Cover When you need the fuss-free convenience and connectivity of a city hotel, consider these luxe spots for your next trip to Georgetown, Penang (Photo: The Millen Penang)
When you need the fuss-free convenience and connectivity of a city hotel, consider these luxe spots for your next trip to Georgetown, Penang (Photo: The Millen Penang)
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Boutique heritage hotels stays are great, but when you need the convenience and connectivity of a city hotel, consider these luxe spots for your next trip to Georgetown, Penang
From delightfully diverse culinary offerings to heritage hotels brimming with charm, Penang will never grow old in our books. As a holiday destination, it’s filled with hidden gems and wonderful experiences that are sure to charm the intrepid adventure-seeker. If you’re stopping by the Unesco World Heritage Site of Georgetown for a business trip, you’ll prefer easy-to-reach hotels with quick access to city centres, the airport, and of course great eateries within walking distance.
In this instance, while you may not enjoy the frills of boutique hotels peeking out from bustling lanes of hawker stalls and small sundry shops, opt instead of luxurious city hotels that offer smart and stylish rooms, great dining options and modern conveniences at your fingertips.
From Courtyard by Marriott to The Millen Penang, these upscale hotels are perfect for the busy business traveller with little time to spare.
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The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
From its location on the historic Millionaire’s Row to beautifully appointed suites with breezy Andaman Sea views, The Millen Penang is sure to exceed expectations. Merging colonial charm with modern tastes, the 146-room luxury hotel by the Autograph Collection is also home to a grand ballroom with the island’s longest LED screen, as well as delightful culinary gems including premium grill house Blacklinen or the Good Society, a coffee salon by day that transforms into a bar by night.
That said, if you are in the mood to explore the neighbourhood, the hotel is conveniently located nearby eateries such as Maple Palace Restaurant and 32Mansion as well as exciting event spaces like Glasshouse by Leyla. When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a visit to nearby hawker stalls and bustling kopitiams.
55 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Georgetown, Malaysia
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Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Located on Macalister Road just a stone’s throw from various attractions, hawker centres, coffee hang-outs and convenience stores aplenty, Courtyard Penang boasts 199 rooms and suites with free WiFi, smart TVs and 360-degree views of George Town.
Wind down after a long day with a good drink in hand at the Gin Library on level 23, offering more than 40 varieties of gin, whiskey, spirits, and hand-crafted cocktails, enjoy hearty local fare at the Penang Kitchen or get through a relaxing dip in the infinity pool overlooking Penang Hill.
218D Jalan Macalister, Georgetown, Penang
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St Giles Wembley Penang
St Giles Hotels are all about putting their guests at the pulse of the action, with Malaysian city locations including Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and of course Penang. In George Town, it’s located just a 20-minute drive from the Penang International Airport and a five-minute drive from the Penang Ferry Terminal.
From limousine services and plush meeting rooms to multilevel carparks with EV charging stations, St Giles Wembley Penang is a comfortable and convenient place for your next business meeting, with the hotel’s Corporate Guest Programme providing an option for special corporate hotel rates, a dedicated team to assist and exclusive in-hotels perks.
183 Jalan Magazine, Georgetown, Penang
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Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
Stylish, aesthetic and central, Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang offers access to local attractions like Prangin Mall, Le Café and Inside Scoop, with the Komtar Bus Terminal located within walking distance.
The hotel offers well-appointed guestrooms, a swimming pool, complimentary shuttle services, a fitness corner and even bicycle rental options to get around easily. Bonus fact? Citadines is pet-friendly too.
202 Lebuh Noordin, Georgetown, Penang
Vouk Hotel Suites
Above The swimming pool at Vouk Hotel Suites Penang
The swimming pool at Vouk Hotel Suites Penang
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Located within a short drive to healthcare centres like Loh Guan Lye Hospital, Adventist Hospital and Gleneagles Penang, Vouk Hotel Suites is ideal for those looking for a short stay in Georgetown, even offering regular shuttle services to these local hospitals. The hotel’s 200 rooms and suites offer beautiful sea views or partial sea views, providing a relaxing ambience even for the busiest of travellers.
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If you’re not in the mood to endure the heat of nearby hawker centres and shops, opt instead for a mouthwatering feast at the hotel’s C’est Si Bon restaurant, tuck in to the hotel’s signature milkshake and waffle at the Indulgence Lounge on the ground floor or enjoy a stunning rooftop dinner providing panoramic views of Georgetown.
Jln Sultan Ahmad Shah, Georgetown, Penang
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
For those who love to be at the centre of all the action, JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is the place to be. Colouful, bright and bustling, the hotel offers direct access to free Central Area Transit shuttle buses, taxis, and trishaws. If you’re strapped for time and on a tight schedule, enjoy the hotel’s seamless digital check-in and check-out before enjoying hawker food favourites at Café JEN.
For true digital nomads with a desire to meet like-minded creatives and go-getters, JEN Society is your ticket to an urban club you never knew you needed, from co-working spaces and curated events to group workouts or private sessions.
Magazine Road, Georgetown, Penang
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Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.
