5 Star Hotel In Penang: Top 11 Luxury Resorts (To Choose When Travelling To Penang)

5 star hotels in Penang are abundant! With Penang being a tourist magnet for its delicious food and vibrant culture!

For international visitors, luxury hotels in Penang are more affordable!

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 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 6^th floor
• 6 min’ drive from Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon
• 3 min’ drive to Little India
• 15 min’ walk to Fort Cornwallis

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 does feel 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

3. 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!

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

4. 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

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!

5. 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!

6. 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

7. 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 nighttime 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

8. Lone Pine Boutique Hotel By The Beach

Manicured grounds, white washed walls and casuarinas give Lone Pine Boutique Hotel an airy quality!

This grand hotel is for you if you love a good stroll, or just want to relax on one of the poolside deck chairs reading or working on your tan!

What you’ll like:

• Warm service
• Suitable for couples (i.e. less families here)
• Big pool
• Walking distance to the night market
• Spacious and comfortable rooms

Good to know:

• On-site spa
• They have a pool table
• Watch out for jelly fish if swimming at the beach
• Some rooms have a Jacuzzi on the balcony!

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

5 Star Hotel In Bayan Lepas

We’ll end this list with 2 more luxury hotels. But this time, in Bayan Lepas!

10. Lexis Suites Penang

South of Penang Island and facing the sea:

Treat yourself to your own private pool with marvelous 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)!

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

11. Hotel Equatorial Penang

Hotel Equatorial Penang still remains as one of the best luxury hotels in Penang!

It is walking distance to the Penang Golf Club (18 holes) and less than a 10 minutes’ drive from Queensbay Mall!

Do not miss out on the artificial waterfall with a hidden manmade cave over the pool!

What you’ll like:

• Outdoor facilities (e.g. tennis, squash, jogging trails, etc)
• Well-equipped fitness centre
• Superb breakfast buffet
• Clean contemporary rooms
• Hilly location (i.e. more breeze!)
• Many dining options
• Friendly staff

Good to know:

• 20-minute drive from George Town
• To be closer to the facilities, choose a room in the main wing

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• English-speaking or Chinese-speaking local guides
• Pick up/ drop off to and from the hotel/airport during your tour
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• Flexible times between 8am to 8pm

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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!