1926 Heritage HotelvsStraits Collection
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Straits Collection ranks slightly better than 1926 Heritage Hotel. Straits Collection comes in at #26 in Penang with endorsements from 3 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
1926 Heritage Hotel
227 Jalan Burma, Georgetown, Penang Island 10050, Malaysia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"A row of shophouses has been converted into an Olympic-length family hotel that's been gutted of every ancient artistic aspect and refilled with blandness." Full review
Time Out
"24 link houses (standard rooms), as well as heritage and VIP ones to choose from. Guests can spend time with a good book by the swimming pool or get a style update at their Sanritz Hair Salon." Full review
Straits Collection
89-95 Armenian Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
Travel + Leisure
"Capitalizing on the city’s evocative history, owner Narelle McMurtrie converted two rows of Chinese shop houses into 10 suites that call to mind early-20th-century Asia." Full review
Time Out
"The residences are along charming Armenian Street and have been fully renovated with air-conditioning and all the creature comforts you'd need to make it a luxurious holiday. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"If, after having explored George Town, you have fantasies of living in a restored Chinese shophouse, then consider a stay here." Full review