Luxury hotels in George Town

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in George Town. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Prestige Hotel Penang George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Set in George Town, 2.6 km from Northam Beach, The Prestige Hotel Penang offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Wonderfood Museum. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. The private bathroom is fitted with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Prestige Hotel Penang the rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. 1st Avenue Penang is 1.8 km from The Prestige Hotel Penang, while Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 670 MYR.

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• 2 Beacon Executive Suites - George Town George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Located in George Town, 2.8 km from Northam Beach, Beacon Executive Suites - George Town provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Each room is fitted with a balcony with views of the city. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a shower and a bath. All guest rooms include a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen. Beacon Executive Suites - George Town offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and sun terrace. Penang Times Square is 1.6 km from the accommodation, while 1st Avenue Penang is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 13 km from Beacon Executive Suites - George Town. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 264 MYR.

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• 3 Macalister Mansion George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Located in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach, Macalister Mansion provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. 1.2 km from Penang Times Square and 1. 8 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, the property features a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms at Macalister Mansion are equipped with a seating area. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or American options. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. A business centre and a car rental service are also offered by Macalister Mansion. 1st Avenue Penang is 1.9 km from the hotel, while Wonderfood Museum is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from Macalister Mansion. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 1175 MYR.

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• 4 23 Love Lane Hotel George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Set in a restored building, 23 Love Lane Hotel consists of 10 boutique-style rooms with free Wi-Fi. Located in the Penang capital of George Town, it is 3 km from location attractions including the Goddess of Mercy Temple and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion). Cosy and charming, each air-conditioned room features classic teak furniture and local art work. A private bathroom with heated shower and TV with cable channels are included in the rooms. Rooms also have a seating area. Enjoy a relaxing massage at Love Lane, which also provides babysitting services upon request. Free public parking is available for guests. Penang Airport is approximately 16 km from Love Lane Hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 480 MYR.

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• 5 Eastern & Oriental Hotel George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, Eastern & Oriental Hotel offer 19th century heritage accommodations in Penang. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Offering a 24-hour butler service, free WiFi is available throughout the property. Eastern & Oriental Hotel is 3.3 km from popular Gurney Drive, where Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon offer shopping options. It is 700 metres to Penang State Museum and Art Gallery and 850 metres to Penang 2D Trick Art Museum, while Fort Cornwallis is 1.2 km away. It is 20 km from Penang International Airport. Featuring classic wood furnishings and floral prints, spacious colonial-style suites come with ample lounge and work areas. They come with a safe, cable TV and large bathrooms with a claw-foot bathtub. Complimentary newspapers are delivered daily. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, tour arrangements, luggage storage and concierge services. Lazy afternoons in the sun can be spent by Eastern & Oriental’s outdoor pool, which boasts views of the sea. Other leisure options include a fitness centre and bicycle rental services. Eastern & Oriental Hotel has 5 dining options, including Palm Court which serves English afternoon tea and also offers a selection of ethnic Asian inspired dishes and casual international fare for all day dining. Java Tree serves Straits Nyonya recipes and classic European dishes in an elegant setting while Sarkies is a perennial favourite for its splendid buffet-spread of Malaysian and international delights. At the Planters Lounge, continental dishes are available from its menu. For refreshing and well-made cocktails or the perfect pint, the new Farquhar’s Bar is the place to be. Whether cosily seated indoors, semi-formal dining, outdoors at the seafront verandahs or poolside, there is something to suit every taste and fancy at the E&O. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 776 MYR.

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• 6 G Hotel Gurney George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. G Hotel Gurney offers contemporary-style accommodations in Penang’s UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. G Hotel overlooks Gurney Drive, a popular seafront promenade featuring delicious local street food. It is 100 metres to Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon. Fort Cornwallis is 5.5 km away. Penang Airport is 22 km from the hotel. For guests who drive, complimentary parking is provided. Featuring beautiful views of the coast, the air-conditioned rooms at G Hotel are decorated in soothing neutral tones. Each is equipped with a satellite TV, free minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. The en suite bathroom include shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, tour arrangements, concierge services and luggage storage. Other facilities at the property include a fitness centre. Alternatively, Danai Spa features a relaxing menu of body massage treatments, manicures and pedicures. International buffet and local favourites are served all day at Taste Cafe, while cocktails can be enjoyed at G Hotel’s 3 bars. Other dining options include Chili’s Restaurant and Miraku Japanese Restaurant. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 574 MYR.

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• 7 G Hotel Kelawai George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. G Hotel Kelawai offers modern and luxurious accommodation in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The hotel is 200 metres from Gurney Plaza and 500 metres from Gurney Drive, while Gurney Paragon is 750 metres away. Upside Down Museum is 3.9 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 19.6 km from G Hotel Kelawai. Offering city views, air-conditioned rooms are elegantly-furnished with carpet flooring, a wardrobe, in-room safe, a flat-screen TV and seating area. A coffee machine, minibar and iPod dock are also included. En suite bathroom has bathtub or shower, bathrobes, bidet and free toiletries. Guest can approach the 24-hour front desk for assistance with luggage storage, laundry services and tour arrangements. A business centre is available, while airport transfers and shuttle services can be provided at a surchage. The in-house restaurant serves up a spread of local and Asian cuisine. After-meal drinks are offered at the bar. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 547 MYR.

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• 8 Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang offers accommodations along Gurney Drive. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at 2 of the in-house dining options or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. It is within 1.2 km to Gurney Paragon and Gurney Plaza, while Colonial Penang Museum is 2.3 km away. Chinatown and Upside Down Museum Penang are 3.5 km from Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang. Fort Cornwallis and Wonderfood Museum are 4.6 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 20 km away. The air-conditioned rooms at Evergreen Laurel Penang are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a minibar. En suite marble bathrooms come with bathtub and shower facilities. Other facilities at the property include a fitness centre, tennis court and a sauna room. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, tour arrangements and concierge services. Evergreen Chinese Restaurant specialises in authentic Chinese cuisine, while Café Laurel serves up a variety of international dishes. Drinks and live music entertainment are available at the Lobby Lounge and Poolside Terrace. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 362 MYR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!