The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels

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Design Hotels
9.2 (1487 reviews)
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja , George Town , my

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location
Cons:
Room cleanliness issue
Strange odor in the room

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
The room had a somewhat strange smell attributed to the carpet.
Service
9.98
The staff, especially Mr. Zane, provided excellent service and resolved issues promptly.
Location
9.52
Convenient location close to the Jetty with good cafes and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.47
The room was spacious and modern, though some guests reported issues with the room layout.
Amenities
9
Amenities were satisfactory, but some feedback indicated room layout could be improved.
Value for Money
9.46
The overall experience and services justified the price.
Food and Beverage
9.01
Breakfast service was noted as attentive and well-managed.
Overall Experience
9.68
Overall, guests reported a great stay with a few minor hiccups.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:37

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in the elegance of our 5-star rooms equipped with modern amenities like a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV.

Convenient Facilities
Enjoy the convenience of a fitness center, restaurant, and bar available at your doorstep during your stay.

Prime Location
Located just minutes away from popular attractions like 1st Avenue Penang and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, The Prestige Hotel Penang offers a perfect base to explore the city.

Book your stay at The Prestige Hotel Penang now to experience luxury and convenience at its best.

Important information:

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please note that hotel may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.

Please note that the credit card used for booking and a valid photo ID with the same name must be presented upon check-in.

For guests who choose to pay directly to booking.com, a valid photo ID is required upon arrival.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note that a 50% nonrefundable deposit payment is required for group booking (of 10 or more rooms) upon booking confirmation to guarantee your reservation. Please contact the property directly for more information using details from the Booking Confirmation.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for MYR 120 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1487 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.46
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Guido couple ar
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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eric_gohGE Couples London, England
10
Chic & Comfortable Hotel in a UNESCO HERITAGE SITE of Penang
Pros:

The Prestige Hotel Penang is nestled in UNESCO Heritage -listed George Town, the design-led hotel reimagines colonial charm through a contemporary lens - with gleaming brass, striking monochrome geometry, tropical light, and a touch of contemporary & chic ambiance throughout the building.

Our chic & spacious Duplex Loft Suite featured a stunning open-plan bedroom on the mezzanine floor with a sitting area/bath on its first floor.

The daily breakfast at The Glasshouse was excellent with a fantastic & extensive selection of local (Malaysian, Chinese & Indian & continental food), all served in a charming Victorian setting.

I would like to thank ALL THE GUEST EXPERIENCE TEAM & The Concierge especially FAHMIE. He was amazing, friendly, efficient, professional, super helpful and always had a smile with friendly assistance.

Our entire stay from beginning to end was FABULOUS.

Definitely one of the best hotels in Penang.

2026-07-02 via Tripadvisor
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Norma extended_group ca
9
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
E
Estelle couple fr
7
Pros:

Le professionnalisme

Cons:

Le fait d’être prévenu très tard de l’impossibilité de la piscine

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Nor Ramliza couple my
10
Ada rezeki nak repeat lagi🥰
Pros:

Hotel yg sangat selesa dan dekat nak keluar cari makanan,paking juga disediakan
Saya request bilik berhampuran lift sebab suami tak boleh jalan jauh, syukur ditunaikan
Staf hotel semua mesra💙
Sarapan semua menarik & sedap😋

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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CHASTAGNER couple fr
8
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Lucie couple fr
10
Parfait pour quelques jours à Penang
Pros:

Le staff est adorable et très bienveillant.
L’emplacement est parfait pour découvrir Georgestown et se ballader à pied (très bon restos à proximité).
La piscine est sympa et chauffée.
Petite salle de sport mais elle fait l’affaire pour une petite séance.
Je conseille à 100%.

Cons:

Ras

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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GoPlaces41657740474 Business
10
Excellent Stay
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay and couldn’t be happier with my experience. From the moment I arrived, every member of the team was warm, welcoming, and genuinely committed to making my stay comfortable.

A special thank you to Fahmi, who assisted me during check-in. He was incredibly professional, attentive, and thoughtful, and his kind gestures truly made me feel valued as a guest. It’s employees like him who make a stay memorable.

The hotel was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with excellent service throughout my visit. I truly appreciate the hospitality shown by the entire team.

Thank you for making my stay such an enjoyable one. I will definitely be returning and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for exceptional service and a memorable experience. 🤍

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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Climber173655 Family
10
THE PRESTIGE HOTEL , PENANG - THE BEST HOTEL IN THE WORLD !
Pros:

Dear Mr. Melvin Ooi and Team The Prestige Hotel , Penang,

The Prestige Penang has always felt like our second home sweet home. We just cant get enough of it. There’s something special about the atmosphere here that feels like home , calm, polished, and effortlessly inviting that this is by far the only hotel that we selected, ever since August 2023 and been returning at least 8 visits within a span of 2 years. And each visit is a long stay vacation with at least a 6 / 7 - nights stay each time , the recent being just recently, a 7 long stay.

Being an avid traveller around the world for business and leisure, no matter where we go, there's nothing like what this Gem in Penang has to offer. Simply the Best In The World !!

Ive also been involved in awarding Star Ratings for hotels in Malaysia, and this hotel just ticks all the boxes in all categories ! Bravo, Well Done and Congratulations !

The service has been consistently top-notch, impeccable which is exactly why it remains one of my go-to places. Every staff interaction feels warm, genuine and professional, maintaining the signature The Prestige Penang standard that never fails to impress. Always !

The Prestige Penang , which does not need any reviews as it excels in each and every aspect. Be it grandeur, luxury, variety, comfort, enchantment, indulgence, elegance one just loves every thing about it. For no reason just feel like visiting again and again and again. Our recent visit was just last week in mid June. True enough , my family and I are already planning for our next visit during the Third Quarter Financial Year of 2026 (Q3 / 2026)

We particularly chose The Prestige Hotel Penang, as we had always been fascinated with everything about it , which has been known for the luxurious experience that it offers. The moment we entered the hotel, we had a warm welcome from the moment we arrived at the entrance by the hotel team members, which made an ever lasting impression. And we are always impressed seeing the opulence architecture, right from the marble flooring to the unique chandeliers everything had a royal essence and feel to it. A special mention to the wonderful and professional Mr. Zain , Mr Fahmi, and the bell guys / concierge and team who welcomed us and had ensure the seamless check-in experience , they all were very professional, knowledgeable, taught us about all the experiences and led us to our beautiful rooms - they gave us an experience of royal and luxury living !

The rooms that we booked had the perfect balance of luxury and nature as it had a beautiful garden view from where we were able to see some famous buildings in Penang City Centre.

The interiors had a very aesthetic luxurious architecture which was very cosy, and the beds are made in Heaven ! We took two rooms during each stay, so we had the chance to rest on a king and double beds. We were impressed with the size of the beds – both type of beds that provided ample space for guests to sleep comfortably. The mattress was firm yet soft, which provided excellent support for our backs. The pillows were also comfortable and plump, allowing us to get a good night’s rest. Guests can purchase the two types of pillows (firm / soft) , as well as the mattress.

Overall, the moment we entered the room it made us feel like we have stepped in a different world altogether !

Excellent facilities / amenities - do explore The Glasshouse, Cutter's Lounge, Whispering Wellness , The Reserve etc

The location is perfect , near to the best tourist spots in Penang and around " in between " the first Penang bridge and Batu Feringghi , so you can imagine how strategically it is located , nearby to almost everything in Georgetown !

My family and I have fallen in love with this place over and over again ever since our first stay. After some years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, we've always put emphasis on service delivery and brand marketing. In this regard, we wish to Congratulate Mr. Melvin and Team, you've done it so well positioning the brand to where it is today !

We appreciate each team member who always made us feel truly special !

In this regard, we would like to specially mention and give credit to the following officers :

Mr Melvin Ooi
Mr Zainal (Zain)

Mr. / Ms :

Front Office
Ismail
Giri
Fahmi
Amiel
Vindhiya
Iqmal
Zul
Afiq
Fatin
Azie
Khar Khei
Sunil
And Team

F&B
Awang
Anwar
Adam
Azri
Rabin
Anoop
Azim
Najib
Danish
Nora
Uzzal
And Team

Kitchen
Chef Yusri
Chef Hairi
Chef Ayien
Anis
Patrick
Sabil
Wan
Aimuni
And Team

Housekeeping
Achmad
Faz
Irfan
Arie
Syawal
Ram
Shohan
And Team

Overall such a magical experience given by each of them ! Impeccable service consistently by all of them who are self-driven with proactive actions !
Well Done, Tahniah & Syabas !!
They deserve a pat on the back, a recognition / bonus / promotion for the consistent impeccable service ✨

Kudos and well done to General Manager Mr Melvin Ooi and Mr. Zainal (Zain) , Guest Manager of The Prestige Hotel Penang for the top-notch impeccable service and excellent leadership and stewardship consistently ! Well done, Tahniah & Syabas !!

Mr. Melvin Ooi and Mr Zain deserve a recognition, promotion and good bonus for always making sure everything is in order and successfully managing the best hotel In The World !! Not an easy feat but they always do excellently !

Congratulations General Manager Mr Melvin Ooi, Team Leaders/ Supervisors , and team members - for always bringing joy through your hard work and dedication all this while by giving the best to your guests. We wont forget such magical , lovely experience ♡

We will keep on promoting the brand to families, friends as much as how we love and proud of it. And shall be returning very soon ! Keep up the good work !

Thank you very much for all your kind assistance recently and generosity throughout ! We Love The Prestige Penang - The World's Best Hotel !!

Best regards,
Madam Hajjah Dr. Ras Datuk Dr. Z
Madam Hajjah Nas Datuk Dr. Z
And Family

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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benny_ymy_1977 Couples Tiong Bahru, Singapore
10
Top notch services @ The Prestige penang
Pros:

Clean and new rooms, good location, quiet room and place in town, amenities nearby but the best things is the service - absolutely top notch.

Iqmal at the reception was very courteous and helpful. I felt very at home and welcome at the hotel.

Sunil was attentive and offered us bottled water even though we were just sitting at the reception area.

Kushal was also very helpful and took initiative to help us get into the car and with luggage from car to room.

When we picked up food delivery, the staff even offered us to get cutlery etc from the Glasshouse restaurant.

Our flight was delayed and when we request to shower even after we checked out, they willing obliged. iqmal went to get the towels for us and Kushal showed us to the shower rooms.

Overall the experience at the hotel is very pleasant and thoughtful. It made us feel very welcome and at easy. We really enjoyed our stay here.

2026-06-22 via Tripadvisor
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albertrR2210DB Couples
10
Highly recommend The Prestige Hotel
Pros:

Highly recommend The Prestige Hotel if your plan is to stay in George Town. Great staff, location and the amenities ie., infinity pool, great way to cool down after a day of exploring. The room was spacious and housekeeping maintained a high standard. The Bar, very relaxing and a variety of choice with a great bar tender.
Very warm welcoming hotel and caring staff make it the 5 stars that they deserved

2026-06-22 via Tripadvisor
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Soon Seng couple my
8
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Helsy couple es
10
Fabuloso
Pros:

Fantástico todo. Amplia habitación con todo tipo de detalles. Zona piscina increíble!

Cons:

nada, todo perfecto

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Joo Hoon solo_traveller kr
3
Your reception sttafs should be trained properly as they are very rude to guests
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Chiew Ming couple my
9
A pleasant and memorable stay with excellent service and a great location.
Pros:

The hotel has a unique and stylish design, and the room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The location was convenient, with easy access to nearby attractions and restaurants.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Hammoumi couple fr
10
Magnifique
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel. La propreté ainsi que l’emplacement

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Angela couple au
10
Totally awesome
Pros:

Amazing service. Staff were most friendly. This hotel exceeded my expectations. Very clean, great facilities and staff. Comfortable beds and nice rooms. Would definitely stay again

Cons:

Nothing that I didn’t like

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
4
467reception Couples Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia
10
A pleasant stay and experience when visiting Penang
Pros:

All staff were friendly, attentive and helpful. Location was great and mostly within walking distances to places of interest and local eateries. Room was clean and bar fridge in room was stocked daily without charge! Great value for money. The transport arranged to and from airport were reliable and on time. Highly recommend.

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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Sivaneswary extended_group my
9
Everything was very good except the bathroom too open for family use.
Pros:

Very clean and the room was good except that the toilet was separate from the shower was a bit usual. The bathroom is only covered with curtain, it’s perfect for couples but a bit difficult when you have family.

Cons:

As above.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Samsu Suryati extended_group my
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-04 via Nuitee