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Georgetown
Georgetown is the capital of the island and state of Penang, on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia.

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Hotels in Georgetown

Berjaya Penang Hotel Score 5.875 from 43 reviews
1-Stop Midlands Park, Jalan Burmah 5.88/10
The Berjaya Hotel is located in Georgetown in the 1-Stop Midlands Park business and entertainment complex. It offers rooms with views of the city, a swimming pool and free parking. Guests can enjoy a work-out at Berjaya Penang's fitness centre. It also offers a business centre, car rental service and foreign currency exchange. The Berjaya Penang's rooms are equipped with satellite TV, mini-bar and safe. Internet access is available at an additional charge. 24-hour room service is provided daily. Berjaya Hotel is also close to Gurney Drive, which offers a variety of eating options and shopping complex, Plaza Gurney. The Cafe offers local and international dishes. The Bar, serves a variety of beverages and provides live entertainment. ... more
 
Hotel Bellevue Score 0 from 0 reviews
215, Macalister Road 0/10
The hotel facilities include reception open 16 hours per day, security, computer room with internet access, library/reading room, MICE lounge, gifts corner, meeting room, 4WD rental, optional tours, daily room servicing and ionised dipping pool. The Aviary Garden and Herbs Arbor also accommodates collections of rare birds and plants. ... more
 
Traders Hotel, Penang Score 8 from 79 reviews
Magazine Road 8/10
Situated at the heart of George Town in laidback Penang, Malaysia, Traders Hotel provides easy access to prime shopping areas while offering comfortable accommodation with traditional hospitality. Rooms and suites at Traders Hotel, Penang, are decorated in a contemporary style and offer panoramic views of the cityscape or Penang Bridge from large bay windows. With touches of Malaysian flair and modern amenities that include free broadband internet access, you will rest assured a pleasant stay. Traders Hotel also provides a fully equipped fitness centre for the health conscious and has a swimming pool, so you can take an invigorating dip after a hot day. For more facilities, guests also have access to Golden Sands Resort at Batu Feringgi Beach. Delight in Malaysian favourites or delicious European fare when dining at the hotel's on-site restaurants. It also offers a lounge where you can kick back with a drink and light refreshments. Traders Hotel, Penang is only a 15-minute drive from Penang International Airport and is linked to 2 local shopping malls. For convenience, it provides a free shuttle service to Batu Feringgi Beach. ... 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
 
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
 
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Langkawi Airport Arrival Transfer Varies

Langkawi Tour East Representative in uniform

Travel from Langkawi Airport to your Langkawi Hotel. You must select between two areas of Langkawi, depending on your hotel location. You will also choose between a shared vehicle transfer, and your own private vehicle transfer.
Langkawi (LGK01) hotels - Pantai Cenang, Pantai Kok or Pantai Tengah
Langkawi (LKG02) hotels - Datai, Andaman, Tanjung Rhu, Four Seasons or Westin Langkawi Resort and Spa.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.
Don't forget to book your Hotel to Airport transfer!

Vehicles used:

  • SHARED - Air-conditioned Minivan / Minicoach
  • PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Sedan Car (1 to 2 people)
  • PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Minivan (3 to 9 people)

At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details:

  • Arrival Flight Number
  • Arrival Time
  • Hotel Name (where you would like to be dropped off - LGK01 or LGK02 hotels)
  • Hotel Address

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Georgetown Heritage 3 hours

Captain Francis Light - Georgetown Captain Light first established Fort Cornwallis on the island of Penang, and the city of Georgetown was laid out around it. Take a trishaw from Fort Cornwallis, where Captain Francis Light first landed, have a leisurely ride through the colorful Little India and bustling Chinatown.

Admire the intricate carvings and woodwork of Khoo Kongsi before proceeding to the Peranakan Museum which houses many priceless antique collections of the Straits Settlement era.

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Off the Beaten Track 8 hours

Step off the well-trodden tourist trails and explore Borneo?s rugged countryside. Stop by an orchard for a panoramic view of the forested hills north of the city. On a clear day you will be rewarded with majestic views of Mt. Kinabalu in the distance.

Explore a typical Dusun village on a 30-minute trek, walking across a hanging bridge and crossing mountain rivers (water level varies from knee to thigh high). Enjoy a relaxing dip in the soothing waters of a fast flowing river, nature?s natural jacuzzi!

End your tour with a tiffin lunch, a remnant of Colonial custom, as you take pleasure in the rustic surroundings off the beaten track.

Note: This tour gives an insight to life in remote Borneo. There are no toilet or changing rooms along the trail. You may want to wear your swimwear underneath your clothes. Depending on the trek chosen, there may be certain portion of the trek where you may have to cross river up to knee or thigh level. Trail may be slippery and uneven. You are advised to wear shoes with good grip. Length and location of trek will be adjusted based on local conditions.

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