Penang Island is situated at the north-western part of Peninsula Malaysia. It is one of the most visited tropical islands in South East Asia. The island is accessible through a 13.5 km bridge or by ferry service from the mainland. International travelers can also reach the island by air.
Penang offers incredible fusion of modernity and traditions, East and West delicacies, shopping variety, tourist attractions, white sandy beaches and religious and cultural landmarks. No matter what purpose is your visit, you’ll be fully entertained for the day and night with unlimited activities. You will definitely be amazed by the hospitality rendered by the locals.
Penang Accommodation
Penang offers a wide range of accommodation to suit different budgets and tastes from spartan rooms for backpackers to high-end luxury rooms. Most of the hotels are situated at the northern shoreline at Batu Ferringhi beach, the Gurney’s Drive, the heart of Georgetown city and at the Bayan Lepas industrial district.
Hotels at Batu Ferringhi Beach
Batu Ferringhi is popular for its sandy beaches and water sport activities. This stretch of the island is the ground for many popular beach resorts with international standard including the renowned 5-star Rasa Sayang Resort Hotel and the Hard Rock Penang Hotel. There are plenty of service apartments and hotels along the coastline to suit your budget.
While basking in the white sandy beach and enjoying the tranquility of the surroundings, you can hold a glass of your favorite beverage and enjoy the splendid views of the sea overlooking the mainland. Another hotel worth to mention is the Bayview Beach Resort Penang which is located deep into the Batu Ferringhi beach at Teluk Bahang.
Hotels at Gurney’s Drive
Another popular area in Penang for accommodation is the Gurney’s Drive, a happening area for shopping, food and nightlife. Gurney plaza, a shopper’s paradise, is located at one end of the road. Next to the plaza is the G Hotel, and within 5 to 10 mins walking distance are the Evergreen Laurel Hotel and Gurney Hotel. In front of these hotels is the scenic sea.
Hotels at Georgetown
At the heart of Georgetown nestles a tall and round landmark building, the Komtar Penang. Connecting to this landmark is the Prangin Mall and Traders Hotel Penang. You can probably spend the day and night moving around these shopping arcades.
You can find accommodation from business class hotels to no-frills travelers’ hostel in Georgetown. Backpackers can look up for hotels in the Chulia Street and Love Lane.
Hotels at Bayan Lepas
If you’re on business trip and visiting Bayan Lepas Industrial Free Trade Zones, you may want to stay at the Bayan Lepas area. This is where all Penang industrial FTZ’s are situated. At close distance are the Penang International Airport, Queensbay Shopping Mall and a few business hotels such as Hotel B Suite, Equatorial Hotel, Krystal Suites Hotel and Vistana Hotel Penang.
To help you locate the hotel to suit your budget and preference, you can view the full list of Penang hotels here. (note: hotel reviews, photos and location maps are available).
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