi Grill; lounge cocktails and canapés, beach bar n restaurant; can’t fault anything; would’ve loved to have stayed longer; staff went over and above to make the birthday and our stay memorable; will be back; pools and sitting areas in and outside were pristine; security guards made one feel safe when wandering and enjoying the tranquillity, ambiance and peace. Thank you all."
Pauline 7-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful room with great view"
Claudean 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Eastern And Oriental Hotel

Eastern And Oriental Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful old colonial hotel. Huge rooms and lovely staff"
Rebecca 6-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was clean throighoit the whole hotel. Premium quality finish on Premier room. Pool/bar area was a nice place to chill with a good city view. Gym was good, could just do with with a few more weight machines in my opinion. All staff very friendly 😃"
Andy 9-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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