5-star hotels in Penang are abundant! It is not surprising either since Penang is a tourist magnet for its delicious food and vibrant culture.
For international visitors, luxury hotels in Penang are more affordable too.
Stay in the lap of luxury with any of these 5-star Penang resorts! At least for one night of your Penang trip!
Table Of Contents:
- 5 Star Hotel In Georgetown Penang
- Luxury Hotel In Batu Ferringhi
- 5 Star Hotel In Bayan Lepas
- 5 Star Hotel In Seberang Jaya
5 Star Hotel In Georgetown Penang
Starting with the plush hotels in Georgetown Penang!
Because location is everything! Particularly if you are keen to see all the historical sights in Penang.
1. Eastern & Oriental Hotel
For a British colonial experience, you can book a room at the charming Eastern & Oriental Hotel!
Everything about the hotel incites a feeling of grandeur and timeless elegance!
With the outdoor pool and prime location, this is without a doubt, one of the most lavish hotels in Penang.
What you’ll like:
- 1920‘s setting
- Gorgeous, spacious and clean rooms
- Sea views
- Attentive service
- Extremely comfortable beds
- Buffet style breakfast
Good to know:
- On-site spa
- Mini bar contents replenished daily
- Breakfast on 6th floor
- 6 min’ drive from Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon
- 3 min’ drive to Little India
- 15 min’ walk to Fort Cornwallis
- Address: 10, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, 10200 George Town, Penang Island
- Contact: +604-222 2000
- Price Range: From RM600 to RM1000 (2 Pax)
2. G Hotel Kelawai
2 of Penang’s prominent shopping malls (Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon) flank this luxurious contemporary hotel.
Despite being in the middle of Gurney Drive shopping district, this hotel still feels isolated and private!
What you’ll like:
- Welcome ice cream is served upon check-in
- Yummy breakfast
- Outstanding service
- Comfy beds
- Astounding cleanliness
Good to know:
- Get a room on the higher floors for great views of Penang
- They have charging stations for electric cars
- 10 minutes’ drive to historical George Town
- Swimming pool is not shaded
- Address: 2, Persiaran Maktab, 10250 George Town, Penang Island
- Contact: +604-238 0000
- Price Range: From RM500 – RM600 (2 Pax)
3. The Prestige Hotel Penang
The Prestige Hotel Penang is a fine example of a 5-star hotel that meets guests’ expectations and beyond.
The only downside with this hotel is the lack of space in general. This does not mean that they are stingy with amenities though:
Quite the opposite, in fact. As guests get to enjoy free minibar contents, flat-screen TVs, their in-house restaurant and rooftop views from an infinity pool and bar!
What you’ll like:
- Great service from friendly staff
- Rooftop pool and bar with a nice view
- Chic rooms with comfortable beds
- Walking distance to many local attractions
Good to know:
- Rooms are small don’t have great views
- Bathrooms don’t offer much privacy (glass walls)
- Address: 8, Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
- Contact: +604-2175888
- Price Range: From RM450 (2 Pax)
4. Macalister Mansion
Exclusivity is eminent with just 8 rooms available at this wonderfully restored British colonial mansion! Now, it’s like an upscale Penang homestay!
With its own restaurant, a garden terrace and outdoor bar by the pool!
If the price was not an issue, you will not want to leave!
Note: Not to be confused with Macalister Hotel, a new hotel in Penang that’s also worth checking out!
What you’ll like:
- Rooms with high ceilings
- Staff available all the time
- Privacy
- Top-notch facilities
- Luxurious details like quality toiletries
Good to know:
- Limited gym equipment
- Not a wide breakfast variety
- Room 2’s location is not as quiet as the other rooms
- Address: 228, Jalan Macalister, 11400 George Town, Penang Island
- Contact: +604-228 3888
- Price Range: From RM1000 (2 Pax)
5. G Hotel Gurney
Walk to Gurney Plaza (1 minute) anytime you feel like it when you stay at seafront G Hotel Gurney, the sister hotel of G Hotel Kelawai!
And you’re never far from Penang food when the Gurney Drive Hawker Centre is just a 5 minutes’ walk away!
What you’ll like:
- Beautiful environment with modern furnishings
- Lots of eateries nearby
- Nice outdoor swimming pool
- Linked to Gurney Plaza
- Fully-equipped gym
- Lively nightlife
- Helpful staff
Good to know:
- Vegetarian breakfast options are few
- Always seems to be a traffic jam in this area
- Address: 168A, Gurney Dr, 10250 George Town, Penang
- Contact: +604-238 0000
- Price Range: From RM520 – RM600 (2 Pax)
Luxury Hotel In Batu Ferringhi
If your idea of the best hotel in Penang involves a Penang beach nearby, then Batu Ferringhi has more than a couple of fancy resorts that meet that requirement!
6. PARKROYAL Penang Resort
PARKROYAL Penang Resort has been around for many years. And they clearly know what it takes to satisfy hotel guests!
It’s a family-friendly resort with spacious grounds, an outdoor swimming pool and open-concept family rooms!
What you’ll like:
- Hospitable service
- Clean contemporary rooms
- Live music every evening
- Close to the night market and restaurants
Good to know:
- Go early to enjoy the breakfast buffet!
- They have packages for families, couples and more on their website – You can even save 15% off your visit to ESCAPE theme park!
- Address: PARKROYAL Penang Resort Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island
- Contact: +604-886 2288
- Price Range: From RM319 (2 Pax)
7. Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang
No surprise that Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang has a spot on this list as one of the best five-star hotels in Penang!
This is exactly what you would imagine a world-class seaside resort should look like! Large trees and greenery surrounding a heavenly pool!
What you’ll like:
- Very inviting and spacious rooms
- Beach-side bar
- Sea views
- Location
- Great service with thoughtful staff
- Lovely breakfast
Good to know:
- Some outdated facilities
- They have connecting rooms
- Address: Batu Feringgi Main Road Batu Feringgi Main Road, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Batu Feringgi, 11100, Penang Island
- Contact: +604-888 8888
- Price Range: From RM700 (2 Pax)
8. Hard Rock Hotel Penang
Hard Rock Hotel has its own private beach and a fantastic pool that resembles a mini water park!
And at night, you can make your way to their Hard Rock Café for some night-time entertainment!
And if you’re coming on a special occasion, let them know!
What you’ll like:
- Delicious breakfast buffet
- Well-trained staff
- Kid-friendly suites
Good to know:
- Request for a room facing the sea
- On-site spa
- Drinks are expensive
- Address: Jalan Batu Ferringhi, 11100 George Town, Penang Island
- Contact: +604-881 1711
- Price Range: From RM370 – RM540 (2 Pax)
9. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang
The stylish Double Tree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang is a fairly new hotel, opening in early 2018. It’s a 5 minutes’ drive away from Batu Ferringhi.
Other than the narrow parking ramps, there’s not much else to fault about this hotel!
PS: The teddy bear museum (TeddyVille) is at this hotel!
What you’ll like:
- Strategic location
- Attentive staff
- Large rooms
- Spotless surroundings
- Family apartments with sea views
- Breakfast of adequate International variety
- Well-equipped gym
Good to know:
- Crowded during Chinese New Year
- On-site convenience and souvenir store
There is a shuttle service
- Address: 56, Jalan Low Yat, Puncak Ria, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island
- Contact: +604-892 8000
- Price Range: From RM250 (2 Pax)
10. Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang
Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang by BayanTree is along the coast of Teluk Bahang. As you can expect, there will be rooms with excellent sea views at this 5 Star hotel in Penang!
It isn’t as busy as Batu Ferringhi here too.
The check-in process still has room for improvement but on the whole, the tasteful contemporary rooms and gracious hospitality make up for it!
What you’ll like:
- Little details like quality bath salts and choice of beverages in the fridge
- In-house spa
- Beautiful infinity pool
- Comfortable rooms with good sea views from the balcony
- Delicious food
- Quiet beach
Good to know:
- Not very close to town (40 minutes’ drive)
- Address: 11, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, 11050 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
- Contact: +604 8170888
- Price Range: From RM520 (2 Pax)
5 Star Hotel In Bayan Lepas
We’ll end this list with 2 more luxury hotels. But this time, in Bayan Lepas!
11. Lexis Suites Penang
South of Penang Island and facing the sea:
Treat yourself to your own private pool with marvellous views overlooking the sea and Penang!
If you have time, you can go for one of their boat trips (3 times a day, ~RM98 per person) over to the uninhabited Pulau Kendi (Kendi Island)!
Note: It’s best if you have your own car if you stay at this hotel!
What you’ll like:
- Rooms with ample space
- Great breakfast spread
- Premium toiletries
- Roof top bar
- On-site café and Japanese restaurant
Good to know:
- No access to beach
- Available spa services
- Dim lighting in rooms
- Try to get a corner room with views of the city and sea!
- Register at the front desk if you would like to take the boat trip
- Address: 28, Jalan Teluk Kumbar, 11920 Bayan Lepas, Penang Island
- Contact: +604-628 2888
- Price Range: From RM439 (2 Pax)
12. Amari SPICE Penang
Amari SPICE Penang is one of the newest 5-star hotels to join the existing selection in Penang. As such, the rooms and facilities of this beautiful hotel are all still brand new – including a gym.
And despite being new, the hotel check-in process is straightforward. On top of this, the staff treat guests very well.
The location of this hotel is very convenient for those attending to business matters in the industrial area of Bayan Lepas. Plus, it’s only a 15-minute drive away from Penang International Airport.
What you’ll like:
- Clean rooms with beautiful views
- Reliable WiFi
- Close to the airport
- Wonderful gym
- Helpful and amicable staff
- Outdoor swimming pool
Good to know:
- Rooms are on the small side
- King sized bed combines 2 single beds
- Breakfast and dinner offer a wide variety of local food
- Might hear traffic noise at night
- Address: 2, Persiaran Mahsuri, Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
- Contact: +604-6831188
- Price Range: From RM360 (2 Pax)
5 Star Hotel In Seberang Jaya
13. The Light Hotel Penang
When it comes to business stays, The Light Hotel Penang is one of the best luxury hotels in Penang! Perhaps just a tad too comfortable for working at night!
Besides its business center and meeting rooms, its location makes it convenient to find entertainment within walking distance (e.g., shopping malls, museums, eateries, etc) after work.
The buffet lunch is not to be missed!
What you’ll like:
- Well-maintained
- High quality service
- Fabulous buffet lunch
- Pool
- Comfortable rooms including family rooms
- 24-hour room service
- Ample parking for guests
Good to know:
- Breakfast selection caters to local tastes
- Address: Lebuh Tenggiri 2, 13700 Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang
- Contact: +604 3821111
- Price Range: From RM320 (2 Pax)
Getting Around Penang
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- MPV or van transport
- English-speaking or Chinese-speaking local guides
- Pick up/ drop off to and from the hotel/airport during your tour
- A fully customizable itinerary (i.e. unlimited stops, or a break back to the hotel, etc)
- Flexible times between 8am to 8pm
Book a tour with them on WhatsApp. They do tours in Ipoh, Taiping and Cameron Highlands too!
Conclusion
Consult this list of 5-star hotels in Penang before you book one! See which is the most expensive hotel in Penang.
You can go for the classic high-rise hotels with large pools to keep the kids busy. Or a secluded boutique mansion or even a seaside resort!
Area is key for determining the best 5-star hotel too.
