We have created a list with the best newly opened hotels in George Town, Malaysia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Jens Bengtsson. Updated February 2024.
Newly opened, April 2024. Amazing guest reviews. Situated in George Town, 2.5 km from Tanjung Tokong Beach, The Palm Suite@Chusan features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is located 3 km from Northam Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms have a wardrobe. Straits Quay is 2.2 km from The Palm Suite@Chusan, while Penang Botanic Gardens is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Newly opened, February 2024. Luxury Hotel. Amazing guest reviews. Penang Marriott Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in George Town. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The accommodation provides a kids' club, room service and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Penang Marriott Hotel features certain rooms with city views, and rooms are equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet, Asian or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Northam Beach is 700 metres from Penang Marriott Hotel, while Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 17 km from the hotel.Show full description
Newly opened, February 2024. Superb guest reviews. Situated in George Town, 1.6 km from Northam Beach, Macalister 288 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 1.9 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, 2 km from 1st Avenue Penang and 4.5 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.6 km from Penang Times Square. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, the rooms at Macalister 288 have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels. Speaking English, Indonesian, Malay and Chinese at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area. Wonderfood Museum is 4.7 km from Macalister 288, while Straits Quay is 5.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 16 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened December 2022. Luxury Hotel. Set in George Town, 1.2 km from Northam Beach, The George Penang by The Crest Collection offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is situated 1.3 km from Penang Times Square, 6.9 km from Straits Quay and 7 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with an indoor pool. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. The George Penang by The Crest Collection offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near The George Penang by The Crest Collection include Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Wonderfood Museum and 1st Avenue Penang. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened November 2022. Boutique hotel. Set within 2.2 km of Northam Beach and 1.5 km of Wonderfood Museum, The Magazine Boutique Hotel offers rooms in George Town. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at The Magazine Boutique Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a seating area. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near The Magazine Boutique Hotel include 1st Avenue Penang, Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and Penang Times Square. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 14 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened February 2021. Situated within 1.1 km of 1st Avenue Penang and 2.7 km of Wonderfood Museum, Tien Terrace Macalister offers rooms in George Town. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a shared lounge, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, each room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Tien Terrace Macalister the rooms have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Northam Beach, Penang Times Square and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from Tien Terrace Macalister.Show full description
Opened July 2020. Comfortable beds. Popular among families. Located in George Town and within 1.5 km of Northam Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Penang features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. Providing a restaurant, the property also has an outdoor swimming pool, as well as a fitness centre and a sauna. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Courtyard by Marriott Penang every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Courtyard by Marriott Penang include Penang Times Square, Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 1st Avenue Penang. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from the hotel.Show full description
The hotel's location is quite strategic, near all the main attractions with a beautiful rooftop pool. The spacious rooms have a brilliant bathroom, and you can also enjoy some excellent common facilities with a sauna and steam room.
Opened December 2019. Unique. Comfortable beds. Macalister Terraces Hotel is situated in George Town, within 700 metres of 1st Avenue Penang and 1.9 km of Wonderfood Museum. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Macalister Terraces Hotel rooms come with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Northam Beach, Penang Times Square and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from Macalister Terraces Hotel.Show full description
Opened May 2019. Historic. Rooftop pool. Set in George Town, 2.6 km from Northam Beach, The Prestige Hotel Penang offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Wonderfood Museum. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all guest rooms at The Prestige Hotel Penang have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also feature a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. 1st Avenue Penang is 1.8 km from the accommodation, while Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from The Prestige Hotel Penang.Show full description
An absolutely stunning property within walking distance of all major attractions and food junctions in Penang. Take note that the infinity pool has a great ocean view, and cozy rooms have lovely, classic bathrooms with glass exteriors.
Opened April 2019. Great views. Popular among families. Situated in George Town, 100 metres from Tanjung Tokong Beach, Hompton Hotel by the Beach features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.1 km from Tanjung Bungah Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Hompton Hotel by the Beach offers some rooms with sea views, and all rooms are equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels. Continental and halal breakfast options are available each morning at Hompton Hotel by the Beach. Straits Quay is 1.5 km from the hotel, while Penang Botanic Gardens is 5.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 21 km from Hompton Hotel by the Beach.Show full description
Opened February 2019. Cosy rooms. Popular among solo travellers. Situated in George Town, 2.8 km from Northam Beach, SAVV HOTEL features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At SAVV HOTEL the rooms include bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a continental or Asian breakfast. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at this 3-star hotel. Popular points of interest near SAVV HOTEL include Wonderfood Museum, 1st Avenue Penang and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 14 km from the hotel.Show full description
This hotel has very cosy rooms, great affordability and outstanding views.
Opened November 2018. Located in George Town and with Tanjung Tokong Beach reachable within 800 metres, Jazz Hotel Penang provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can use the indoor pool, or enjoy city views. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Jazz Hotel Penang every room comes with bed linen and towels. A buffet, Asian or halal breakfast is available daily at the property. Straits Quay is 600 metres from the accommodation, while Penang Botanic Gardens is 5.3 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 20 km from Jazz Hotel Penang.Show full description
Opened August 2017. Boutique hotel. Lively. Strategically located in the vicinity of George Town's tourist attractions, Tien Hotel.Residence features a rooftop plunge pool and elegantly designed guest rooms. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property. For your comfort, bathrobes and luxury bath amenities are provided. Offering a flat-screen TV and soundproofing, every room is air conditioned. You can relax at the end of the day at the cosy lounge or enjoy the pool view from the sky bar. You can have a refreshing swim at the pool or lounge around the poolside. Friendly staff are happy to assist you with local area directions. Airport transfers are available at an additional charge. Chinatown is 80 metres from Tien Hotel.Residence, while Little India is 600 metres away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 17 km from the property.Show full description
I think this is the most LIVELY newly opened hotel in George Town. It also has a great location and a unique rooftop pool!
Opened April 2017. Rooftop bar. Popular among families. Set in George Town, a 2-minute walk from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, The Granite Luxury Hotel offers accommodations 200 metres from 1st Avenue Penang. Free WiFi is available in some rooms. The Granite Luxury Hotel is simply the perfect one-stop centre for romantic escapes, family vacations, work assignments and business meetings. Spread over two interconnected buildings, The Granite Luxury Hotel offers 52 single/double rooms and 100 suites. An automated tower car parking system is available for in-house guests. It is 350 metres to Komtar Tower. Penang Times Square is a 6-minute walk from the accommodation, while Wonderfood Museum is 1.3 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 14 km away. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with free toiletries. All units at The Granite Luxury Hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Meeting facilities as well as secretarial and legal services are available upon request. Speaking English and Malay, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Business centre and meeting room facilities are available upon request. There is a fitness centre.Show full description
Opened February 2017. Elegant. Superb breakfast. Located in UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Areca Hotel Penang offers accommodations in Penang. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 450 metres to Upside Down Museum Penang and 550 metres to Penang Heritage Gallery. Clan Jetties of Penang is 2.1 km from Areca Hotel Penang, while Fort Cornwallis is 2.5 km away. Penang International Airport is 21.4 km from the property. Air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Areca Hotel Penang offers certain units that feature a patio, and the rooms have a kettle. All guest rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Other facilities at the property include a kids' club and a library. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for luggage storage. Guests can enjoy Penang Road Teochew Chendul, limited for one person per stay. The in-house restaurant specialises in European cuisine and a continental breakfast is served daily at the property.Show full description
Opened November 2016. Boutique hotel. Delightful property. The Edison George Town is set in a restored colonial mansion with contemporary decor. The stylish guest rooms are furnished with a sofa and guests enjoy complimentary turn down service. This boutique hotel boasts a chic common area, a bright courtyard and a swimming pool. Free WiFi and free parking are provided. Decorated with modern furnishings, the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with a flat-screen TV and a sofa. All day snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are available in the room. The en suite bathroom includes premium bath amenities. Daily continental breakfast is served at The Lounge, which offers complimentary all-day snacks and beverages. Alternatively, guests can have a meal at the nearby restaurants, located a 2-minute walk away. You can relax in the poolside sun loungers or stay under the shade in the cabanas. Friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk are happy give you tips on things to do around the area. Bike hire and airport transfers are available upon request, at an additional charge. Chinatown is 450 metres from The Edison George Town, while Little India is 900 metres from the property. Penang International Airport is a 18 km drive.Show full description
This is likely the most beautiful, charming and elegant newly opened hotel in George Town. It also has amazing staff. WOW!
Opened August 2016. Boutique hotel. Hip. Located in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach, Macalister Mansion provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. 1.2 km from Penang Times Square and 1.5 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, the property features a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms at Macalister Mansion are equipped with a seating area. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. A business centre and a car rental service are also offered by Macalister Mansion. 1st Avenue Penang is 1.6 km from the hotel, while Wonderfood Museum is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from Macalister Mansion.Show full description
This is likely the coolest and most stylish newly opened hotel in George Town.
Boutique hotel. Very cosy. Set in a restored Anglo-Indian mansion, Jawi Peranakan Mansion offers well-appointed rooms with free WiFi throughout. Boasting Mughal inspired architecture, each room is fitted with a king bed and a cosy seating area. It is decorated with ethnic upholstery and wooden window arches. The en suite bathroom includes a shower and free toiletries. Selected units have a 4-poster bed and a top bath. Staff at the reception are happy to assist you with laundry service and airport pick-up at a surcharge. You can also ask about things to do and store luggage. Jawi Peranakan Mansion is 1.4 km from Little India and 600 metres from China Town. Penang International Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
This is the most cosy newly opened hotel in George Town.
Great bar. Popular among groups of friends. Located in Georgetown, Le Dream Boutique Hotel offers modern accommodation with free WiFi access. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a minibar. The en suite bathroom include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Ironing facilities are also available. Many coffee shops are located within walking distance. Le Dream Boutique Hotel is 150 metres from Upside Down Museum and Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum. Komtar is 700 metres away and the nearest airport is Penang International Airport, a 17 km drive.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Situated in George Town, 1.5 km from Northam Beach, 乔治市世纪酒店 The Century Boutique Hotel George Town features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms have a safety deposit box and selected rooms also boast city views. All rooms at 乔治市世纪酒店 The Century Boutique Hotel George Town are fitted with a seating area. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Wonderfood Museum and 1st Avenue Penang. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from 乔治市世纪酒店 The Century Boutique Hotel George Town.Show full description
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