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11 Best 5 Star Hotels in Penang [2024]

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5 Star Hotel Penang

Best 5 Star Hotel Penang
Best 5 Star Hotel Penang

Looking for the best 5star hotels in Penang? Look no further! We have compiled a list of the 11 Best 5star Hotels in Penang. These hotels offer world-class service and amenities, and are sure to make your stay in Penang unforgettable.

1. Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang

Key Services5star Hotel Penang
Websitehttps://www.eohotels.com/
Address10, Lebuh Farquhar 10200 Penang Malaysia
Phone+(6) 04 222 2000
Emailluxury@eohotels.com
Operating hoursAlways open

The Eastern & Oriental Hotel, also referred to as the ā€œE&O,ā€ emits a uniqueness that cannot be adequately described. Initially, its corridors and chambers were reserved for Europeā€™s rich and famous; intrepid travelers on steamships traveling to the exotic East included famous authors and aspiring literary luminaries. The hotel has welcomed visitors from all over the world in timeless elegance for almost 135 years because to its remarkable architecture and history. This legacy is being continued and elevated to new heights with the resurgence of the Heritage Wing as a renowned destination for traditional hospitality.

Key Differentiators:

  • Suites Offers
  • Dining Promotions
  • Ballroom and function spaces available

Customerā€™s Review:

Excellent service, spectacular view, peaceful and great ambiance.

Salina Yahaya

2. Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang 

Key Services5star Hotel Penang
Websitehttps://web.facebook.com/rasasayangresort/
AddressBatu Feringgi Beach, Penang 11100 Pinang, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-888 8888
Operating hours24 hours

The Shangri-La Rasa Sayang offers a range of unique eating options, wellness services that revive, stunning landscape settings that nurture nature, and a friendly welcome that re-establishes visitorsā€™ connection to their surroundings. The Shangri-La Rasa Sayang in Penang offers accommodations with balconies that overlook the city, garden, or swimming pool. All offer complimentary Wi-Fi, large-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; upgraded rooms also have private gardens. There are living rooms and dining areas in ultra-luxurious suites, and some feature marble bathrooms.

Key Differentiators:

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Various amenities
  • Has a sleek bar, and 2 chic restaurants

Customerā€™s Review:

Great services. Rooms are spacious and our room has jacuzzi outside at the balcony. Breakfast was great as well. There are 4 types of swimming pool depending on their depth. Totally recommended to bring your family here.

Azyan Fitri

3. Macalister Mansion

Key Services5star Hotel Penang
Websitehttps://www.macalistermansion.com/
Address228 Macalister Road, 10400 Penang, Malaysia
Phone(+604)228 3888
Emailcontactus@macalistermansion.com
Operating hoursAlways open

Macalister Mansion, a 100-year-old historic structure, has eight renovated rooms with a modern-meets-deco design that now has a colorful marble finish. Each one promises a unique design that is sure to be breathtaking. The hotel is named after Colonel Norman Macalister, who ruled the region 200 years ago. It features modern statues of the hotelā€™s namesake as well as artwork that nods to Penangā€™s colonial heritage.

Key Differentiators:

  • Free parking
  • Dining options available
  • Various amenities

Customerā€™s Review:

ā€œVery nice atmosphere classy and classic.ā€

Raja Putra Shah

4. Lexis Suites Penang

Key Services5star Hotel Penang
Websitehttps://web.facebook.com/LexisSuitesPenang/
Address28, Jalan Teluk Kumbar, 11920 Bayan Lepas, Pulau
Phone+60 4-628 2888
Emailreservations@lexis.my
Operating hoursOpen 24 hours

Lexis Suites Penang is a contemporary, airy hotel with floor-to-ceiling windows, steam rooms, and private plunge pools. Each one has a flat-screen TV, WiFi, a minibar, and a coffee and tea maker. Upgraded accommodations offer river views. There is a room service option.

Key Differentiators:

  • 2 dining options available
  • Various amenities
  • Excellent service

Customerā€™s Review:

Very good place to stay Nice heritage fishing village s and the beach nearby like Tanjung Asam so beautiful we are going to Durian season the best Durian in the World are Balik Pulau.

Azmi Abu Bakar

5. Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang 

Key Services5star Hotel Penang
Websitehttps://web.facebook.com/angsanatelukbahang/
Address11, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, 11050 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-817 0888
Emailtelukbahang@angsana.com
Operating hoursAlways open

Long-term accommodations are available at the vivacious beachside 5-star Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang, which has 236 keys. Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with sea views, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities are all included, even in the most basic accommodations. Upgraded rooms come with balconies. Suites come with living rooms, while upgraded suites come with kitchenettes, jacuzzi spas, and/or private pools. The resort has multiple outdoor swimming pools with waterslides, four restaurants, a beach bar, and a spa. There is also a childrenā€™s center and a gym. Breakfast and airport shuttles are offered.

Key Differentiators:

  • Various amenities
  • Magnificent sea view
  • Breakfast and airport transfers are available

Customerā€™s Review:

Very good experience and service provided by the team at Angsana. Check-in was smooth despite the crowd and every information was conveyed in a smooth manner. The room was very clean and up to standards.

Sultanified

6. PARKROYAL Penang

Key Services5star Hotel Penang
Websitehttps://web.facebook.com/parkroyalpenangresort/
Address11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-886 2288
Emailenquiry.prpen@parkroyalhotels.com
Operating hoursOpen 24 hours

The Parkroyal Penang offers opulent, contemporary rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, minibars, and tea & coffee makers. Superior accommodations can be found with balconies in certain cases and sea views in others. There are separate living areas in suite rooms, and some have garden terraces.

Key Differentiators:

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • International brasserie and a poolside cafe
  • Various amenities

Customerā€™s Review:

Nice view, peaceful, so clean, helpful staff, reasonable price, polite & kind , delicious breakfast, strategic location, hopefully will forever lovely.

Zul Dā€™janna

7. G Hotel Gurney

Key Services5star Hotel Penang
Websitehttps://www.ghotel.com.my/
Address168A Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, Malaysia
Phone+6 04 238 0000
Emailg4u@ghotel.com.my
Operating hoursAlways open

Elegant guestrooms and suites at the G Hotel Gurney have complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, and tea and coffeemaking amenities. Some of them have private living spaces, balconies, or freestanding bathtubs. For upgraded accommodations, a club lounge offering free breakfast and drinks is available.

Key Differentiators:

  • Dining options
  • Various amenities
  • Events space

Customerā€™s Review:

Try it by yourself. Itā€™s so wonderful experience u will get it.

Momosukie Areffiexs

8. The Light Hotel (M) Sdn Bhd

Key Services5star Hotel Penang
Websitehttps://web.facebook.com/thelighthotelpg/
AddressLebuh Tenggiri 2, 13700 Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-382 1111
Operating hoursAlways open

The Light Hotel (M) Sdn Bhd offers lavishly decorated rooms with hardwood floors, desks, and floor-to-ceiling windows that are equipped with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, and some have balconies. While some suites have kitchenettes, some offer more living space.

Key Differentiators:

  • International cuisine
  • Various amenities
  • Breakfast is available.

Customerā€™s Review:

The hotel room is clean and very comfortable even though the view is just okay. The hotel attendant and receptionist were very helpful. The food was amazing, the breakfast and lunch was superb and freshly cooked. This will be my favorite hotel to stay if I need to come to Penang.

Kaza Pesdc

9. Hard Rock Hotel Penang

Key Services5star Hotel Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/hardrockhotelpenang/
AddressBatu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-881 1711
Emailinfo.penang@hardrockhotels.net
Operating hoursAlways open

A posh resort with a music theme is called The Hard Rock Hotel Penang. In its luxurious rooms with rock star-themed decor, they offer complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with iPod docks, as well as minifridges and tea and coffee makers. There are available rooms with terraces, swim-up pool access, and/or sea views. In family rooms, there are PlayStations available. Suites come with living areas that include sofa beds.

Key Differentiators:

  • Various amenities
  • Excellent service
  • Sea views

Customerā€™s Review:

Good music, clean bed sheets, luxurious view, great staff, perfect stay , good food & great experience. Loving bosses & owner.

Syed Sara

10. Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang 

Key Services5star Hotel Penang
Websitehttps://web.facebook.com/EvergreenLaurelHotelPenang/
Address53, Gurney Dr, 10250 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-222 9988
Emailelhpen@evergreen-hotels.com
Operating hoursAlways open

Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penangā€™s minimalist rooms and suites include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some of them feature separate living quarters and water views. Seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, room service is offered.

Key Differentiators:

  • Free parking
  • Various amenities
  • An airport shuttle, breakfast and babysitting services are available.

Customerā€™s Review:

Friendly and helpful staff. Affordable 5-star hotel. Nice lobby.

Aisha Al-Ishaqi

11. G Hotel Kelawai 

Key Services5star Hotel Penang
Websitehttps://web.facebook.com/ghotelkelawai.penang/
Address2, Persiaran Maktab, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-238 0000
Emailg4u@ghotel.com.my
Operating hoursAlways open

The contemporary accommodations at G Hotel Kelawai feature flat-screen TVs, high-speed Internet access, safes, and minibars. Suites provide additional living space. Some of them can use a club lounge that offers free breakfast and drinks.

Key Differentiators:

  • Free parking
  • Dining options
  • Various amenities

Customerā€™s Review:

Fantastic facilities. Beds are extremely comfortable. Breakfast caters for all people. A big thanks go out to Edda at the rooftop bar for looking after us extremely well.

Matthew Dutton

5star Hotel Penang

These hotels offer world-class service and amenities, and are sure to make your stay in Penang unforgettable.

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