Designer hotels in George Town, Malaysia

Combining modern design with antique furnishings, Muntri Mews provides stylish boutique accommodation in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Decorated with artwork by local artists, suites at Muntri Mews open towards the hotel’s tropical gardens. Modern amenities include a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Each suite has a spacious living area with a day bed, and some have a veranda. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for tour arrangements, ticketing services and luggage storage. Muntri Mews also has a gift shop selling antique pieces, and a small business centre. The Mews Café serves Asian and international specialities, prepared with fresh local ingredients. Diners can choose air-conditioned or outdoor setting. Muntri Mews also provides dinner guides who will bring guests to food outlets that are popular among the locals.

Situated within the UNESCO World Heritage city of Georgetown, Coffee Atelier is a collection of 5 beautifully-restored shophouses dating back to 1927. Featuring spacious suites with free Wi-Fi, it an art gallery and its own coffee museum. Located within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mansion and Khoo Khongsi, Coffee Atelier Georgetown is a 15-minute drive from Gurney Drive and a 30-minute drive from Penang International Airport. Fitted with either tiled or wooden flooring, the air-conditioned suites feature a common sitting area and a private bathroom. A flat-screen TV with a DVD player, tea/coffee making facilities and a mini fridge are included. Housekeeping is provided.

Set in a restored historical building, Museum Hotel offers traditionally-decorated accommodations in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site George Town. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 290 metres to the Penang Heritage Gallery and 550 metres to Penang Malay Gallery. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion is 800 metres away. The culturally-vibrant Little India and Clan Jetties are within 2.4 km from Museum Hotel, while Fort Cornwallis and Wonderfood Museum are 3.1 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 17.8 km away. Decorated with colonial-era furnishings, air-conditioned rooms at Museum Hotel are fitted with ironing facilities, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included in the attached bathroom. Featuring a spacious reading corner with an array of books and reading materials, the hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk to assist with luggage storage and laundry services. Guests can explore the surrounding area for a variety of shopping and dining options.

Experience stylish beachfront living with flat-screen TVs and private balconies with ocean and island views at The Flamingo. Featuring direct beach access, it provides Wi-Fi and shuttle service for free. Fitted with modern dark wood furnishings, air-conditioned rooms have wall-to-wall sliding panels that open out to a private balcony. Well-equipped with a safe, fridge and electric kettle, rooms offer comfort and convenience. Take a dip in the resort’s large outdoor pool that comes with an attached spa pool. Alternatively, guests can indulge with a massage or beauty treatment at the salon. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Buffet breakfast with a spread of international and Asian dishes and an omelette station are available at the hotel’s restaurant. The lobby lounge offers live entertainment and light refreshments. Flamingo Hotel by the Beach, Penang is a 20-minute drive from George Town city centre and a 45-minute drive from Penang International Airport. 2-way transfers to Batu Ferringhi Night Market are available.

A restored 19th century building, Yeng Keng Hotel is located in George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Penang. It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Yeng Keng is located along Chulia Street, 15 minutes on foot from Fort Cornwallis and Khoo Kongsi. Famous food centre, Gurney Drive, is a 10-minute drive away. Charming rooms showcase a fusion of Indian and British décor. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided. After a day of sightseeing and tasting Penang’s must-try dishes, guests can spend some quiet time at the reading area. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available for guests’ convenience. European and local breakfast options are served at the hotel. Yeng Keng Café and Bar serves a mixture of Hainanese and Western favourites.