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Hotel PenagavsStraits Collection
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Penaga ranks marginally higher than Straits Collection. Hotel Penaga comes in at 77 with praise from 3 reviews including Time Out, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Penaga
Fodor's
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Corner of Hutton Lane & Clarke Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10050, Malaysia
From $32/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "A multimillion ringgit refurbishment converted 15 prewar shop houses into this 45-room boutique hotel, retaining the 1940s features while introducing contemporary aesthetics and amenities." Full review
Time Out "Shaped much like a horseshoe, Penaga Hotel occupies a busy crossroads in the heritage zone but proves a surprisingly peaceful enclave." Full review
Lonely Planet "This hotel takes up most of a city block and spans three sections: a row of two-storey family-friendly mini-homes, apartment-sized suites and spacious rooms." Full review
Straits Collection
Travel + Leisure Time Out Lonely Planet
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
