Penang Accommodations

The historic Eastern and Oriental hotel.

 
Penang has a large selection of hotels in a wide range of locations and prices. The grand dame of the hotels is the historic Eastern and Oriental on city's ocean front not far from Fort Cornwallis. Built in 1885, the hotel was the first and foremost hotel built by the Sarkies brothers who went on to build Raffles in Singapore and The Strand in Rangoon. Contrary to what you'll read in Lonely Planet's 2001 guidebook, the hotel has in fact been fully restored to its former glory. Its worth a look even if you aren't staying there.

Oddly enough, most of Georgetown's mid-range tourist class hotels are spread out along Penang Street which runs from the E&O into the middle of town. Other popular areas are the Ferringhi Beach area, but these are not really convenient for exploring the city, which is the main reason for visiting Penang.

Suggested Penang Hotels

Here's a short list of hotels that you can book on the internet through one or more of our hotel partners. If you don't like our selections, you can browse our complete list of Penang hotels.
 

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	Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Hotel	Georgetown	From: $ 89
	The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is located in Penang making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. All of the 16 rooms of this 2-story property are all equipped with modern in-room amenities. Each guestroom has air conditioning, daily newspaper, desk, hair dryer, internet access. Hotel facilities offered at this Penang accommodation include shops, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , room service. In addition, the hotel's guests can enjoy  (More...) Check rates for the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Hotel at Agoda. Compare rates for the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Hotel at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	Cititel Penang Hotel	Georgetown	From: $ 39
	Cititel Penang offers the discerning traveller memorable business, friendly service, warm hospitality and sheer comfort at affordable rates. With eight distinctive room categories to choose from, enjoy modern amenities in any of our 451 guest rooms, such as air conditioning, ceiling fans, color TV, IDD phones, satellite TV and attached bathroom. Our pinnacle rooms pamper busy executives with luxurious amenities including internet-ready facilities and private room safe. For those looking for something a touch more  (More...) Check rates for the Cititel Penang Hotel at Agoda. Compare rates for the Cititel Penang Hotel at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang	Georgetown	From: $ 175
	This hotel has a long and colourful history, and even after a major restoration and refurbishment programme it retains retains the old-world charm that it was widely recognised for. This is certainly a unique hotel, and can be recommended to the most discerning of guests. (01/08CB). Re-opened after a major restoration and refurbishment programme, The facade is as magnificent now as it was when it was first built in 1884 during the British Colonial era.  (More...) Check rates for the Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang at Agoda. Compare rates for the Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.

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