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The 10 Best Design Hotels in George Town, Malaysia

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Housed in a Chinese courtyard-style mansion, The Blue Mansion offers boutique accommodation tastefully furnished with antique fittings. Featuring a library and free parking, it is located within Georgetown’s UNESCO district.

Individually designed rooms are fitted with classic wood furnishings and air conditioning. They have a safe, hairdryer and tea/coffee maker.

Sheval, the hotel staff is very nice and proactive. He is passionate taking photos for us and we had a great time. Thank you! We feel welcomed and warm

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9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
Price from
$125
per night

My Guesthouse 109 - SELF CHECK IN is located in the bustling George Town. The no-frills accommodation offers guests access to a shared lounge to socialize or simply relax. Free WiFi access is available.

I absolutely loved my stay here. I had a very neat and cozy room. Shortly after my check-in, the cats of the house greeted me. They are super cute and fluffy and like to keep company. There are more cats downstairs who love to receive cuddles. The location is really great, the main sights of Georgetown within walking distance. Can highly recommend this stay. :-)

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9
Wonderful
342 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Ren I Tang Heritage Inn is located in a restored building from the 1800s. Spanning an area of 3 shop house units, the property features free WiFi, a restaurant and small museum on the ground floor, which used to be a medical hall.

The breakfast. Simple local foods, very tasty. The museum downstairs also interesting.

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9.3
Wonderful
835 reviews
Price from
$53
per night

Set in a restored private mansion, East Indies Mansion is located in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Inspired by Chinese shophouses, the property features a large courtyard and classic wall ornaments. Free WiFi is accessible throughout.

Everything. This is not your normal hotel. There is an old style history that is so different to your standard place. The rooms are large, uniquely outfitted, and had a charm that is hard to find. The staff were super polite and helpful. The location is great for enjoying Penang, especially the food. We enjoyed Kapitan, The Spicy Crab, and The Black Kettle the most and all are within easy walking distance. For atmosphere, try the restaurant directly opposite the Mansion. The whole family, including our 8 and 11 year daughters, all want to come back and stay again.

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9.5
Exceptional
237 reviews
Price from
$93
per night

Located in the capital city of Penang, Seven Terraces is only within a 5-minute walk to the significant Goddess of Mercy Temple and the popular Penang Peranakan Mansion.

The property is just a 10-minute walk from Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Penang Museum and the large Chinese clan house of Khoo Kongsi. Penang International Airport is a convenient 30-minute drive away.

It is an authentic Peranakan building in the heart of George Town. Elaborate Chinese Malaysian design. Period furnishings and tile, adapted for contemporary comfort. Michelin honorable mention restaurant. Great bar.

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9
Wonderful
252 reviews
Price from
$131
per night

Noordin Mews is a boutique hotel housed in a historical building in central Penang. It offers an outdoor pool and provides free Wi-Fi throughout the building.

Noordin Mews is situated a 5-minute walk from Komtar and 1st Avenue. Heritage Area is a 10-minute walk from the hotel while Gurney Drive is a 15-minute drive away.

I would recommend Noordin Mews to absolutely anyone who visits George Town. The hotel is beautiful, with an incredible attention to detail and quality, and the staff is all just so friendly and helpful. Thank you Noordin Mews team for such a wonderful stay!

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9.3
Wonderful
477 reviews
Price from
$144
per night

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.

Charm of place and hospitality by staff

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9.3
Wonderful
177 reviews
Price from
$82
per night

Campbell House is conveniently located a 5-minute drive from Penang Museum and is surrounded by a variety of local shopping and eating options. It provides beautifully designed rooms with a seating area and free Wi-Fi.

stunning small hotel probably about 12 rooms. impeccable service. Big clean rooms, courteous staff. Good restaurant, breakfast is great. coffee they use for espresso is very good. all rooms have a Nespresso machine. Nice terrace to sit on in the evening. The owner’s are always around.

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9.3
Wonderful
484 reviews
Price from
$84
per night

Located in Georgetown, Le Dream Boutique Hotel offers modern accommodation with free WiFi access.

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.

The hotel has a very comfortable atmosphere, retro decoration,clean and tidy, Hotel located in the busy street near 1st Avenue and Prangin Shopping Mall and Kimberly foods street, but very quiet. Front desk Customer service representative Eugene's service attitude is very professional and friendly. Ask him about tourist attractions, he is happy to help us. Appreciate his patience and support. Thank you Eugene, thank you Le Dream Boutique Hotel.

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8.3
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Price from
$47
per night

Wembley Cafe serves up a variety of local favorites, Asian and international fare, while Enoshima specialises in authentic Japanese cuisine. Overlooking panoramic views of Penang Island, an array of beverages and snacks can be enjoyed at DSRT Sky Room.

Good location Friendly and helpful staff Good breakfast

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8.1
Very Good
1,366 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

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These hotels offer something unique in terms of design and are usually set in a trendy, urban part of town. Blending high standards with a homey vibe, boutique hotels are more intimate than your average hotel.
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  • Seven Terraces
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 252 reviews

    Located in the capital city of Penang, Seven Terraces is only within a 5-minute walk to the significant Goddess of Mercy Temple and the popular Penang Peranakan Mansion.

    I loved everything especially afternoon tea by the pool.

  • Campbell House
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 484 reviews

    Campbell House is conveniently located a 5 minute drive from Penang Museum and is surrounded by a variety of local shopping and eating options.

    Stylish, spacious, good facilities and restaurant.

  • Eastern & Oriental Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,230 reviews

    Located in George Town, a 16-minute walk from Northam Beach, Eastern & Oriental Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

    All the staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay

  • 23 Love Lane Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 212 reviews

    Set in a restored building, 23 Love Lane Hotel consists of 10 boutique-style rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Central yet far from the hustle and bustle of the city

  • Muntri Mews
    Breakfast options
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 393 reviews

    Combining modern design with antique furnishings, Muntri Mews provides stylish boutique accommodations in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    Great location and close to street food stalls and bars

  • Yeng Keng Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 340 reviews

    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.

    beautiful property, great location, wonderful staff

  • G Hotel Gurney
    Breakfast options
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 846 reviews

    G Hotel Gurney offers contemporary-style accommodations in Penang’s UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown.

    Everything is good! Happy with it Will visit again

  • Hotel Penaga
    Breakfast options
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,930 reviews

    This boutique hotel is housed in 3 rows of 2-story shophouses originally built in the 1940s. A lovely base for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town.

    Nice rooms with quirky decor and plenty of space. Helpful staff

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  • MoonTree47
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 308 reviews

    Housed in a traditional Malaysian shophouse originally built in the 1920s, the Moon Tree 47 has charming rooms in the UNESCO Heritage Site of Georgetown.

    Lovely room - comfortable & attractive - and a great location.

  • Museum Hotel
    Budget options available
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 920 reviews

    Set in a restored historical building, Museum Hotel offers traditionally-decorated accommodations in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site George Town.

    Very nice old building, rooms with almost a kind of grandeur :)

  • Chulia Heritage Hotel
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 871 reviews

    Chulia Heritage Hotel is centrally located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Penang. Offering stylish yet affordable rooms, it has a 24-hour front desk. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are provided.

    room is clean, good location, staff are friendly and nice

  • Armenian Suite
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5 reviews

    Armenian Suite features Balinese-inspired, cozy rooms with free WiFi in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Bicycles are available for rent to explore the surrounding areas.

  • Noordin Mews
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 477 reviews

    Noordin Mews is a boutique hotel housed in a historic building in central Penang. It offers an outdoor pool and provides free Wi-Fi throughout the building.

    Love this place always stay there when I am in Penang

  • Coffee Atelier
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 177 reviews

    Located within the UNESCO World Heritage city of Georgetown, Coffee Atelier is a collection of 5 beautifully-restored shophouses dating back to 1927.

    Everything it was like staying in a living museum.

  • Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,000 reviews

    Housed in a Chinese courtyard-style mansion, The Blue Mansion offers boutique accommodations tastefully furnished with antique fittings.

    Beautiful architectural property, so well maintained

Great access to the city center! Check these boutique hotels in George Town

  • Spices Hotel
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,110 reviews

    Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, Spice Hotel has an all-day complimentary coffee and tea at Lobby area.

    really lovely rooms, gorgeous decor, and kind staff!

  • Red Inn Court
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 870 reviews

    Red Inn Court is located in the heart of Georgetown, Penang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Very good position, comfortable accomodation,good price

  • Apple Heritage Hotel
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,057 reviews

    Located in George Town, within a 10-minute walk of Northam Beach and 0.8 miles of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Apple Heritage Hotel provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

    Staff was available 24 hours and we'll informed.

  • Travelodge Georgetown, Penang
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 405 reviews

    Travelodge Georgetown, Penang offers accommodations within the hustle and bustle of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town.

    Room quite spacious, strategic location, clean room

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Boutique Hotels That Guests Love in George Town

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 30 reviews
    Clean, well designed, modern and maintained, two modern bathrooms, great views, balcony, modern rooftop swimming pool with stunning views
    Miroslav
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $67.27
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,202 reviews
    Exceptional value for money. Unique style (interior design) and great location
    Mills
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $127.80
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 545 reviews
    Location is amazing in the centre of historic Penang. Structurally the hotel has a lot of potential and was designed very well to maintain the colonial theme. The bar is stunning
    Woei
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $26.66
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 230 reviews
    Everything's good. Exceptionally clean, interior design was stunning! Staff very friendly & helpful.
    Nur Amanina
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $36.43
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,110 reviews
    Gorgeous, friendly little hotel in a lovely location. Very beautiful and well designed environment, great use of space with nice chill out areas. Will definitely come again. Such helpful staff and Nazz is a gorgeous superstar ♥. Thank you 😊.
    Denzil
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 477 reviews
    the main reason we booked this property is due to its pet friendly. the design and overall ambience is very welcoming being a boutique hotel. the pets are allowed in the rooms and some parts of the property, relatively a nice space for small and medium size (7-8 kg below dogs) and they prepared a welcome pack for the fur kids as well which was very thoughtful.
    Daisy Ay Lin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $99.70
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 529 reviews
    Great location and boutique hotel design
    Pei Gie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $36.43
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,110 reviews
    1. Very reasonable price for a boutique hotel. 2. Friendly reception. Good customer service. 3. Location was good. 4. Lobby / reception area is excellent. Good interior design and comfortable setting for guest to hang around.
    Jastina Mary
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $33.39
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 676 reviews
    The atmosphere in the hostel is lovely. The owner said that he did the interior design himself and the personalities of the staff are wonderful. Thank you very much.
    Tsugumi
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $179.37
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,622 reviews
    Boutique hotel. Focus more on stay only. Room is clean and modern, unlike typical hotel wood/brown ambient. Refreshing white design. Gym were nice, but no weight item.
    ChandlerBing
    Young couple

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