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
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
(5 stars)The E&O as it’s fondly known was first established in 1885 and remains the only hotel in the city to occupy prime sea frontage. A new wing, the Victory Annexe was opened in 2013, adding a sixth-floor infinity pool, an art gallery and a Thai spa. While the Heritage Wing is an ode to a bygone era, with antique furnishings. The decor at the Eastern & Oriental is, in the main, classic and polished, with muted earthy tones, marble and dark wood. Planters Lounge serves drinks and snacks with a view, while the 1885 restaurant offers European style fine menus and a buffet or a la carte can be enjoyed at Sarkies.