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10 Best Boutique Hotels in Penang [2024]

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Boutique Hotel Penang

Best Boutique Hotel Penang
Best Boutique Hotel Penang

If youā€™re looking for a unique and luxurious hotel experience, look no further than Penangā€™s boutique hotels. These establishments offer personalized service and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that will make your stay in Penang unforgettable. Here are 10 Best Boutique Hotels in Penang!

1. Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang

Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang - Boutique Hotel Penang
Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang ā€“ Boutique Hotel Penang(Credit: Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang)
Key ServicesBoutique 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, better known as the ā€œE&O,ā€ exudes a distinctiveness that is impossible to capture. Its passageways and chambers were initially the domain of the rich and famous from Europe ā€“ intrepid passengers who included renowned writers and would-be literary figures in steamships seeking to explore the exotic East. With its distinctive architecture and history, the hotel has welcomed guests from across the world in timeless elegance for almost 135 years. The Heritage Wingā€™s return as a renowned place for classic hospitality is continuing this legacy and raising it to new heights.

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 

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang - Boutique Hotel Penang
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang ā€“ Boutique Hotel Penang (Credit: Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang)
Key ServicesBoutique Hotel Penang
Websitehttps://web.facebook.com/rasasayangresort/
AddressBatu Feringgi Beach, Penang 11100 Pinang, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-888 8888
Operating hours24 hours

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang provides a variety of distinctive dining experiences, wellness treatments that rejuvenate, beautiful landscape settings that nurture nature and a warm welcome that reconnects guests with their surroundings. The rooms at Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang include balconies with views of the pool, garden, or city. All feature free Wi-Fi, big screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment; upgraded rooms have private gardens. Ultra-luxurious suites come with living rooms and dining areas; some have marble bathrooms.

Key Differentiators:

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness center and tennis courts.
  • 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. Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang 

Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang - Boutique Hotel Penang
Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang ā€“ Boutique Hotel Penang (Credit: Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang)
Key ServicesBoutique 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

The 5-star 236-key Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang is a vibrant beachfront resort that offers long-term stays. They include Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with sea views, as well as minifridges and tea and coffee facilities in the basic rooms. Balconies are available in upgraded rooms. Suites include living rooms, while upgraded suites offer private pools, whirlpool tubs, and/or kitchenettes. There are four restaurants, a beach bar, and a spa at the resort as well as several outside pools with waterslides. A gym and a childrenā€™s center are also available. Airport transfers and breakfast are provided.

Key Differentiators:

  • Amenities consist of 4 restaurants, a beach bar and a spa, as well as outdoor pools, including a kidsā€™ pool with waterslides
  • All 236-room facing the 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

4. PARKROYAL Penang

PARKROYAL Penang - Boutique Hotel Penang
PARKROYAL Penang ā€“ Boutique Hotel Penang (Credit: PARKROYAL Penang)
Key ServicesBoutique 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 has modern, luxurious rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and DVD players, as well as minibars and tea and coffee makers. Balconies are available in some of the superior rooms, while others have sea views. Suite rooms include separate sitting areas, and some feature garden terraces.

Key Differentiators:

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • International brasserie and a poolside cafe, plus a thatched cocktail bar and a beachfront seafood eatery
  • Other amenities include a free-form pool, a gym and a spa, plus tennis and a kidsā€™ club

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

5. G Hotel Gurney

G Hotel Gurney - Boutique Hotel Penang (Credit: G Hotel Gurney)
G Hotel Gurney ā€“ Boutique Hotel Penang (Credit: G Hotel Gurney)
Key ServicesBoutique 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

G Hotel Gurney offers sleek rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some of them include their own living areas, terraces, and/or freestanding tubs. A club lounge with complimentary breakfast and cocktails is available for upgraded rooms.

Key Differentiators:

  • Dining options consist of 4 cafes, 4 restaurants and a cocktail lounge, plus 2 bars.
  • Other amenities include a gym, an infinity pool and a gift shop
  • Thereā€™s also a spa, a salon, and meeting and event space.

Customerā€™s Review:

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

Momosukie Areffiexs

6. Lexis Suites Penang

Lexis Suites Penang- Boutique Hotel Penang
Lexis Suites Penang- Boutique Hotel Penang (Credit: Lexis Suites Penang)
Key ServicesBoutique 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 modern, bright hotel with floor-to-ceiling windows, private plunge pools and steam rooms. All have flat-screens, Wi-Fi, minibars, as well as tea and coffee facilities. Upgraded rooms provide views of the river. Room service is available.

Key Differentiators:

  • There are 2 dining options (1 with Japanese cuisine) and 2 bars, plus a terrace with beach views
  • Other amenities include a gym, an outdoor pool and a play area, plus a spa, a karaoke room and beach access.

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

7. G Hotel Kelawai 

G Hotel Kelawai - Boutique Hotel Penang
G Hotel Kelawai ā€“ Boutique Hotel Penang (Credit: G Hotel Kelawai)
Key ServicesBoutique 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 modern rooms at G Hotel Kelawai include high-speed Internet access, flat-screen TVs, safes and minibars. Suites offer extra living space. Some of them have access to a club lounge with complimentary breakfast and beverages.

Key Differentiators:

  • Free parking
  • Dining options consist of a trendy Cafe and 2 bars (1 is rooftop).
  • Other amenities include a rooftop infinity pool, a gym and a spa, plus meeting and event space.

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

8. The Light Hotel (M) Sdn Bhd

The Light Hotel (M) Sdn Bhd - Boutique Hotel Penang
The Light Hotel (M) Sdn Bhd ā€“ Boutique Hotel Penang (Credit: The Light Hotel (M) Sdn Bhd)
Key ServicesBoutique 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 elegantly furnished rooms with wooden floors, workstations, and floor-to-ceiling windows that include Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee services; some have balconies. Suites provide extra living space while others come with kitchenettes.

Key Differentiators:

  • There are 2 elegant restaurants serving international cuisine, plus a chic cocktail lounge, and a relaxed garden bar beside an outdoor pool.
  • Other amenities include a gym, a kidsā€™ playroom, and a spa offering a sauna, a hammam and massage/beauty treatments.
  • 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

Hard Rock Hotel Penang - Boutique Hotel Penang
Hard Rock Hotel Penang ā€“ Boutique Hotel Penang (Credit: Hard Rock Hotel Penang)
Key ServicesBoutique 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

The Hard Rock Hotel Penang is a luxury music-themed resort. They provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with iPod docks, as well as minifridges and tea and coffee makers in their plush rooms with rock star-themed dƩcor. Rooms with sea views, terraces, and/or swim-up pool access are available. PlayStations are available in family rooms. Living spaces with sofa beds are available in suites.

Key Differentiators:

  • Amenities consist of beach access and 6 eateries, including a Hard Rock Cafe, along with a swim-up bar, an outdoor pool, a spa, a gym and a kidsā€™ club.
  • 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 

Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang - Boutique Hotel Penang
Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang ā€“ Boutique Hotel Penang (Credit: Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang)
Key ServicesBoutique 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

The understated rooms and suites at the Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking services. Some of them have water views as well as separate living areas. Room service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Key Differentiators:

  • Free parking
  • Other amenities include a relaxed restaurant, a cafe and a cocktail lounge with regular live music
  • 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

Boutique Hotel Penang

Penang is home to many amazing boutique hotels, and the 10 weā€™ve listed here are some of the best. Whether youā€™re looking for a luxury music-themed resort or a more understated option, these hotels have something to offer everyone. Thanks for reading!

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