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Penang
Penang (Malay: Pulau Pinang， Traditional Chinese:檳城, Simplified Chinese: 槟城) is an island off the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is also the name of the Malaysian state which is made up of Penang Island and the facing strip of territory on the mainland called Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley).
Penang is one of Malaysia's main tourist draws. Its beaches are a little lacklustre when compared with those in some other Malaysian states, but this is more than compensated by the island's rich multicultural history which is full of colonial and Chinese influences.

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Hotels in Penang

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang Score 7.1 from 213 reviews
33 New Lane (Off Macalister Road) 7.1/10
This hotel's 240 tastefully furnished guest rooms and suites are equipped to please either business executives or holiday makers. Guest rooms have delightful views over the city and Penang Bridge. In addition to the facilities already mentioned, you will enjoy a luxurious oversized bed and large executive writing desk in every room. ... more
 
Holiday Inn Resort Penang Score 7.425 from 44 reviews
72 Batu Ferringhi 7.43/10
Dolphy Kid’s Club, located at the Beach Wing lobby, offers a range of exciting and fun activities for our young guests. A wide range of outdoor recreational activities such as bicycle discovery, adventure walk, water polo, beach volleyball, pool games, and many more are available at the resort and are suitable for all ages. The fully equipped water sports centre offers a wide choice of exciting water sport activities. There is jet-skiing, para-sailing and water-skiing. You can also sail a catamaran and cruise in comfort along the bay. And you can see brilliantly coloured coral growing in the sea off nearby Song Song island. ... more
 
Tune Hotels.com Downtown Penang Score 7.35 from 16 reviews
100, Jalan Burmah 7.35/10
This modern hotel offers comfort and convenience at very low prices, and is located within walking distance of George Town’s heritage buildings, shops, eateries and entertainment outlets. Tune Hotels.com in downtown Penang enjoys a central location close to the free shuttle bus, which travels on the Penang’s Heritage Trail. You can also choose to walk to Georgetown, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and admire the unique architecture of Penang. Trendy nightlife is also available nearby. Tune Hotels.com comes with an eatery offering a variety of Asian cuisine, and a café. The clean guestrooms are furnished with comfortable beds and provide power showers. ... more
 
Naza Talyya Hotel Penang Score 7.175 from 14 reviews
555 Jalan Cm Hashim, Tanjung Tokong 7.18/10
Strategically located at Tanjung Tokong Beach, Naza Talyya Hotel Penang is situated on the North-East coast of the island, the first resort along the line of the beach. These elegantly furnished rooms come with breathtaking sea views of Tokong Bay. Another spectacular view greets diners from the cafe, overlooking the swimming pool and the sea. The swimming pool for adults and the children wading pool are on the ground floor. Airport transfer is available on request. Just a short hop from the hotel is the popular tourist strip along Gurney Drive, famous among locals as the place to enjoy the best of Penang food. The hotel is a 10-minute drive down to the shopping area, the heritage walk and the city centre, and also 10 minutes up to the tourist belt of Batu Ferringhi. There, you can enjoy bargain shopping for colourful printed batik wraps, local handicrafts and food. ... more
 
Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang Score 6.65 from 129 reviews
Jalan Tanjung Bungah 6.65/10
Located along Tanjung Bungah Beach, Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang offers air-conditioned rooms with beautiful sea views, free parking, a swimming pool and spa. Rooms feature a private balcony and are equipped with a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and minibar. 24-hour room service is provided daily. Guests can relax with a soak in the Jacuzzi or pamper themselves with the variety of massage therapies and body treatments offered at Copthorne's spa. Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang has a 24-hour restaurant offering delicious local and international food, with halal and vegetarian options available. Copthorne Orchid is just a 15-minute drive away from the city centre. It is also near several shops and restaurants. For convenience, Copthorne Orchid Penang provides a free shuttle service to Georgetown and the night bazaar, daily. ... more
 
More hotels in Penang

Wat Chayamangkalaram

A Buddhist temple of Thai architecture on a 5-acre site, it houses the world's third largest reclining Buddha which measures 33 metres. Behind the statue are niches where urns containing the ashes of the dead are stored. A nine-storey pagoda approximately 165 feet high and reputed to be the highest such structure in the country is found on the site. There are also statues of gigantic `naga' serpents, mystical creatures that link earth to heaven, from the balustrades at the entrance to the meditation hall. Admission is free. Photography is not permitted within the temple.

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Georgetown by Night with Trishaw Ride 3 hours

Trishaw Ride through Georgetown Georgetown comes to life in a blaze of light at night. Savor the famous Penang local dishes at one of the many open-air food stall centers. Taste the popular 'satay' sticks of barbecued meat and 'char koay teow' noodles fried with seafood while watching how they are prepared.

Relax after dinner by taking a trishaw ride through the heart of old Georgetown. Enjoy one round of drinks at the only revolving restaurant that offers a panoramic night view of Georgetown before returning to the hotel.

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Penang State Museum

The museum was officially opened on 14 April 1965. In the same year, the art gallery was added to the Museum. The Museum hosts archive and artifacts that are state treasures. Outstanding amongst these are eight of the ten original oil paintings executed by Captain Robert Smith (the remaining two being in a private collection). Other artifacts of note include extensive collections of Baba Nyonya porcelain, furniture, jewellery and costumes that are unsurpassed in their artistic beauty and historical value.

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openinghours:daily from 9.00am - 5.00pm

Penang Hill by Night 3 hours

Kek Lok Si Temple in the hill of Georgetwon

A unique experience to dine at Colonial Penang Hill, Malaysia's first hill station accessible by one of the world's oldest funicular railway systems.

Feel the cool and refreshing air at the summit. Dinner is served at the cosy Bellevue Hotel overlooking Georgetown with panaromic night views of the town and of parts of mainland Malaysia.

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