George Town
Occupying a former mansion, its kitchen and stables, 23 Love Lane tastefully combines antique furniture and fixtures with modern design touches and arty…
Must-see hotels in George Town
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This former Chinese medicine warehouse has been artfully restored into a boutique hotel where history seeps from every creaking floorboard. Each of its 17…
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Dating back to 1903, this once-standard hotel is seeing a new life as a sumptuous boutique property. Thoughtful details, such as fragrant, locally sourced…
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There are just four rooms at this refined shophouse B&B, set around a calm central courtyard. The tasteful rooms have a 1940s feel, with exposed brick…
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Tucked off a quiet street is this row of 19th-century servants' houses that have been transformed into one of central George Town's loveliest boutique…
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Occupying one of George Town's most emblematic buildings, the Blue Mansion wrote the book on how to craft the ideal heritage hotel. The 18 spacious, high…
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These two restored shophouses boast an attractive 1920s and '30s feel, down to the antique adverts and retro furniture. Very friendly service, a pool and…
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Equal parts handsome and functional, Sweet Cili is a midrange hotel whose cool, spacious rooms, decked out with retro-themed design and furniture, all…
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Unlike the slick heritage hotels you’ll find elsewhere, the renovation of this row of 1920s shophouses has left them feeling wonderfully rustic, and the…
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Crafted from a row of seven joined shophouses, surrounding a beautiful central courtyard, Seven Terraces is one of the most luxurious places to stay in…
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Attractive, comfortable, boasting great service and representing good value, the Museum Hotel is a gem in this price range. Located in a stately block of…
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The five studio-apartment-style suites in this row of old shophouses offer plenty of space, kitchenettes, big showers and a great contemporary feel…
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A 150-year-old bodhi tree sprouts from the wall in the courtyard of this appealing boutique hotel that has won an award for its architect owners. The nine…
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Looking fabulous after a major overhaul, this spacious colonial building offers 35 tastefully decorated rooms, a light-infused courtyard, high ceilings,…
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Yes, Sinkeh is located in an old shophouse, but modern concrete, glass and steel set the tone inside. Despite this, service is warm and the rooms are…
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Betel Nut offers tidy, homey rooms in a refurbished shophouse on a relatively untouristy street. Expect cool tiles, warm lights, soft beds and helpful, if…
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Dating to 1885, the E&O is one of those rare hotels where historic opulence has gracefully moved into the present day. The suites in the original Heritage…
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This elegant century-old villa was once the town residence of Ku Din Ku Meh, a wealthy timber merchant and colonial administrator. His home has been…
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This building’s original owners would no doubt be shocked to learn that their former stable house (mews) is today an attractive boutique hotel. The 13…
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This flashpacker hostel has a minimalist feel but there's no strong Japanese connection, just spic and span dorms (mixed and female-only) painted in muted…
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One of George Town's more distinctive boutique hotels, Macalister Mansion offers eight elegantly designed rooms in a lovely old house that's been given a…
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Palanquinn comprises two houses dating back to 1927 on a charming, mainly residential street in Pulau Tikus. We particularly liked the huge bathrooms –…
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This large heritage shophouse has been converted into a secluded-feeling small hotel. The seven rooms vary considerably, with some spanning two floors,…
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Badminton rackets and other sports memorabilia (including from Malaysia's Olympic medal winners) decorate the lobby of this appealing conversion of a…
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With 1950s film posters and old radios, the nostalgic theme goes back further than the ’80s, but why quibble when the welcome is warm? Modern, bunk-style…
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A chain with charm. And lots of space. And a location near tonnes of street food. And it's great value! There's certainly a lot to like about this young…
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The eclectic decorative mix of faux leather, galvanised metal and satin in gold and purple might not be everyone's idea of a dream, but there's undeniably…
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Malay for 'sleep', Tido is one of George Town's better-designed hostels, bringing polished concrete and industrial chic in place of the usual shophouse…
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The latest in the GTHH collection of boutique hotels in restored heritage buildings delivers Middle Eastern chic with its tiles, carved wooden doorways…
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Cultivating a peaceful ambience, this women-only hostel is a welcome respite from George Town's numerous party hostels. Dorm rooms comprise mattresses on…
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This hotel's concept (crafted from old shipping containers) is a little fudged in that there are no real containers used! Nonetheless, its dorms, which…
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This distinctive, prewar shophouse has been painted a bright shade of teal and reborn as a modern, attractive boutique hotel. The eight rooms aren't huge,…
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In this handsome, whitewashed heritage building, the smallest rooms are so compact as to be almost podlike – probably best for solo travellers – but are…
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Fancy feeling at home even when you're away? Then consider a stay at one of China Tiger's two open-concept, self-catering, apartment-like rooms. They…
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This former goldsmith's has been reborn as a labyrinthine complex that combines rooms, a bar, a restaurant and a museum. The 44 rooms run the gamut, but…
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A charming, homey boutique hotel has been coaxed out of this rambling shophouse. There are eight eclectic rooms, which share inviting public spaces,…
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A breezy, spacious shophouse boasting four suites, three of which can sleep up to four.
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The hipper sibling of the nearby G Hotel Gurney, this place is popular with local visitors over the weekends, so book ahead if you wish to check in then…
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This rambling shophouse and cafe has a retro vibe and friendly service, making it a fun choice for young couples or solo travellers. However, guests might…
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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…