How to Rate Hotels in Penang, Malaysia
Sun, soft sands, cosmopolitan food, rich and varied culture: Penang, the Pearl of the Orient, has it all. Penang refers both to a 111 square mile island and to the Malasian state which includes the island and the strip of mainline closest to it. In addition to a tropical climate and exceptional coastline, Penang offers a rich multicultural history laden with disparate influences. Georgetown, Panang's capital, was Britain's central post in Malaya for many years, attracting Europeans, Arabs, Indians and Chinese to trade and settle. In 2008, UNESCO recognized Georgetown's architectural and cultural uniqueness and named it a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Review the rating systems for several favorite travel sites that cover Malaysia hotels, including the three listed in Resources. Notice that each site rates Panang hotels differently. Some sites categorize hotels by location. Decide if location is a priority for you and, if so, add it to your own system for rating Penang hotels. In Penang, consider hotels in the capital city of Georgetown, the mainland - Seberang Perai - or Batu Ferringhi, a long sandy beach along winding Jalan Batu Ferringhi Road. If your ratings depend largely on location, review a hotel map such as that offered by Agota, linked in Resources.
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Consider what role hotel rates play in your choice of accommodations. Almost everybody keeps one eye on the price tag, but to some rates make the ratings. Many travel sites divide Penang hotels using price criterion, whether by categories such as budget, standard, and luxurious or else using a star rating system. Penang hotels run from about $40 for standard hotels such as the Naza Talyya Seaview Beach Hotel to over $400 for Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa with its four restaurants, full service spa and two outdoor lagoon-style pools.
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Make your own list of other qualities in a Penang hotel that matter to you. Some travelers prefer to book rooms away from the maddening crowd; others seek the center of a single's scene. Families search for particular amenities like in-room kitchens while adventurers look for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. If you long for something out of the ordinary, check out the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion for an unforgettable and unique hotel experience. The luxury hotel is built in a meticulously restored Asian heritage homes, the mansion of 19th-century millionaire Cheong Fatt Tze
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Tips & Warnings
If beach is important to you in Penang, keep in mind that a public beach law does not apply in Malaysia. Regulations limit access to the best beaches in Penang to the guests of hotels fronting that beach.
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