Lone Pine HotelvsG Hotel Kelawai
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Lone Pine Hotel scores significantly better than G Hotel Kelawai. Lone Pine Hotel ranks #2 in Penang with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Time Out, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Lone Pine Hotel
97 Batu Ferringhi, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
From $130/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"A distinct colonial charm; white wooden shutters go well with the ocean-inspired contemporary artwork. The 90 rooms offer a mixture of seafront terraces, balconies, and private courtyards." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Dating back to the 1940s, this is one of Batu Ferringhi’s oldest – and best – resorts." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The only boutique hotel on Penang’s Batu Ferringhi beach." Full review
Time Out
"The tall casuarina trees provide shade and a lovely view, while the hammocks are a popular afternoon escape. Rooms are airy and either face the sea or garden, and there are family-sized options." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This is one of Batu Ferringhi’s oldest and best resorts. The 90 rooms are spacious and bright; a few offer personal plunge pools or private gardens. The grounds have a stately, national-park-like feel" Full review
G Hotel Kelawai
2, Persiaran Maktab, George Town, Penang Island 10250, Malaysia
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl G Hotel Kelawai is a modern, swish property located between two shopping malls and a 10-minute drive from the city’s heritage center." Full review
Time Out
"This second G Hotel in Penang has 208 rooms with innovative design and modern furniture." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The hipper sibling of the nearby G Hotel Gurney, this place is particularly popular with local visitors over the weekends, so book ahead if you wish to check in then." Full review