Marriott Executive Apartments · Premium
Gurney Drive
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Long-stay serviced apartments on Gurney Drive with one- and two-bedroom suites featuring full kitchens and in-apartment laundry, sharing facilities with the adjacent Penang Marriott Hotel.
Last updated August 5, 2026
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang is a Marriott Executive Apartments (MEA) property built for extended and family stays on the seafront Gurney Drive promenade in George Town. Its roughly 90 one- and two-bedroom suites come with fully equipped kitchens (full-size fridge, cooktop, dishwasher and cooking utensils), in-apartment washer/dryer, and separate living and dining areas, giving it a residential 'home away from home' feel that recurs across independent reviews. It forms part of the Penang Marriott Complex and shares dining and leisure facilities with the adjacent Penang Marriott Hotel, including an outdoor/infinity pool, a well-equipped seafront gym, a kids' club, and restaurants such as Sago (Malaysian/Indian), Kucina (Italian) and Lava Java cafe. On TripAdvisor it holds about 4.0/5 from a small review base (roughly 20 reviews, ranked around #75 of 194 George Town hotels), so ratings are still thin; independent family blogs are consistently very positive, praising the spacious clean apartments, extensive breakfast buffet and attentive service. Guests especially value the location (walkable to Gurney Bay park, Gurney Plaza mall, and about a 10-minute drive to the UNESCO heritage core). A recurring minor gripe is unclear communication of facility booking rules (e.g. steam room advance booking).
| Address | 55 Persiaran Gurney, Gurney Drive, 10250 George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Marriott Executive Apartments |
| Neighborhood | Gurney Drive |
| Distance From Airport Km | 17 |
| Elite Benefits | Room upgrades for Platinum Elite and above, subject to availability, Complimentary breakfast or bonus points for Platinum Elite and above, per Marriott Bonvoy program terms, Guaranteed room availability with 24-hour notice for Titanium and Ambassador Elite |
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Written reviews
Home Travel Guide · Asha Bhatia · Apr 2026
Family stay in a spacious two-bedroom seafront suite with bay-view bathtub and full kitchen. Praises the buffet breakfast, kids club, seafront gym and Gurney Drive location; only gripe was unclear steam-room booking rules.
Life's Tiny Miracles · Angie S. · Sep 2025
Level 23 two-bedroom suite with floor-to-ceiling Gurney Bay views, a full kitchen and en-suite rain showers. Highlights the extensive breakfast, standout gym, kids club and attentive service; no real negatives noted.
Crisp of Life · Shirleen · May 2026
Blogger family staycation: spacious apartments with equipped kitchens and in-room laundry, infinity pool over Gurney Drive, 24-hour gym with steam room, kids club and three restaurants. Felt like a furnished luxury home.
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Malaysia Hotel Reviews · Jun 2026
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Find out more about Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
Yes. Each one- and two-bedroom suite has a fully equipped kitchen (full-size fridge, cooktop, dishwasher and cooking utensils) plus an in-apartment washer and dryer, making it well suited to families and extended stays.
Yes. The Executive Apartments sit within the same Penang Marriott Complex, so guests share the swimming pools, fitness centre, kids' club and restaurants with the adjacent Penang Marriott Hotel.
The property is on Gurney Drive in George Town, roughly 17 km (about a 25-30 minute drive) from Penang International Airport (PEN).
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