Anybody been to Penang. I need a mid-range Panang Hotel in downtown area.?

Question

Im going to Penang and have no idea where to stay but not really the time to read through a travel guide now. What areas of Penang are the best to stay in? What mid-range Penang Hotels are the best?

Answer 1

If you are an adventurous traveler (back packing), you can find a really cheap hotel at Chulia Street and it's surrounding area (within 500m radius). Plenty of old-town style hotels ranging from 50 ringgit (15 US$) to 80 ringgit (20 US$). These are not fancy hotels with good housekeeping service and room service. However, food, coffee and beer are always readily available downstairs as these hotels usually have a bar or local coffee shop on the ground floor.

Stepping one notch up, there are mid range hotels like Embassy Hotel etc at the end of Penang Road, where Cititel is. Price ranges from 100ringgit to 200 ringgit. I would normally rate them 2-star hotels. Decent bedroom and lobby but don't expect top notch services.

The higher range hotels like Trader's Hotel (former Shangri-La Hotel), Sheraton Hotel, Cititel are in the town. Beach Resorts like Golden Sands, Mutiara, Novotel are the more expensive ones.

Rooms are usually abundant in this island city. I would recommend that you would plan 1 day to go around the city to find the hotel. Start your exploration from Komtar Bus Station. This way, you can see city while you hunt for a hotel bargain.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

I would have to say(my opinions here are from a personal and professional point of view, being a fellow traveller and Owner of a Travel Agency)that what you are seeking will depend on determining some minor criteria:

1-Dates of checkin/checkout?
2-What is your Hotel Budget for your stay?

One answer I can give you without reservation is that the central section of Penang is probably ideal, as you'll have access to transportation and the sightseeing is quite nice.

If you could kindly either call, email me at: [e-mail], or reach me through Yahoo Messenger with your criteria, I can search for a "mid-range" Hotel in Penang, Malaysia.

Answer 3

whats your definition of mid-range?

I will be travelling to Penang soon, (my third visit) in less than 2 years.

I think Tanjung Bunga hotels are quite affordable. Or you could stay in town. Try :-

These are some affordable hotels:-

1. Cititel Penang, (in the city)
2. Naza Hotel at Tanjung Bungah
3. Copthorne orchid (tanjung bungah)- but some people complaint about renovations going on next door
4. Paradise Sandy Bay
5. Tanjung Bungah hotel

Good hotels that I highly recomend

1. Grand Plaza Parkroyal (at Feringghi beach) I personally stayed here rooms range about RM220 upwards
2. Notham Suites (in town) new place looks elegant and nice but can be costly Depending on season
3. Eastern and Oriental Hotel (in town)
4. Shangrilla Golden Sands (in town)

Good Luck.

Answer 4

I'm from Pulau Penang... but I'm sorry... I can't help you!! Why don't you go to KL? KL is more place for shopping than Penang...

Answer 5

You have to tell how much you would pay
(mid range is too ambiguous)

i stayed here (when the earthquake took place) and it was nice
hotel

http://www.bayviewintl.com/index.cfm?id=8382F8B0-65B3-E0A5-C6E0523B6964DE15

Answer 6

E&O hotel, Gurney hotel, cititel, Trader hotel

Answer 7

I have not sorry