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. Handy for the airport, Bayan Lepas industrial zone and Queensbay Mall, about 20-25 minutes from George Town.
Penang · Teluk Bahang, northwest coast of Penang Island
A vibrant 228-key five-star beach resort on idyllic Teluk Bahang beach, the first Angsana brand in Malaysia managed by Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, part of the ALL – Accor Live Limitless programme.
Penang · George Town (Jalan Macalister / Macalister Road), Penang Island
Select-service Courtyard high-rise on Jalan Macalister in George Town -- Malaysia's first Courtyard hotel, with 199 rooms, city and Straits views, a high-floor infinity pool and the Penang Kitchen restaurant.
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. Founded 1948, reopened July 2023 after a full restoration as a Tribute Portfolio hotel blending Malayan colonial charm with modern 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 in a restored early-1900s colonial mansion on Macalister Road, George Town. A Design Hotels member pairing contemporary art and bespoke rooms 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 · Tanjung Bungah
A beachfront hotel in Tanjung Bungah with direct access to the Andaman Sea, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.
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
A 146-room design-led hotel on George Town's 'Millionaire's Row', Penang's first Autograph Collection property, mixing colonial British-Malaya style with contemporary art, an infinity pool and three restaurants.
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 a century-old maritime godown, with playful modern-Victorian interiors, a rooftop saltwater infinity pool and the Glasshouse restaurant.