Best Luxury Hotels in Penang
Known as the Pearl of the Orient, this stretch of the Malaysian Peninsula has some of the best food and beaches in the land. Its capital, George Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once an important trading port, it now boasts gleaming malls and shiny skyscrapers, however, it’s also filled with multicultural heritage. Tourists are taken by trishaw for afternoon teas at historic hotels, to see British colonial buildings, Chinese temples and mosques, passing the wealth of creative street art that’s become synonymous with the city. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Penang, this is the place to come for the finest hotels.
Penang, George Town
The Prestige Hotel Penang
(5 stars)Thoroughly modern glitz and quirky features await at the light, bright,162 bedroom Prestige. Look out for showers encased in golden cages, floating beds and tropical accents in among the almost exclusively ivory colour scheme. Ministry of Design – also responsible for Macalister Mansion’s decor – have created the interiors here. A sleek, glass-walled saltwater infinity pool looks out onto the harbourfront from its elevated fourth-floor position – a great spot to recline on a lounger, drink in hand and watch the port comings and goings. A pastel-hued Glasshouse restaurant is a place to eat and drink at The Prestige, or you can order food to your room.