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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

Eastern & Oriental Hotel Score 9.575 from 7 reviews
10 Farquhar Street, Georgetown 9.58/10
Magnificently furnished and extravagantly spacious, all 101 suites with sea or city view have round-the-clock butler service. The elegance of the suites is luxuriously alluring: an enchanted backdrop to dreamy days and ardent nights. Each suite is tastefully and thoughtfully furnished with essential amenities in a spacious bathroom, with Persian carpets by the bedside and bedcovers made from the finest Egyptian cotton. These are just some of touches that lend opulence to this luxury hotel. ... more
 
Eastin Hotel Penang Score 7.625 from 30 reviews
1, Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay 7.63/10
Just minutes away from the Penang International Airport, Eastin Hotel Penang offers cosy accommodation with free wireless internet access and a wellness spa. Located in Bayan Lepas, Eastin Hotel is within walking distance from Penang's largest shopping centre, Queensbay Mall. The Penang Bridge is also close by, while reaching Georgetown City, the heart of Penang is a 30-minute drive away. Rooms are contemporary in style and are fitted with an LCD television, free internet access and en-suite bathroom. 24-hour room service is also provided. Eastin Hotel Penang offers a swimming pool where guests can cool off after a long day off, or unwind at the spa and wellness centre. Eastin Hotel also has a fitness centre, so guests can maintain their regular work-outs. Swez Brasserie at Eastin Hotel Penang offers international and local favourites, while the Lobby Lounge provides a variety of beverages, cakes and pastries. ... more
 
Hotel Equatorial Penang Score 7.425 from 10 reviews
1 Jalan Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas 7.43/10
Jogging tracks Reflexology path Driving range ... more
 
Hydro Hotel Penang Score 7.075 from 54 reviews
Batu Ferringhi 7.08/10
Dining is available from 06:30 until last orders at 22:30. Options include a daily international breakfast buffet and à la carte menus including Penang specialities or a wide range of international cuisine. Situated on the ground floor, the breezy open-air coffee house, surrounded with lush greenery, offers views of the swimming pool and a glimpse of the Andaman Sea. The lounge is open from 15:00 to 24:00 (01:00 during weekends). Try our promotional cocktails and mocktails or any other beverages of your choice. Indulge in your favourite drinks and snacks whilst enjoying the live performance of music by our resident band and their repertoire of pop hits, lounge and jazz tunes. ... more
 
Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya Score 7.825 from 7 reviews
No 11 Lebuh Tenggiri Dua, Pusat bandar Seberang Jaya, Prai 7.83/10
The hotel provides an aiport pick-up at an additional charge. ... more
 
More hotels in Penang

Hill and Temple Tour in Penang 4 hours

Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang Walk up the steps to Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple in Penang, Kek Lok Si, perched against a hill slope in Air Itam. Marvel at the statue of the Goddess of Mercy and the 30 meter high Pagoda. See the 'Pond of Longevity', home for hundreds of tortoises set free by the devotees.

Ride on the Funicular Railway up to Penang Hill. Next, visit the century old 72-acres Penang Botanical Gardens located at the foot of Penang Hill. Stroll through the main gardens, learn about the rare species of flora and fauna while monkeys roam freely in their natural habitats.

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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