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Hotels in George Town

Weather, the Best time to travel: 

George Town in Penang is the Malaysian state capital. It comprises of the city of Penang and the surrounding five smaller islands. The city is the second-largest in Malaysia with a population of about 800,000. The city is famous for its pristine beaches, lovely architecture, seamless mix of Chinese, Malay, and Indian culture, and is a gastronomical delight for foodies. The central hills including the Penang hill act as the city’s lungs with their huge green cover The city covering an area of about 360 sq km is a very popular tourist destination for a long time. It is famous for its beaches, architecture with the world heritage site tag, and also the highly inspiring street-art.

George Town experiences a relatively moderate temperature from an average high of  32 deg to an average low of 21 deg Celsius. Its closeness to the island of Sumatra makes it susceptible to southeast Asian haze due to the forest fires between Jul and Oct. The time to visit is between November and February when the climate at its best combined with a chance to experience the region’s colourful festive season.

Airport/ nearby airport:

The Penang International Airport, PEN, is located 16 km to the south of George Town. The  Penang airport is the third busiest in Malaysia and handles almost 8 million passengers a year. Having started in 1935, this is also the oldest airport in the country.

A tourist has several choices for getting to George Town from the airport. One of the cheapest modes is the public transport bus network which has five routes operating to various parts of the city. For a taxi to the hotel, a counter at the arrival terminal issues a voucher that needs to be presented at the taxi counter to get to your hotel. The taxi fare might range from SGD 4 to SGD 16. A single passenger without heavy luggage can even hire a scooter to get to the hotel.

Transportation 

Getting around George Town is easy with public transport buses connecting all parts of the city. The bus network has two main hubs, namely the Weld Quay Jetty, where it connects with the ferry network and the KOMTAR complex, which is the tallest building in the city. RapidPenang Buses are convenient and take you to all tourist places with ease. However, remember that they stop plying at 11:00 PM. Tourists can also rely on free buses called central area transport, CAT, for moving around to main attractions from the jetty hub. If you plan for a longer stay, get a rapid transport card.   

As usual, taxis are available for easier conveyance at a price. A trishaw is an option during cooler times for moving around leisurely. However, it is better to negotiate prices with taxis and trishaws before engaging them. Rental cars are also available for hassle-free travel.

 How to get to George Town

The Penang International Airport is connected to most destinations in Southeast Asia, many destinations in mainland Asia, Europe, and the US. The highest frequency of flights from Penang Airport is to Singapore with around 100 weekly flights during normal times. Dozens of airlines like Singapore Airlines, Air Asia, Cathey Pacific, Malaysian Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, and Thai Airways operate out of Penang Airport. 

The fare from Singapore to George Town starts at around SGD 300 for travel at short notice. However, you can expect very substantial savings for booking about 45 days in advance, when you can avail the cheapest fares starting at SGD 75 for a direct flight.

Hotel info, prices for different hotel range

Shangri-La’s Resort and Spa, Crimson Resort and Spa, Lind Borocay, and Discovery Shores are some of the best 5-star hotels in George Town. The prices start from SGD 300 per night.  

If you are looking for less expensive luxury hotels, some of the best 4-star hotels are Coast, Mandala Spa and Resorts, and the Muse Hotel which are available for around SGD 200 per night.

More affordable accommodation in the 3-star and 2-star category George Town hotels is available for those on a tighter budget. They provide a comfortable stay with high-quality service, but with a lesser degree of luxury. These cheap hotels in George Town are available at a price starting from a low SGD 40 per night.  

George Town Tourist Information

Top Tourist Attractions in George Town

We shortlist three among the most exciting and popular George Town attractions usually visited by tourists.

1.    Visit the Clan Jetties

This is one of the top things to do in George Town. These are the settlement colonies of the original Chinese settlers. The six floating villages are a part of the Penang heritage trail, resting on stilts on the sea and accommodating seven ancient Chinese clans in rows of houses. The most tourist-friendly is the Chew jetty with a long walkway, many souvenir shops, and even a temple.

2.   Cheon Fatt Tze Mansion

This is a large manor of the 1880s heritage which was restored from ruins in the 1990s and converted to an award-winning heritage hotel. The mansion with 38 individually themed rooms has been featured in many international movies, documentaries, and TV serials bringing it international recognition. 

3.    Street Art

A visit to the city is not complete without a look at the highly imaginative and interesting street-art scene. One of the spots is the Mural Garden at the Hin Bus Depot where many attractions like the ‘upside-down girl’, ‘Malaysian Tiger’, ‘Thoughtful Girl’, and more can be seen. There is a lot more of street art to enjoy in the many streets around the city.  

Top Food Places in George Town

  • Nagore Place to the northeast of George town has several restaurants serving Thai, Malay, Indian, and Western food. 
  • Little India is another place where a visitor can get great food. Food is served in many eateries here on plantain leaves.
  • Street food in George Town is very popular. Street food is available in plenty at many locations. Gurney Drive to the north of George Town is very popular with several carts lining the street. Kimberley and many other streets of China Town are also famous for delicious street food.

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Hotels in George Town Reviews

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
4.3/5237 Reviews
FromS$35.00
What a very nice hotel. Definitely worth staying at. Very conveniently located, being just a ten minute walk to Penang Fort, and five minutes to either the CAT free city bus stop, or a lovely local food court, where we ate most evenings. The gym was ok as was the pool though it was always in the shade!! The room was very lovely with a large window that showed a wonderful view of Penang, especially at night. The staff were very polite, professional and helpful particularly with directions. I would definitely recommend this hotel even though I had contacted them letting them know that We were coming to celebrate first Wedding Anniversary and had asked them to make it a little special for us. Nothing!!
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Wang＇s Hotel @ Gurney Drive
0/54 Reviews
FromS$32.00
The room is enough, friendly and helpful staff, necessary amenities, clean and tidy as well as really safe! Affordable prices in the heart of Gurney Drive itself. Walking distance to 2 famous malls (Gurney plaza and Gurney Paragon), as well as petrol station and eateries just a stroll away.
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The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel, Penang
4.5/5368 Reviews
FromS$62.00
Very Disappointed with the hotel. Firstly i did get the room that I booked. I booked for a king size bedroom n i gt 2 single bedroom. My room was only available at 9pm due to lack of housekeeping staff and turn over of pillow case and bedspread but i was compensated with breakfast since i did not book the room with breakfast as everyone know penang is known for its food. When i checked in thr room i realize that there was no towel provided hence i called for room service n i only got the towel only after 40mins. Then when i was taking my bath i realize the soap grill had remaining of soap sticked to it which was not cleaned. Even there was a thick layer of dust on the tv on my assumption it was not wiped for more than a week. There were cup stains too on the dressing table. Many guest was complaining abt the room availability n one of the guest’s room was cancelled without informing him and he drove all the way from Malacca. IM *NOT SURE BASED ON WHAT THIS HOTEL WAS RATED 4 STARS*
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Muntri Mews
4.7/535 Reviews
FromS$109.00
When booking Ctrip.com, it was stated that there were children and a double bed was needed, but when I arrived at the hotel, the manager said that I only indicated two people, so a big bed was arranged. The room was good (see video) , But because three people sleep on one bed is not as good as a double bed, they all requested a room change at the end! But I also said that we can only get the room at 8 o'clock tonight. After returning at night, we took us to the old house across the street. It is obvious that the decoration of the house is far from the other room. It's as old as the grandfather's ancestral house here, so I'll probably keep the prototype. The floor and brick walls are rotten! The floor of the room was too loose and the seams were too big. The most unacceptable are mirrors, many and big! The manager said it was to increase the sense of space in the house, and also said that the design of other rooms is the same, but the room is actually large enough, really can not understand the designer's ideas! Looking back at the previous comments, in the same room, the mirror on the bedside was added later, and there were also two crock bottles. My sister said it was ashes, my God! !! There are hidden dangers in the room. The wires and plugs are not enough. The electric tractor is not connected to the electric tractor. This is really not possible. The electric wire is shorted at any time! The old house was burning at any time, and the house on this side had two walls and two houses. There are only 6 TV stations! Hygiene is still very clean. It is recommended that other friends who are interested in staying, request to live in the room over the restaurant. They have decoration, new points, and fashion. They feel much better and will not be dark and horrible!
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel
4.7/5387 Reviews
FromS$213.00
We were so please with the choice . Amazing hotel with so much history . Excellent Service . Many people come just to visit that piece of history then staying there was a privilege. Both swimming pools very beautiful . We were in heritage wing then could use both . Lovely cocktail time in both settings overlooking the straits of Malacca . Not far from Unesco heritage area , walking distance to Blue mansion and others famous sites . Very good breakfast and very spread . Hop on hop off bus stop 8 at the door running Friday to Sunday and holidays or if a big cruise is moored . Rest of say you gave to go to stop 5 to take a 2 hs tour . All in all great . The suite is exquisite and huge . Waiting for the snacks every evening, minibar free and some alcoholic drinks .
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Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
4.6/51508 Reviews
FromS$48.00
This is my third stay at Sunway Georgetown. All is good. The receptionist was very helpful and friendly. Location is at New Lane, beside the famous New Lane Hawker Center.Facilities are good and the room is clean. The only setback was the breakfast, where they will pack and send the breakfast to the room due to RMCO, instead of the buffet breakfast. The food was cold and limited in choices.
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