The island of Penang is Malaysia's most popular tourist destinations. Whether it's expats popping down for the weekend from Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok, Canadian tourists, Chinese business men or German families, Penang is loved by everyone. Penang is particularly enjoyed by those who like to stay in boutique hotels, as the island has a number of superb ones but, for lovers of hotels that offer something different, these three boutique hotels are some of Penang's best.

Yeng Keng - Yeng Keng boutique hotel is one of Penang's most famous. Situated in the middle of Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yeng Keng is a heritage hotel located in a 19th century building that's been restored to its former grandeur. And a stunning restoration it is.

At Yeng Keng boutique hotel, you'll find a number of single, double and family rooms, as well as garden suites. Each guest room features a flat screen TV with 16 channels, coffee and tea making facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi, designer toiletries and, of course, an en suite bath. Every room is uniquely designed in a modern style with interesting accents like red-tile floors and red brick walls. Try to get a room overlooking the courtyard if you can - they're gorgeous and the courtyard adds a nice historical touch to your trip.

The hotel has a secluded swimming pool, laundry room, a delightful reading room, a small restaurant and even a conference area for up to eight people.

You'll love the area around Yeng Keng boutique hotel too, as it's packed with traditional shop houses, boutiques, trendy cafes, and fine dining restaurants.

Clove Hall Luxury Boutique Hotel - The grandeur of Clove Hall can barely be described, as it's really luxury at its best. This boutique hotel is one of Malaysia's best and was designed by award winning hotelier, Christopher Ong.

At Clove Hall, there are only six suites, so the hotel is quite, secluded and quite exclusive. Every suite is either a stand alone building, a small bungalow, a mews apartment or located in the main house but each one is unique in design and offers a place where you can relax, unwind and get away from it all. Suites feature en suite bath with rain shower, LCD TV, air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities.

Clove Hall has a stunning swimming pool, massage services, a yoga instructor, a laundry service and even a dressmaker of high end couture. It's just 10 minutes by tri-shaw from Georgetown's main center and only 20 minutes from several of Penang's beautiful beaches.

The Lone Pine Hotel - This exclusive penang boutique hotel is one of the best, not only because it's the only one located on the coast with stunning ocean views, it also offers superb personalized service and gorgeous accommodation.

The Lone Pine Hotel first opened in 1948 and retains its elegant, old world charm to this day. Wander around the grounds, lie by the lovely swimming pool or gaze out across the ocean and you can imagine others right after the Second World War doing just the same thing.

Once a small hotel with only a few rooms, in recent years The Lone Pine Hotel has expanded to more than 50 luxury guest rooms. Each room has an en suite bath, cable TV, air conditioning, a mini bar and a refrigerator.

The hotel also has an all-day restaurant, The Bungalow, open from 7am to 10:30pm every day, where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast, a casual lunch or a romantic dinner. Don't miss the Deck Bar either, for exotic drinks and filling snacks. Also check with the reception desk as The Lone Pine Hotel organizes many luncheons and dinners with special themes that are fun to attend.

More Information:

Yeng Keng Boutique Hotel

Clove Hall

The Lone Pine Hotel

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