4-Star Hotels in Penang, Malaysia

"Arrived in Penang on a late-night flight, and by the time we got there, it was already dark. We specifically chose M Social Resort as a transit hotel for a one-night stay. Compared to other beach resorts in Penang, M Social’s facilities and hardware/software are relatively new, the price is reasonable, and they offer a Family Sea View Room (which accommodates 4 people and has a huge balcony). There is a nightclub right in front of the hotel—the kind with ”clubbing boom boom boom” music. By crossing the pedestrian bridge to the other side, there is a Cantonese seafood restaurant. Even with a late-night flight arrival, we were still able to get a hot Chinese meal 🥢. They have a swimming pool, beach access, and a gym—everything is covered. ❌ Cons: There is no self-service coin laundry. Paid laundry service takes 1-2 days to be returned (outsourced to an external laundry service), so it's not suitable for long stays. If you are looking for a brand new 5-star beach hotel with Chinese food nearby, this is the one to choose."

"The hotel is big, family oriented and kids friendly. Staff is friendly and helpful. Only hiccups, they handle my luggage and was sent to the wrong room. I had to make a call to and fro to check on my luggage. Bellhop keep asking what colour is my bag. In the end my husband had to go down to collect our luggage. Housekeeping didnt throw away the rubbish. I booked with a special request birthday trip and the management gave us a complimentary small birthday cake. Thank you for the kind gesture, appreciate it. We had a best birthday staying at the resort. The place is quite and safe at night. A lot of halal food to explore around the resort area. Only if want to go out to town its a long drive and traffic is heavy. Thank you Shangri-La Golden Sand for making our stay memorable."

"We stayed at Jazz Hotel Penang during our family trip, and overall we had a comfortable and pleasant stay. What I liked most was the room and the overall vibe of the hotel. The room felt comfortable, relaxing and well suited for a family stay. After spending the day outside, it was nice to come back and just relax in the room. The location is also quite good. It’s convenient for getting around, with restaurants, shops and Straits Quay nearby, so we didn’t have to travel far for food or everyday necessities. There was one small issue during our stay with the room key card. One of the cards simply didn’t work, and even after I went down to the front desk to have it refreshed, it still couldn’t open the door, so eventually I just gave up on that card. 😅 The other card worked, but I had to tap it a few times before the door would unlock. It was a little inconvenient, especially when coming back to the room with a tired child. The front desk staff were helpful, although they seemed a little tired during our stay and weren’t particularly smiley. Nothing serious, but a little more warmth would have made the experience even better. That said, the room itself was comfortable, the hotel had a nice atmosphere, and the location worked very well for us. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would consider coming back again when visiting Penang. A good choice if you’re looking for a comfortable and convenient hotel in the Tanjung Tokong area."

"Whenever I have a business trip to Penang, Eastin Hotel is always my top choice. The location is extremely strategic and convenient just a short drive to the airport, Queensbay Mall, and the Bayan Lepas industrial area. The Club Deluxe Room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff provided efficient check-in and friendly service throughout my stay. Facilities are great, and the quiet environment allows for good rest and work. Highly recommended for business travelers!"

"Had an absolutely wonderful stay at Kingston 19, a Wyndham Hotel! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The room was spacious, clean, comfortable and beautifully maintained. The bed was very comfortable, and everything we needed was available for a relaxing stay. The location is excellent, with plenty of restaurants, cafés, shopping and local food nearby. It is also very convenient for exploring Georgetown and enjoying the famous Penang food scene. The staff were friendly especialy Mr Suresh, zulis, amy, thila and thiva also the night staff najmi very welcoming and extremely helpful throughout our stay. The check-in and check-out process was smooth and efficient. Overall, an excellent experience with great service, a strategic location and fantastic value for money. Highly recommended, and we will definitely come back again! ❤️"

"Had a great stay here. The hotel is nice, clean, and comfortable, but what really stood out was the service. The staff were all so friendly, helpful, and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. You could really feel that they genuinely cared about making guests feel comfortable. Service was very attentive especially front desk Nicholas and great location as well. Really appreciate the hospitality that made our stay special. Definitely a place I’d be happy to come back to. Highly recommended! 😊"

"Great stay! It's within a kilometer of both Armenian Street (mural street) and the Chew Jetty, making it convenient to go anywhere. We noted it was our honeymoon when booking, and they helped decorate the room with a lovely drawing. The staff were very friendly and spoke basic Chinese. Both check-in and check-out were smooth. Just a heads-up that the elevators require your room key card to operate, and the cards automatically deactivate after 12:00 PM on the check-out day (the front desk easily reactivated it for us). I would definitely stay here again next time I visit Penang."