Penang Luxury Hotels – Georgetown

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Settling into Penang isn’t very difficult as an abundant selection of luxury hotels are available to any tourist, even at the last minute. Depending on the time of the year, holiday season, and how much you might be willing to splurge on your vacation, Georgetown has all kinds of hotels to suit your fancy. Getting around is easy, you can either hire a cab driver to get you from one spot to another, or hire a trishaw puller to get you to short distances such as the Fort Cornwallis and the areas near Chinatown and Little India.

Tourists keen on spending their time around the heritage locations will find comfortable luxury hotels in Penang, Georgetown as most of them are located in convenient spots. The Cititel Hotel is an affordable one for those who don’t plan on sticking around the hotel much. It is conveniently situated near the hub of entertainment – bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and more. A night here would cost a traveler RM 200 onwards. For a more luxurious stay, the Traders Hotel and the Northam All Suite are excellent candidates for an exquisite stay. A room here is approximately at RM250 and above. Their location is convenient as it is situated in the midst of the town.

For a more upscale experience one can find the best comfort and experience a British colonial atmosphere at the E&O Hotel. Located a walking distance from the Fort Cornwallis and other heritage sights, it is pure opulence in the best part of town, facing the sea. Room rates here are on the steep end, but guests who have lodged here only experienced the finest service and quality of living.

For a more Colonial-Malaysian feel, the Clove hall and the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion provide excellent exclusive stays. The highlights at these places are the architecture and ambience. The two places vary, respectively; one a very Zen mode, and the other a very Baba-Nyonya, colourful surrounding. Whilst the Clove Hall only has 5 rooms, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (also known as the Blue Mansion) boasts 38 rooms. At the Cheong Fatt Tze location, it is common that a guest here need not venture out much as this place itself is a tour attraction.