Renovated in 2017, the upscale Hotel Jen Penang by Shangri-La is a contemporary property with a central location in George Town. The 443 rooms are modern and hip, all with free Wi-Fi, desks, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Upgrades include kitchenettes, living spaces, and bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. Club rooms get access to a lounge with free breakfast, drinks, and snacks. Ample leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, and steam room and sauna, plus massage treatments can be arranged. A restaurant serves buffet and a la carte meals all day, and a full-service bar serves coffee and cocktails in the lobby. Meeting spaces are available on-site. This is a good value in Penang, but it's worth considering the sleek G Hotel Kelawai.
Renovated in 2017, the upscale Hotel Jen Penang by Shangri-La is a contemporary property with a central location in George Town. The 443 rooms are modern and hip, all with free Wi-Fi, desks, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Upgrades include kitchenettes, living spaces, and bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. Club rooms get access to a lounge with free breakfast, drinks, and snacks. Ample leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, and steam room and sauna, plus massage treatments can be arranged. A restaurant serves buffet and a la carte meals all day, and a full-service bar serves coffee and cocktails in the lobby. Meeting spaces are available on-site. This is a good value in Penang, but it's worth considering the sleek G Hotel Kelawai.
The 100-room, historic Eastern & Oriental Hotel has been in operation since the height of the British Empire when George Town was an important harbor and trading hub. Known locally as the E&O, its colonial pedigree sets it apart from other five-pearl hotels, but it also has a fully modern all-suite addition with private balconies and rainfall showers. The doormen in white knee socks and pith helmets help sell the period experience, and it is one of Malaysia's top romantic spots, thanks to its rich atmosphere, two elegant pools, and fine dining.
The 100-room, historic Eastern & Oriental Hotel has been in operation since the height of the British Empire when George Town was an important harbor and trading hub. Known locally as the E&O, its colonial pedigree sets it apart from other five-pearl hotels, but it also has a fully modern all-suite addition with private balconies and rainfall showers. The doormen in white knee socks and pith helmets help sell the period experience, and it is one of Malaysia's top romantic spots, thanks to its rich atmosphere, two elegant pools, and fine dining.
The 248-room Tune Hotel Downtown Penang, like others in the budget chain, offers a bare-bones bed-and-shower concept, with almost everything else costing an extra fee. The hotel's base rates are some of the lowest in Penang, and though the rooms in this budget hotel are tiny, the beds are comfortable and the showers are hot. Many don't have windows, a flaw that can be made worse by the extra fee for air-conditioning. Travelers looking to visit the historic heart of the city may consider the Armenian Street Heritage Hotel, which is more expensive, but Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and other amenities are included.
The 248-room Tune Hotel Downtown Penang, like others in the budget chain, offers a bare-bones bed-and-shower concept, with almost everything else costing an extra fee. The hotel's base rates are some of the lowest in Penang, and though the rooms in this budget hotel are tiny, the beds are comfortable and the showers are hot. Many don't have windows, a flaw that can be made worse by the extra fee for air-conditioning. Travelers looking to visit the historic heart of the city may consider the Armenian Street Heritage Hotel, which is more expensive, but Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and other amenities are included.
The Riviera is a three-pearl hotel located in a remote, residential neighborhood outside George Town. The hotel’s 26 guest rooms are clean and unfussy, with studios offering kitchenettes while apartments have full kitchens. The functional guest rooms have kitchenettes or full kitchens. And the pool is nice enough, with a swim-up bar and hot tub. But there’s no beach and little to do and see in the surrounding area. Travelers may want to consider the Holiday Inn Resort, which has beach access, free shuttle service around the island, and similar rates.
The Riviera is a three-pearl hotel located in a remote, residential neighborhood outside George Town. The hotel’s 26 guest rooms are clean and unfussy, with studios offering kitchenettes while apartments have full kitchens. The functional guest rooms have kitchenettes or full kitchens. And the pool is nice enough, with a swim-up bar and hot tub. But there’s no beach and little to do and see in the surrounding area. Travelers may want to consider the Holiday Inn Resort, which has beach access, free shuttle service around the island, and similar rates.