Penang's hotels in this directory split between two settings: George Town, the UNESCO World Heritage core on the island's east side with its shophouse streets, street food and the Gurney Drive waterfront; and Batu Ferringhi, the resort beach strip along the north coast. A handful sit closer to Bayan Lepas and the airport in the south. George Town suits heritage, food and city travellers; Batu Ferringhi suits beach-resort stays.
Penang · Bukit Jambul / Bayan Lepas (near Penang International Airport, Bukit Jambul Complex and Queensbay Mall)
A 423-room European-style select-service hotel in Bukit Jambul, converted from the former Vistana Penang and rebranded as AC Hotels by Marriott. Handy for the airport, the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, Queensbay Mall and SPICE Arena, though about 20-25 minutes from George Town.
Penang · George Town (Jalan Macalister / Macalister Road), Penang Island
Select-service Courtyard high-rise on Jalan Macalister in central George Town, Penang. ~199 modern rooms and suites with city and Straits views, a high-floor infinity pool, 24-hour gym, and the Penang Kitchen all-day restaurant. Malaysia's first Courtyard-branded hotel.
Penang · Bayan Lepas
A 298-room Peranakan-themed hotel in Bayan Lepas, near Penang International Airport and the Bayan Lepas industrial corridor, joined to Marriott's Tribute Portfolio in January 2026.
Penang · Batu Ferringhi
A 90-room boutique beachfront resort on Batu Ferringhi beach, Penang. Established in 1948 as a 10-room family bungalow, it reopened in July 2023 after a full restoration as Marriott Bonvoy's Tribute Portfolio, blending mid-century Malayan colonial charm with contemporary comforts.
Penang · Macalister Road, on the fringe of George Town — a short drive from the UNESCO World Heritage core
An eight-room boutique heritage hotel set in a lovingly restored early-1900s colonial mansion on Macalister Road, George Town. A Design Hotels member (Bonvoy-affiliated), it pairs contemporary art and bespoke room design with acclaimed dining and a garden pool.
Penang · Gurney Drive
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.
Penang · Gurney Drive, George Town
A modern 223-room Marriott high-rise on Gurney Drive in George Town, offering sea-view rooms, an infinity pool and multiple dining venues overlooking the Gurney Bay seafront.
Penang · Northam Road / Millionaire's Row, George Town — between Gurney Drive and the UNESCO World Heritage core
The Millen is a 146-room, design-led luxury hotel on George Town's historic 'Millionaire's Row', and Penang's first Marriott Autograph Collection property. Housed in a fully redeveloped former all-suite hotel, it pairs British-Malaya colonial references with contemporary art, spacious suites, an infinity pool and three dining venues.
Penang · George Town UNESCO World Heritage core, near Beach Street / Weld Quay
A 162-room Design Hotels member in George Town's UNESCO heritage zone, built on the site of a century-old maritime godown. Its playful modern-Victorian interiors riff on stage magic and illusion, paired with a rooftop saltwater infinity pool and the Glasshouse conservatory restaurant.