MALAYSIA - Destinations & Hotels
Penang
Penang, often referred to as the Pearl of the Orient, is one of the most picturesque and romantic islands in all of Asia. Justly renowned for its fine beaches Penang is also known for its colonial heritage as well as ancient temples. Established as the first British trading post in the Far East in 1776, Penang today is a bustling metropolis reflecting a unique exotic blend of East and West. This tropical island, linked to the mainland by one of Asia’s longest bridges, lies in the Indian Ocean, just off the north-west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Penang received its name from the Pinang, or Betel Nut tree, once commonly found on the island. The island also boasts some of the best food in the region, ranging from fabulous Chinese, Malay and Nyonya cuisines to food stall favourites like nasi kandar, char kway teow and penang laksa, all of which are cooked with a uniquely 'Penang' style. The island was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in mid 2008.
Penang Hotels
Penang | Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion | $$
Character Boutique, Historic Hotel
After almost a century of neglect this unique mansion, built by a famous Chinese merchant - Cheong Fatt Tze also known as China’s last mandarin and first capitalist, has been lovingly restored to its former glory. The renovation was so successful it was the winner of the UNESCO Conservation...
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Penang | Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa | $$$$$
Great Spa, Honeymoon, Luxury
Penang has been waiting a long time for a truly luxurious resort and now, with the recent re-development of the Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, that wait is finally over. The resort is located in thirty acres of verdant gardens, framed by majestic ancient rain trees which re-create...
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Penang | The E&O | $$$$
Historic Hotel
This “Grand Dame” hotel is located directly in the heart of bustling Penang and from its foundation by the Sarkies brothers in 1885 has been the hotel of choice for colonial administrators, planters as well as elite local and international travellers. Famous faces that have graced the...
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